When we contemplate primary care, many of us feel uninspired. The fortunate few enjoy enduring relationships with primary care physicians who not only tend to them during times of vulnerability but also support them along their preventive health journey.
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When Mainstream Doctors Journey Upstream: Lessons Learned in Prevention
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the demand for precision medicine (aka longevity care) rooted in primary care is palpable. However, the supply often falls short, hindered by various challenges including a shortage of primary care physicians—particularly those impassioned by preventive medicine. 1. Meeting the Demand Primary care today is synonymous with managing chronic diseases—a… Continue reading When Mainstream Doctors Journey Upstream: Lessons Learned in Prevention
Navigating Perimenopause
Symptoms of perimenopause/menopause include tiredness, low energy, sleep disturbance, low libido, and vaginal dryness. Women struggle with these symptoms for years and often turn to different wellness experts for answers and treatments that don’t address the root cause of the symptoms.
Personalized Care
During my time in traditional medicine practice, I experienced many frustrations over the limitations faced by both doctors and patients in providing and receiving outstanding care. Most of us would agree that when choosing a primary care doctor, we want someone who is knowledgeable, well-trained, kind, compassionate, available, and easily accessible when needed.
Testosterone: To Treat Or Not To Treat?
Testosterone therapy remains a controversial topic within mainstream medicine. Despite its decades-long presence with clinically proven benefits, concerns about potential links to prostate cancer and cardiovascular events kept it taboo for many years.
Supplements, Helpful or Harmful?
In the pursuit of optimal health and well-being, many of us find ourselves in a situation of supplement overload. Whether it is in the form of information consumption or product consumption, we are told that electrolytes will help our muscles, ginkgo will support our brains, vitamin C will boost our immune system, and the list goes on and on.
Gut Health: The Ins and Outs
Gut health is a prevalent topic in today’s world of health and wellness, with many medical influencers raising awareness about its importance. While it’s widely known that our gut microbiome plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health, new evidence also reveals a strong connection between the gut microbiome and mental health.
A Doctor’s Guide to Biohacking Tools
As an internal medicine doctor deeply fascinated by the intersection of technology and health, I’ve explored various biohacking tools and devices designed to optimize health, performance, and well-being. Biohacking, or the quest to tweak your biology for better living, has gained momentum, propelled by advancements in technology and a growing interest in personal wellness. Here… Continue reading A Doctor’s Guide to Biohacking Tools
Lessons learned from the Frontlines of Medicine
Greetings, aspiring leaders, and lifelong learners! As an internal medicine doctor, my journey through the corridors of healthcare has been as much about navigating the complexities of the human body as it has been about leading and inspiring those around me. Leadership, I’ve learned, is an art refined by experience, patience, and a generous dose… Continue reading Lessons learned from the Frontlines of Medicine
A Holistic Approach to Health and Wellnes
Greetings, dear reader. As an Internal Medicine physician, my daily encounters with patients have deeply ingrained in me the undeniable truth that health is our most precious asset. Today, I wish to extend beyond the traditional confines of medicine and invite you on a transformative journey towards achieving and sustaining optimal health and wellness. This… Continue reading A Holistic Approach to Health and Wellnes