Everyone thinks about food.

It is essential for life, vital for our health and energy needs. It is a source of enjoyment. Food is woven into our culture, our celebrations and is a way we come together to bond as family and friends. But thoughts of food for some can become excessive, harmful and an intrusive chatter.

The practice of medicine immerses us in the full spectrum of the human experience---joy and suffering, health and grief. We are called not only to address physical illness but also to enter into and engage deeply with the pain of the emotional and spiritual wounds of those we serve.

Chronic health conditions often have invisible roots deeply embedded in past emotional traumas. While we all know that traumatic events leave psychological scars, their impact on physical health can be profound and wide-reaching. This blog explores the deep connection between unresolved emotional traumas and chronic health issues, underlining the importance of addressing these hidden wounds.

Open, honest and transparent conversations are the key to bridging ideological divides. As a traditionally trained, conventional medical doctor, I adopted the symptom-based approach to medicine with drugs and surgery as first line treatment for disease. But I now understand that the paradigm we learned in medical school is only part of the equation for healing and creating optimal health.

Nurturing the power trio of the Mind, Body and Spirit has been the pillar of traditional Eastern medical culture for a millennium. Physicians clearly understood the importance of the holistic approach and how vital the balance was between the mind, body and spirit for health and well-being.