by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | May 31, 2022 | Optimization
Happiness can be elusive. It often gets confused with “success” or “pleasure.” Sometimes, the harder you work to be happy, the more elusive happiness becomes. It’s tough to pin down because, for many, happiness depends on things outside their control. But there are...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | May 24, 2022 | Medical Conditions, Prevention
When COVID hit in 2020, there was a lot we didn’t know about the virus and its effects on the human body. One of the biggest things we couldn’t figure out was why, after seemingly turning a corner and being discharged from the hospital, people were dying. Why was this...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | May 17, 2022 | Concierge Medicine
Telehealth is an understandably exciting concept. You can video conference with your doctor from anywhere via the internet. You can avoid the waiting room. Telehealth is convenient. It fits into your busy life. But in practice, telehealth has both benefits and...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | May 10, 2022 | Health
“I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” It’s a common quote most often used by people who (mistakenly) think that sleep is the least important thing on their to-do list. These are often highly productive people to whom sleep feels like a waste of time that detracts from their...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | May 3, 2022 | Concierge Medicine
Have you ever been in a doctor’s office and the entire time, the doctor was looking at your chart instead of you? It’s not a good feeling. Or maybe you’ve had an annual physical where the doctor perfunctorily checked your heart and lungs, then was halfway out the door...