Physician Health
The Physician Gardener
Time in my garden helps me reflect on my role as physician and healer.
Read MoreBreathing to lower blood pressure
Watch a short video about how breathing techniques can lower blood pressure and improve response to stress.
Read MoreRelationship-Centered Care
It’s time we shifted from Patient-Centered to Relationship-Centered Care.
Read MoreThe Importance of Dirt
I think the health of all things-from microbes to plants to animals to humans-depends on our soil. The importance of dirt, cannot be understated. Bonnie Kaplan, a PhD researcher in Canada has tested soils across her country, and with surprise and dismay found that none of them contains optimal nutrients. Without nutritious soil, plants can’t…
Read MoreAddressing America’s Physician burnout epidemic with compassion
Physician burnout has reached epidemic levels with more than 50% of US physicians reporting symptoms of burnout. Research shows that 24% of ICU nurses tested positive for symptoms of PTSD, 33 % of new registered nurses seek another job within a year and as many as 400 US physicians die by suicide each year – more than twice that of the…
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