We all have a medicine cabinet, drawer or cupboard in our homes that is filled with seemingly harmless over-the-counter drugs, bandage material and other toiletries. But did you know that many of the things in your medicine cabinet can be…
Anybody who has worked with me is familiar with the term biofilm. But what exactly is a biofilm and how does it affect the body? And even more importantly, what can be done to counter the negative effects of biofilms? …
For decades, the “natural” health industry has been touting vitamin supplements by the thousands. Unfortunately, most of the supplements on the market are doing nothing more than creating expensive and perhaps even toxic urine. The truth is that most vitamins…
East Asian Medicine and it’s most popular modality, acupuncture, work because they adjust the body through the main driving force, energy. In East Asian Medicine (EAM), it is sometimes referred to as qi (pronounced “chee”). Acupuncturists understand that when these pathways become blocked…
There has been a stigma about mental health for decades. And unfortunately, this stigma deters many people from seeking the help they need to deal with their mental health issues. Acknowledging that many suffer with mental health issues is a…
Human beings evolved in connection with the earth’s energy. We walked barefoot and we slept in contact with the earth, never realizing that its surface contained limitless, natural, healing energy. Earthing or grounding is the act of bringing the earth’s…
Oh the holidays! You either love them or hate them. There is rarely any grey area. But one thing is almost certain, everybody feels sluggish after the holidays are over. Thanks to all the cookies and milk, cakes, candy, etc. …
As 2023 approaches, many people will be making New Year’s resolutions. It may be to lose a few extra pounds, live a healthier lifestyle, manage your finances better, be more mindful, going to bed earlier, work less or even spend…
Most people call this the most wonderful time of the year. But for many, it’s also one of the most stressful times of the year. It certainly doesn’t have to be that way though. Make the season more enjoyable by stopping stress in…
As we head into what has been dubbed “cold and flu season”, it is important to remember that while catching a cold or the flu is possible, it doesn’t have to be probable. The lungs control breathing and taking in…