The Power of Empathy in Medicine and Self-Care

In the last month, I’ve been absorbed in Meghan O’Rourke’s insightful book, The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness. It examines the often dark and misconstrued world of long-term health conditions, specifically intangible... Read more »
Memoir as Medicine: Writing to Heal

Memoir as Medicine: Writing to Heal

This is my 20th year teaching memoir writing at the Santa Barbara Writers Conference. I’m always in awe of the stories people yearn to tell. It’s this yearning, or burning need to... Read more »
How I Explain Plant Medicine to My Patients

How I Explain Plant Medicine to My Patients

“When all are one and one is all.” ~ Robert Plant, “Stairway to Heaven” Since the Netflix docuseries Aaron Rodgers: Enigma came out, I have had patients ask me if they should... Read more »
Benefits of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine

Benefits of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine

In recent years, an increasing number of individuals in the United States have turned to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to address their healthcare needs. Over the past two decades, patients have... Read more »
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