The Truisms of Wellness

Coronavirus Disease 2019

How Mitochondria Protects Us From Covid-19

Ralph Ryback M.D. on January 25, 2021

Measuring mitochondrial DNA could predict who will need ICU care.

Measuring mitochondrial DNA could predict who will need ICU care.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

COVID-19: Public Policy Can Be Like a Good Vaccine

Ralph Ryback M.D. on November 30, 2020

Early public lifestyle guidance with our children is necessary to secure a healthy future by tuning up our bodies to make us more resistant and resilient in fighting infections.

Early public lifestyle guidance with our children is necessary to secure a healthy future by tuning up our bodies to make us more resistant and resilient in fighting infections.

Meditation

SARS-COV-19 – Part 7: Our mind can protect us from COV-19.

Ralph Ryback M.D. on September 3, 2020

Mindful meditation and metformin both decrease inflammation and exercise increase CD4+ T cell mediated immunity, telomerase activity, length, and decrease telomere attrition.

Mindful meditation and metformin both decrease inflammation and exercise increase CD4+ T cell mediated immunity, telomerase activity, length, and decrease telomere attrition.

Omega-3

SARS-COV-19: Fiber And Fish Oil Provide Prevention

Ralph Ryback M.D. on July 9, 2020

Fermentable fiber butyrate production and fish oil collaborate to decrease inflammation, viral infection, and even cancer.

Fermentable fiber butyrate production and fish oil collaborate to decrease inflammation, viral infection, and even cancer.

Self-Help

SARS-COV-19: Possible Self-Help and Protection

Ralph Ryback M.D. on July 6, 2020

How to fight aging and COVID-19 at the same time.

How to fight aging and COVID-19 at the same time.

We need to help tune up our body to resist infection with vitamins, and supplements such as curcumin, omega 3 fatty acids, etc. which are antiviral and bolster our immune defenses.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

COVID-19: Mitochondria’s Pivotal Role -Revision

Ralph Ryback M.D. on June 16, 2020

People with risk factors for COV-19 have impaired mitochondrial function. Cov-19 and SARS-COV, attack, impair, and even destroy T immune cell mitochondria.

People with risk factors for COV-19 have impaired mitochondrial function. Cov-19 and SARS-COV, attack, impair, and even destroy T immune cell mitochondria.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

COVID-19: Updated Psychiatric and Physical Understandings

Ralph Ryback M.D. on June 14, 2020

Part 2: The psychological and physiological interactions in COVID-19.

Part 2: The psychological and physiological interactions in COVID-19.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

COVID-19: New Psychiatric and Physical Understandings

Ralph Ryback M.D. on June 10, 2020

SARS-CoV created a “mental health catastrophe” in Hong Kong in 2003. Will it happen here?

SARS-CoV created a “mental health catastrophe” in Hong Kong in 2003. Will it happen here?

Grief

The Ways We Grieve

Ralph Ryback M.D. on February 27, 2017

Despite its inevitability, rarely are we adequately equipped to deal with the pain that follows the death of a loved one. Here are a few ways we experience and cope with loss.

Despite its inevitability, rarely are we adequately equipped to deal with the pain that follows the death of a loved one. Here are a few ways we experience and cope with loss.

Relationships

All About Love

Ralph Ryback M.D. on February 14, 2017

Romantic love is typically what we're talking about when Cupid's arrow strikes. Yet, love comes in all forms, shapes and sizes. Here's what we know about the chemistry called love.

Romantic love is typically what we're talking about when Cupid's arrow strikes. Yet, love comes in all forms, shapes and sizes. Here's what we know about the chemistry called love.

Motivation

Why We Resist Change

Ralph Ryback M.D. on January 25, 2017

The body’s inertia is an overlooked concept when it comes to understanding our inherent complex resistance to beginning a new diet or exercise routine.

The body’s inertia is an overlooked concept when it comes to understanding our inherent complex resistance to beginning a new diet or exercise routine.

Happiness

Immigration and the Pursuit of Happiness

Ralph Ryback M.D. on January 9, 2017

As the immigrant population continues to grow, we must strike a balance between securing U.S. citizens and considering repercussions of mass deportation on children.

As the immigrant population continues to grow, we must strike a balance between securing U.S. citizens and considering repercussions of mass deportation on children.

OCD

Perfectionism Versus Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Ralph Ryback M.D. on December 20, 2016

OCD is often misunderstood as a disorder that simply means being overly detailed or perfectionistic, when in fact this disorder can be debilitating for those who are affected.

OCD is often misunderstood as a disorder that simply means being overly detailed or perfectionistic, when in fact this disorder can be debilitating for those who are affected.

Happiness

The 7 Ingredients of a Healthy Relationship

Ralph Ryback M.D. on December 5, 2016

Every relationship has different interactional conflicts and needs. There are no one-size-fits-all recipes, but these are seven common ingredients of happy relationships.

Every relationship has different interactional conflicts and needs. There are no one-size-fits-all recipes, but these are seven common ingredients of happy relationships.

Narcissism

The Five Types of People You Need to Get Out of Your Life

Ralph Ryback M.D. on November 16, 2016

Toxicity presents itself in all different forms and can play out like a Greek tragedy, where actors walk out on stage wearing various masks.

Toxicity presents itself in all different forms and can play out like a Greek tragedy, where actors walk out on stage wearing various masks.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

5 Myths About PTSD

Ralph Ryback M.D. on October 31, 2016

Assumptions surrounding PTSD create stigma and keep people from getting the help they need. Here are five myths about the disease and the facts that debunk them.

Assumptions surrounding PTSD create stigma and keep people from getting the help they need. Here are five myths about the disease and the facts that debunk them.

Relationships

5 Steps for Navigating (or Leaving) a Toxic Relationship

Ralph Ryback M.D. on October 17, 2016

Navigating toxic relationships is a process that requires help from supportive friends, family, and professionals. These tips can help you chart your course and build better bonds.

Navigating toxic relationships is a process that requires help from supportive friends, family, and professionals. These tips can help you chart your course and build better bonds.

Motivation

The Science of Accomplishing Your Goals

Ralph Ryback M.D. on October 3, 2016

Simple steps you can take to fight your brain’s natural urge to stick with a routine and accomplish your life goals.

Simple steps you can take to fight your brain’s natural urge to stick with a routine and accomplish your life goals.

Relationships

Detox Your Relationships

Ralph Ryback M.D. on September 19, 2016

Toxic people can damage and leave long-lasting effects on others, so it's important to determine when it's time to either sever or mend the relationship.

Toxic people can damage and leave long-lasting effects on others, so it's important to determine when it's time to either sever or mend the relationship.