One of the lingering side effects of my adrenal fatigue is an accelerated heart rate and general anxiety/uneasiness as I […]

We are suffering somewhat of a “comfort crisis.”  Which is the title of an excellent book written by Michael Easter.  […]

I have spent the last four years figuring out how the systems of our bodies work and how best to […]

“You know what your problem is, Brian?” This is a question that was asked of me about 30 years ago […]

Just like April showers bring May flowers, April brings to mind two other things to me:  removing my snow tires […]

I have a love/hate relationship with my Garmin watch.  I hate that it tracks me and is a constant pesky […]

The barista calls out, “Large, black coffee for Dirk Brandish.”  I mosey my way up to the counter and thank […]

After that first day, I fell into a natural rhythm.  I would arrive at my hotel, unpack my waiting suitcase, […]

I don’t have a bucket list per se, but I have a mental list of things I would like to […]

Growing up the son of a dentist was no treat.  Literally.  There were no treats.  No pop, cookies, white bread, […]

I became acutely aware of how important breathing is when pneumonia rendered it difficult and painful.  I suppose I knew […]

What if you made one small change in your daily activity and you could reduce the risk of dementia by […]