One of the most important health care messages I give my family, friends and patients is to avoid genetically modified foods. As hard as we try to eat a healthy diet, it’s hard to know whether the food you buy and feed your family is free of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It’s estimated that in […]
Sexual energy plays a major role in our lives, and if you’re stressed, disconnected from your partner, or dealing with other blockages, your sex life is suffering. I have to admit that in 22 years of my practice, at least 75% of my clientele complains of low sexual interest, or even complete loss of drive. Sexual […]
I want to thank Jonathan Crews MBA for his contribution to this article! Powerful myths surround the public discussion about chronic illness, myths that cast us as victims, feeling scared, helpless, and frustrated—trapped with no way out. Not only do these myths and beliefs limit and paralyze us, they cost us thousands of dollars a […]
“ Never give from the depth of your well, always give from the overflow.” – Rumi There are times in life when we need help getting back on track. Being “Tired & Wired” is a modern-day epidemic. Our over-stimulated […]
Rising healthcare costs, distrust of pharmaceutical companies, and the “fix-it when illness develops” approach not working, is leading many Americans to look for more natural ways to maintain good health – not only their physical health, but mental and spiritual as well. This infographic shows how more Americans are turning to holistic healthcare and why: […]
Most people think they are fit – at least somewhat fit anyway. But are we really? There are some very easy and simple fitness tests that you can do to see whether you are fit or not fit. Ready to try them out? 1. Are you still energized after 14 hours? After a long day, […]
One of my favorite things to do this time of year is taking time to walk through my local farmers market. There is something about it that is relaxing. It also allows me to choose the best organic produce for my family and indulge in trying new items or preparing them in different ways. If […]
We either live to work or work to live. Either way there are some frightening side effects no matter which side we land on, and it is affecting our day-to-day health in ways we have yet to understand. Let’s take a look at why work stress keep our bodies in a constant “fight or flight” […]
We all want to be healthy, but at times we’re just not sure how to get there because all of the health “noise” we hear on TV or read about on Facebook. It can all be confusing and overwhelming. One day something is good for you and the next day it’s bad for you. No […]
Have you been working out all spring and into the summer months but you’re just not seeing the results you hoped for especially around the mid-section? This is something I hear a lot from women who are getting older; despite their efforts, they still have fat around the belly. There are a lot of factors […]
How often do you experience a racing heart, sweaty palms and shaky knees? If this happens often and the feelings come and go, chances are it isn’t anything serious and is more so related to feelings of anxiety or panic attacks. However, when you have these feelings, your anxiety and fear overcome you, and pull […]
Vitamin D is an important nutrient for your overall health, particularly for your bones, skin and brain. The beauty of it is that over 90% of the vitamin D that we need is produced by the sun. Many people assume they are getting enough sun and consuming enough nutrients to cover the amount needed but […]
Everyone knows yoga gives you a better body and relaxes your mind. But are these two the only benefits? Definitely not! Research has revealed that yoga also makes you a nicer person – and – yoga can actually help you be better in bed. Yes – it’s true! People who indulge in yoga find themselves […]
Do you want to lose weight? Great, are you motivated enough to do this? I know so many people who badly want to lose weight, but they face just one problem. They cannot follow a strict diet, and when they are expected to be on one, they feel hungrier and end up eating more. Obviously, […]
There have been countless anecdotal claims about the benefits of practicing meditation since the Eastern tradition has become more popular in the West. Now, there’s plenty of Western-based scientific evidence to support them. Meditation is to the brain what physical activity is to the body. We’ve found meditation to be an important facet of health […]