A Holistic Perspective on Health and Healthcare Think of health as a tree. Conventional medicine often focuses on the branches—specialists treating isolated symptoms without considering the entire tree. This approach can overlook the root causes of health issues. As both a former provider in sickness medicine / critical care, and also a patient, trying to […]

Laughter is a universal language that transcends barriers, connecting us in moments of joy and lightness. Beyond its ability to uplift our spirits, laughter holds profound healing potential that can enhance our vitality across multiple dimensions – body, mind, and spirit. This week to celebrate International Happiness Week, as well as “National Laughter Day”, this […]

Introduction: Cortisol, often dubbed as the stress hormone, plays a vital role in the body’s response to stress. Cortisol is not all bad. In an acute situation, it’s actually quite helpful. However, when cortisol levels become chronically elevated, it can lead to a myriad of health issues, including, as I mentioned in last week’s blog, […]

Stress is a ubiquitous aspect of modern life, and its impact on our health, particularly on our cardiovascular system, cannot be overstated. In this blog post, we will explore the intricate connection between stress and heart health, delving into the cascade of physiological responses, hormone imbalances, and weight gain that contribute to heart disease, specifically […]