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…
Have you been told, or suspect, you may have a gluten sensitivity? The gluten-free diet, once reserved for those with celiac or the very progressively health-conscious to soothe digestive complaints,…
It’s no secret that stress is a top cause of acute and chronic disease. Many of us have experienced this in the form of a minor stress-induced cold, or possibly…
When I started my practice over 25 years ago, antibiotics were still largely considered to be a “magic pill,” dolled out for everything from colds and flu to minor ear…
