Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD), or Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement (PVFM), occurs when the vocal cords close instead of open when we breathe in. It is very common among high school athletes, and is often triggered by performance anxiety on the field. Students with VCD have trouble breathing during exercise and are often treated as if […]
I’m honored to have been featured on John Smith’s Searching For Integrity Show. John interviews people with integrity and wants to share their stories, because he believes our country suffers from what he calls IDD: integrity deficit disorder. I shared how I practice medical hypnosis and cognitive therapy to treat patients for whom traditional medicine […]
I believe that being a parent is the hardest job in the world. And the current pandemic is making this job even harder. We parents do the best we can. And my feeling is that each generation of parents gets better and better. I interact with many mothers and fathers these days, and it seems like […]
Is Your Child’s IBS Made Worse By The World Today? During this time of COVID-19, more people are attending school online and working remotely from home. You may be wondering how this affects patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Remember, IBS can cause abdominal pain, nausea, and other digestive issues such as vomiting, diarrhea, and/or […]
Bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) is a common problem among kids, yet one that is rarely discussed. Often, children are so embarrassed about it that they don’t even want to discuss it with their primary care clinicians. Families feel frustrated when they try different techniques that promise to help, but don’t. By the time they come to […]
Misophonia is a condition in which patients become uncomfortable, anxious, or angry when they hear sounds like someone eating, chewing, or even breathing. Still other patients are triggered by the clicking of a pen. Misophonia is different from other types of sound sensitivity, which include hyperacusis (an extreme sensitivity to everyday sounds) and tinnitus (ringing in […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year … or is it? The holidays are typically filled with family and friends, traveling, good food, and fun. And these very things—while often wonderful—can also be potential landmines of decades-old interpersonal conflict, negative patterns, and stress, all of which lead to anxiety for many adults and adolescents. […]