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Book Review: Has Medicine Lost Its Mind? by Dr. Robert C. Smith

Common Sense Family Doctor

Smith, a general internist and professor of medicine and psychiatry at Michigan State University, explains why our medical system consistently prioritizes physical over emotional health and presents some ambitious proposals for how to rectify this harmful disparity. This is not to say that this book is not worth reading - far from it.

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Your Least Favorite Emotion, and What to Do with It.

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

Shirzad Charmaine's book Positive Intelligence can give more information). We willingly experience emotions when reading books, watching movies, or riding roller coasters (even unpleasant ones)—why not allow them in real life? Naming emotions, accepting their presence, and noticing physical sensations can ease their intensity.

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Well-being Investment: Restorative Sleep - Foundation of Self-Care

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

(NEW) TLDR at the bottom* Welcome back to our series on physical well-being investments. Limit bed activities to sleep and intimacy—no screens, books, or work in bed to signal your brain it's time to sleep. Today, we’re diving into perhaps the most critical supporter of self-care, the very foundation - restorative sleep.

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5 things you can do to improve your health that have nothing to do with dieting

Vida Family Medicine

There is a lot of conflicting and inaccurate information out there about nutrition, so in many cases these patients end up following a fad diet or excessively restricting their intake which can actually backfire and worsen their health, both mentally and physically.

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Telemedicine vs. In-Person Care: Choosing the Best Option for Your Health

Edge Family Medicine

Edge Family Medicine , serving Upland, Montclair, and Rancho Cucamonga , offers both telemedicine and in-person visits , ensuring you get the right care when you need it. When to Visit in Person Annual physical exams & vaccinations. Why Choose Edge Family Medicine? Let’s break it down. What Is Telemedicine?

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Parenting in a Pandemic: Tips to Keep the Calm at Home

Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

Here are some tips from the American Academy (AAP) to help your family get through the stress of the pandemic. Address children’s fears Children rely on their parents for safety, both physical and emotional. Reassure your children that you are there for them and that your family will get through this together.

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Influential women in the history of medicine

Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

Blackwell played an important role in both the United States and the United Kingdom as a social awareness and moral reformer, and promoted education for women in medicine through her inspirational book Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women.

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