As more information is being learned about the current pandemic, it is my goal to keep you informed without scaring the health out of you. For this reason, I’m continuing to provide a weekly update of the trending stories for the previous week. More importantly, I’m also providing resources on how to get through...
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Taking Care of Yourself and Staying Sane in Times of Uncertainty
Life has substantially changed. I don’t have to tell you that. With the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic and an attempt to flatten the curve, our world has come to a halt, at least on the outside. Across the nation, the hustle and bustle of the economy and “daily grind” of businesses has...
Five Basic Tips to Handle the Scare of the World More Sanely
There’s been a lot of panic about the recent viral outbreak. There are many theories to its origins, some more terrifying than others. There is still a lot we do not know. There are some things we do. Currently, there is no approved standard treatment, only necessary sanitation and immune supportive measures to try...
More Essential Oils to Lower Stress and Cortisol and Balance Hormones
Stress is pervasive in today’s society. Without properly managing it, it can cost us our health and well-being. In a recent article from the Restorative Medical Journal, the authors explored the impact of stress in modern life and the potential for technology-assisted mindfulness meditation to support a healthy response to it. Several well-known researchers’...
Cortisol is Not the Enemy, but Too Much Stress Is Not a Good Thing
We are on constant alert 24-7. Apple watches, work emails, and Instagram have us hooked into our devices first thing in the morning and prevent us from drifting off to slumberland late at night. The result of constantly being “on” is that our society is chronically under-slept and highly stressed. This state of...
A Naturopathic Doctor’s Approach to Mind-Body and Mental Health Using Essential Oils
Recently, I explored how food can provide powerful nourishment to the brain. I discussed specific nutrients for cognitive support and how they can modulate neurotransmitters. I also highlighted two of my favorite natural supplements for balancing mental health, N-acetylcysteine and L-theanine. In my naturopathic medicine practice, I often combine a personalized dietary approach...
Using Natural Medicine as Food for the Brain
Recently, I concluded an article series on healthism. As a naturopathic doctor who honors biochemical individuality and practices personalized medicine, including dietary recommendation, I felt I needed to speak up. I have a deep concern over the current trend in integrative medicine that is focusing way too much on food and exercise and way...
Is Eating “Perfectly” Making You More Anxious and Sicker?
Last week, I discussed the sad state of our health care system and the ineffectiveness of our current attempt to “fix” chronic diseases. I explained that solely focusing on rigid diet and exercise protocols to achieve optimal performance is missing the mark. I feel that many well-intended experts are taking the concept of “food...
Heading Into the New Year- Nourishing Yourself With Your Own Personalized Diet
The Dangers of Subscribing to the Morality of Eating When I first started out as a naturopathic doctor in 2007, I was in a new field where most people didn’t even know what the heck I did. Since nutrition is one modality that I use, I found myself spending a lot of time teaching...
Five Naturopathic Medicine Tips for a Happier, Healthier Holiday Using Essential Oils
Whether you will be heading home for the holidays, contemplating the year’s close in solitude, or welcoming your loved ones to your gathering, my wish is that you nourish yourself and use this time for rejuvenation. My latest post lists my top five naturopathic medicine suggestions on using holiday essential oils for managing holiday...