The Anatomy of Power
In the intricate and interwoven systems that govern our world, power structures can be likened to the vital parts of the human body, each…
Social Medicine
Health is not only personal. Medical reform, the economics of care, censorship, digital life, pandemic policy and the structures that decide who gets well — the political and cultural conditions that make individual health harder or easier.
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Medical Reformation
We live in a time where the medical-industrial complex and related regulatory agencies are providing medical indulgences to citizens of the Western world. Rather…
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Digital Detox for Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Rejuvenation
Are you feeling burnt out on social media or suffering from screen fatigue after a week of online meetings? Do your hands feel cold…
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COVID vs. Cancer: Reflecting on 2020
History teaches that neither side of any extreme is the sole arbiter of truth. No single political party, religion, or economic model can provide…
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The Promise and Peril of a Coronavirus Vaccine
Will global governments mandate that every citizen be injected with a vaccine for SARS-CoV-2? Does the greater good outweigh the repercussions of introducing an…
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The Pros and Cons of Masks
My Facebook feed is an even mix of those questioning the conventional narrative of donning a mask (and practically everything else related to pandemic)…
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Universal Healthcare Is Not Socialism
In an election year, paying for healthcare is one of the most discussed issues, with much of the rhetoric from politicians being polarized. On…
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“Acupuncture Doesn’t Work”
I don’t hear this phrase often, as patients who return to our clinic do so because they have benefited from acupuncture. However, acupuncture may…
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Guns and Drugs May Be Bad for Your Health
Opioid use and gun violence have reached epidemic levels here in the United States. At the root of each often lie addiction and mental…
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Taking Time to Heal
Time heals all wounds. This old adage alludes to the body’s self-regulating function. Simply put, wellness is your birthright, and your body is always…
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A Crisis of Consciousness in Today’s Healthcare System
Modern western healthcare is expensive. The United States has the highest healthcare spending at 17 percent of its gross domestic product, nearly twice as much as other…
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