You may or may not be aware, but not all protein powders are suitable for all applications. For example, the finest meal replacement powder, Thorne Mediclear SGS, is not the best for muscle mass gain. I can't say enough good things about it; it's also best for pregnant women, but I digress. I hav...

Before I get into a long discussion regarding the hazards and issues of opioids, I'd like to mention that I realize they serve a very useful role. Physical discomfort is, of course, a very serious concern in the world. I also want to appreciate the effectiveness of opioids in addressing this issu...

When Nate mentioned cannabis, I asked him why he was so interested in it. He stated that he did it for a variety of reasons, the most important of which is how much it has aided him and the other NFL players. I asked him how marijuana had helped them, and he replied, "Well, we can either smoke ca...

Cannabis has been around longer than the United States and has been seen negatively in the United States since the 1960s. To the point that this plant has been rendered illegal, and millions of people have been imprisoned for possessing even trace amounts of it. Our ever-loving government even la...

Most men do not consider prostate health until they learn that someone they know has prostate cancer, but they should. There is an old adage that if a guy lives long enough, he will develop prostate cancer. However, there are many things we can do to prevent prostate problems in the long run. One...

Check out all things around my TEDx talk at Pillarsofwellness.com/tedx When people make recommendations based upon research and personal experience, it sets a different outcome from the speakers. Speaking from personal experience helps establish the street cred and solutions that the speaker reco...

It's amusing that many people in the medical world believe that using stem cells to treat patients is unlawful. It is not, and it is prohibited in the United States to advertise that stem cells can accomplish anything. If you tell someone that stem cells can assist with the X problem, the FDA wil...

Check out all things around my TEDx talk at Pillarsofwellness.com/tedx It is rewarding to get feedback and start discussions around the opioid crisis across the nation. As we progress, we will post our interviews and discussions to help bridge the conversations. Please send me your questions at q...

Check out all things around my TEDx talk at Pillarsofwellness.com/tedx A national discussion is needed. There is way too much emotion without looking at facts and the research. Shooting from the hip is ok in a western movie, but not acceptable in the medical profession. My goal is to help lead th...

I've always been fascinated by psychology since it has such a profound impact on our lives and, to a significant extent, we get to choose what our psychology is. Jordan Peterson believes that because the Bible was the first book published and thus had such a big influence on everything else, it h...

A frequently asked question is how to relieve or avoid constipation. This is a serious issue because it is vital to the detoxification of the stomach, liver, and, in fact, the entire body. There are five critical components to optimal bowel motility, so let's start by ensuring we're getting enoug...

Stress is one of the most difficult things we face in our lives. The truth is that certain stress is necessary for us to grow and evolve. However, it is critical that we all have a spot where we can decompress and breathe away from the stress. I had a patient the other day who was suffering from ...