For years, I’ve been slightly afraid to speak up against my cardiology colleagues. But now, I am no longer afraid. After seven years of medical school and residency, and another seven as an attending physician, I’ve reached a place of lightness — a place where intuition, clinical experience, and my moral compass as both a …
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We’ve all heard it said: “The healthcare system is broken.” But here’s the truth—our health insurance system is not broken at all. It is working exactly as it was designed to work. It was designed to benefit a few at the top—executives, shareholders, middlemen—and to take advantage of the masses. Built on greed, propped up …
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By Dr. Dana Mincer | Love Health DPC There’s a concept in Buddhism called Right Livelihood—the idea that the work we do should cause no harm and instead contribute to the well-being of others. At Love Health, this principle guides everything we do. As a physician, a business owner, and someone who grew up in …
As a physician who has spent years untangling the broken financial infrastructure of our healthcare system, I’ve come to understand something that many business leaders are just beginning to realize: The way most employer-sponsored health plans are structured isn’t just expensive—it’s risky. Especially now, under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA). If you’re a …
It’s about that time again! Covid cases, although not more severe, are rising. And with school starting, upper respiratory illness are taking flight and coughing illnesses are in full effect! The question though is do those over the counter cough medicines actually work?! Coughing is a common reflex action that helps clear the airways of …
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Embarking on a fitness journey to get back into shape is a commendable decision that will lead to improved health, increased energy levels, and enhanced self-confidence… if you don’t make these mistakes….. 1. “I’m going to lose 50lbs in the month” One of the most significant mistakes people make is setting unrealistic goals. While it’s …
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I got a hug from all of my patients yesterday as they left my office! Last night a patient called me at 9pm, aplogizing profusely, because he was exhausted from a cough that kept him awake for the last few nights. I first told him NOT to apologize and that this was what I was …
As flu season is in full swing, discussions around preventive measures often turn to antiviral medications like Tamiflu (Oseltamivir). It’s very understandable, when you’re sick with influenza to wish for a quick way out of the misery of body aches, chills, fever, and other symptoms. However, for otherwise healthy individuals, understanding the nuances of these …
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What if I told you, that as a medical doctor, I think that I think that at least 70% of common medical issues, including high blood pressure (hypertension), obesity, anxiety, and addiciton, could be resolved with Yoga. Would you believe me? Well, I do believe this and I practice what I preach. I do yoga …
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Habits are the building blocks of our daily lives, shaping our actions, thoughts, and ultimately, our outcomes. Most of us go through life unconscious of how intensely we are driven by our habits. We essentially do a great deal without knowing or understanding why we do it… The good news is there is a clear …
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