It has been two years since Covid turned the world upside down. We still have much to learn about Covid, but it has been around long enough to learn a good bit. Here are some observations from one who has been in the middle of taking care of lots of people with Covid. It … Continue reading
Covid is a very contagious illness and it is here to stay. We are not going to beat it or make it go away, no matter how many people get vaccinated. Eventually, everyone who is susceptible will come down with it. Like any other illness, not everyone is susceptible, but most are susceptible and it … Continue reading
One of the most frequent questions I have been asked recently is what about the Covid Vaccine? Here are my thoughts. It is amazing we have a Covid Vaccine. It is nothing short of a miracle that President Trump and his team were able to move the bureaucracy, so that it was possible for companies … Continue reading
Aesthetics means that which pertains to beauty. It is an area that has just exploded in the last number of years with all kinds of therapies now available. 2021 marks the year that we at Cornerstone Family Medicine have begun offering aesthetics services. We all have things about our appearance, which we would like to … Continue reading
Covid-19 Virus There have been two defining experiences in 2020. The one is the political situation, which is a huge subject in itself. The second is the Covid situation. The end of 2019 saw introduction of a new virus into the world in Wuhan, China. There are all kinds of theories as to where this came from ranging from … Continue reading
Benefits of a Vegetarian Diet They are associated with lower levels of: Obesity Heart Disease High Blood Pressure Heart Disease Diabetes Lacto vegetarians have more health benefits and less health risks than vegetarians who follow a vegan diet (Demory-Luce & Motil, 2019). *Flexitarians may eat fish in their diet. Risks of a Vegetarian Diet Although … Continue reading
One of the significant burdens for doctors, especially primary care doctors, is the writing of doctor’s notes. These notes range from the get out of school or work, because I am sick note, to handicap placards, to disability applications, to requests for payment for medical equipment and services, to refunds of money because they could … Continue reading
One does not need to listen to the news very long to realize there is a problem in the United States with people overdosing on controlled substances. More than 16,000 die every year of prescription drug overdose . This is more than die annually in motor vehicle accidents. In addition to overdose deaths, there is … Continue reading
Over the last several years there has been increasing emphasis on “quality” in the field of medicine. On the surface this sounds good. After all, who wants poor quality healthcare? The problem is that the excuse of increasing quality is being used for ever increasing central planning in the area of healthcare. A long list … Continue reading
Many have asked why I am retiring from obstetrics. Here is an attempt to explain. First a description of the style of obstetrics I practiced. My style of obstetrics was low intervention, mother centric like the out of hospital midwives. This is in contrast to most obtetrical practices that are high intervention, medical system and … Continue reading
Recently there has been an increase in the number of crying mothers calling our office looking to transfer their children to our practice because of the unpleasant way they were treated by the doctors where they were taking their children for well child care. I am hearing reports of doctors telling parents their children will … Continue reading
Greek literature contains the account of Damocles and Dionysius. Damocles was a courtier who coveted the luxury, influence and power of King Dionysius. Damocles begged Dionysius to allow him to experience what it was like to be the King. Dionysius consented and traded places with Damocles. Damocles gleefully stepped up and sat down in the … Continue reading