by Dr. David | Apr 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
Conflict is not the problem. The problem is how we fight. Even healthy marriages will have conflict, even heated conflict. Back in the 1980’s Kenny Rogers had a popular hit, Coward of the County. If you are too young to remember it, look it up on iTunes. It...
by Dr. David | Feb 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
Fondness is an antidote for disrespect, contempt, and condescension. What would your marriage look life if you intentionally cherished the positive character traits of your spouse instead of concentrating or dwelling on the traits that upset you? “94% of the...
by Dr. David | Feb 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
Unfortunately no medication has be proven to prevent the progression of Osteoarthritis (OA). Typically I first recommend non-pharmacologic treatments. For a discussion of this, see my previous...
by Dr. David | Feb 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
Most people at some point in their life have tried a diet that worked initially only to find that it failed in the end. We blame ourselves and wish we had more willpower. The problem may not have been your willpower but the diet plan itself. 1. Eating too few...
by Dr. David | Feb 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
How a couple argues is the biggest predictor of marriage longevity. See http://www.nuvitalityhealth.com/8-predictors-tha…ge-is-in-trouble/ . How you engage your spouse when you are not fighting is the key to repairing and divorce proofing your marriage. In the next...
by Dr. David | Feb 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
Many people believe that in order to have a happy marriage you need to prevent or avoid arguments. Arguing is not the problem. Even couples in healthy marriages argue. How you argue is the real issue. Harsh start up – The argument immediately becomes...
