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...]

We are proud and happy to announce that the Introduction To Artificial Intelligence In Medicine And Healthcare online class is now available. AI's impact on our professional and everyday lives cannot be compared with the positive effects that the Internet has had on the world. Our capabilities will be greatly enhanced by deep and machine learning algorithms. We created this course at The … [Read more...]

Why are shorter men more likely to go bald? Short men could be at greater risk of going bald early. This is the conclusion of an international genetic study led by the University of Bonn. The scientists studied the genetic material from more than 20,000 men during the study. The scientists found that premature hair loss can be linked to many physical characteristics and diseases. Nature … [Read more...]

Are you in search of a new dentist or a replacement? Consumers are becoming confused by all the options available as new practices open. Holistic dentistry may be the solution to this problem. It also offers a wonderful introduction to alternative medicine. How seeing a Holistic Dentist in Blaine Can Help You You should not be playing with dental care. Millions of people neglect their gums … [Read more...]

Trauma-informed Therapy is an evidence-based method of treating trauma victims. This therapy focuses on helping people with trauma learn to manage their symptoms and how to move forward. One question that many people ask is how long it takes to work. While the answer will depend on many factors, these general guidelines will give you an idea about what to expect. The Length Of … [Read more...]