Category Self-care

Accessing the code: Medical practice, insurance coverage, and me

Call me Yossarian. For three of the last five years, I’ve encountered an apparently unsolvable problem. Three of my annual checkups haven’t been covered by my health insurance. My family medical history indicates risk factors for at least six common, chronic, serious health conditions. My doctors have advised annual screenings. Government and insurance guidelines suggest screenings […]

What have I done for me lately?

What really matters to you? Are your days spent doing those things that really matter to you? Are you where you want to be in your life? Is your life organized around your values? Are you able to fulfill commitments you’ve made to others–and yourself? This glorious day began with a trip to the lab […]