What do I mean when I talk about ‘optimum health’? It’s a state where your body, mind, and social connections are in the best condition possible. This concept isn’t just about avoiding illness; it’s about thriving. Reflecting on my health often leads me to emphasize the bedrock of optimum health, and that is physical wellness….
I’d like to clarify what integrative medicine is and why it might matter to you. Think of integrative medicine as a care strategy that doesn’t just focus on eradicating diseases but emphasizes the full spectrum of your well-being. It’s a practice that combines the best of conventional Western medicine with other, often ancient, healing systems…
I often get curious glances when I mention my raw food diet at dinner parties. the raw food diet is a concept that has been around for centuries, yet each time I explain it, I find myself facing a fresh batch of intrigued faces. Simply put, a raw food diet primarily consists of uncooked, unprocessed,…
When I step into the grocery store, or a supermarket the produce section stands as a testament to nature’s diversity, with its vibrant array of fruits and vegetables. But behind the colors lies a lesser seen factor the pesticide residues. The dangers of pesticides were recorded in the fifties in the iconic book the Silent…
You’re curious about starting a plant-based diet, and I’m here to help guide you through this exciting change. What exactly is a plant-based diet? In essence, it’s a diet consisting mostly or entirely of foods derived from plants, including vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds, legumes, and fruits, and with few or no animal products. Am I…
Let me totally transparent, straight up. The last time I went to a doctor for me, was 1976. My decision was to embrace a natural, holistic lifestyle. I believe that all our bodies can heal themselves, naturally. I am not alone in this, but if this is too woo woo for you, you are definitely…
