The Waiting Room – Page 19 – Dr. Thornburg Wellness

Jul 10, 2017

What can vulnerability teach us about the future of work? – Special Guest Writer: Monica Parker

(Article Published on Thornburg Pediatrics Blog with the generous permission of Monica Parker) Alongside technological advances, our society is changing rapidly. What do those changes mean for the future of work? Hatch Analytics founder Monica Parker has some idea....

Jun 24, 2017

Reactive vs Reflective: Tots and Tantrums

Kids from 18 months to 4 years old are hardwired to have tantrums. Their prefrontal cortex is a gray mushy mess that is still developing and that is important because it is the logical, rational, and behavioral control part of the brain....

Jun 22, 2017

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Preserves Brain Cell Integrity

Researchers uncovered real brain benefits from E-VOO (extra-virgin olive oil) infused diets inspired by the Mediterranean Diet rich in plant-based foods and healthy fats. Highlights from the study showed that mice having cornerstone characteristics of dementia and Alzheimer’s given the...

Jun 12, 2017

When Meeting a Friend, Wash Your Eyes

In Confucian tradition, when a friend has journeyed to see you it is dignified to wash your eyes before receiving him, or her. Don’t get it, neither did I when I first heard it. Yet I do it every...

Jun 08, 2017

Five Reasons to Stop at SPF 50

1. Diminishing Marginal Sunblock Utility: SPF 50 blocks 98% of UVB rays; SPF 100 blocks 99%. SPF 30 to 50 will offer adequate sunburn protection, even for people most sensitive to sunburn. 2. Lackluster UVA Protection: UVA rays penetrate deeper into...