We often hear that forgiveness is an act of kindness for ourselves, that if forgiveness benefits the one we are forgiving, that’s an added benefit. And yet one of the obstacles we face in forgiving someone is that we do not wish them well and, in fact, we want them to suffer because of what they…
The Best Way to Keep up Is to Slow Down
Henry was a bright student and attended Harvard, where he studied Greek, Latin, and German. After graduating, he wasn’t sure what to do next. After a period of drifting, he founded a school with his brother, but the venture failed a few years later. He subsequently met a mentor who introduced him to Transcendentalism, an…
The Effects of Too Much Arsenic in the Diet
Even at low-level exposure, arsenic is not just a class I carcinogen, but may also impair our immune function and increase our risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. When people hear about arsenic, they think of it as an acute poison, and, indeed, a tiny amount—a hundred milligrams, about one-tenth the weight of a paperclip—could kill you…
Diagnosed With Diabetes? Pay Attention to Your Heart
Type 2 diabetes raises your odds of developing heart disease, so it is imperative to start paying attention to your heart health immediately if you have a diabetes diagnosis. Even those who have prediabetes are at risk and should be focusing on a healthy cardiovascular lifestyle. Prediabetes is a result of poor blood sugar levels…
Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Reverses Signs of Aging
Hyperbaric oxygen treatment may be a practical method for slowing down the hands of time, suggests research from Tel Aviv University and the Shamir Medical Center in Israel published in the journal Aging. At its foundation, aging represents a progressive loss of physiological capacity due to biological deterioration. This leads to impaired functions and increased…
Describing Pain So Your Doctor Pinpoint a Diagnosis
Chronic pain caused by arthritis can be debilitating for many people. Discussing the pain with a doctor and putting symptoms into words can help you get better treatment for the specific pain you may be experiencing. Many people find it hard to communicate with their doctor about how much pain they are feeling. Because of…
The Power of Perseverance
Per·se·ver·ance | \ ˌpər-sə-ˈvir-ən(t)s \ continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition: the action or condition or an instance of persevering: steadfastness Perseverance. It’s not something we’re really taught, and sometimes we’re not even sure we have it—until we’re called upon to dig deep and find it. For me, one…
Scientific Debate Over Lockdown Measures
In March 2020, officials called for a lockdown across most of the country due to COVID-19. Schools closed, businesses were shuttered, and public life came to a screeching halt. The initial plan was “15 days to slow the spread,” but this timeline eventually stretched into several weeks, and then months. Now, several states and major…
Tests to Assess Your Risk for Disease
Allopathic medicine, the common form of medicine most people use today, moves into gear when a person reaches a state of illness. But most illness comes on gradually, from a host of factors often connected to diet and lifestyle. For many of these forms of illness, early testing can reveal nutritional and biochemical markers that…
Antibiotics Risks in Cold and Flu Season
Antibiotics are over-prescribed in the United States, Canada, and worldwide, often for infections that do not need their help, particularly respiratory conditions. While these unnecessary prescriptions may contribute to the development of resistant bacteria, there is another reason to be cautious about antibiotics: Direct harms caused by these drugs. Our group—a family physician, an infectious disease specialist, and a health…
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