
Are these really just “a bunch of crap”?
*Important general office-hours announcement at the end - Please read through* I once had a client who told me that when she mentioned to her doctor that she was taking a multi-vitamin, he basically scolded her and said she “doesn’t need that crap.” Interesting perspective. Not only are vitamins NOT a bunch of crap, but our need for non-food sources of nutrients has continued to expand. At one time (several decades ago) people who had...

What does your tongue say about your health?
Modern medicine uses a very pinpointed approach and typically narrows its diagnostic efforts on the “troublesome spot.” For example, if you go to the doctor reporting abdominal pain and diarrhea, you’ll likely get tests aimed at the gut, such as a lower GI series, ultrasound, colonoscopy or maybe a barium enema. On the other hand, traditional medicine (which includes acupuncture and Ayurveda) looks at the entire body as a series of parts and systems...

Not for men only—women need this too!
When most people hear “testosterone” they think “libido in men.” That’s accurate--testosterone is the primary male sex hormone. But there’s much more to it than that. Plus it’s not limited to just men—women have it in their bodies too, but at much lower levels. Let’s look at all that testosterone does for BOTH men and women, and how you can help safely and naturally boost your levels if you are running low. Testosterone—the complete...

I was disgusted when I heard this…and you should be too
Someone very dear to me (I’ll call her “Rachel”) went to the doctor recently for a few problems she’s been having, and when she told me about her appointment, I was disgusted. Here’s a little background information: Rachel has been under great stress over the last several months. She lost her job and has had difficulty finding another. She has been doing temp work but is having financial challenges due to the reduction in...

Could this be the best medicine of all?
That question probably grabbed your attention. What do you think is the best medicine of all? Many people would say antibiotics. It’s true that they’ve helped to kill dangerous bacterial infections, but they have also destroyed our gut microbiomes (making us more susceptible to illness) and spurred the development of “Superbugs” that resist even our strongest drugs and can be life-threatening. Others may say proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). These drugs “work” by shutting down...

A few things about me you probably never knew
Today’s headline might have grabbed your attention, and you may be wondering what could I be talking about? Well, what I’d like impress upon you is the fact that, no matter what health or life challenges you may be facing, you’re not alone in your struggle. Far from it. I’ve been there too, and maybe I’m there right now with you and you don’t even know it. We all have our personal struggles. And...
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