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Self-Image and Wellness

What is self-image? It is a set of ideas that you have about your own qualities and abilities. It’s a mirror of our personal view and mental picture of ourselves, whether real or perceived. The idea...

Sleep Is Your Superpower

Technological advances of the past century have decimated sleep and, sadly, we have not evolved to need less. Thanks to artificial lights and addictive devices, most teens and at least 1 in 3 U.S....

First Do No Harm: Protecting Children from Trauma

As a regular contributor to MASK Magazine, and a supporter of their mission to engage and educate parents about the issues facing youth and to empower children to make safe, healthy choices, Dr....

Why Did I Get Cancer?

I’ve recently had a very personal encounter with this very question.

ADHD & The Benefits of Functional Medicine

ADHD, otherwise known as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, can affect both children and adults. It’s estimated that about 5 percent of children have ADHD as well as about 2.5 percent of...

Urinary Incontinence: A Common Yet Under-Discussed Issue

Not having control of your bladder is a common issue for many people. It can range from a small amount of urine being released after sneezing, coughing, or laughing, to complete inability to control...

Advanced Cardiovascular Testing for Risk Factor Identification

Reducing cardiovascular risk is an important piece of overall health. The common ways to reduce this risk is to maintain a normal lipid panel, fasting glucose level, and A1c level. In addition,...

The ApoE Gene: Diet & Lifestyle Modifications

Genes control the function of every cell in your body. Some genes determine basic characteristics, such as the color of your eyes and hair. Certain genes make you more likely to develop diseases. The...

5 Steps to Optimize Your Doctors' Visit

At LifeScape you have us! You have physicians dedicated to your health and who can take the time needed to address your concerns. Unfortunately, when working with health insurance based specialists,...

What Doctors Don’t Know CAN Hurt You

Decades ago, I thought I was at the “pinnacle” of my career directing a prestigious Family Medicine Residency and boasting exceptional Board Exam scores. I knew my stuff, loved teaching, and felt...