I’ll See You in the Blink of an Eye
I fell in love with Jane the first time I met her. She was sweet, gracious, and beautiful. She had just turned 80, but could easily have passed for …
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“We Just Want Her with Us as long as Possible.”
I hear that plea echoed over and over from loved ones. I know it comes from a place of love and fear and is an entirely understandable mindset, but, …
Acupuncture For Older People Helps Them Feel Better
Article by Acupuncturist, Rachel Pagones A study recently reported that acupuncture is more effective than a commonly used drug called fluoxetine hydrochloride to treat Post-Stroke Depression. We asked Acupuncturist, Rachel Pagones, …
Terminally Ill Patients Choose End of Life Option Act
When you think about a doctor, you usually think about someone who tries to do whatever it takes to extend life. But sometimes caring for people as a doctor …
End-Of-Life Option Act: Panel Talk With Dr. Bob Uslander
Nearly a year ago, California enacted an aid-in-dying law. Some people have already exercised their right to request a prescription that would end their life and stop their suffering. …
Why Healthcare Is Failing And Where To Get The Real Answers To Protect You
The majority of people alive today will be or have been, diagnosed with a grave illness at some point in their life. There are a few fortunate souls who …
One Year Update, a Rant, and an Invitation
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the official launch of Integrated MD Care (IMDC.) The practice actually began a few months earlier, when I was still hedging and working …
The Healing Property of Connection: A True Story
I recently watched a fascinating TED talk about The Harvard Study for Adult Development. Since 1938 (for 75 years!) researchers have been tracking and studying the lives of a group …
Turning a Vision into Reality (thanks Dad)
A couple of moths ago I launched my new medical practice. The vision for the practice has been developing within me for many years, though I finally got up …
Playing First Base for the Yankees
“Have I told you what I’ll be doing after I die?” she asked me. “No,” I replied. “In the afternoons I’ll be playing first base for the Yankees and …
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