Connection and its mysterious ways have long plagued humanity – anthropologists, advertisers, parents, linguists, psychologists, mail carriers, romantic partners… Everyone is just as curious and confused
The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) reported nearly a month ago that, although we were only several weeks into lockdown at that point, their
We can give ourselves allergies. We can give ourselves addictions, diseases, deficiencies, and neuroses. We can definitely give ourselves trauma bonds. Although, in this case,
Humans have been trying to crack the love code for millenia. We’ve fought wars, written books and songs, made arduous journeys, and sought advice from
While supreme organization (or Life Gardening, as we like to call it) requires singular vision and unity of purpose, it also requires disarming ourselves of
While we’re a social race, all of our social needs tend to present with variations. One or two phone calls and exchanges per week might
All a Christmas movie has to do to date itself these days is feature traffic jams and fights in mall stores over the last toy
Part of the fun, tinsel-laced, snow-kissed holiday tension during this stretch of the year is determining whether to say “Merry Christmas,” because it reminds you
Who’s had it worse – a war veteran or a survivor of emotional abuse? A child who grew up in the cycle of poverty or a
Looming over the myriad losses we’ve collectively experienced during 2020, the first cut was certainly the deepest: no more physical touch. To varying degrees, most
Connection and its mysterious ways have long plagued humanity – anthropologists, advertisers, parents, linguists, psychologists, mail carriers, romantic partners… Everyone is just as curious and confused
The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) reported nearly a month ago that, although we were only several weeks into lockdown at that point, their
We can give ourselves allergies. We can give ourselves addictions, diseases, deficiencies, and neuroses. We can definitely give ourselves trauma bonds. Although, in this case,
Humans have been trying to crack the love code for millenia. We’ve fought wars, written books and songs, made arduous journeys, and sought advice from
While supreme organization (or Life Gardening, as we like to call it) requires singular vision and unity of purpose, it also requires disarming ourselves of
While we’re a social race, all of our social needs tend to present with variations. One or two phone calls and exchanges per week might
All a Christmas movie has to do to date itself these days is feature traffic jams and fights in mall stores over the last toy
Part of the fun, tinsel-laced, snow-kissed holiday tension during this stretch of the year is determining whether to say “Merry Christmas,” because it reminds you
Who’s had it worse – a war veteran or a survivor of emotional abuse? A child who grew up in the cycle of poverty or a
Looming over the myriad losses we’ve collectively experienced during 2020, the first cut was certainly the deepest: no more physical touch. To varying degrees, most
If you’re worried and you can’t sleep…
Have a nightcap to unwind! Take some cough medicine. Eat a second helping. Pace the hallway. Squeeze your eyes shut. Give your social media one final scroll.
Right?
For a need that all humanity has in common, there are some pretty common misconceptions about sleep, how to get it, and what it looks like when it’s healthy. And frankly, most of the advice is Western-leaning.
The microbiome isn’t just a passive passenger in our bodies. It’s an active participant in numerous bodily functions, from helping to digest our food to supporting our immune system.
When I had the idea for my Interconnected film series, I had to choose a director.
Tough gig – I needed to find someone who not only had plenty of documentarian experience, but who shared the heart and connection that I felt to the cause…
Someone who also cared deeply about making people feel better through the spread of knowledge with a focus on positivity and proaction.
And John Biffar was completely that guy.
About Dr. Margaret Christensen. An Institute for Functional Medicine faculty member for 12 years, Dr. Christensen first became interested in functional medicine 15 years ago when
With Sara Szal (Gottfried) MD Pedram is joined by his ex “work wife” Sara Szal (Gottfried) in a super fun conversation and catch up where
