“Fibromyalgia,” the lecturer claimed, “is essentially a disorder of mitochondrial function. This explains why these patients are fatigued and why they a...read full story
Enlightenment. This elusive state has been the focus of some of the greatest minds throughout history. Thousands of people have dedicated their lives to its pursuit. We s...read full story
As we followed the shaman up the mountain along the ancient stone pathway crafted by the Inca some six centuries ago, the silence was broken only by the sound of his flut...read full story
When I was young, I didn’t have the opportunity to spend much time with my father because he maintained a very busy practice in neurosurgery in south Florida. Clear...read full story
One of the most important features distinguishing humans from all other mammals is the size of our brain in proportion to the rest of our body. While it is certainly true...read full story
Over time, I grew accustomed to the stench of formaldehyde. Stinky five-gallon vats held all kinds of brains—sheep brains, cow brains, human brains—but it was...read full story
