Many people are shocked when they learn that we have patients with anorexia nervosa as young as six or seven, and, although it is rare, it certainly does occur. Why…
There is a common misconception out there that Kartini patients are fed on a strict meal plan for the rest of their lives. But what exactly is our meal plan? And…
For those of you who remain unconvinced that the value of home cooking goes beyond the cost savings, please be aware of the effects that processed food packaging can have…
This week’s blog covers a topic - menstruation in female patients - which I have written about before, but, given its critical importance to our female patients and their parents,…
I’m sure all specialties have their frustrations, but here is a major one of mine: patients who come to Kartini Clinic needing -- indeed deserving -- help but at the…
This is a tribute to two people who just plain “get it.” And, you know, it can be hard to get. I certainly know many professionals who deeply do not…
Inspired to think outside my usual box by Dr. Eric Topol, author of Creative Destruction of Medicine this morning, I began to ask myself: how can I help parents who…
Patient: I have battled with my weight all my life, doctor. It's my major health issue. Doctor: What does that mean, Susan? Patient: (irritated) It means, doctor, that I have…
Aaargh! Although dieting has been shown repeatedly to be destructive, counter-productive and useless in most settings (i.e. you re-gain everything you lose and then some…), it simply will not die…
You’ve heard it everywhere: your friends, your doctor, the New York Times, your personal trainer, virtually anyone who talks to you about health for more than five minutes will give…
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