Last updated August 29, 2026
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SELF Principle publishes general health education for the public. Everything here, including videos, show notes, guides, newsletters, and downloadable resources, is educational. It is not a diagnosis, not a treatment plan, and not a substitute for care from a clinician who knows your history, laboratory results, conditions, and medications.
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Medicine changes
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This website is funded by donations to SELF Principle, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 82-2660081. Dr. Hashmi also earns income from advertising that YouTube places on his channel and from separate professional work, including his book and speaking. SELF Principle and Dr. Hashmi do not select or control the advertisements YouTube places. That income does not determine what SELF Principle teaches.
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Dr. Hashmi’s clinical and leadership roles are separate from SELF Principle. The content on this site reflects his own reading of the evidence and does not represent the views or policies of any employer, hospital system, or professional organization.