If you’ve ever experienced butterflies in your stomach or that infamous “gut feeling”, then you are indeed familiar with the workings of the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is a…

One of the most frequent questions I receive from patients is: “Do I have to give up sugar to get well and stay healthy?” The issue of sugar is a…

Magnesium is quickly dethroning calcium as the “it mineral” of the 21st century. While calcium has reigned supreme for decades as the natural solution to preventing osteoporosis, building strong bones,…

There is a reason people often get inspired to start spring cleaning this time of year. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), spring is the quintessential time of creating, cleansing,…

As the interest in natural solutions to health challenges continues to expand, apple cider vinegar has experienced a renaissance. And claims about its health and beauty benefits are blowing up…

Imagine yourself strolling through the natural food section of your local grocery store looking for some dinnertime inspiration, when suddenly you find yourself in the chip aisle. There you are,…

Castor oil is one of those home remedies that’s been around for centuries. Whether you took it by the spoonful as a child for sickness, experimented with castor oil packs…

  Many of us know that feeling when we are “coming down with something.” For some it is sniffles, others a scratchy throat, coughing, headache, fatigue. Getting extra rest, paying…

Here’s a quick challenge for you: can you recite your mother’s, spouse’s or best friend’s phone number without checking your Smartphone? If you can’t, you are not alone. Few people…

It never ceases to amaze me that no matter how complex a health issue may appear, the keys to resolving it are often innate and very simple. For example, I…