This space brings together medical thinking, essays, and creative work — where medicine meets writing, and sometimes steps aside to let it speak.
Essays published every Thursday. Sundays feature one-minute articles in The Unprescribed.
Medicine & The Body
Thoughtful writing on health and medicine, welcoming anyone interested in understanding the body, the mind, and everyday medical questions.
Mind & Meaning
Reflective writing that lingers on mental heath, lived experience, social realities, and the quiet work of becoming human.
Books & Works
Published and collaborative books, anthologies, poetry, and longer pieces of writing shaped by curiosity and storytelling.
Talks
Invited talks with students and instititions on emotional well-being, stress management, and balancing life, work and personal passions.
The Unprescribed series
Mini-articles exploring thoughts, habits, and quiet practices prescribed by a doctor for everyday well-being, beyond the prescription pad.
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Calm Anger Naturally: 4 Mammalian Reflexes That Reset Your Stress Response
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Micro-Joy Medicine: 5 Tiny Rituals That Improve Mood Naturally
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The 10-Minute Dopamine Reset: Why Boredom Improves Mental Clarity
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A Small Grounding Ritual: A Lipstick Routine for Mindfulness
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Seven Things Doctors Wish They Could Prescribe For Valentine’s Week
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Three Nervous System Resets for a Gentler February
Latest Articles
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The Truth About Detox Drinks and Your Kidneys
Do detox drinks really work — or are they part of a growing kidney detox scam? This World Kidney…
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The Sleep-Gut Connection: Why You Shouldn’t Scroll before bed
Struggling with poor sleep quality? Late-night scrolling and blue light exposure disrupt your circadian rhythm, gut health and energy.…
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Beyond “Just Hormones”: The Truth About PMS and Why Your Pain Is Real
PMS symptoms, period mood swings, and premenstrual depression are often dismissed as “just hormones”. Here’s the science behind PMS…
Dr. Maria K. Jimmy 