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--49--49
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, MDinBeingWellFish Oil Reversal: New Study Says Supplements Might Not Be What You Think for Heart HealthI PREVIOUSLY HAD SLIGHTLY HIGH CHOLESTEROL LEVELS. I added fish oil to diet improvements and regular exercise in this context. However, a…·7 min read·7 hours ago--2--2
Michael Hunter, MDinBeingWellIBS Breakthrough: Forget the Meds, This Diet Might Be Your CureA friend struggles with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). A new study offers a glimmer of hope. The research suggests that specific dietary…·5 min read·1 day ago--3--3
Michael Hunter, MDinBeingWellMassage Guns: Friend or Foe? Safety Tips to Avoid Stroke RiskHave you ever reached for a massage to melt a nagging muscle knot? I certainly have, especially as I ramp up my weightlifting routine.·6 min read·3 days ago--2--2
Michael Hunter, MDinBeingWellA New Stool Test Could Revolutionize Colorectal Cancer ScreeningColorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Fortunately, early detection can significantly improve…·6 min read·4 days ago--10--10
Michael Hunter, MDinBeingWellSwap Out This Condiment for a Sharper Mind? New Study Links Olive Oil to Lower Dementia RiskFor years, I’ve been a drizzle-with-abandon olive oil person. I’ll generously glug it on salads, swirl it for dipping bread, and maybe even…·4 min read·5 days ago--4--4
Michael Hunter, MDinBeingWellThe Sound of Change: New Recommendations for Screening for Age-Related Hearing LossLet’s talk about new screening recommendations for age-related hearing loss.·4 min read·6 days ago--3--3
Michael Hunter, MDinBeingWellBeethoven’s Deafness: A Hair-Raising Discovery & Why We Should Mind Our MetalsI play the piano daily and am especially interested in Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart. You probably know about Beethoven’s deafness. But why…·5 min read·May 24, 2024--3--3
Michael Hunter, MDinBeingWell5 Lessons I Learned Training for a Bodybuilding Competition at 60AS I MEET WITH MY PATIENTS, I NOTICE THAT most people start to slow down after age 60, sometimes choosing to focus on comfort and…·4 min read·May 23, 2024--6--6