It Was Only a Building…
Was it only a building? Or was it so much more? From the outside, it vaguely resembled the love child of a Battlestar Galactica spaceship and an abandoned swimming pool. But for those of us who were able to venture…
Josh W
Adrenal Fatigue? Or Fatigued by Adrenal Misinformation? Cushing’s, Addison’s, and More!
Recently, I’ve become aware of some Social Media influencers saying that “stress and elevated cortisol can prevent GLP-1 medications from working.” And I’ve had plenty of patients come to me having been told by a “holistic practitioner” that they are…
Jimothy Eat World
Hey. I don’t know who needs to hear this…but maybe you’re having a rough time. Maybe people have been making fun of you. Maybe you’re a neckless nocturnal pest who eats trash and might be carrying rabies. Don’t write yourself…
“I Have a Secret!”
“I have a secret!” The human desire to “Be In the Know” starts at an early age, and it drives people crazy to be “In the Dark.” In Elementary School, you probably remember giving up your favorite Gel Pen and…
The Testo Manifesto
This NEW ARTICLE about “off-label” testosterone prescription and risk of cardiovascular events has been making the headlines largely buried beneath the litany of ads telling guys that their total testosterone of 650 “isn’t high enough.” And although it was a…
Medical “Provider:” Pejorative Label or Privileged Position?
Recently, there has been some consternation among clinicians regarding the term “Provider.” I have been referred to as a “Provider” on numerous occasions, and this broad label is often applied to my fellow Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants. Apparently,…
Doctor Cymbal and Counselor Gong
A man staggered into the Emergency Room and collapsed on the floor. As medical personnel attempted to ask him some questions, his incoherent babbling coupled with acetone-laced breath clued them in to the likely issue. His blood sugar was 675…just…
The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything
As one who masqueraded as Larry the Cucumber for many years, I was often asked to perform various “Silly Songs” from VeggieTales. And although I crooned “I Love My Lips” and “The Water Buffalo Song” on several occasions, the most…
F(eel)-ing The Love?
Looking for a new illustration if you’re teaching through Ephesians 5, 1 Peter 3, or one of the other Biblical passages on marriage? Consider this little piece of trivia I read this morning on Challies.com about one of my favorite…
Detached and Destructive…or David?
A common frustration among medical professionals is that the important decisions in healthcare systems are often made by the people furthest removed from patient care. Untouchable and out-of-touch CEOs prioritize agendas over people. Patients get burned, healthcare providers get burnt…
