The basis of Western medicine is formulated on a biomedical model, that is, a focus on disease that is defined by a biological defect visible in an image, laboratory, or under a microscope. The efficacy of this theory is evident in an increased life expectancy now noticeable all over the world. This theory has savedContinue Reading »
Even though I only drive to work for 10 minutes a day I am still astounded by how many fellow drivers act as though they are Formula 1 racers! I used to believe that the drivers in Los Angeles were terrible, but San Diego makes them look tame. In LA, young male drivers tend toContinue Reading »
From time to time I hear my elderly customers exclaim that they “don’t want to be burdensome to [their] kids”, and no matter how many times I hear this, it always touches my heart. I want to tell you something important: you’ve done more than enough for your kids and you deserve their help. RememberContinue Reading »
Back pain is so prevalent in today’s society that it is now one of the main reasons people transition into long-term disability. But surely this cannot be happening? Not when in this past year alone: check Four times more opioids were prescribed for the management of back pain. check Four times more MRI tests wereContinue Reading »
