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The Human Spirit: a cure not easily prescribed

Many a philosopher has labored over the capacity of the human spirit in day-to-day living, and how it plays a role in the health and quality of life of individuals. Conversely, the medical treatment professionals have been taught to ignore such philosophies in light of the healing power of modern medicine. Perhaps the cross-section of […]

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Rugged individualism and the chronic patient (Part 2)

This is part 2 of 2. Click here for the first half of the blog. What’s being done Previously we addressed how chronic patients are actually negatively impacted by the very positive form of rugged individualism, displayed in our American forefathers. In embracing this virtue of deep motivation for survival, we have over time evaded […]

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Rugged individualism and the chronic patient (Part 1)

Part 1 of a 2-part blog. As a general rule, the American public praises a self-made man or woman, and may cite a phrase or two such as, their “up-by-the-bootstraps” style, “sheer determination” or more obscurely their “rugged individualism.” They march to their own drum, and don’t let others distract them. They don’t let social […]