About Dr. Glassman And His Work

Charles F. Glassman, MD, has been known as Coach MD since 2011. This designation arises from what he has learned in his over 25 years of practice as a medical doctor. Specifically, that many, if not most, problems people go to the doctor to solve actually stem from the challenges of daily life. Instead of giving a pill to try and make them go away, Coach MD's mission is to help people achieve total wellness—having more control over life than one could ever think possible.

Begin Your Journey By Reading These Helpful Articles:

The Elimination Diet

Most of you “tuning in” to this blog likely believe you are about to read a handy-dandy, quick way to lose weight. After all, I am a physician and I am supposed to provide you that. Right? Haven’t you heard interviews with docs? We usually say things as, “I love to take care of people.” Well, I guess I’m about to come out of the closet, because I really don’t like to take care of people. Surely, there are times when people need to be taken care of, and then it is deeply gratifying to come to one’s aid. But, the majority of the time, most people need to be shown and guided in ways to take care of... Read More >>

7 Ways to Make Any Job a Dream Job

If someone asked you what your idea of a dream job is, would you respond that it is your current position? Chances are you would not. How come? Maybe you have particular expectations of what that job would look like? How much would you make doing it? Or, perhaps, where you would be doing it? So, if you are like the millions who awaken each morning not looking forward to the workday ahead, here are seven ways to help make any job your dream job. 1.     The grass is not always greener You may think you have an idea of where you would rather be, but I have news for you. The only circumstance you can be sure of, is what yo... Read More >>

When To Call It Quits

Unfortunately, many relationships never get off the ground, because one or both parties have always had one foot out the door—never able to really commit and hoping (and looking) for something better to come around. And then there are relationships on the brink, with just a little help and enhanced communication, can actually be saved, rehabilitated, and actually set up to thrive. But, how many relationships just keep going and going, despite the clear warning signs that things just will not get better? Here are some very clear signs that, no matter how scary it may be, it is time to call it quits and move on. 1.   &nbs... Read More >>

7 Ways to Go From God-Fearing to God-Loving

Have you ever thought of yourself as a “God-fearing” person? Did your religious instructors ever tell you that if you did not do one ritual or another then God might punish you? Did you ever feel guilty about something you did for fear that you may have welcomed in the wrath of God? For many, my even spelling the full name God (without substituting the “o” for a “-“, is disrespectful at a level that might cause me to be punished. Most texts from the large religions have dogma that implies that if one does or does not engage in particular thought or behavior, then he or she will, surely, not receive God&rsqu... Read More >>

5 Ways Your Body Misleads You

We're often told to go with our gut. And many times that means trying to interpret signs our body gives us. Now don't get me wrong, sometimes we get a sense, an instinct about something. The difference though is that sort of signal rarely comes with physical signs. We often mistake physical signs as accurate barometers for decision making. It's important not always to believe, trust, or take direction from these messages. Here are 5 ways our body often misleads us. 1.     Hunger pangs Hunger pangs are feelings we get in our stomach when it is, supposedly, empty. It is actually a combination of electrochemic... Read More >>