We have begun to associate wellness with fitting a certain beauty standard and having the financial freedom to travel or spend $$$ on the latest superfood. Wellness is really white, really expensive, and at times, even exploitative.
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How Two Months of Daily Yoga Has Changed My Mind
There’s a lot I’ve learned in two months of daily yoga, and almost none of it has to do with the physical aspect of my workouts.
Does Adaptogen Coffee Work? The Science of Adaptogens
Coffee without the caffeine crash and the potential to reduce stress—is adaptogen coffee the secret to good mornings?
The Best Fall Weekend in Breckenridge, Colorado
Growing up in Colorado, I’ve always had an affinity for the mountains. While ski season is special in its own way, my favorite time of year to go up to the mountains has to be mid-September, right when all the leaves are changing. Even if you aren’t particularly outdoorsy, there’s plenty of beauty to see,Continue reading “The Best Fall Weekend in Breckenridge, Colorado”
7 Lessons I Learned From My Quarter-Life Crisis
If you’re new here, hi, I’m Al, and I got really sick last year, healed, then got really sick again right as I was beginning medical school. I’ve been writing this post for a while in bits and pieces, struggling to put together what I’ve learned in the past year. It’s been tough for meContinue reading “7 Lessons I Learned From My Quarter-Life Crisis”
The Science of Blue Light Glasses: Do They Actually Work?
After struggling to sleep and spending 90% of my day on my computer, I dove into the science of blue light glasses to see if they actually work, and what their potential benefits might be.
Does Collagen Coffee Work?
Does collagen coffee work? It depends, but the science behind collagen powder is a bit murky.
We’re Wasting Time on Productivity
Rather than become more productive, many of us are wasting time on “productivity” at the expense of competency.
#MedBikini and Professionalism
This article published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery received a lot of attention this week when it made the claim that ‘unprofessional content’ on social media pages may lead patients to choose another physician. The article was picked apart, Twitter erupted, and the discussion on #MedBikini and professionalism was born. The three investigators (aContinue reading “#MedBikini and Professionalism”
Can We Daydream Ourselves Better?
Visualization meditation is a powerful tool for improving sleep, developing mindfulness, and even improving health. Can we apply its tactics to daydream ourselves better?