When was the last time you had a good cry? If you’re like some people you may find yourself resisting, or, like others, you may allow the tears to start…

Do you ever feel the slightest bit ungrounded? Like your life, your thoughts, and your priorities are spinning out of control? Given the modern world we live in, I’d be…

A few years ago while on a business trip, I had an amazing experience with the herb commonly known as Tulsi or Holy Basil. I had been feeling great all…

We know sleep is crucial to our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. But, do you know why we must sleep to survive, and what purpose it serves? Research has suggested…

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…

Like most integrative doctors, I’m a big advocate of a whole foods diet that includes plenty of leafy green, antioxidant-rich superfoods, like kale. Kale, a member of the cancer-protective brassica…

When I first began writing and educating patients about Leaky Gut Syndrome and its connection to chronic disease (25+ years ago), it was not a well-known condition. I first wrote…

Natural food trends come and go—along with their big promises and sensational health claims) but the tried and true health foods will remain popular for a few years, or even…

The practice of mindful eating—being present, thankful, and focused as you eat—has become a popular way to help people slow down, lose weight, and reconnect with their food. I am…

When I first started practicing acupuncture in the 1980s, the most frequent question asked by patients was “does acupuncture really work?” These days, thanks to advances in research, medical endorsements,…