Although not often talked about, we actually can simplify the holidays by incorporating some daily, basic strategies that focus on...

"Let's start where you are". This is conversation I very frequently have with new and former patients every day. When faced with chronic...

Has your healthcare experience been about disease management or real healthcare? As a patient, how much counseling have you had on...

Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a membership based healthcare model that focuses on a unique relationship between patients and myself as...

Can over-the-counter dietary supplements be dangerous? The answer is positively yes! Two examples as a Primary Care Physician in...

Hi there! Dr John Hayes in Marshfield. I want to let everybody know that our Direct Primary Care Practice in Marshfield is open and...

Daily Stretching Does What? Those of you who know me personally know that I harp on this all the time in my Marshfield Direct Primary...

There is a growing body of research suggesting that coffee consumption may be associated with prevention of certain neurological...

Too often with self medication they are mixed with other drugs and used for far longer periods than generally advised. Short term usage,...

Who would up and decide after 30 + years as a very successful Chiropractor that he wants to go to Medical School in their 50’s? That...

While seasons change for those living neuropathy, the challenge to avoid any discomfort and still have fun and stay healthy through these...

Every single thing we eat or drink has a direct effect on our body and health. Simply put diet, pain and disease are directly related.

Learned helplessness is a common phenomenon, but even more so as we deal with #neuropathy, #pain and #illness. This was first written...

This is one of the questions we get quite often not only from patients but also from physicians and physical therapists who are new at...

Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a condition that is often preventable and manageable, yet...

How to Transform Negative Self-Talk into Positivity for Healing Chronic Disease. The bad news: Negative self-talk can be very damaging to...

Before beginning any extended care program, it is crucial to understand what may be causing your symptoms most accurately. We have been...

Don’t Take a Vacation from Holiday Self Care! The holiday season can be a stressful time for anyone. It might be the positive stress of...

While the benefits of aerobic and flexibility exercises are well known, increasing movement and heart rate is especially important for...

Laser therapy is one of the best ways to treat pain. Many patients turn to this treatment option as an alternative to medication and...