Posted by Michael Finkelstein | August 18th, 2020
Beneath The Surface
The subject of wellness is a frequent topic of conversation in my circles. People come to me seeking it, friends like talking to me about it, and my colleagues discuss…
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Finding Health
As the year gets underway, I thought it would be helpful to send a picture that I’ve drawn in an attempt to encapsulate the entire project of a human life.…
Read MorePosted by Michael Finkelstein | February 27th, 2016
Slow Medicine for Arthritis
Arthritis, or degenerative joint disease, is an inflammatory condition that causes intense pain, resulting in limited mobility and a chain reaction of problems – including isolation, sadness, and frustration. Since…
Read MorePosted by Michael Finkelstein | January 27th, 2016
Slow Medicine for Heart Health
In the case of most illnesses, we have the opportunity to respond conventionally and/or holistically, so as to resolve the root problem and return to balance. In the case of…
Read MorePosted by Michael Finkelstein | January 14th, 2016
The Slow Medicine Approach to Heart Health
In the case of heart disease, the first sign of a problem may be a fatal heart attack, as is the case 1/3 of the time. For this reason, it…
Read MorePosted by Michael Finkelstein | January 7th, 2016
Slow Medicine for Healthy and Sustainable Weight Loss
You’ve done everything in your power to lose weight – eating all the “right” foods, keeping your portions moderate, and exercising. So why aren’t you losing those excess pounds? Most…
Read MorePosted by Michael Finkelstein | January 5th, 2016
Slow Medicine for Healthy and Sustainable Weight Loss
The Key Ingredients of Weight Balance Many of us feel a sense of “lack,” or deprivation, in some area of our lives. Looking for comfort and escape, we turn to…
Read MorePosted by Michael Finkelstein | December 11th, 2015
The Slow Medicine Approach to Depression
Slow Medicine not only pays attention to the symptoms and physiological causes of depression, but also addresses the whole life and whole being of the person who is suffering, for…
Read MorePosted by Michael Finkelstein | December 11th, 2015
3 Practical Steps to Healing from Depression
Right now, you can take three steps to start healing from depression: Find people who can help, eat more wholesome food, and move your body outdoors in the sunlight. In…
Read MorePosted by Michael Finkelstein | December 3rd, 2015
Slow Medicine for Depression
What Is Depression? If you struggle with depression, chances are that you suffer from any or all of the following: difficulty getting out of bed in the morning, insufficient energy…
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