On HALO — Jan 21, 2026
A friend of mine—a healthcare practitioner—called me in tears a few years ago. She hadn’t been to the dentist in over four years. When she finally...
I put one thing in my water every single morning. And it’s not lemon. Most people think I’m about to say “collagen” or some trendy supplement. N...
For years, when patients asked me about weight gain, I’d deflect. “That’s not really my area. Talk to your doctor.” I was wrong. A study just ca...
I knew we were in trouble when I saw Jack’s eyes in the rearview mirror.My wife and I had just picked up the grandkids because our daughter and son-in...
When’s the last time your dentist asked about your blood sugar? Probably never. But here’s what I’ve learned in 40+ years of practice: If your b...
I’ve been reflecting on the three months my wife and I spent in Europe last year. Roseann and I bounced between Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Germany...
Let’s be honest: most people don’t reach for mouthwash because it works. They use it because they like the feeling—the tingle, the swish, the illusion...
Most of us learned that breathing is simple: oxygen goes in, carbon dioxide goes out. But there’s actually a third gas that quietly determines how wel...
I was bike riding this morning, and I started thinking about New Year’s resolutions. Actually, that’s not quite right—I was thinking about how I do...
Last week, I was helping my son-in-law fix a leaky faucet in their kitchen. The problem? A worn-out rubber gasket. It was supposed to create a wate...
It’s December 22nd. You’re surrounded by sugar. Your oral microbiome is under siege. When you constantly expose your teeth to sugar—through candy,...
If you’re taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound, I need to tell you something your doctor probably didn’t mention when they wrote that prescri...