Play in the DURT
Stephen L. O'Connor, MD Stephen L. O'Connor, MD

Play in the DURT

Fulvic/Humic Acid ( DURT) is a group of organic acids found in the humus of decaying soils. Primarily a byproduct of the unique bacterial and geologic properties found in rich soils, they have a diverse and nearly magical effect on the human body…

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The Cholesterol Myth…
Stephen L. O'Connor, MD Stephen L. O'Connor, MD

The Cholesterol Myth…

"It is what we know already that often prevents us from learning." –Claude Bernard

The cholesterol myth is one of medicine's most ubiquitous frauds. What your doctor understands about cholesterol underestimates the reality of this complex and essential molecule…

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Old Dog, New Tricks
Stephen L. O'Connor, MD Stephen L. O'Connor, MD

Old Dog, New Tricks

I was listening to the wind outside my window tonight, and it reminded me of how there is always change; a change of weather, change of season, or a change in life. I am in the midst of change…

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Mindset and Goals
Stephen L. O'Connor, MD Stephen L. O'Connor, MD

Mindset and Goals

There is much written about mindset in the context of goal-setting.

Mindset is very much a part of creating success in achieving your goals, in my experience it is essential to have the proper mindset before your goals can be formulated…

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Life.
Stephen L. O'Connor, MD Stephen L. O'Connor, MD

Life.

Life. I guess you might be wondering why I’m blogging about such an existential topic…LIFE? I’m really not sure why either! I think it had something to do with several seemingly incongruent and serendipitous events that happened to me this morning…

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CBD-it is a real thing!
Stephen L. O'Connor, MD Stephen L. O'Connor, MD

CBD-it is a real thing!

So, what’s up with CBD, anyway?

Why is CBD oil one of the biggest nutritional supplements to become available to consumers in a generation? As an ER doctor, in an incredibly stressful profession, I needed a natural and healthy way to compliment my lifestyle, nutrition, and meditation practices to reduce the chaos, decrease inflammation, support my digestion, and improve my immune health. With the widespread acceptance of CBD oil, I found what I was looking for. Yet, despite the benefits, there is still a great deal of confusion regarding hemp plants and their golden oil…

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GOALS…
Stephen L. O'Connor, MD Stephen L. O'Connor, MD

GOALS…

“The greater danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we hit it”…

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SLEEP - the best longevity hack!
Stephen L. O'Connor, MD Stephen L. O'Connor, MD

SLEEP - the best longevity hack!

Sleep. So simple. So under appreciated. Yet, for those looking to live long and well, sleep should not be ignored as a powerful means of living our best and healthiest life. On a recent TED Talk, sleep researcher, Matt Walker, PhD, highlighted several key benefits of having a healthy sleep strategy. Although it was an information-packed talk, there were a few important take aways…

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