The last two years have been rough. I know the holidays can bring up mixed feelings, and that’s okay. It’s a time of year where our priorities and the needs of our hearts can be in conflict. The
Forest Bathing, called Shirin-Yoku, is the act of going to the forest as medicine. This medical therapy was created in transcontinental Japan and China, and its benefits are nothing short of astounding. And why not?
Many people experience nausea (the urge to throw up, vomit, up-chuck… you get the picture) from time to time, but it’s when it’s a daily thing that goes on for several weeks or months at a time,
Grief and loss is an intrinsic part of my work, as throughout our lives we experience loss that is a part of living. No parent wants to lose a child, nor consider the possibility of a loss they have
Hydration is key in the summer, especially over the next few days: Double the amount of water you normally drink, especially if you are outside for extended periods of time and sweating. Please do not substitute
My first experience with grief was the loss of a serious relationship. While for the best, I was completely devastated. I couldn’t stop crying, I couldn’t get out of bed, and I wanted to crawl up and die. It was
For many of us, the holiday season can be a stressful one. Many demands, many responsibilities, many parties. There is so much good cheer going around, and so much food. This can be a tough season to
Whatever loss you’re struggling with right now, I’m sorry. I probably know what you’re going through a bit, and I probably don’t. But what’s more important, I’m sorry you’re hurting. Whether this is your first holiday after the
Christmas seasons are tough on those with chronic inflammatory conditions. Hives, rashes, chronic stuffy or runny noses, sinus infections, sore joints…these are all aggravated by foods that create inflammation. But what does that actually mean?
This little monkey is a cutie, and he’s my cutie, but as you can tell, REST is not in his primary goals :) He’s almost 3, and already ruling the roost. Sleep has not been his MO
Life can really suck sometimes, and there can be long long periods where things feel very heavy. Grieving the loss of a loved one, or the loss of what you thought things would look like, or
For all of you that stuck around to the end of this series, congrats! This is the final video and hopefully you can take heart and listen to some of this guidance. If it makes
If you have been following my blog and reading my instagram and FB posts, you’ll see I’ve been talking about how to recharge when you are very stressed. It’s not always days at the spa. The
Recharging your energy when you have been through a very difficult time, are grieving from the loss of a job, a friend, a family member, part of yourself in some way… is a very difficult thing. Not impossible! But difficult.
Happy September everyone! You have survived the first week back to the “regular” schedule. The fall is upon us. I’ve been recharging myself this past summer, and as @katenorthrup would call it, using my Egg Wisdom
Happy Valentines’ Day! Yes, this “holiday” is very commercial, but perhaps we can think about it as a day other than one to stuff ourselves with candy and chocolate, or whether we have a “date” to
I had severe hives and eczema for 15 years. I used to get a lot of hives and itching, especially when I was stressed out. A lot of my sensitive skin, allergic-type patients do too. So, you can imagine that
When we feel overwhelmed, it’s really easy to think that there’s no way out. You’re stuck in a misery of your own making, or that the children or family are dictators in a sick plot twist of
Adrenaline is our culprit for many of the physical symptoms you’re experiencing, including flares of IBS, hot flashes, and nausea. Adrenaline helps us get away from scary events but raises blood pressure, shuts down our
So, it’s inevitable. You’re alive, your children don’t wash their hands, and you breathe air that other humans breathe. You’re going to get sick, BUT there are many ways you can support your immune system