The dictionary has 2 definitions of the word virus. The first refers to a subset of infectious diseases, an aspect of life on this planet that has existed and challenged us for eons; and the second, clearly a more recent development, describes infecting computer code that can corrupt the system or destroy data. You can…
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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. I share it with you now to remind you not to overlook any of these key determinants of health. And, here is something I’ve written…
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As the year comes to a close, it is natural to reflect back. And, it’s also a time to think ahead, make plans, make a resolution. That all makes sense. But, perhaps, most underrated of all, is the concept of staying in the present moment. Simply, to be. Indeed, Shakespeare had it right when his…
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People come to me with questions. Indeed, many questions arise as we go through life, not simply the “medical ones.” Almost at every turn, as we face challenges that seem to be interrupting our flow, we seek solutions to our problems. And, it goes on. Occasionally, we come up with some very good and useful…
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As you can imagine I’ve had many conversations with people about their medical conditions. These were much easier when I was practicing “conventional western medicine” since my approach was straightforward and clear-cut: make the diagnosis, figure out the treatment, prescribe the treatment. But, as my method evolved to consider the alternatives, a much more complicated…
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Over the past 2 weeks I have been immersed in my bi-annual Group Detox and Cleansing (Juice Fast) Retreat at Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Mexico. At the same time, Robin and I have been watching a docuseries, produced in India, on the life of the young Buddha, Siddharth, and we’ve been practicing a little…
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This is not going to be an easy message to get across without risking upsetting you; but I feel compelled to challenge the status quo a bit. It’s on the theme of not sweating the small stuff, which though I have written before, seems ever more critical in this time when we are driven to…
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I am used to conversations that include a discussion of supplements. Indeed, I feel supplements have a place in our lives, especially considering that our food supply is not as vital as it once was. In addition, the smart use of supplements can be quite instrumental in helping us seek some additional advantage in support…
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Last month I wrote about persistence — the way of a river cutting through rock, effecting change not with brute force, but gently over time. Indeed, I still like to think of this often, as it soothes my spirit to trust that things work out so effortlessly. And, comforted by such faith, I find I…
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In my daily life, as I assume in yours, I am exposed to individuals who inspire me. And though this might come across as pollyannaish, there seems to be something special about everyone I meet — what extraordinary challenges we each face from birth on, that allow us to reach the moment of our encounter.…
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