Christopher Burton, MD

Sunburns

Christopher Burton, MD — Fri, 04 May 2018 20:31:40 +0000

Burning is not typically a good thing. Sunburns to burning dinner to career burnout all have something in common. Typically you don’t know it is happening at the time. It can sneak up on you unexpectedly, and often you don’t know about it until the damage is done. Fortunately it is possible to prevent all […]

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Spring Cleaning for The Website

Christopher Burton, MD — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 18:10:37 +0000

It is time for some spring cleaning. An update for this website has been long overdue, so it is time to make some changes. Thanks for bearing with me as I strive to make your experience on this site even better and more user friendly over the coming weeks. There may be a few bumps […]

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Taking A Year Off

Christopher Burton, MD — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 00:31:21 +0000

Last year I decided to take some time off. Not from writing, just from blogging. In fact, I continued to write quite a bit. I finished another book, Putting Out the Fire: How to Prevent Physician Burnout and held the first book signing in Denver last October. I enjoyed the privilege of talking to physicians, […]

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Reflections on 2016 and Planning for 2017

Christopher Burton, MD — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 04:44:30 +0000

I originally wrote this article for my physician colleagues, but it applies to everyone so I’m sharing it here as well. Each year it is important to reflect on what has gone well and plan for the future. I hope you find this article helpful as well. … I can’t believe I’m sitting down to […]

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Happy 4th of July Safety Tips

Christopher Burton, MD — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 15:39:49 +0000

This weekend many of us have time off to celebrate America and what makes our country great. Despite all the negativity we see and hear, we are still very blessed to live in this country. You don’t have to look far to see nations with people who have more poverty, (more) rampant corruption, and less freedom. […]

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Protein Diet Myths

Christopher Burton, MD — Sun, 29 May 2016 21:47:04 +0000

Dietary protein has been a topic of question for the last several years. Many individuals struggle to understand what adequate sources of dietary protein are and how much of these sources should be eaten. Protein represents an incredibly important component of a healthy, balanced diet. As such, it’s imperative to understand protein’s role in the […]

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Avoiding Diet Myths and a Plant-Based Diet

Christopher Burton, MD — Wed, 04 May 2016 19:05:59 +0000

Diet and nutrition represent two of the most important, and perhaps most confusing elements when it comes to total wellness. The media is constantly flooding the market with next big food to help you lose weight, the newest fad diets, and a host of nutritional supplements that “guarantee” weight loss or other health benefits. Optimal […]

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Stress and the Role it Plays in Your Health

Christopher Burton, MD — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 15:48:12 +0000

It is no secret that stress can play a profound impact on all facets of health and wellness. Whether physical, emotional or relational, when poorly managed, stress can wreak havoc on your life. While life will likely never be without stress, learning to understand and manage stressors can minimize their impact on your health and […]

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Make 2016 Your Best Year Ever With Intentional Living

Christopher Burton, MD — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 03:59:33 +0000

I have decided to make 2016 my BEST year ever! How many times have we all said that same thing – just inserting the next year each time we say it? But this year is going to be different, at least for me. Why will it be different? I am going to live life more […]

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Reflecting on 2015

Christopher Burton, MD — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 03:31:10 +0000

December is the time of year many people pause to look back and see where they are and assess their progress to their goals. Do you make personal reflection part of your end of the year activities? John Maxwell refers to the Law of Reflection in his book The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth. This […]

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Diabetes Awareness Month 2015

Christopher Burton, MD — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 21:02:35 +0000

November is diabetes awareness month, and the disease definitely deserves our attention. In the U.S. over 29 million adults are diagnosed with diabetes, but according to the Center for Disease Control, one in four people with the disease don’t even know they have it! There are also millions of people with pre-diabetes, and they are […]

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What Is Holding You Back From Reaching Your Health Goals?

Christopher Burton, MD — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 15:10:37 +0000

If you’re struggling with achieving your health goals now is a great time to ask why. What is holding you back from getting where you want to be mentally, physically and emotionally? There are number of barriers that can get in the way of getting where you want to be. Achieving total wellness is about […]

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Interview with Barbara Gustavson

Christopher Burton, MD — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 19:29:32 +0000

Last month business coach Barbara Gustavson posted an interview we did together for her website discovernextstep.com Discover Next Step is focused on helping individuals and organizations lead and impact others with clarity, courage, and commitment. Strategic Living is what Discover Next Step is all about. It was a pleasure to partner with Barbara for this interview, and […]

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Chipotle “Cheese” Sauce Recipe

Christopher Burton, MD — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 21:32:48 +0000

Tonight we will be performing a healthy cooking demonstration, and the featured recipe is chipotle “cheese” sauce. I love cheese, and this is a healthy vegan alternative for dipping or use in Mexican or Tex-Mex recipes. Give it a try today! Chipotle Cheese Sauce 1 cup water 3⁄4 cup raw cashews 1⁄2 cup pimentos (don’t […]

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A Happy Fourth of July

Christopher Burton, MD — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 19:42:37 +0000

Tomorrow is the 4th of July, which for many of us in America is the height of summer vacation. We visit family, take trips, grill, eat outside, watch fireworks and enjoy the long, lazy days of summer. What bliss. Of course there are some things to remember. One is fireworks safety. Don’t handle fireworks that […]

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What is the One Thing to Simplify Your Life

Christopher Burton, MD — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 18:24:09 +0000

The One Thing How frequently are you on information overload? Between family, kids, work, the phone, e-mail, social media, television and other input, most individuals receive more information than their brain is able to process. Who can focus in the midst of a tornado? Often plagued with distractions from every direction, it can be a […]

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Pessimism’s Effect On Your Health

Christopher Burton, MD — Mon, 11 May 2015 20:37:30 +0000

Have you ever heard someone be called a “negative Nelly”? This is a person who is always down about everything. He/she never has anything positive to say and rather looks at the downside of every situation, similar to the character of Eeyore from “Winnie the Pooh”. Truth is, we’ve all been a “negative Nelly” at […]

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Spring Time Is here

Christopher Burton, MD — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 03:18:33 +0000

Across the U.S. we just celebrated Easter Weekend. It is a holiday of rebirth and life. It also reminds me that spring-time is here again. Flowers are blooming. Trees are budding. Birds are singing. And with it all comes warmer weather, which means I can throw open the windows again and air out the home […]

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The Personality and Health Connection

Christopher Burton, MD — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 22:16:40 +0000

Just last week I was at an event on leadership with my mentor John Maxwell. One of the guest speakers was Dr. Robert Rohm who spoke on personalities as related to the DISC assessment. The DISC tool is a model of 4 different temperaments or behavioral types that tells us more about ourselves – and […]

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Sleep Better Tonight

Christopher Burton, MD — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 16:15:47 +0000

Most of us know that we should get at least 7-8 hours of sleep every night, but about 30-40% of the population in the United States gets, on average, less than 6 hours a night. Being on call in the hospital taught me a lot about the importance of sleep. I am usually an easy-going […]

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