Medicine Man

I was a medical doctor and surgeon with a successful practice for forty years. I often provided volunteer medical service to Native American communities and Mexican migrant farmworkers in Southern California and Arizona. These underserved groups often displayed amplified problems compared to patients within my daily practice. My frustrations grew year after year with simply…

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Huckster Salesman

Salesmen have been around for millennia, and not all have been the most forthright. The stereotypical fast talking, overly aggressive and dishonest salesperson has created a stigma that still exists today. In fact, many almost expect this approach even if it’s a turnoff. Saying a salesman is so good he could sell ice to an…

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Rainy Days and Mondays

This poignant beautifully written and sung lyric continues on with “What I have they used to call the blues.” This terminology was more casual and inferred a somewhat temporary situation. Today we all can suffer from situations that bum us out and create depression. For example, unexpected car problems to needing extensive dental work can…

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He’s Alive!

The fictional Dr. Victor Frankenstein had to harness the massive electrical energy from a storm to reanimate his monster creation. Although fictional, there was great curiosity in the beginning of the nineteenth century to use strong galvanic current to elicit muscle response from dead frogs and newly deceased individuals. This was by no means bringing…

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Bumper Stickers For Your Body

Traditional tattoo art eagle and battleship

Historically tattoos were viewed as anti-social, rebellious and often a bold middle finger to society in general. Today these symbols have greatly expanded meanings from family and other special images, important phrases to beautiful art renderings. Allow me to share with you some of my opinions on tattoos from their inception to possible alteration or…

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Healthcare Vs. Health Repair

Person viewing holographic skeletal scans

“The United States has for many years been considered to have medical care second to none. Our technology and ability to utilize it are amazing. There are devices and procedures that physicians could barely imagine that are now relatively commonplace. It’s hard to remember what we did before the advent of many of these. Bypass…

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Weathering The Ultimate Storm of Cancer

Lighthouse shining through towering storm waves

Finding out that you have cancer can be extremely daunting. With this discovery you must now make critical decisions that affect the future of you and your family. You must gather the strength mentally and physically to address the situation. It is important to be connected to the Divine source and understand that you are…

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“Once Apan a Time”

Enchanted forest clearing with forked paths

The Apan mushroom is not a proverbial fairy tale, but rather has a deep-rooted history. Mushrooms in general have been used for thousands of years for medicinal purposes. In fact, Mother Nature has always provided us with all the essential nutrients and ability to sustain strength, health and livelihood. These Divine gifts also provided reparative…

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It’s About Time

Ornate round clock on decorative building facade

The hands of time move methodically and accurately, yet we often attempt to bend time to our wants. For example, wishing the work clock would speed up to let us go home sooner. However, it’s often the case where extended time is important. Taking time to meditate or pray doesn’t stop time, but rather focuses…

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Back to Basics

Green grassy meadow under blue sky with clouds

There’s a famous story about a football coach that felt his team had become disjointed and needed to totally reorganize.  He cut to the chase and held up a football and asked what is this?  He then proceeded to methodically go through the very basic principles of the game.  The bottom line is you start…

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