
Being Reasonable
Chasing Elephants in a Dark Room
Science is a tool, that's all. It can inform our decisions but it can't — and shouldn't — make decisions for us. There are some questions science cannot answer.
Villainous Acts, Part 2: Unnatural Courses and the Second Wave
Far from the response to SARS-CoV, the unprecedented global restrictions associated with COVID-19 have had unknown benefits so far. At this stage, however, we can clearly identify some of the huge costs we’ve paid — biologically, economically and more.
Villainous Acts, Part 1: How Data and Debate are Misappropriated
We must listen critically to what we are being told! Let’s examine and dispel some common misunderstandings so we can discuss the issues instead of merely taking a side to “win” an argument.
Opinion | Who Owns Information? We Do, of Course
There is no “zero risk.” There is only acceptable risk and each of us should decide for ourselves how much risk we’re willing to accept for the benefit of our health, our finances, our families, and all the other trappings of our lives. To do that, we’ll need to question what we’re being told to think.
Hormones and Immunity, Part 3: Dirt, Love, and Oxytocin
It's a poor immune system causing deaths and that system benefits from being in close contact with others. If anything, the current pandemic only underlines the importance of having a properly balanced immune system, regardless of what infectious agents we may encounter.
Hormones and Immunity, Part 2: Controlling the Curve
The most important factor to restore and preserve our adrenals is balance. If we strive for a pathway of moderate stress — somewhere between air traffic control and “finishing” Netflix — and learn to recognize and redirect our bodies’ Ancestral reactions, the prize of health is ours for the taking.
Hormones and Immunity, Part 1: Stress, Adrenals, and Letting the Lion Sleep
There’s a tug-of-war going on inside us. On one side of the rope is our psychological response to daily stressors, and on the other side is our biologic response. Why are they at odds?
Social Distancing: What It Isn’t Good For
Let's talk about the health benefits of physical touch and it's implications for social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kids, COVID-19, and Mental Health
Since the dawning of our 24 hour news cycle, researchers have been studying the effects of major disasters on children. In this article, we’ll explore how this research relates to our kids, COVID-19, and mental health.
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