Pristine is not a typical word I would choose to describe my traditional holidays. Pristine – natural, unspoiled, untouched. Pristine –...

Stress is our body’s reaction to danger- whether real or perceived. It is a complex chemical response to protect us and keep us from...

Who is responsible for my health? Is it I? My family? My doctor? My employer? The Health Care or Public Health System? All of the...

I’ve never been to Walden Pond and have had only subtle glimpses into Thoreau’s message on the therapeutic value of nature. Walking the...

Now that I have written a book, everyone asks: what is my book about? For 25 years as a Family Physician, I have asked myself, what can...

Unfortunately, our lives have all been touched by someone who has taken their own life: a beloved celebrity who hanged himself, a...

Are we born happy or do we create our happiness? According to research, happiness is determined more by our actions and reactions to...

In our efforts to feel good, look good and live a long life, we seek the perfect diet. Many times a day, I am asked and also ask myself,...

Moderation has long been a not-so-secret, secret to health and happiness. But in today’s world of consumerism and 24/7 online culture,...

In hierarchical structures like medicine, business and even within families, those at the top often feel compelled to provide their...

This is often how I measure my degree of attention in the moment. As the winter turns s-l-o-w-l-y to spring in New England, I am reminded...