Strength from Within – Remembering 911

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Twenty years ago when the World Trade Centers crumpled under the heat of thousands of gallons of burning jet fuel, it seemed like the world itself was tumbling down. Because everyone I knew was just as affected, what comfort there was often had to be found from within...

Music Monday: Lullaby for Flute and Piano – Relaxing ambient music

Children's Songs, Lullaby, Uncategorized

There is a lot going on right now – Covid, economy, election! So it seemed the best choice for a Music Monday was a few minutes of relaxation. This is one of my favorite pieces that I’ve written. Piano by Ben Schwendener, flute by Ewe Steinmetz. It’s...

Musical Monday – Remember the Fallen: A Memorial Day Tribute

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Memorial Day is a chance for us all to pay homage to those who died in defense of our country.  But this year has added another layer to Memorial Day. In addition to the thousands of troops that have died in service to our country, in the last few months roughly...

Musical Monday – Hindsight versus Foresight

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Isn’t it amazing how being stuck in social isolation can make you feel like you aren’t getting anything done. It’s easy to feel that way. People sometimes don’t stop to appreciate that just by keeping social distancing, washing their hands and...

Life is a Detour: Where is Gravity Pulling You?

Music and Medicine, Music Composer, Self Help, Uncategorized

Yogi Berra once said, “If you’re not sure where you’re going, you’ll end up someplace else.”   Click Here to listen to the musical version narrated here: It’s been said, “life is a journey.” And in a perfect world we’d know just where our journey was taking us,...

Estrogen Cream, Patches and Pellets: What You Need To Know

Bioidentical Estrogens, estrogen cream, estrogen patches, EstrogenBook, Estrogens, Menopause, Menopause treatment, Uncategorized

Are you currently using topical estrogen, or thinking of using a topical estrogen cream, patch or pellets? These forms of estrogen are becoming more commonly used and something I’m often asked about by my patients and by women whose doctors are less familiar...