As 2020 slouches towards its inevitable end, two things I've noticed, reflecting on that year that was... well, a full year. There are those who believe the calendar will turn to 2021 and all will be right again in the world. Look, I'm an eternal optimist but this seems to me a coping strategy …
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What is Whole Health?
The phrase "Whole Health" seems to be replacing integrative medicine as the favored descriptor of holistic medicine. Recently, I was interviewed by Mark Finguerra of Finding Whole Health, and we explored the underlying philosophy and components of the whole health paradigm - particularly as they …
Rx Life: The integrative solution to keep kids healthy
This year marks my 20th as a pediatrician. Through these years, caring for thousands of children, I’ve been so fortunate to witness the vast majority grow into happy and healthy young adults. And, as the families who’ve worked with me since the beginning will testify, I’ve also evolved. Changes in …
“I am Thankful for…”; Answers from 7 Health Care Professionals
I was honored to be one of several health professionals asked by athenahealth to contribute to their Thanksgiving blog post. The question I was asked: "What are you thankful for in Healthcare?" My answer was broad, with respect to "healthcare" with a capital "H." Honestly, I'm not so thankful …
The Rx Life Solution
"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." – attributed to Albert Einstein The Problem Americans are sicker than ever before, and despite throwing tons of money at the problem, we continue to be sicker than citizens of most other affluent countries. …
August 2011 Kiwi Post: “Past, Present, Future”
Happy Birthday, KIWI! You’re almost 5-years-old, ready to start grade school. As a pediatrician, I’m so used to thinking about age this way… what is five years actually in magazine years? I think it’s a very significant milestone, especially in this age of digital media. KIWI is relevant …
February 2011 Kiwi post: “Fever Phobia”
Fever Phobia Every winter I am reminded of the great “Fever Phobia” that plagues parents everywhere. In the Northeastern U.S., where I practice, we’re up to our necks in snow, ice and viruses. Cough and cold viruses, stomach viruses, and flu viruses—you name it, we’re seeing it. And the number …
New “The Whole Child” Post on the Kiwilog: January 2011
Ring in the New New Year’s is in part about resolutions: wishes for the year to come. On everyone’s list is usually something about eating healthier, exercising more, and being less stressed. These are often cited as personal goals, but more importantly, they are core integrative principles …
New “The Whole Child” Post on the KiwiLog – September, 2010
"Building the Mindfulness Toolbox" is now posted on the KiwiLog. …
“Alternative Medicine” in the news… a bit too much?
"Alternative Medicine," a term I don't like very much, has been featured in numerous AP news reports this week, all by the same writer. Something's fishy. …