I AM A WOMAN. Women’s bodies are a sensitive environment of hormonal signals which influence patterns and rhythms guiding mood, metabolism, energy and sleep. Disruptions in these rhythms arising from stress, chemical exposures, or medications can...
I am about to embark on a journey. Not one that takes me to a distant land or one that pulls me back into the past or projects me far into the future. Instead, I am heading on a journey that will continually arrive me back to the present moment...
Prevention is one of the hallmarks of natuorpathic medicine. When cold and flu season arrives, I dig in to the fundamentals of our medicine which are centered around strengthening vitality and removing any obstacles to healing. However, the...
After the successful passage of the licensure law in Maryland for naturopathic doctors, I composed this article which was published in the October 2014 issue of theNaturopathic Doctors News and Review (NDNR). It speaks to the challenges and the...
Today’s Challenge: PRACTICE RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS There is a delicious rush of energy that can surface and sparkle through the body when doing a kind deed for someone – especially when the kind deed is done anonymously. Altruistic behavior has...
One of the strangest yet most important teachings I learned in naturopathic medical school was “First Do Nothing.” While the words have stuck with me over the years, I am only now just beginning to understand their significance. PAUSE creates an...
As easily as you can brew up wellness in a medicinal bath, you can steep up a symphony of flavors and aromatic delights in a simple cup of tea. The act of both preparing and drinking tea is a sacred ritual in many countries. In fact, traditional...
Hydrotherapy is one of the oldest modalities used by naturopathic doctors in the Western world. Alternating hot and cold water to different areas of the body stimulates a natural healing response by promoting circulation and healthy lymph flow...
In honor of the second-ever nationally-declared Naturopathic Medicine Week, I am going to invite you to join me in celebrating with a series of wellness challenges throughout the week. Each “challenge” this week will be an opportunity to engage...
Among the top five supplements in my naturopathic nutraceutical tool kit – I would place fish oil in the top 2 (maybe only second to magnesium whose magical mineral qualities have been celebrated in a separate post). What I value most about using...
As a firm believer in using the gentlest therapies possible to stimulate the greatest healing effect, I have learned to trust the healing benefits of castor oil applied topically to help calm inflammation and promote healing to injured tissues...
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly referred to as Obama Care, includes numerous mentions of the words “wellness” and “prevention” while also emphasizing the importance of cost-effective health care, yet the words “naturopathic medicine” are...
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