Better function is desirable, even a competitive edge in life. Do you have aches, pains and limitations that are holding you back? Are you taking medcations that are stifling the most optimal life? Perhaps these are signs that your function is declining and you need...
Super-fruit Long before our country was known for its “fields of gold,” or considered the “bread basket” of the world, apples fueled American lives. Historical reports say that just about every homesite in Massachusetts during the 1600’s...
This is an important question because the answer you give can determine your success. Most people state they want to be healthy to avoid future consequences, such as a disease or premature death, but I find, from my experience as a physician, disease risk assessments...
Charles C. Harpe, M.D. Board Certified in Internal Medicine See more information at drharpe.com I received my medical degree from the University of Miami, School of Medicine and completed residency in internal medicine at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT. I have...
Autoimmune conditions are rising sharply in the developed world (now estimated to be in 1 out of 12 women, 23.5 million Americans), but are rare in the developing countries or human history in general. Conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Transverse Myelitis...
Supposedly we live in a free country, but if that is so, how is it that most Americans end up as people they do not wish to be? As a primary care physician, I have witnessed first-hand the explosion of chronic disease, multi-organ failure and poly-pharmacy. Most would...