Two and a half years ago, I was sitting in the small waiting area outside the trauma bay of the Los Angeles County ER. My boyfriend had just been in a motorcycle accident, and I was there by myself, …
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The Problem With Evidence-Based Medicine
Before medical school I worked in a research lab investigating the relationship between stress and memory. As a research assistant, I dutifully administered memory test and collected saliva samples to …
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8 Ways to Practice Gratitude
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! It’s only been a few days but I already see people gearing up for the next set of holidays of the season, with Christmas tree farms sprouting up from …
4 Alternative Treatments for Depression You May Not Know About
Whether or not you've ever taken an antidepressant, you're probably familiar with the names; medications like Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Wellbutrin, Effexor, Cymbalta, etc., are widely prescribed and …
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How to Find Peace and Calm in a Chaotic World
Many years ago, there was a farmer who had a horse that was very valuable to him. One day, the horse ran away, and the townspeople commented, “Oh no! How terrible for you!” The farmer responded, …
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10 Ways to Get Healthy Sleep, Naturally
"Health is the first muse and sleep is the condition to produce it." –Ralph Waldo Emerson It is rare that a person comes to my office and doesn't have a problem with sleep. And it's not just my …
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