The microbiome and essential oils are two of my favorite subjects. Learn why bugs are such a hot topic in medicine and the potential of essential oils to positively influence our microbiota. Every month, I provide you with my “Top Reads.” This summary of some of my favorite noteworthy, interesting, and/or game-changing headlines in natural [...]
If you live in the Northeast with all the snow and weather fluctuations, you know that many people are reporting that their sinuses are speaking to them. That’s a conversation most people want to avoid! In this blog, I’ll talk about prevention of and what to do when those “ahchoos” [...]
Holiday Cheer is a great thing…when the stress, business, and family triggers are not there. When too many factors pile up, the “holiday blues” can set in. Here’s why and what you can do. Holidays are an interesting time for many. In the “perfect world”, they can be a time for believing in magic and [...]
This week, I provide you with an overview of resources for a healthier gut and body, review some important updates in belly bugs and intestinal health, look at the problems relating to a mouth full of mercury, and finish off with a link to the best [...]
Dose smell impact hunger, appetite, and weight? What's the evidence? During my morning ritual of reading through all the latest health and medical headlines and new research releases, one particular news brief from Science Daily caught my eye: “New device could help improve taste of foods low in fat, sugar and salt.” The summary read: [...]
The Negative Impact of Adverse Childhood Events and Environmental Exposures and What to Do About It One of the perks of being a certified functional medicine practitioner is the access to some of the best and brightest practitioners in healthcare. Last month, my cohorts and I were provided another clinically significant webinar. The topic was [...]
The Praise of Lifestyle Medicine, The Popularity of Holistic Methods, and the Pitfalls of the Pill-Only Model Summertime in the Northeast is in full swing. Yesterday was the celebration of America’s Independence. As a result, a three-day weekend of remembrance and celebrations ensued for many. As the festivities, fireworks, and wonderful gatherings with my [...]
Revisiting the Importance of the Hot Topic of the Microbiome in Medicine Besides my love of essential oils, I also have a soft spot for our trillion little tiny friends that line our insides, outsides, and exude from us in our very own unique microbial [...]
Integrating Holistic Concepts Lyme Disease and the Importance of Essential Oils On May 14th, I had the privilege of presenting for the Lyme Action Network. My talk was on “Naturopathic and Functional Medicine: Integrative Approaches to Lyme Disease.” It was an all-around amazing event for three big reasons: The attendees were wonderful! They were so [...]
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