Recent content by Peter Zafirides

Hi Everyone, I took The Healthy Mind down recently. My site got hacked about 7-8 months ago and despite many retrofitting attempt to correct the damages, it keeps going down. I reviewed the options and have decided to redo the site from the ground up. I will be returning to the podcasts. The...

Thank you, Brian! For those of you who may be interested in the subject, here are a couple of great articles on Epigenetics: 1. Grandma's Experiences Leaves A Mark On Your Genes (Discover) 2. Fearful Memories Passed Down To Mouse Descendants (Scientific American) I hope you find the...

Brian, Great post! No need for a disclaimer at all. I have learned so much from all of you. My sense is the nature/nurture effect on pain is bi-directional. Our genes allow for a baseline expression of traits, but your thoughts on epigenetic changes to the DNA are spot on. We are only now...

Hi Everyone, I thought you might find the following study from the American Academy Of Neurology rather interesting. -Dr. Z -------------------------------------------- Low tolerance for pain? The reason may be in your genes Researchers may have identified key genes linked to why some...

One more: "Life is a terminal illness" - Woody Allen

Steve, Despite my '75 Fender Bronco and Spider Line 6 Amp, you still don't want to hear me playing. It is magnificently UNDERWHELMING!! :) ;) :) - PZ

I hope you enjoy(ed) it, Walt. It was a blast for me to do! -PZ

Hi Everyone, It was my honor and privilege to interview Dr. David Schechter for Episode 101 of The Healthy Mind podcast. Mind-Body Pain Syndromes: A Conversation With David Schechter http://www.thehealthymind.com/2014/04/16/mind-body-pain-syndromes-a-conversation-with-david-schechter-m-d/...

Hi everyone, I am sorry I haven't been on the forum for a while. It's been so busy, even The Healthy Mind has suffered. I am so happy to announce that I completed Episode #100 last night! Thanks to everyone for their support. I sincerely appreciate it. I only post episodes in this forum that I...

This is incredible!! It reminds me of Beethoven's 9th Symphony slowed down to last 24 hours, but this is much more relaxing. Thanks for sharing this! -Dr. Z

How ironic that a psychiatrist with an interest in chronic pain goes on to develop TMS pain and depression! (((sigh))) As bizarre as it sounds, I wouldn't trade that time in my life for anything. It taught me so much about the mind-body relationship. It also made me aware of my true strength...

Outstanding post, Steve-O!