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Articles by: Leah Gusching

A Center of Gravity

A Center of Gravity

In the ND curriculum, we are taught to prioritize treatment according to a person’s center of gravity, meaning the most pressing threat to their health at that time. In cases of emergency, stabilization is logically the center of gravity…

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On Seeing Potential

On Seeing Potential

One of my professors recently proposed an interesting question. He began by saying AI can now diagnose better than doctors. Algorithms generate not only…

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For Everything There is a Season

For Everything There is a Season

As future naturopathic doctors, depression is one of the most common issues we will encounter. It is rare to find someone who has not experienced at least one season of overwhelming grief in their life.

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Esse Quam Videri

Esse Quam Videri

This Latin aphorism is inscribed above the doorway of the weight room. When I first noticed it, I asked my friend what it meant. I revisit their response often: character over reputation. What a hard concept. As simple as it is, it is a call to integrity that I struggle with every day.

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On Motivation

On Motivation

Whether by cultural obligation, religious belief, or individual conscience, everyone lives according to a set of behavioral standards. Regardless of what code of law we follow, it is useful to understand the driving force behind why we follow the rules we do, especially when it conflicts with our desires.

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On Problem Solving

On Problem Solving

Seeking to understand the human experience is a worthwhile pursuit for anyone, especially a future healer. Recently I have been thinking about a concept put forth by…

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Love is Patient

Love is Patient

The Harvard Study of Adult Development found that best predictor of a long life – above social class, IQ and even genes – is the presence of strong social ties and close relationships…

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On Relationship

On Relationship

This week I will share an excerpt that I enjoyed reading from Jordan Peterson on the topic of relationship. We all have a deep need…

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Fruit of the Vine

Fruit of the Vine

As future naturopathic doctors who treat the whole person, it is important to remember this includes one’s character and sense of meaning in life. To this regard…

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