This personal story is dedicated to my mom, Vivienne Ying. This is the current working version of a story that is evolving. I like to think of it as version 2. At some points along the journey, a story feels like it is ready to be shared. Enjoy!
Month: June 2024
Our Story of Food: Lessons From Japan
While Ozempic may threaten to bankrupt the U.S. healthcare system, the recent approval of the weight loss drug by the Japanese medical authorities will not be the same money-maker for Novo Nordisk. While 42% of American are obese, only 4.5% are obese in Japan. What is so different about Japan? Is it genetics? Is it …Read More
There is a balm in Gilead
“There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole.There is a balm in Gilead to Heal the sin-sick soul…” In the ancient biblical city of Gilead, there was a healing salve that was said to cure anything. This balm has faded into myth and legend, and today the term “Balm of Gilead” has …Read More