The Disease Of Despair
Loneliness is the issue of the day. We may have isolated ourselves for some time by the use of electronics, but now we are actually demanded to provide social distancing.
Treat The Patient, Not The Condition
In our fast-paced lives, we often lose sight of the big picture. We can’t see the forest for the trees. We want fast, simple, and straightforward answers as well as useful and comfortable answers. What if the “answer” is not fast, simple, convenient, or comfortable? Years ago, there was a public service announcement showing that […]
The Unaltered Truth
Are there problems with CBD products? You bet. Take your choice of a litany of complaints: mislabeling, contamination, or any other issues with their packaging, analysis, or marketing. Let’s not pretend this situation is unique to CBD. If our New Year’s resolutions include a new diet, weight loss supplements can be attractive. These “aids” can […]
I was the first patient in this Practice, this is why.
Why Empathic Practice? The reason is simple: to help people like you and me. And, about a year ago, I was the one who needed help. By August 2018, my unhealthy lifestyle was starting to catch up with me. I was overweight, let’s be honest, I was morbidly obese, depressed, multiple medications poorly controlled my […]
Treats the Patient, Not the Condition
In our fast-paced lives, we often lose sight of the big picture. We can’t see the forest for the trees. We want fast, simple, and straightforward answers as well as useful and comfortable answers. What if the “answer” is not fast, simple, convenient, or comfortable? Years ago there was a public service announcement showing that […]
Why I Recommend Medical Marijuana
When you come to Empathic Practice, we may recommend that you be registered for a Florida Medical Marijuana card if you meet certain terms and conditions. The State has certain requirements and we have important ideas too. First, we are recommending that you could try medical marijuana. We are not prescribing medical marijuana because at […]
Medical Marijuana: Why The Prohibition?
The prohibition of medical marijuana, actual or by other means, must have some basis in fact and science, we hope. But a brief review of statements by government officials is particularly enlightening. Try these: [blockquote author=”Harry J. Anslinger” link=”https://www.votehemp.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Musto-on-the-MTA.pdf” target=”_blank”] Marijuana is taken by “…..musicians. And I’m not speaking about good musicians, but the jazz […]
The Empathy in Empathic Practice
What makes Empathic Practice an empathic practice? It comes in our very DNA and defines who we are and what we do. The traditional definition of empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. At Empathic Practice, we take it a step further. In essence, we have walked a mile in […]
5 Things You Should Know Before Visiting a Medical Marijuana Doctor
It all seems so simple. Making an appointment, bring documents to support state requirements, fill out some forms, pay a fee, fill out an online form, wait a bit, and get a card. Then you will have access to the drug that cures everything. Sadly, it is not that simple. You might believe that evil […]
Medical Marijuana: Don’t Buy Into The Hype
In more than forty-five years of medical practice, you learn some lessons, often from the most unusual places. One of my most important experiences in medicine and life came from two remarkable individuals, Joe and Arnold. After being unable to make the grade as a baker, machinist, or sausage maker during high school, I ended […]