Cognitive health issues in the old, middle-aged, and young is a rather disturbing trend I’ve noticed in practice over the last 5-10 years. Yes, as we age it is considered…

I recently returned from a restorative trip in one of my favorite places in the world: Sequoia National Park here in California. I’ve been retreating to this woodsy paradise for…

Meet Megan. Megan is a 42-year-old working mother who always feels tired, stressed out and she never has enough time in the day. Despite her healthy nutrition and exercise habits,…

As I write this post, there is a noticeable “nip” in the air, a change in sunlight, and that familiar feeling of introspection that comes with the shift from summer…

When was the last time you picked up the phone and called a friend to confirm plans? Or figured out what restaurant to meet at via a telephone discussion? If…

If you struggle with sugar addiction or experience intense sweet cravings at different times of the day (or month) you are in good company. After over 25 years of practice,…

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,…