Is your doctor really there? Suzanne Koven, MD, gave this question some thought after seeing a “Doctor present” sign at a pharmacy while traveling in Dublin. Am I “present” in my practice, even when I am in? Though we all like to think of ourselves as exceptions when it comes to unflattering statistics, the likelihood […]
I have had a few moments in my life where I have experienced thoughts of impending doom. You know, when you thought you were on the right track and something happens to wake you up to see a totally different perspective? I like to call it the moment of “what did I just get myself […]
Almost three years ago, I decided to take control of my health: Lose weight, eat right, be healthy. Success! I’m down 70 pounds, off all medications and eat vegetables I previously couldn’t pronounce. I did it the old-fashioned way (with some present-day help!) — I now eat less, exercise more, watch my diet and get […]
My Dad told me once that the most cared for he ever felt was sitting in the back seat of the family car during a long road trip. In the front seat, his dad — my grandfather — took complete care of getting my dad from one place to another in warmth, peace and safety. […]