Join the Movement to Reclaim Health Care that Heals
Health care expert and author Dr. Jim Bailey is leading Healthy City Town Halls across the country to encourage people to join the movement to reclaim health care that heals. With all the recent debate about health reform, Americans are eager to discover the path to...
Are Physicians Responsible for Being Patient Advocates
What does it mean to be a physician? Does a physician simply care for the patient’s immediate problem, or should they work to address the underlying social determinants of health? These are questions that pre-medical students like myself must think about as we apply...
Want to Feel Well? Walk in Nature.
To many people, taking a nature walk seems like a intuitive approach to coping with stress. However, there are many distractions in our modern world that simply override our mind and body’s innate wisdom, and not all of us take the time to consider this approach...
Antibiotics in Meat: Why it Matters
Antibiotic resistance is a very well-known problem today. It occurs when antibiotics used to treat serious infections are rendered ineffective through collective overuse. However, many are unaware that 80% of antibiotics sold in the U.S. are not taken by humans but...
Don’t Waste Money on Multivitamins
In 2010, Americans spent $28 billion on vitamins. Yet, new research shows it is largely a waste of money. Three new studies prove multivitamins do not help prevent chronic disease. A study conducted by Fortmann and coworkers carefully reviewed all of the major...New Release Available in Bookstores
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