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I walk down the hall, open the door, and yell out “John Doe”, looking directly at the older individual sitting just a few feet away from me. To my surprise, a young man the same age as me stumbles out of the bathroom profusely apologizing for keeping me waiting. My initial reaction was thinking this must be a mistake. However, I proceeded to open up the chart and look at the header where the general information can be found such as the birthdate, weight, height, address, etc., and sure enough, he was the intended patient. I attempt to conceal my shocked face and guide him to the testing room.
- Minor Adjustment, Major Outcomes
In one instance, an older man in his 80s came into the office complaining of symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, and dizziness upon standing. I recommended he join the study that the office was conducting and upon completion, the research team and I recommended he introduce more fish (containing Omega-3 fatty acids) into his diet and steady-state cardio (such as bicycle riding) into his workout regime. In his first follow up visit, approximately three months after introduction of treatment, he already demonstrated an ability to stand for longer periods of time without experiencing negative symptoms, additionally he noted better quality sleep, and he, as well as his wife, noticed an improvement to his cognitive capabilities.
- The Art of Persuasion
Have you ever dumped all the pieces of a puzzle onto the floor and before you can turn around to grab the box to look at the picture, your dog has already eaten up some of the pieces? Maybe it was not this exact scenario, but most individuals have experienced a circumstance where they had to complete an assignment without having all the necessary tools or a clear idea of what the end result might be. Unfortunately, life’s missions rarely seem to have a simple, linear path from point A to point B. Bestowed upon us are unfinished projects without instruction manuals, and it is our job to find the remaining pieces to create a final product.
- The Mosaic Mindset
Sneak Peek into Greece...
One experience I discuss in my ePortfolio is my trip abroad to Greece! Here I learned about the Mediterranean Diet and its influence on health and wellbeing. Below are some visuals that I hope excite you to give this style of cuisine a try!
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