Shilesh Iyer

Back in March, 2020, federal and state governments decided to temporarily close schools. The concept was to prevent COVID-19 by theoretically interfering with SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus spread. This was sold to the public, largely through the mainstream media, as “two weeks to stem the spread,” or “two weeks to flatten the curve.” The general idea was to interrupt what was thought to be a possible major vector of viral spread, school-age children en masse in school.

Today marks the start of the fifth annual National Physicians Week; a seven-day celebration in honor of doctors that aims to highlight their hard work, dedication, and the differences they make in the lives of others day in and day out throughout the year. The idea for this week was conceived by Dr. Kim Jackson of Physicians Working Together in replacement of “Doctor’s Day” as an extended acknowledgment of the amazing work performed by physicians all over the country.

Ever heard the expression, you are what you eat? More and more we are finding that what we consume affects our brains, not just our bodies. Many physicians have started educating their patients on the dangers of the Standard American Diet (SAD) and heavily processed foods. In this endless merry-go-round of what is considered healthy, fat has been demonized and lately carbs and sugar. But is the picture much more complex?