Swiss physician and alchemist Paracelsus is credited with saying “The dose makes the poison” Latin:sola dosis facit venenum. Ancient Ayurvedic textbooks interestingly also show an in-depth exploration of Visha Chikitsa (treatment of poison). When dosed at appropriate levels, some things are powerful medicine…working with medications demonstrated that to me time and again. And then there […]

Clinical medicine or entrepreneurship often means working through the weekend. I know many high achievers who run the engine 24/7. This one really applies to me. And someone once told me – even high-performance cars take a rest – you can’t run the engines hot all the time. Though I would if I could 😜 […]

That inner critic though… 😒 Disney Pixar’s latest movie, Luca has an interesting motivational message in its refrain of “Silenzio Bruno!” In the movie, Alberto tells Luca to repeat this to himself to silence his inner negative voice. Sometimes that inner critic is just sooooo loud. I think that can be especially true on social media: […]

Here are eight questions that will make you think about how to nurture your career. To start, let’s consider if are you a short-term realist and/or a long-term visionary? Take a moment to recall when you had a sense that you were part of a bigger plan……. a moment when the commitment to a vision/mission […]

Single-handedly, this has been the most destructive paradigms when it comes to my mental health. AND yet, I found myself in a career where having that trait is not only cherished, it is expected and cultivated from the very first time someone starts thinking about being a doctor. Which, for me, was in the 6th […]

Growing up, cooking artichokes was an integral part of my life. In fact, I think it is where I first learned about mindfulness. I am excited to share more info today about how I use and cook artichokes. And will in the near term have a video with more information about this. Here is a […]

I am remarkably intuitive. I am also a scientist. Are these two things oil and water for a physician? Well, one of my favorite foods is fresh greens with mustard vinaigrette. So – yes – I think they can coexist peacefully. True for you too?👇🏼 I see you 👀 It has been both good and […]

Here’s how you can have a quick and healthy lunch today. This is what we eat 1-3 days per week. It’s quick, light to digest, and delicious. Steaming a selection of vegetables that you love and then incorporating fresh noodles with that and little broth gives a filing and nutritous plant-based meal. See more here. […]