by Crafted | Feb 7, 2023 | Health
One glass of red wine a day is good for your heart! Long before I was a doctor, people stood by this claim, and many believe it to this day. Generally, when we hear something we like, we don’t want to question it. I think this is one of those cases. Why does this...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Jan 17, 2023 | Health, Prevention
Your body was made to move. We as humans were literally designed to be in motion. What happens when we go against nature? As we get older, we can really feel the effects of not moving. Our joints can stiffen, making movement seem nearly impossible. Today, health...
by Crafted | Jan 10, 2023 | Health
Obesity is a chronic disease that has many negative impacts on the body. Weight loss can be incredibly helpful to patients with obesity. It can reduce blood pressure, lead to fewer joint and body pains, and improve sleep quality. Several recent developments in...
by Crafted | Jan 3, 2023 | Health
The biggest misconception people have about losing weight is that they just won’t be successful at it. Everyone has preconceived notions as to why losing weight will be hard. Most of the time, these aren’t true. Yes, you will face obstacles when you make lifestyle...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Dec 27, 2022 | Health
I hate BMI. BMI, or body mass index, is a simple formula with a difficult relationship with modern medicine. It only takes height and weight into account to categorize individuals as either healthy or unhealthy. The only institutions that still rely on BMI are...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Nov 29, 2022 | Health
Caffeine is the most commonly used drug in America — and I say that because it is, in fact, a drug. While it’s far more accessible than most drugs, caffeine is still a substance we take in artificially to produce a desired effect. Naturally, as you build up a...
