The holiday season has always caused me to stop and reflect. The Winter Solstice, eternally representing a time of regrowth and renewal, is right around the corner. This year, I am reflecting on the opportunities that come with freedom, and the power of choice. We are so ... Read More about Holiday Season 2018. The Power of Choice
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How to Get Well in 403 Words.
How to get well in 403 words. Here's a quick primer that will get you on the path to health and healing. When I work with my patients, we address their health systematically. Nutrition First I always first consider the nutritional status. Simply put, we need the right ... Read More about How to Get Well in 403 Words.
Adrenal Fatigue, Low Cortisol, and Blood Sugar
Low cortisol, adrenal fatigue, and blood sugar are all intimately related. I've been following some threads recently, and I've noticed some common themes. It seems like so many people have a component of anxiety with their fatigue symptoms. The classic "tired and wired". Is this ... Read More about Adrenal Fatigue, Low Cortisol, and Blood Sugar
Estrogen Dominance
Estrogen dominance basically presents with two distinct body shapes, heavy and slender. Which are you? We know that the estrogen levels themselves don't define estrogen dominance, but the relationship of estrogen to progesterone. It's the ratio of the two hormones that defines ... Read More about Estrogen Dominance
The Cause of all Disease: Simplified
Too often in natural health, we jump on the latest supplement trend diet, fad, or guru, and give it a whirl. But too often we fail to understand our physiology works from an ancestral perspective. To begin with, humans are remarkably well built for survival, and historically ... Read More about The Cause of all Disease: Simplified
Toxins: A Practical Review
Toxins are substances that are harmful to the human body, and can be found in a variety of places, including food, water, air, and everyday products. They can enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, and absorption through the skin, and can lead to a range of health ... Read More about Toxins: A Practical Review
Breathe Deeply: Why Breath Drives All Health
One of the most fundamental steps to all health and wellness is in learning how to breathe, and then actually doing it. It is such a basic practice, and so easily overlooked. Breathing not only allows us to deliver oxygen, our most important nutrient, to our cells. It also ... Read More about Breathe Deeply: Why Breath Drives All Health
Do Adrenal Glands Fatigue? Are Your Kidneys Sluggish?
The adrenal glands. Do they fatigue? There are dozens of Facebook groups dedicated to adrenal fatigue. But is this an accurate way to describe the adrenal function and what happens to the body when they don't function well? Are we missing the forest for the trees when it comes ... Read More about Do Adrenal Glands Fatigue? Are Your Kidneys Sluggish?
Dietary Supplements: Quality Counts!
All dietary supplements are not created equal. What you see here a screenshot from my favorite supplement manufacturer, Thorne labs. I have toured their facility and was impressed by the quality control, cleanliness, and attention to detail. I have also used Thorne products ... Read More about Dietary Supplements: Quality Counts!
Precision Medicine: the Future of Medicine
Precision medicine, the future of medicine, starts here. And I am super-excited to share this! I have been using this systematic approach with my patients for a decade. People get better. They turn around so many conditions. And the most exciting thing is that you don’t need ... Read More about Precision Medicine: the Future of Medicine
Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue in Females
Symptoms of adrenal fatigue in females are different from those in males. In many ways, the presentation between the two sexes overlaps. This blog will show you the ways in which a female may develop, and thus heal from, adrenal fatigue differently. But first, let’s discuss ... Read More about Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue in Females