How headaches change after you turn 50
I frequently hear astonishment (and gratitude) in people’s voices when I tell them that headache specialists like me exist. But there is good reason for what we do. In fact, there are over 39 million headache sufferers in the United States and enough headache types to fill up giant textbooks — we’re talking more than … Continue reading How headaches change after you turn 50
Martial arts instructor thriving, pain-free after spinal surgery
Kurt Clauser spent the day as he had spent most Saturdays since the late 1980s: honing his mind and body to perfect his martial arts technique. But unbeknownst to Kurt, this particular Saturday would have a much different ending. The next morning, Kurt, 54, awoke in his Rowlett home in debilitating pain. “It felt like … Continue reading Martial arts instructor thriving, pain-free after spinal surgery
How to successfully transition your baby to solid foods
There are many theories on how and when you should feed your infant. As your baby approaches four months of age, the options can become overwhelming and nerve-wracking as information pours in. From relatives and friends, to the media and your favorite mommy blogger, it seems like everyone has an opinion about how, when and … Continue reading How to successfully transition your baby to solid foods
10 steps to a happier, healthier brain
Many things in life are out of our control but fortunately, brain health isn’t one of those things. Did you know it’s possible to actually improve your brain’s performance from the inside out? Making the decision to appreciate, protect and nourish your brain with knowledge, nutrition and self-love will lead to a healthier brain — … Continue reading 10 steps to a happier, healthier brain
Why I lost nearly 50 lbs to donate my kidney and save my father’s life
I followed the doctor into the hallway. I didn’t want my dad to hear the answer I was afraid of, “No…sorry…Mr. Horner is not a candidate for a transplant.” Let me back up. We forced Dad to come to the ER more than three weeks ago, convinced he was in heart failure. He has a … Continue reading Why I lost nearly 50 lbs to donate my kidney and save my father’s life
How to build a healthy relationship with food
It’s fair to say that our society has a dieting obsession. Keto, Paleo, intermittent fasting and so on. There are numerous diets out there and lots of people have tried too many of them. But while you might feel great on the diet and see some weight loss, the end result is usually the same … Continue reading How to build a healthy relationship with food
After heart surgery, father walks daughter down the aisle
When Jim Eiler found out he had a family history of high cholesterol, he knew he had to do more to take care of his health. The devoted father of four started eating better and playing tennis several times a week. But one day, he began having difficulty finishing a tennis match. He noticed he … Continue reading After heart surgery, father walks daughter down the aisle
Food as Medicine: When food is the best prescription
You could say we’re in a food revolution of sorts. For years, food was simply food. People ate to sustain themselves (and also for pleasure because, let’s face it, humans like food). But we’ve recently begun to wonder: Could food be more than just food? Does what we eat matter? How about when? How about … Continue reading Food as Medicine: When food is the best prescription
5 lessons cancer patients have taught me about faith
One of the first lessons I learned starting out as a young chaplain 23 years ago was to listen. My experienced supervisor assured me that the patients I encounter will be some of the wisest people with whom I’d ever have the privilege of conversing. He was right, and I’ve been listening ever since — … Continue reading 5 lessons cancer patients have taught me about faith