Last week, I discussed the sad state of our health care system and the ineffectiveness of our current attempt to “fix” chronic diseases. I explained that solely focusing on rigid diet and exercise protocols to achieve optimal performance is missing the mark. I feel that many well-intended experts are taking the concept of “food...
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Heading Into the New Year- Nourishing Yourself With Your Own Personalized Diet
The Dangers of Subscribing to the Morality of Eating When I first started out as a naturopathic doctor in 2007, I was in a new field where most people didn’t even know what the heck I did. Since nutrition is one modality that I use, I found myself spending a lot of time teaching...
Five Naturopathic Medicine Tips for a Happier, Healthier Holiday Using Essential Oils
Whether you will be heading home for the holidays, contemplating the year’s close in solitude, or welcoming your loved ones to your gathering, my wish is that you nourish yourself and use this time for rejuvenation. My latest post lists my top five naturopathic medicine suggestions on using holiday essential oils for managing holiday...
Local Naturopathic Doctor Re-Opens Doors to New Clients
(I was asked to provide an announcement about my naturopathic medicine practice re-opening on this site. Below is a tweaked version of my press release.) A Unique Combination of Naturopathic and Functional Medicine Returns to Upstate NY Albany and Saratoga, NY- December 2019- This month, I’m pleased to announce that I will be re-opening...
Five Reasons Why Essential Oils & Naturopathic Medicine Are a Perfect Duo
A quick skim over of my latest naturopathic blogs makes it very evident that essential oils are an important part of my naturopathic and functional medicine practice. I’ve often stated that they are my favorite wellness tools. In this article, I will explain the five main reasons why these heavenly smelling plant secondary metabolites...
A Naturopathic Approach to a Nourishing November: Using Essential Oils to Relieve Holiday Stress and Inspire Hope
Although most people associate November with a feeling of gratitude, this beneficial attitude isn’t shared by all. For many, November marks the last bit of respite before the countdown to the “most stressful time of the year.” (source, source, source, source, source) As the holiday season continues to enfold, feelings of tidings, good...
My Favorite Naturopathic and Functional Medicine Approach to Nourish the Mind and Body
While experts argue over which diet is “best” for longevity or the perfect ratio of macros that will make us live to be centenarians, they are forgetting about other vital components that have nothing to do with diet and exercise. These are aspects that all the longest living humans have in common. This is...
Essential Oils, Probiotics, and Mental Health
We are in the midst of a societal crisis where many people are not receiving the proper treatment for their psychiatric disorders. The misunderstanding of our culture regarding the differences between stress, emotional disturbances, and true psychological diagnoses continues to perpetuate this “sick cycle.” Many sufferers stay silent as a result. Rather than reaching...
Why We Need a New Approach to Mental Health
Many people with mental illnesses are suffering in silence. The stigma, shame, and misunderstanding of psychiatric disorders often prevent a person from seeking help. (source – https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/blog/breaking-silence-around-mental-health, source, source, source) I have been privileged to guide some courageous individuals through these societal barriers and assist them with the support they deserve. These clients, however,...
How Essential Oils Help Anxiety
Many people are struggling with mental illness and not receiving the proper care. Some of this is related to not pursuing help due to the stigma of a diagnosis. Others have gotten relief from some symptoms using medication, but still have residual pain from not addressing the underlying causes. In my latest post, I...