Category Archives: Opinion and Color Pieces

This category is for non-medical related articles such as opinion, general commentary, or color commentary pieces. Just for funsies!

Healthcare in America: The Elephants in the Room

Posted on March 22, 2016 by

From the Married to a Doctor Series of Op-Eds By Jashar Rentz, M.Ed. AIM CFO and Operations Director I made a big change this year.  I left a career in education and educational leadership, and took on the challenge of … Continue reading →

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From the Vault: Self Care. Self Love.

Posted on March 10, 2016 by

By Chanda Joelle Zeigler, LMP, CSP   Massages are absolutely amazing right?! But how many of us are willing to commit or even have the extra time or money to add one more weekly appointment to our already packed schedules? … Continue reading →

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Dr. Brooke’s Nook: Reflections on Hormones, The State of Family Practice, and Concierge Wellness

Posted on January 14, 2016 by

Dr. Brooke’s Nook Reflections on Hormones, The State of Family Practice, and Concierge Wellness By Dr. Brooke Azie-Rentz, ND I am sitting here on the 2nd night of a 3 day conference on bioidentical hormones and functional endocrinology, after having … Continue reading →

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Holiday Musings from Dr. Brooke!

Posted on December 1, 2015 by

It’s hard to believe, but the holidays are upon us and that means the end of the year is close.  That also means the start of a new calendar year for many people’s insurance is about to begin.  Here at … Continue reading →

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Deep Thoughts, by Dr. Brooke: Walking the Path toward our Vision

Posted on April 9, 2015 by

This month, I wanted to share some thoughts about our vision and work as an organization.  I hope you enjoy the musings, and that you will join us on our path to the ideal us, by letting us join you … Continue reading →

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Go Hard Or Go To Sleep?

Posted on March 29, 2015 by

by Dr. Brooke Azie-Rentz When it comes to sleep and fitness, intense exercise may not always be the answer. In a rested body (one that has slept at least 7 hours per night on a regular basis) high intensity exercise … Continue reading →

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Things I Learned (& re-learned) During my Three Week End-of-Summer Cleanse

Posted on September 26, 2014 by

By Nichole Santoro, LAc LMP Soak your beans! This is really about preparation. If you can roughly prepare the menu for your week and make some key dishes that can serve for several days, then it is much easier to … Continue reading →

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Married To A Doctor—Headaches, Gray Hair, Stress, and Perspective

Posted on June 27, 2014 by

By Jashar Rentz We teachers joke in the staffroom that kids have made our hair turn gray. We all laugh it off, but underneath that joke we believe, to a degree, that it’s true.  In the high school classroom, and … Continue reading →

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Married To A Doctor–Are all ND’s Frauds and Witch Doctors? What to look for in an ND and What to Avoid.

Posted on March 19, 2014 by

Readers, Health Enthusiasts, Friends, and Colleagues, In this second episode of “Married to a Doctor”, I wanted to take a moment to just say: “ND’s do NOT…I repeat…do NOT, have a cure for Cancer.”  On the front page of the … Continue reading →

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In this episode of “Married to a Doctor”: A teacher’s perspective on health in the cold and flu season

Posted on November 21, 2013 by

by Jashar Rentz Every year it happens twice.  No matter what I do, or how much I try, I get sick twice a year.  Once in the fall.  Once in the spring.  I’m not sure if this is every teacher’s … Continue reading →

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