Published in BeingWell·PinnedMember-onlyBeware the Strike of an “Evil” TherapistHow to protect yourself from harm from “therapists” who promise “cures” while taking your money. — “While nothing is easier than to denounce the evildoer, nothing is more difficult than to understand him.” — Dostoevsky A therapist or, more appropriately, a psychotherapist, in this case, is a word we never associate with evil. …Mental Health10 min readMental Health10 min read
PinnedBrad Pitt Is on Biden’s SideWill a VO weeks before an election make a difference? — Brad Pitt is an actor whose name causes ears to shoot up whenever he’s mentioned anywhere in the world. He is among the pantheon of film stars who can ensure box office dynamite when his name is above the title and, as a result, he can influence many fans. …Brad Pitt2 min readBrad Pitt2 min read
PinnedMember-onlyYou Want to Write for Films and Get the Big Boys’ Attention?An app may be opening doors to the high-powered film execs who can reveal talent where it would have languished. — I don’t care who you are. When you sit down to write the first page of your screenplay, in your head, you’re also writing your Oscar acceptance speech. — Nora Ephron Writing a screenplay and you want to get noticed, get a meeting with someone who really matters in this…Filmmaking4 min readFilmmaking4 min read
Published in BeingWell·PinnedMember-onlyUnscrupulous Corporations Are Stealing Your DNAYou think you’re having a COVID-19 nose swab, but they see billions in profit potential. — There is a sufficiency in the world for man’s need but not for man’s greed. — Mahatma Gandhi The COVID-19 virus is overtaking the world (a third surge is evident in the US now) and causing death and economic ruin wherever it is found, but not for all. …Life5 min readLife5 min read
Published in BeingWell·PinnedMember-onlyDo Medications Have Psychiatric Side Effects?Medications that heal and keep us healthy also can have psychiatric effects, and therein lies a problem. — Medicine is not only a science; it is also an art. It does not consist of compounding pills and plasters; it deals with the very processes of life, which must be understood before they may be guided. — Paracelsus Humans are prone to illness and disease; there is no…Life6 min readLife6 min read
Published in BeingWell·23 hours agoMember-onlyOld Medical Oath Needs Refresh From the Original Hippocratic VersionGraduating medical school students traditionally swear allegiance to the Hippocratic Oath, which mandates that they “first do no harm,” but it is dated and now coming under fire. Ever since the time of the honorable Hippocrates, newly minted physicians swear the traditional Hippocratic Oath that mandates that they “first do…Hippocratic Oath3 min readHippocratic Oath3 min read
Published in BeingWell·Nov 17Member-onlyStimulating the Brain for Major Mental Health Treatment NeedsInnovative research into brain stimulation techniques now uses non-invasive methods for treatment-resistant mental health disorders such as major depression. Major depression is a mental health disorder that presents significant treatment challenges, leaving patients in despair despite yeoman-like efforts at change. Some patients adhere religiously to their therapy sessions, take prescribed…Depression3 min readDepression3 min read
Published in BeingWell·Nov 14Member-onlyOur Loved Ones Come Back with AI TechnologyTechnology has created a way to ease the pain of grief when loved ones pass on, and it may help many to cope with the loss, but it’s not without concerns. Grieving is never an easy process of love and loss, but new technology may provide some comfort. Advances now…AI4 min readAI4 min read
Published in BeingWell·Nov 12Member-onlyCrossword Puzzles Provide Brain Workouts to Retain Cognitive AbilitiesSimple daily crossword puzzles may be a new tool for keeping our brains in tip-top shape to forestall memory loss. Mental sharpness may be retained or enhanced depending on whether or not we exercise our brains through crossword puzzles. …Brain3 min readBrain3 min read
Published in BeingWell·Nov 11Member-onlyBrain Danger? 5G Cell Towers May Be Endangering Our HealthThe ceaseless onslaught of 5G cell towers is apparent as cities rush to have them installed at street level, but there may be significant health risks being denied by the FCC and local governments. Diplomates worldwide began suffering unusual physical symptoms in 2016 that were unexplainable by medical testing. Were…Cell Phones3 min readCell Phones3 min read
