by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Feb 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
It was a beautiful morning — until you fell off your bike. Now, you’re wincing as you try to deal with a swollen arm. Is the swelling caused by infection or inflammation? Do you know the difference? If not, don’t worry. Today, I’ll define infection vs. inflammation...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Jan 30, 2024 | Medical Conditions
When I chat with patients during a physical exam, some of them mention cold feet. They frame it casually: “By the way, my feet are always cold. That’s common with age, isn’t it?” It can be. But it doesn’t have to be. Many people simply have an occasional chill in...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Jan 23, 2024 | Health
I can’t tell you how many patients have asked me, “Is 6 hours of sleep enough?” — typically those with the busiest lives. The answer is no. For 99% of people, six hours per night isn’t enough. Here’s why. No Time for Sleep? Why does it seem like there’s less time for...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Jan 16, 2024 | Optimization
Have you ever come home from a mostly positive workday still obsessing over a single negative comment from a coworker? You probably know people who focus on the positive. They don’t let a single rude remark ruin their day. They’ve discovered the value of intentional...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Jan 9, 2024 | Health
Many people know the holidays are officially over when they wake up on New Year’s Day with that last celebratory hangover. That’s when Dry January seems like a sensible move. If you’re not yet familiar with the term, Dry January is a popular personal challenge in...
