Living Well Viewpoint

Roger Federer is embarking on something new. Even with all the Grand Slam winnings, the joy and idea of being numbr one again is so enticing. His next match will be the beginning of the tournament that could give him just that. What winning this tournament means. Roger Federer currently is just 155 points short of the number one spot. It is like a little special gift that is just sitting there. He just has to open it. To do this, he must win the next 3 matches. On paper, he s

Singles tennis is played by yourself against one opponent at a time. Your fitness, your mental toughness, your strategy, your talent and skills against theirs. It is an equal playing field between the two of you in the same exact conditions. Tennis as a microcosm of life. After playing a lot of tennis you realize the game itself and the skills you need really mirror life itself. For both life and tennis you needs to be prepared, you need to have stamina, you need to be smart

There are many things that happen during your day as a busy hospital physician. You are often called into action when a patient appears to be failing quickly. In one such incident, I later received an unusal gift. Patient in distress. An elderly woman abruptly had decreasing blood pressure, she was breathing fine, her heart rate was fine although slightly elevated. She could hear as well as answer questions slowly but correctly. She was scared because she didn't feel well an

Ever look at a photo and feel you see your exact perfect feeling? The photo conjures up your perfect feeling of calm serenity in regards to place, smells, sounds, and what you are doing. It goes to who you are to the core. When I was more than stressed. Years ago, when I was feeling overstressed from work as a physician, and at the same time overtaxed in my non-work time with having two active pre-school aged children and consequently little time for myself, I came across an

Often you receive the best tips in life from patients with dementia. I know this is surprising but somewhere in between their confusion, their lack of knowing what day it is or whether they are at home or in the hospital, they share gems of little pieces of their own wisdom. Often you are treated with excitement when you approach the patient with dementia, they are sure you are there for an extended friendship type visit rather than to check up on their symptoms and to examin

We have all heard that following your passions gives you more success. Many of us need a little more evidence of that. We all have passions and if we focus and hone how good we are with a least one of them, surprising things can happen. Mixing Sports Medicine and Inline Skating. Renee Hildebrand always had a passion for roller skating and a far away dream of becoming a world champion roller skater. She studied physical therapy as well as the applications of sports medicine, a

Nothing like a little unique identity. The Living Well Viewpoint logo is here. Feels right. What do you think? #life #sport #medicine #lifestyle #livingwell

A life of living well has always been defined to be both virtuous as well as monetarily comfortable. How to acheive that has always had different philosophies of approach. Approach through happiness. Many philosophers feel the avenue to living well is through happiness. Aristotle felt that happiness was the basis of a good life. He even wrote that "Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existance". Other philosophers did not focus as

My current practice of medicine includes treating the very healthy who want to maximize their performance and also treating the very sick who are confined to hospital. It is the two opposite sides of health, yet very rewarding. Many a time I am reminded by a human need or a human kindness that life has many wisdoms to learn. From time to time I will write about these calling them "Wisdom with Medicine". Today, a sister of a patient who died a couple weeks prior called me to t

Photo credit: Stacey Revere/Getty Images. Erin Jackson embodies the ideals of sport - focus, dedication, and going for your dreams with the hard work it requires. She has made the US Olympic Long Track Speedskating Team. Congratulations! An accomplished athlete in Speedskating Roller Sports, she has only been training on ice for the 4 months prior to the olympic trials. She is someone to watch at the 2018 Winter Olympics. What do you think of such an accomplishment? #life #sp

Sometimes others say this so well ... https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/27-year-old-woman-dying-cancer-pens-heartbreaking-eye-opening-letter-224708485.html Have a cup of tea and savor the moments of life. #life #livingwell

Everyone know the stages of life - infancy, childhood, adolescence, early adulthood, middle-age adulthood and the senior years of adulthood. The transitions are often difficult and we do them each in our individual way. Is there something we can learn from looking back at the stages we have been through? Does the understanding help us live well? In infancy we are entirely dependent on someone else providing for our needs and well-being. It is not surprising that we develop ou

Dined at TasteCafeBistro.com this evening and besides the excellent food and service, noticed the genuine joy expressed and pleasantness of the owner/waitress. A reminder that this is the way we should always interact with everyone. Great food, great people, always a great dining experience. Definitely a place which offers the finer things in life. Great finish to a fine day. #life #lifestyle #livingwell

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Lving well encompases everything. It is a work of art and together we can help its creation. Definitely your life should be a template for exactly who you are. A life of living well is a life where beliefs, hopes and dreams all mesh. It is a life that is mindful of its purpose and is supportive of its accomplishment. I thank you for being part of that journey, our journey. #life #lifestyle #livingwell

The Vitamin D Council recommends getting 2000 IU of Vitamin D per day. We often do not get enought from sunshine and also not enough in our diet. So taking a daily supplement is reasonable. Researchers at Queen Mary University indicate that Vitamin D can help reduce the risk of respiratory infections and this includes colds and the flu. I am a taker of 2000 IU of Vitamin D daily and it does make a difference. What about you? #life #medicine #livingwell

I graduated from Medical School more than 30 years ago after a pre-medical with work in Exercise Physiology as well as research including a Masters Degree with thesis research regarding how a common blood pressure pill affects the  ability to exercise. Always a proponent of exercise and activity, I supplemented my Family Medicine residency with extra training in Orthopedic Surgery. It felt that my background was perfect for a career in Sports Medicine and the promotion of exe

Reports from the University of Southampton say up to three cups of coffee per day do not have a health risk worry for most adults and actually may be of benefit. Keep the caffiene less than 400 mg per day and enhoy the cup of Joe. Healthy living enjoys the coffee without the extra sugar or extra cream as welll as the side snack. Live well with treating yourself to a unique coffe blend. I like black and steaming hot. Have you tried Verve Coffee? #life #medicine #livingwell