Category Archives: TGIM
TGIM 3/21/16
I often say your optimizing your health is choosing between faith and fear. Do you choose faith in the bodies intelligence (innate, Chi, life force, spirit) to keep you healthy- or fear of outside agents (Zika virus, germs, allergens, etc.) ? Were you created from 2 cells into a fully formed human only to live …
TGIM 3/14/2016
Twenty one years ago today my daughter Liza came into this world, forever changing me. She has brought Mary and I joy, happiness, challenges, and a host of other emotions. She has made me a better person and taught me many life lessons. As I sit writing this she is in Spain, continuing to grow, …
TGIM 3/7/2016
I am entering the stage of life when people in my life are transitioning “to the other side”? with increasing frequency, causing me to think about my own mortality and the meaning of life. Last week we discovered that my mother has some serious health issues, and I attended 2 memorial services. It made me …
TGIM 02/08/2016
In my last post I revealed that I was embarking on The Amazing 12 body transformation program. My training partner Wendy had received her certification and we did a beta test before she started accepting clients. I often write about LCE’s (Life changing experiences) and was expecting a huge learning experience. The 12 weeks were …
TGIM 11/16/2015
Over the years I have done numerous experiments with the hopes of increasing my wellness quotient. Diets, fasts, different workouts, meditation, yoga- I try not to reject or endorse anything without trying it first. Because we are all like snowflakes, IE totally unique physically, mentally and emotionally, it is important to experience different approaches for …
TGIM 11/9/2015
Today is the start of week 3 of a 12 week body transformation  program I am participating in with my long time training partner Wendy and 2 other intrepid people. The amazing 12 program is intense- it incorporates strength training with a very specific nutrition protocol. While I was nervous before starting this endeavor it …
TGIM 10/12/2015
“When it comes to your health you must practice self-care. Gather as much information you can regarding your health challenge and then make the decision that feels right to you. Don’t take anyone’s advice as gospel- you need to write your own story”. My father in law Ralph, who taught mathematics for decades, often tells …
TGIM 10/5/2015
Unbeknownst to 98 percent of the population a major event occurred on October 1st that impacted all Doctors. The government, for the first time in 30 years, revamped the codes used by health care practitioners to submit insurance claims. The number of codes went from literally hundreds to tens of thousands. This is placing great stress …
TGIM 9/28/2015
One of the hardest things to do in life is to not judge. The slow driver in front of you, the person you’ve just met, the politician or television celebrity. It’s easy to pigeon hole a person based on your initial impression and your past experience. Unfortunately we often (or never) do not know the …
TGIM 09/21/2015
Rugby has been, and continues to be, one of the great passions in my life. I met my wife Mary through rugby, became a Chiropractor because of it, and continue to play and coach on a regular basis. It is the ultimate team game, physically challenging, and has a place for all body types. It is …