When a patient sits down with me, they tell me all their physical symptoms, recent illnesses and detail the ways in which they just don't feel "right". But what they seem not to mention are the stressors, the emotions, the sleepless nights, the fear, anxiety, worry and anger that can dominate the mind and overwhelm the body. The truth is that belief really does change our biology.
Read MoreHistamines are essential because they stimulate inflammation, protective immunity and healing. But they also can flood the tissues so frequently that you develop an intolerance to their presence. In fact, any time you reach for an antihistamine and you feel better afterwards, you are proving that I am right about this.
Read MoreHolistic means essentially in contemplation of the whole. So when I'm putting together a plan for someone to address their symptoms, conditions or diseases, I have to consider their emotional health, their physical health, their nutritional health, their lifestyle, their stress level, what has happened to them in their life, and myriad other little things many of which have become rather intuitive over the 30 years I've done this. In other words, natural healing takes a village...
Read MoreAfter thirty years as an herbalist I had become a bit jaded about “new” herbal discoveries. Until one appeared on my shelf that really opened my eyes!
Read MoreOur society and our medical community suggest anti-depressants for everything from digestive disorders to chronic skin conditions. Because we believe that what is a reaction to either external or internal forces is actually an aberrant unconnected emotion. And if you feel better, then you are better. Next! This is a ludicrous conclusion.
Read MoreEveryone knows at least one person that has been in active military duty and many of us know someone who is still fighting a battle even though they have returned home. The assaults that occur against a serviceperson in active duty are not just potentially lethal while serving, they can continue for years after leaving the service. What is the key to solving these complex cases and restoring life to these suffering heroes?
Read MoreI have had so many patients come in to my office telling me all the things they have been diagnosed with and all the treatments they have done and they still don’t feel well. Their symptoms have still not resolved. So take a step back and consider what this means…
Read MoreMy first question is, how stressed does this waiting room image make you? Does this give you reassurance that you will receive individualized, attentive care in a timely manner? How often in the last year have you been sitting in an emergency room waiting room and for how many hours?
Read MoreThe Nipah virus is the next zoonotic virus to emerge on the scene even though it has actually been around for more than 20 years in Singapore, Malaysia and India. But it’s time for us to start paying attention.
Read MoreEach day our health care system demonstrates that it views us as a machine. Emotions, thought processes, memory, even our very soul may make us a miracle, but we are still defined in mechanistic terms which simply reinforces and justifies more automation.
Read MoreIt is in moments of solitude and silence that we receive knowledge about our lives, ideas about our future, realizations for our decision making and information about our health. So why do we ignore this most basic need?
Read MoreHow different would our lives be if we chose to take time, long before we reach the end of our days?
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