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Autoimmune got you down? Has a doctor diagnosed you with an autoimmune disease? Are you confused over what that may mean? Are you suffering with no end in sight? Well, perhaps The James Clinic can help! We have extensive knowledge of autoimmune diseases, what causes them, and how to treat them. Read on for more

Today, countless apps promote health. Whether it’s fitness, nutrition, mental, or reproductive, there is something for everyone. These apps allow you to control your health on a daily basis. They give you autonomy and independence to be your healthiest self. However, it can be hard to decide which apps you should trust to provide you

Perfect coronavirus tests do not exist, so it’s essential to understand their drawbacks. Unlike preventative measures that can stop sicknesses from spreading, tests are reactive, meaning they only show if a person is already infected. COVID tests don’t stop people from being sick. Below you’ll discover the in-depth reasons why COVID testing is pointless, along

Are you an either-or person? Without a doubt, there is more than one dimension in which we live. I have been advised that the depths and complexity of the world we cannot see is beyond human comprehension. Is the way you are thinking limiting you? I have recently had the opportunity to learn about flying.

As hospitals brace for a wave of patients, and an overwhelming number of patients to end up in the ICU on ventilators, I wanted to take a moment to share my thoughts on limitations of care. This is especially relevant if you have a loved one that has severe chronic illnesses, requires help to get

So, I’m not a virologist or epidemiologist. I’m not in government briefings and I don’t have any fancy title in association with this outbreak. But, I have collected a few letters behind my name. I work ‘in the trenches’ and often take a big-picture, common sense view of things. If you have symptoms of a

I’m writing from quarantine in my home. I was notified 5 hours ago (it seems like a week!), but knew this was coming for a couple of days. I had a fever on Wed night and now I’m coughing—wouldn’t get my attention on a normal day, but in the midst of this pandemic, it’s a

Walking away from my scrubs and scalpel has been one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. I started medical school when I was 21 and residency when I was 25. I spent 80+ hours a week for 51 weeks a year for 6 years—that’s 24,480 hours—learning to be a critical care surgeon.