What we eat, and how we eat it, is a fundamental part of what makes us human. Food is deeply ingrained in every global culture, helping us mark special occasions and provide comfort in times of need.

This generation, and younger Gen X doctors, are placing a greater emphasis on time off and the ever-elusive work-life balance while prioritizing independence over working for hospitals when possible.

According to Visier, the first quarter of 2021 and 2022 saw the highest increase in resignations among persons aged 40 to 60 or those with more than ten years experience. And if you are thinking that this is only limited to business owners, restaurants, or retailers, then you had it wrong. Physicians who felt the rage of COVID are also suffering.

If you are doctor struggling with your work and social life, there is a way to find balance between the two. However, it's not as easy as reading this article. Just like any routine or habit, it takes practice, commitment, and consistency.

Everyone loves eating, but what if we told you that eating specific foods could be used as a primary treatment? Dr. Andrew Wilner is joined by Dr. Colin Zhu to discuss the combination of culinary arts and the science of medicine along with how he educates the healthcare community about culinary medicine.

Did you know that having a podcast can give your brand competitive leverage in today’s saturated market? A podcast is a part of a bigger marketing strategy. It helps you establish credibility, provides cross promotional opportunities and tunes into a new audience. Let’s consider how having a podcast can add value to your brand development and marketing strategy.

Please check out this 20 minute interview with Colin Zhu, DO, Locum Tenens physician, chef, and health guru. Colin discusses his brand, “thechefdoc.” He is also certified as a coach and board-certified in lifestyle medicine and has a podcast. Colin helps people understand more about their bodies and achieve wellness. He recently launched a masterclass series available at thr5 medicine.

The shortage of healthcare workers has been a long-standing issue that was further emphasized by the Covid-19 pandemic that put a greater toll on the lives of medical professionals. As a result, many physicians have suffered from extreme stress and burnout; resignations of full-time physicians caused some clinics to close down and some local hospitals put their workers on longer shifts with increased patient counts.

In this “Ask Me Anything” webinar, Dr. Rip Patel is joined by neurologist Dr. Andrew Wilner and family medicine physician Dr. Colin Zhu to discuss how working locum tenens allowed them to pursue medical jobs outside of clinical medicine. For Dr. Wilner, a love of writing led to a career as a medical journalist and author in addition to his work as neurologist. Dr. Colin Zhu, also known as TheChefDoc, focuses on using food as medicine and other ways to thrive in your life and works as a podcast host, motivational speaker, and now a virtual summit host/director.

In this conversation we talk about... surprise! - THRIVING! What it means and what it takes. We discuss our healthcare system, its strength and opportunities for improvement. Dr. Zhu shares his story - what inspired him to go into medicine, and how his unique career evolved into what he does today - helping people thrive. We talk about various types of medicine he practices, and why the intersection where he finds his niche today, makes perfect sense. Tune in to learn more, and hear Colin's personal tips on thriving and living a life of purpose, meaning and joy!

In this episode of the Prosperous Doc, Dr. Zhu chats with our host Shane Tenny, CFP® about the ways that he incorporates his various medicines into his practice, and how culinary medicine can help people live more fulfilled and healthy lives. He also talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed gaps in the U.S. healthcare system, and how we as a society can work to improve it.

This year, you need more sleep. With the coronavirus dominating headlines and physicians always encouraging us to be physically active and eat healthy, it’s easy to forget the benefits of getting a good night’s sleep.

Most, if not the whole world, have already experienced the horrific video capturing the death of George Floyd, the news of Rayshard Brooks, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and countless others. Add to this the number of riots, peaceful protests gone bad, questionable leadership from the federal government, and police brutality. Oh yes, this is all taking place in the context of a COVID-19 pandemic and now a recession.

It is always great to continue to nourish our minds with good books, am I right? Personally, even though I love the tangible element of a book in my hands, I actually read better with an audiobook at 1.5x while riding my bike or walking along the boardwalk, with a mask of course!

With so many choices out there, it can be tricky to figure out what pills, ointments, and tinctures are worth having on hand. To cut through the confusion, we asked 49 health-care professionals, including doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, to recommend their favorite products across 32 categories.

Many people use dietary supplements on top of or in place of prescription medications to manage their health conditions. But without strict federal oversight or comprehensive studies, these supplements can sometimes cause serious medical issues.

The burden of chronic disease plagues our nation. Every day, we treat patients with diabetes, heart disease, cancer, stroke, and the list goes on. As a family physician, this is what we anticipate - and even expect - to treat every single day. But what if we didn’t have to treat patients with as many chronic conditions or comorbidities?

As far as I can remember, I do not recall any one person telling me about locum tenens, but it was the sixth month of my second year of family practice residency training when I first heard about it. All of my colleagues were either contemplating staying in Connecticut (where I trained) or working for our local hospital. Personally, working for a hospital system or starting my own practice was neither attractive nor did either resonate with me at the time.

The mission trip was family physician Dr. Joann Kim’s first. It was the fourth trip for family practitioner, Dr. Colin Zhu, but his first to Cambodia. Drs. Kim and Zhu were among six locum tenens providers who traveled to Cambodia on a recent medical mission.