Contemplating the Role of the Healer
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As another New Year begins, I see this as a time for reflection, redirection, and transformation. A time for taking…
Maybe Worrying About it Will Help
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I love quirky, pithy quotes. Even better, I like to acquire articles of clothing that showcase these quotes. One of…
Bridge Over Troubled Waters
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Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the annual Contemplative Care Meditation Retreat in Garrison, New York, hosted by…
Welcome Home
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Our lives have become more siloed and isolated than ever. Just take a minute and look around. You see heads…
Staying Ahead of the Game
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At the heart of Primary Care Medicine is the idea of prevention. Admittedly, it is not a glamorous idea, and…
Why Muscle is Key to Healthier Bones & Metabolic Health in Menopause with Dr. Cecily Havert
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Muscle is Key to Healthier Bones & Metabolic Health in Menopause With Dr. Cecily Havert As women move through perimenopause…
Zen Buddhism & Health Care: Looking Through Rainbow-Tinted Glasses
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One of the many reasons I love medicine is that it is a practice that is continually evolving, advancing, and…
Can Stress Make Us Sick?
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Stress. It is everywhere these days. Whether it be traffic on the Beltway, a big presentation at work, or caring…
Taking Aim at Stress and Suffering
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Right now, one can’t argue that things feel heavy in our world. Ranging from international strife to job security to…
Snuffing Out the Flames of Burnout
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Last year I had the honor of participating in a Contemplative Medicine Fellowship, a unique year-long program offered through the…