David S. Sobel MDBy definition, "crisis" means that one's life is out of control. When faced with a health crisis, many people experience the information they receive about their condition -- and the way they receive it -- as making their feelings of being out of...
Leo Galland MD FACNThe rate of cancer among American children has been rising for decades according to a story in the New York Times, September 29, 1997. "Although the reasons remain unclear, many experts suspect the increase may be partly the result of growing...
Barry Bittman MDWhile some people tend to live in the past, others seem to consume every waking moment worrying about the future. Rarely do we live fully in the present. In "The Carpenter's Lesson: building your future with pride" Barry Bittman, M.D. shares a story...
On the surface it seems that for a person facing a serious illness, time is not a luxury. This tends to separate those who become survivors from those who do not. While time might seem horribly constraining, it is the very fabric upon which healing...
Most medical care today is provided via the brief office visit - one person visits the doctor. Clearly appropriate in some circumstances, this one-to-one model often falls short of meeting patients' real needs - especially patients with multiple...
If you've been looking for a reason to quit, what you're about to read may actually startle you - 1.1 billion of you who presently smoke or use tobacco products. According to a recent article on the website, www.nationalgeographic.com, "by 2030...
In "On Tattered Wings: a closer look" Barry Bittman, M.D. shares a poignant story of his experience photographing a butterfly that translated into deeper insights of what his patients were facing. A reminder to look deeper for beauty, uniqueness and...
"Stroke Prevention: tell your wife to take a hike" says Barry Bittman, M.D. and tell her I told you to do so! Actually a brisk 30-minute walk each day will do. While the prospects of stroke may seem frightening, new data is nothing short of...
Attitude cannot cure a chronic illness. But cultivating a positive outlook and learning self-management skills can make it much easier to live with. In "Rx: How to Live Well with Chronic Disease" David S. Sobel, M.D. recommends you learn the skills...
Sometimes it is just a smile that seems to break down the boundaries of despair. At others it happens when a couple holds hands or expresses feelings of love for each other. In "Healing: to the beat of an inner drummer" Barry Bittman, M.D. relates a...
