John Hayes Jr MD

11/21/2025

Quick Patient Poll: What’s Hardest for You to Stay Consistent With?

We all have one health habit that’s harder to stick with, especially during busy seasons.
Tell us: Which one is your biggest challenge right now?

- Drinking enough water
- Getting quality sleep
- Moving daily/exercising
- Managing stress

Want to share a tip or trick that helps you stay on track? Drop it in the comments, we’d love to hear it!

Your small steps matter. And you’re not alone in the process.

11/20/2025

Let's talk about the importance of hormone replacement therapy options for men and women, emphasizing the need to first optimize lifestyle factors that can naturally support hormone production. We highlight that understanding the risk-benefit balance and consulting with physicians is crucial before starting any hormone treatment. Please like, comment, and share below!

11/20/2025

Join Rob Hakala, and I live as we discuss "Is Healthcare Really Better Today?" a crucial topic for anyone wondering who is really taking care of you and your family. Livestream at 959watd.com or tune in to 95.9 FM locally.

11/19/2025

Start your day with the gentle sounds of nature. This video captures the peaceful ambiance of early morning as birds sing, leaves rustle, and the world slowly wakes up. Perfect for relaxing, meditating, or creating a calm background while you work or unwind.

11/19/2025

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11/18/2025

Have you read the bestseller that started it all? It even has an intro chapter for your Physician Grab a copy of the latest edition in print or Kindle! Learn much more on the page linked in comments below.

11/17/2025

How Practicing Gratitude Calms Your Nervous System
When you’re living with nerve pain, numbness, or chronic discomfort, it’s easy to focus on what hurts. Your world can start to feel smaller, your thoughts heavier, and your nervous system more reactive. But there’s a simple, quiet practice that can help shift your body out of stress and into healing: gratitude.

Gratitude is more than positive thinking or pretending everything is fine. It’s a real, physiological tool your body responds to. Even taking 30 seconds to recognize something you’re thankful for—your home, a loved one, a moment of comfort, or even the strength you showed today—can create measurable changes in your nervous system.

Gratitude Turns Off the Stress Alarm
When you’re stressed, worried, or overwhelmed, your nervous system enters “fight-or-flight” mode. Heart rate increases. Muscles tighten. Inflammation rises. And for many people, nerve symptoms become more intense. Gratitude does the opposite. When you intentionally focus on something good—even something small—you activate the parasympathetic nervous system, often called the “rest and repair” response. This shift helps:
- Lower heart rate and blood pressure
- Reduce muscle tension
- Calm inflammation
- Improve mood and sleep
- Increase your body’s ability to heal and restore

This means that gratitude isn’t just about feeling better emotionally. It’s about helping your body relax into a state where true recovery can happen.

11/16/2025

A walk outside, fresh air, and a little sunshine can do wonders for your body and mood. Get outside today, and you’ll feel the shift!

11/15/2025

𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵: “If I’m Not in Constant Pain, It’s Not Neuropathy.”

Fact: Nerve damage doesn’t always hurt, at first.

Many people think peripheral neuropathy has to be painful to be serious. But in reality, numbness, tingling, or “pins and needles”, even without pain, can be early signs of nerve damage.

And far to often we see patients who have not addressed these symptoms early end up with devastating loss of health.

Over time, untreated neuropathy can lead to:
- Muscle weakness or balance issues
- Trouble sleeping from nerve discomfort
- Permanent nerve loss

The earlier it’s addressed, the better the outcome. That is why you need an accurate diagnosis and if appropriate early, comprehensive care.

Nutrition, and lifestyle support can all play a role in protecting nerve health but your underlying medical issues 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 be treated as well!

Not sure if your symptoms are neuropathy? Then Let’s talk.
Schedule your evaluation (just $197) with us today by clicking the link on this page.

Questions? TEXT the main office at 781-659-7989

11/15/2025

Gratitude for Healing: Appreciating the Process You Can’t Always See
Healing isn’t always obvious. It doesn’t always show up in lab results, weight changes, or visible progress. Sometimes, it’s happening quietly — deep within your cells, tissues, and mind — long before you can feel it. This November, during Gratitude for Health Month, take time to honor that unseen process and the remarkable resilience of your body.

Healing Takes Time — and Trust
Our bodies are designed to heal, but the process requires patience. Whether you’re recovering from illness, injury, stress, or burnout, progress rarely happens in a straight line. Some days you’ll feel stronger, other days more tired — both are part of the journey. Instead of judging how far you still have to go, try thanking your body for every step it’s already taken toward balance and repair.

11/14/2025

11/14/2025

We discuss the incredible health benefits of spending time outdoors and getting moderate sunlight exposure, highlighting its positive impacts on mental and physical well-being.