Health Is Not an End

I write about health regularly. However, contrary to common assumption, my mind is not endlessly tethered to “health.” In fact, beyond the few hours I spend each day speaking with clients, assisting members, studying/researching, and writing/sharing, it seldom lingers in my consciousness. Health is not the final destination. Rather, it is a vital vessel—a bridge […]

Slowing Down

In order to get back on track (or the right path), you ought to slow down. Imagine a race car driving 230 miles per hour. The car starts to spin. A critical thing the driver must do to avert further destabilization is to ease off the throttle. Only then can the wheels reestablish their grip, […]

I Voted

I went to get groceries. I picked up some fruits and vegetables (all organic) from local farmers, then stopped by a few health-focused grocery stores to buy what I couldn’t find at the farmers market. There were no processed foods in my bags—just whole, organic fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds; precisely the kind of food […]

Excessive Hair Shedding

QUESTION: “I worked with a genetic consultant for just a few weeks that had suspicion I am experiencing Telogen Effluvium after an extensive phone call assessment. The shedding is happening in the crown area of my scalp and has been for at least 5 years. I’m becoming insecure about the overall thinness of my hair but particularly the crown area (widows peak, middle part and the back of my scalp where you naturally put your hair in a ponytail) because its slowly beginning to look see through to me. The bottom half of my hair is strong and thick…”

ANSWER: Hair loss is…

Herbs in Capsule Form

QUESTION: “Hi Akin, I hope this message finds you well! If an herb can not be found in its natural state (leaf or root), can we still consume it in a form of capsule? For instance, I saw your tweet about gymnema but I can only find it in capsulte. Would it still be effective? Thank you and kind regards :)”