When It Hurts to Be Touched
Our sense of touch is one of our most basic and fundamental aspects of the human experience. We use our ability to feel as an…
Hakuna Matata – No Worries
I work very hard in my life to live in the present moment and find joy and happiness there. However, there are some things, especially…
Grateful for the Little Things
I had the most wonderful experience yesterday. No, it was not a trip to Paris or a standing ovation after a speech, or even my…
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When Your Doctor Says No: Tips For Surviving The Opioid Crackdown
To succeed in this new era of painkiller regulation, you will need to be an engaged advocate for your own well-being. It’s been a tumultuous…
I’m In A Hurry
On one of my recent daily walks, I finished an audio book I’d been listening to before completing my route home. I decided a little…
Where Does the Time Go?
Recently I came across an old photo someone posted on Facebook of my daughters with their friends and the Easter Bunny. I’m guessing the girl’s…
Patient-Physician Communication
Cindy’s five “Be’s” for getting the support you need and the care you deserve. 1) Be Honest It is tempting when asked certain health questions…
Controlling the Uncontrollable
I know the title of this post is misleading. Things are rightly called “uncontrollable” simply because they cannot be controlled. We all have things like…
Me: I’m the Patient in Patient-Centered Care
Let me begin by acknowledging that I am writing this in response to a recent and frustrating medical encounter. Let me also acknowledge that, for…
The Shame Game
Years ago, I sat in a yoga workshop and, as is common practice, the instructor went around the room asking the participants if we had…