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"I just don't understand . . . why did my blood pressure suddenly go up?!" I get this question EVERY SINGLE DAY. Hypertension (elevated blood pressure) is one of the triad symptoms of metabolic syndrome.  After practicing medicine for  over 26 years, I can tell you that if you have hypertension or elevated cholesterol, you have insulin resistance. PERIOD. Many people … [Read more...] about Doc, Why Do I Suddenly Have High Blood Pressure?  

Every year, thousands of people reach their fifties and sixties and are designated "senior citizens." For them, youth is gone, never to return. Their decline is inevitable, based on their chronological (calendar) age. Everybody declines, right? Wrong. In his book "Lifespan," author David A. Sinclair, Ph.D., asserts that aging is a disease that can be treated. He says, "I … [Read more...] about Does Awareness Of Your Age Make You Feel Old?

In October 2024, a group of 5th-grade girls from the Legacy Traditional School in Surprise, AZ, plotted to murder a boy and make it look like a suicide. This information just came from a newly released police report. One of the girls said she was “in a relationship” (at age 10??) with the boy, and that he had “cheated on her.,” so she wanted him dead. Four of her female … [Read more...] about Is This A Surprise To Anyone In Surprise, AZ??

Young boy: “I see dead people … walking around like regular people … they only see what they want to see. They don’t know they’re dead.” Counselor: “How often do you see them?” Young boy, in near whisper: “All the time. They’re everywhere.” If you saw the movie, The Sixth Sense, you recognize this as the pivotal “I see dead people” scene. Dead Men Walking … [Read more...] about The Walking Dead – Are You One Of Them?

I see a number of patients in the office after having had a heart attack or stroke.  Many patients are afraid to exert themselves or their spouse is worried about the patients "over doing it." I have to reassure them that being physically active and exerting themselves actually preserved their lives and improves longevity.  In fact, recent research shows that patients who … [Read more...] about Exercise Is Essential

As we journey through life, our bodies undergo various changes, and one significant aspect that often draws attention is metabolism. Metabolism, the process by which our bodies convert food and nutrients into energy, plays a vital role in our overall health and well-being. However, it's no secret that our metabolism tends to slow down as we age, presenting challenges for many … [Read more...] about 7 Strategies for Managing Age-Related Metabolic Changes

What a flurry of past erupting into present once Pope Francis died the day after Easter Sunday. The Internet was abuzz with questions and reminders about St. Malachy O’Morgair’s “The Prophecy of the Popes.” St. Malachy’s Prophecy of the Popes - The Matheson Trust Myriad videos sprung forth on … [Read more...] about The Last Pope, the Last President

One of the most important things I have learned is that retirement has distinct stages. Understanding those stages is key to unlocking the "juice" in your retirement journey. Learn how to squeeze out the juice and use it! Before getting to the "nuts and bolts," a new life, or second life in the retirement years, presupposes that you are reasonably healthy. It requires … [Read more...] about Find The “Juice” In Your Retirement