Future Doc: Unfathomably Complex
I recently read an article in National Geographic entitled the Dancing Machine, by Heidi Schultz. This article reports on a prototype bionic leg designed specifically for dancing by Hugh Herr and associates at M.I.T. Professional ballroom dancer Adrianne Haslet-Davis lost her left leg below the knee during the Boston Marathon... Read More →
Future Doc: Is This You? By Dr. Tim Pence
In my previous Future Doc article, I introduced the four major ways in which the body deposits potential energy (body fat). The different body types reflect diverse underlying hormonal imbalances. In order for healthy weight loss to occur, the underlying hormonal endocrin imbalances need to be handled. This is accomplished... Read More →
Dear Future Doc: What Can I Do To Lose Weight!?
Dear Future Doc, I need to lose weight. I have been trying for years by eating well. Every morning I start my day with a weight loss shake and weekdays I have one for lunch. Dinner, I usually eat a non-fatty protein like baked/broiled fish or chicken and side it... Read More →
Dear Future Doc: Running Low
Dear future doc, I started reading your column over the summer and felt inspired to take better care of myself. Lately though, I have felt sluggish and out of balance. I am 35 years old, have a husband, 2 children (one teenager and the other is 10 years old), work... Read More →
Dear Future Doc, I read one of your articles last year that stood out to me and left me questioning our environment. Your article was about a patient who had chronic neck pain and headaches. In the article you mention that chemical toxins caused your patient to have a weak... Read More →
Dear Future Doc, Do you help with sinus infections? A few times a year (including right now) I get really under the weather with mucus’y pain all over my upper body. I have chest congestion where my lungs feel completely full and it’s definitely not air. I’ve also been coughing... Read More →
DEAR FUTURE DOC: RUNNER
Dear Future Doc, I have been experiencing pain from my right hip for about a year. I run several marathons a year and sometimes I need to take it easy because the pain is so intense. The pain gradually started in 2013 and then I had an episode where it... Read More →
DEAR FUTURE DOC: SORE SHOULDER BLADE
Dear Future Doc, In the past few weeks, I’ve been experiencing soreness in my shoulder blade area around my scapula. In an at home attempt to fix the ache I’ve exercised the shoulder blade area more regularly through strength training (pushups, planks) and stretching. I’m not sure why it’s not getting any better... Read More →
