Holistic 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 MoreWhen patients sit down to tell me about their history, they never mention their parents, as though their personal experience is all that influences their health. But in fact, our health history begins further back in time then we may even know. Jung had the right idea when he espoused the collective unconscious. We truly are the sum total of our ancestry, not just our life experience.
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 MoreNot only do you feel better drinking tea, you actually FEEL better! Let’s drink to that!
Read MoreI had the luck of ending up behind a school bus this morning that was picking up neighborhood children and whisking them off to school.
Read MoreHow many people does it take to change a light bulb when they have a fear of heights? Always one more than you have on hand, which means you are all standing around the foot of a ladder looking up at the offending light bulb in sheer frustration.
Read MoreIf only we would prepare our bodies and our health as well as prepare for intense weather. The people who are weathering the weather the best are those that were prepared.
Read MoreThe true solution for insomnia lies with what is happening with your energy during the day. If your adrenal glands are shot and you can barely crawl out of bed in the morning, then that has to be addressed before Mr. Sandman knocks on your door.
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 MoreWhen I speak of the "brain drain" I don't mean the social idea of people allowing their skills and intelligence to be enticed away from their home by promises of money and opportunity. I am talking about a much more insidious process that is happening within many of our homes. I am talking about neuroinflammation of the brain.
Read MoreA long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away it was generally known that there was a specific fat-soluble nutrient that prevented stiffness and the accompanying arthritis, swelling and pain. It was known as Wulzen Factor and it was found in raw milk, green vegetables, raw soybeans, unheated molasses and sugarcane juice. Aside from the green vegetables, we don’t really consume these foods and I know a few people that run away from green vegetables.
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