Last month, we listed the items that should be on everybody’s health maintenance checklist. At the top of the list were diet and exercise. Although individual needs and abilities vary, these guidelines are universal: The most successful diet involves accountability – track what you eat. Focus your diet and exercise on health rather than weight-loss. […]
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Back when I was in medical school, the university hospital developed a systematic protocol for treating a patient experiencing a heart attack. Now, over 20 years later, such protocols are standard for the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of medical conditions. Unfortunately, we can lose sight of the individual amidst these regimented rules […]
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No, I am not trying to give parenting advice. But as a laparoscopic surgeon, I am constantly immersed in the “television experience”. “Experience” can be defined in several ways – number of procedures, experience over time, or how a surgeon applies past experience to future success. Here are five tips on how to become a […]
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Like any machine, the human body requires regular maintenance for optimal performance and longevity. Over the ensuing months, we will provide down-and-dirty health tips to keep your engine running smoothly for years to come. For the first installment of your body’s owner’s manual, here is your health-maintenance checklist: Balanced diet and the use of supplements […]
Whether or not you like surprises, one thing is certain – nobody likes a surprise when it comes to their own healthcare. The good news is that you can do a lot to navigate around these “landmines”. Here are my top five tips to take control of your own care: Make lists. All too often, […]
Diet and Exercise for Life – Part 1
/in Blog, Health and WellnessLast month, we listed the items that should be on everybody’s health maintenance checklist. At the top of the list were diet and exercise. Although individual needs and abilities vary, these guidelines are universal: The most successful diet involves accountability – track what you eat. Focus your diet and exercise on health rather than weight-loss. […]
The Problem with Protocols
/in Blog, From Dr. MillerBack when I was in medical school, the university hospital developed a systematic protocol for treating a patient experiencing a heart attack. Now, over 20 years later, such protocols are standard for the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of medical conditions. Unfortunately, we can lose sight of the individual amidst these regimented rules […]
Everything I Know I Learned on TV
/in Blog, Innovations in Minimally Invasive SurgeryNo, I am not trying to give parenting advice. But as a laparoscopic surgeon, I am constantly immersed in the “television experience”. “Experience” can be defined in several ways – number of procedures, experience over time, or how a surgeon applies past experience to future success. Here are five tips on how to become a […]
Your Health Maintenance Checklist
/in Blog, Health and WellnessLike any machine, the human body requires regular maintenance for optimal performance and longevity. Over the ensuing months, we will provide down-and-dirty health tips to keep your engine running smoothly for years to come. For the first installment of your body’s owner’s manual, here is your health-maintenance checklist: Balanced diet and the use of supplements […]
Avoiding Healthcare Landmines
/in Blog, From Dr. MillerWhether or not you like surprises, one thing is certain – nobody likes a surprise when it comes to their own healthcare. The good news is that you can do a lot to navigate around these “landmines”. Here are my top five tips to take control of your own care: Make lists. All too often, […]