Published in BeingWell·PinnedMember-onlyBeware the Strike of an “Evil” TherapistHow to protect yourself from harm from “therapists” — “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 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 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 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 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 read
Published in BeingWell·2 days agoMember-onlyThe Question TV Drug Ads Leave for Uninformed PatientsMillions are spent on advertising new medications to a vast swatch of consumers in need, but there’s one question they fail to answer. Pharmaceutical companies spent about $3.9 billion in TV advertising in 2021, and a total of $107.2 billion was devoted to R&D (research and development) that same year…Medications Market3 min read
Published in BeingWell·3 days agoMember-onlyAlzheimer's Research Left Too Many Out of TrialsResearch is only as good as the sample used and what I saw in one Alzheimer's protocol may be representative of other research — highly selective samples. Alzheimer's remains one of the major priorities in research, garnering millions in grants yet elusive despite massive efforts by premiere researchers. Each discovery…Alzheimers4 min read
Published in BeingWell·4 days agoMember-onlyIs Grieving the Death of a Pet Silly and Abnormal?Grief, we’re told, is a normal part of love when we lose someone but when we grieve the death of a pet, it’s not always greeted as normal grieving. Each day, I read tweets where someone notes their beloved pet has “crossed over the Rainbow Bridge.” We all know what…Pets3 min read
Published in BeingWell·6 days agoMember-onlyDNA Not Stolen But Given Away Without My PermissionFinding relatives through a DNA test is an excellent idea until you realize someone in the chain may decide to give your DNA away to anyone they wish without your knowledge. Genealogy has a new and powerful tool at its disposal, DNA analysis. With a simple swab of your mouth…Dna Sequencing4 min read
Published in BeingWell·Sep 24Member-onlyMedical Imaging Meets the Unpredictable and Troubling World of AI in Medical ConsentSign that medical consent form at your own risk. The capacity of AI to create endless new images is beyond your consent. Will you regret that you signed? You may have no rights. It seemed so simple and matter-of-fact that you signed the medical consent form without much thought as…Medical Imaging3 min read
