Lifestyle Changes
I looked at my last blog post. It was from June 28, 2021.
I had just met my new primary care physician. Since then we had made slow changes to my health. I tried to eat better and exercise more. It has been a journey of trying to implement what I preach. The progress was slow.
Last year, to help my physical activity endeavors (and because I have a huge interest in martial arts), I decided to start training at a local Karate school. The school I attend teaches Enshin Karate a style that traces it’s roots back through Ashihara and Kyokushin. Shortly after that time I noticed my Apple Watch was notifying me abou...
Source: JeffreyMD.com - October 27, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Dr. Jeff Tags: My Life Source Type: blogs
Becoming The Patient: My turn on the other side of the stethoscope
A few months ago I had a virtual visit with a new primary care physician. My prior primary care physician had left the practice and I had to find a new one. I’ll admit that I was sheepish. You see, although I am a physician I will be the first to admit that there is a lot I am not doing to take care of my own health.
One major area for improvement is lifestyle — specifically my diet and exercise. As we spoke she summarized: “you know what to do; how do you we get you there?”
And so, the physician became the patient.
I speak to many patients about what they should be doing. Speaking/teachi...
Source: JeffreyMD.com - June 29, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Dr. Jeff Tags: My Life Source Type: blogs
106-year-old recovers from COVID-19
Sometimes we need some good news, right?
I think that’s the case for me right now — especially regarding COVID-19.
Check it out here at NBCNews.com.The post 106-year-old recovers from COVID-19 first appeared on JeffreyMD.com. (Source: JeffreyMD.com)
Source: JeffreyMD.com - April 16, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Dr. Jeff Tags: News covid19 Source Type: blogs
106-year-old recovers from COVID-19
Sometimes we need some good news, right?
I think that’s the case for me right now — especially regarding COVID-19.
Check it out here at NBCNews.com. (Source: JeffreyMD.com)
Source: JeffreyMD.com - April 16, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Dr. Jeff Tags: News covid19 Source Type: blogs
In The News: Nursing Facility Evacuated Due to Staff No Shows
Did you hear about this one? Link: Staff No-Shows, Deaths Hit California Nursing Facilities
I heard about this yesterday. A nursing facility a few miles south of me was evacuated when the staff failed to show up for work. According to this news report nearly 3 dozen residents have tested positive for COVID-19. After many employees failed to show up for the second day in a row, all 83 patients had to be evacuated and sent to different facilities.
These workers were criticized by the county public health officer:
“Nationwide all of our health care workers are considered heroes, and they rightly are,” said Dr. C...
Source: JeffreyMD.com - April 9, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Dr. Jeff Tags: After Residency My Life News Opinion california covid evacuation healthcare riverside snf Source Type: blogs
In The News: Nursing Facility Evacuated Due to Staff No Shows
Did you hear about this one? Link: Staff No-Shows, Deaths Hit California Nursing Facilities
I heard about this yesterday. A nursing facility a few miles south of me was evacuated when the staff failed to show up for work. According to this news report nearly 3 dozen residents have tested positive for COVID-19. After many employees failed to show up for the second day in a row, all 83 patients had to be evacuated and sent to different facilities.
These workers were criticized by the county public health officer:
“Nationwide all of our health care workers are considered heroes, and they rightly are,” said Dr. C...
Source: JeffreyMD.com - April 9, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Dr. Jeff Tags: After Residency My Life News Opinion california covid evacuation healthcare riverside snf Source Type: blogs
So You Think You Have COVID-19?
There is plenty of anxiety. And many patients have made appointments with a request to be tested. But the answers they have been getting are confusing and often frustrating as well. What should you do if you think you have COVID-19 (the disease caused by the novel coronavirus aka SARS-CoV-2)?
The first step is figuring out if you need to go to the emergency department. If you are feeling short of breath and/or having trouble breathing, this is definitely an indication (or a reason) to go to your nearest emergency department for evaluation. Having low oxygen saturation (or hypoxia) may necessitate supplemental oxygen usu...
Source: JeffreyMD.com - April 9, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Dr. Jeff Tags: After Residency My Life coronavirus covid covid19 pandemic quarantine testing Source Type: blogs
So You Think You Have COVID-19?
There is plenty of anxiety. And many patients have made appointments with a request to be tested. But the answers they have been getting are confusing and often frustrating as well. What should you do if you think you have COVID-19 (the disease caused by the novel coronavirus aka SARS-CoV-2)?
The first step is figuring out if you need to go to the emergency department. If you are feeling short of breath and/or having trouble breathing, this is definitely an indication (or a reason) to go to your nearest emergency department for evaluation. Having low oxygen saturation (or hypoxia) may necessitate supplemental oxygen usu...
Source: JeffreyMD.com - April 9, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Dr. Jeff Tags: After Residency My Life coronavirus covid covid19 pandemic quarantine testing Source Type: blogs
I ’ m Baaack
This week I returned to work after needed to stay off and isolated for the last week. While I didn’t come to work, I wouldn’t consider it a vacation. My days were filled with taking care of the toddler (3 year old) while my wife worked from home. In one word, it was exhausting.
As far as recovering goes, I noticed improvement almost each day in terms of the severity of my cough. I was coughing less frequently each day. I never developed a fever. I also never developed any shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.
And so, here I am, back at work.
Stay safe and healthy, everyone. The post I’m Baa...
Source: JeffreyMD.com - April 7, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Dr. Jeff Tags: After Residency My Life covid19 doctor physician sick leave Source Type: blogs
