Genes may affect painkiller side effects
Painkillers like opioids are a central element to many forms of treatment and medical procedures because they have been found to be effective in fighting both acute and chronic pain. However, research...
View ArticleWhen Your Rotator Cuff Isn’t Tough Enough
When we think of athletes, we often think of success, money, and the easy lifestyle that most of us can only dream of. It’s easy to forget the foundation of work, stress, and physical risk behind every...
View ArticleIs it safe to use prescription medications?
Dr. Lewis was recently interviewed by MAX magazine about the safe use of prescription medications. Mixing and matching’ medications. How many people, often celebrities,do you hear about in the news who...
View Article6 Tips for the Weekend Warrior
If you’ve been using your weekends to their athletic maximum to make up for sedentary time during the week, congratulations, Weekend Warrior! Weekend sports and outdoor adventures like team sports,...
View ArticleHow do you talk to your child about death?
DaddyMDGuides, a website that provides advice and experiences from doctors that are also raising kids, recently asked Dr. Moshe Lewis how do you talk to your child about death: How do you talk to your...
View ArticlePreventing Cycling Injuries
While cyclists tend to be very fit due to their love of the sport, there are some risks involved. In a recent article by my colleague Nina Patterson, PT, explains that many injuries are inflicted on...
View ArticleTo Stretch or not to Stretch
To stretch or not to stretch, that is the question. Should you stretch before working out. Our coaches, trainers and gym teachers have long instructed us to touch our toes before we touch the court....
View ArticleI Hate Waiting at the Doctor’s Office
I Hate Waiting at the Doctor’s Office The other day I had an appointment at a new doctor. While the appointment was on time, there were various signs posted throughout the office that upset me. The...
View Article$700 Glasses
$700 Glasses I wear glasses. You can see my photo and see me with my glasses. I like the way I look and appear on television programs usually wearing them. Years ago, my wife told me to try contact...
View ArticlePay Up or Get Out: Signs at the Doctors Office
Pay Up or Get Out: Signs at the Doctors Office Have you noticed the signs at some Doctor’s Offices? These are instant indications to me that the doctor may not have patient’s best interest in...
View ArticleLive Your Best Life – from A to Z: A is for Acceptance
Live Your Best Life – from A to Z: A is for Acceptance There are so many facets to our health and well-being. “Live Your Best Life” is a new blog series designed to address how we can perceive life...
View ArticleLive Your Best Life – from A to Z: B is for Boundaries
Live Your Best Life – from A to Z: B is for Boundaries There are so many facets to our health and well-being. “Live Your Best Life” is a new blog series designed to address how we can perceive life...
View ArticleWhy Does A Night in a Hospital Cost So Much?
Why Does A Night in a Hospital Cost So Much? I am often amazed at the cost of staying at an upscale hotel. A thousand bucks a night in a city like London, New York or San Francisco is easily found. I...
View ArticleLive Your Best Life – from A to Z: C is for Connecting
Live Your Best Life – from A to Z: C is for Connecting There are so many facets to our health and well-being. “Live Your Best Life” is a new blog series designed to address how we can perceive life...
View ArticleLive Your Best Life – from A to Z: D is for Discard Perfection
Live Your Best Life – from A to Z: D is for Discard Perfection There are so many facets to our health and well-being. “Live Your Best Life” is a new blog series designed to address how we can...
View ArticleLive Your Best Life – from A to Z: E is for Ease
Live Your Best Life – from A to Z: E is for Ease There are so many facets to our health and well-being. “Live Your Best Life” is a new blog series designed to address how we can perceive life...
View ArticleLive Your Best Life – from A to Z: F is for Freedom
Live Your Best Life – from A to Z: F is for Freedom There are so many facets to our health and well-being. “Live Your Best Life” is a new blog series designed to address how we can perceive life...
View ArticleLive Your Best Life – from A to Z: G is for Gratitude
Live Your Best Life – from A to Z: G is for Gratitude There are so many facets to our health and well-being. “Live Your Best Life” is a new blog series designed to address how we can perceive life...
View ArticleLive Your Best Life – from A to Z: H is for Happiness
Live Your Best Life – from A to Z: H is for Happiness “Happiness cannot be pursued; it must ensue.” (Viktor Frankl) Dr. Martin Seligman determined that happiness is the result of a combination...
View ArticleEating Clean – Six Packs are made in the Kitchen, Not the gym!
Six Packs are made in the Kitchen, Not the gym! Sports, athletic ability, fit. These are not words that would describe me. But the summer after high school I decided that they were words that I...
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