One of the most promising promises in digital health is nutrigenomics, which is a DNA-backed science that determines what one should and shouldn't eat. This has been a promising promise for at least five years. Despite all the advances in DNA analysis and the expectations, it has yet to live up to its high hopes. It is struggling to gain momentum and be a popular service. There are many reasons … [Read more...]

As I was finishing my book and getting ready to teach an online course Spiritual Bypassing Rehabilitation 2.0, I began to wonder how spiritual teachings can make us angry-phobic and demonize anger. Anger is what we need to protect our own boundaries and protect those who are vulnerable. It is a necessary emotion to maintain our integrity. When someone crosses our boundaries, it is important to be … [Read more...]

Kristina Tucker (Minister of Enlightenment and Commerce, Republic of Tea) said that she was excited to show a great selection of our latest blends and collections at the Winter Fancy Food Show. The company's commitment is to innovation and wellness can be seen in the new Organic Immunity Single Sip flavors as well as in Tea Capsules and SuperGreen Digestion, which aid in gut health. Single Sips … [Read more...]

The era of facial recognition technology is here. Phones and computers can now be locked with your facial structure. However, it can also be used to scarily identify you from security cameras that are becoming increasingly ubiquitous. Australian governments have actively pushed for this technology implementation with "creative reasons", according to The Guardian. These include public transport … [Read more...]

I hated being asked "What do I do?". I found out that if I said I was an OB/GYN, people would tell me how their vaginas were ripped open during childbirth. Or ask me for medical advice. People made up many stories about me when they found out that I was a doctor. Some of these were accurate. They also speculated about my place on the privilege, wealth and power continuum, or whether they should … [Read more...]

HealthAid America has Organic Oil Capsules that are fortified with Vitamin C and D3 as well as Zinc. It's a good source of Omega 6 as well as 9 vitamins and mineral. It contains high levels of Thymoquinone. This oil is cold-pressed from India and is 100% black seed oil. It has been shown to have powerful anti-inflammatory properties. Some research also suggests that inflammation may contribute to … [Read more...]

Over the past eight years, I have tried over 100 digital health gadgets and devices. The FreeStyle Libre wireless glucose sensor review is the most difficult. I don't mean to misunderstand you. The technology is amazing and the sensor works flawlessly. But regulatory hurdles made it difficult. Let's not forget the beginning. [TAG0] Although I'm not a diabetic, I was a health-conscious … [Read more...]

As I prepare to teach the Memoir As Medicine course with Nancy Aronie in May, I thought I would share a love story. This is about my long-term friend and now romantic partner. You may have known him from his work at Harvard as the medical director at the inpatient mental hospital. Or perhaps you know him from his divinity school studies at Princeton. But, none of these accomplishments can explain … [Read more...]

Today is Martin Luther King Jr Day, and all California children are off school. Today, we remember one of the bravest and most imperfect Civil Rights heroes. He had a dream that our ancestors still struggle to realize. George Floyd was killed in front of our horrified and aghast eyes. I can recall having parts of my brain that were so angry it took something so brutal to make white people notice … [Read more...]

Relational trauma sufferers often have trust issues. This can make it difficult to be open with someone new in your life. When it comes to trusting others, people with trauma often have a difficult time deciding who to trust. They may be paranoid and distrust anyone, regardless of how trustworthy they are, or they might be naive and overly trust dangerous, predatory and ruthless, exploitative, and … [Read more...]