We are on constant alert 24-7. Apple watches, work emails, and Instagram have us hooked into our devices first thing in the morning and prevent us from drifting off to slumberland late at night. The result of constantly being “on” is that our society is chronically under-slept and highly stressed. This state of...
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A Naturopathic Doctor’s Approach to Mind-Body and Mental Health Using Essential Oils
Recently, I explored how food can provide powerful nourishment to the brain. I discussed specific nutrients for cognitive support and how they can modulate neurotransmitters. I also highlighted two of my favorite natural supplements for balancing mental health, N-acetylcysteine and L-theanine. In my naturopathic medicine practice, I often combine a personalized dietary approach...
Using Natural Medicine as Food for the Brain
Recently, I concluded an article series on healthism. As a naturopathic doctor who honors biochemical individuality and practices personalized medicine, including dietary recommendation, I felt I needed to speak up. I have a deep concern over the current trend in integrative medicine that is focusing way too much on food and exercise and way...
Is Eating “Perfectly” Making You More Anxious and Sicker?
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...
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...