PinnedMichael Hunter, MDHow I Use the Japanese Art of Kintsugi in the Practice of Medicine“NIGGER, NIGGER, NIGGER” cut through the air of the oncology consultation room, with the staccato triplet setting my eardrums vibrating and…·6 min read·Aug 24, 2021--48--48
PinnedMichael Hunter, MDinBeingWellYou Shift Gears at 3 AgesBlood levels of proteins reflect the starting, stopping, and changing of biological processes linked to aging. We make significant changes…·3 min read·Sep 21, 2020--30--30
Michael Hunter, MDinBeingWellUnlocking the Secrets of Your Genes: How Food Can Change Your DNA and Fight DiseaseFORGET EXPENSIVE GENE EDITING THERAPIES. Instead, consider using your dinner plate to unlock some of your genes’ secrets. Doing so may…·5 min read·14 hours ago--3--3
Michael Hunter, MDinBeingWellEat Like a Breast Cancer Survivor: Shifting to a Heart-Healthy DietI BRING GOOD NEWS FOR WOMEN FACING BREAST CANCER. A recent study suggests that a heart-healthy diet at diagnosis lowers heart disease risk.·6 min read·1 day ago--2--2
Michael Hunter, MDinBeingWellThe Power of the Power Nap: How a Snooze Can Salvage a Sleepless NightHARDLY A WEEK GOES BY WHEN A PATIENT DOESN’T ASK me about short sleep. And the inevitable follow-up question: Do naps salvage a sleepless…·6 min read·2 days ago--5--5
Michael Hunter, MDinBeingWellMouth Microbiome and Colon Cancer: Is There a Link?SCIENTISTS RECENTLY DISCOVERED A SURPRISING TWIST with a common bacteria, linking one of two strains to colon cancer.·4 min read·3 days ago--4--4
Michael Hunter, MDinBeingWellUnlocking the Secrets: The Surprising Truth About Pre-digested FoodDO YOU OVERINDULGE IN CAKES, CHIPS, or other highly processed foods? I sometimes do.·4 min read·4 days ago--13--13
Michael Hunter, MDinBeingWellKetogenic Diet Shows Promise for Schizophrenia: Research & What It Means for PatientsMILLIONS GRAPPLE WITH THE REALITIES OF SCHIZOPHRENIA, a complex mental health condition.·4 min read·6 days ago--1--1
Michael Hunter, MDinBeingWellMammogram Myth Busters: Too Many or Too Few? New Guidelines Explained.I HELP PATIENTS WITH BREAST CANCER. For my entire three-decade career, the yearly mammogram has been a cornerstone of breast cancer…·6 min read·May 7, 2024--2--2
Michael Hunter, MDinBeingWellBeyond Muscle Building: Exploring Creatine’s Potential to Boost Cognitive Performance During Sleep…WE’VE ALL BEEN THERE — THAT LOOMING DEADLINE, the never-ending to-do list, and the cruel realization that precious sleep is a luxury we…·6 min read·May 6, 2024--3--3