How to Be Comfortable With Who You Are
Dr. Natalie Bozinovski ND. MSc. I saw this meme and I couldn’t stop chuckling inside. I envied that little alien The truth is, I aspire to be that alien – knowing exactly who he is and being 100% comfortable with it. I’m on a constant quest to discover my most comfortable self. I know that […]
What Does Your Face Say About You?
Jennifer Labbienti Five Elements – Face Reading We’re face readers by nature. Perhaps we’re trying to determine whether someone is speaking the truth or hiding behind a lie, or we’re searching our partner’s face for the emotions that haven’t been expressed with words. We read faces all the time – and search for meaning in […]
Finding a Balance in the Idealism of Holism
Dr. Moshe Daniel Block, ND Every one of us that has become aware of the failings of the conventional medical model has the understandable tendency to be highly critical of that model. There can be a lot of anger towards the conventional system because, as we all know, there are heaps of conflicts of interest […]
10 Reasons to Keep Your Landline
Publisher Razi Berry In a technology based world, landlines are almost becoming extinct. Our cell phones not only call, but text, email, write documents, video chat, shop and so much more. If our cell phones do it all, why keep a landline? Here are 10 reasons you and your family could greatly benefit from keeping […]
Your Enemy Is Habit
Dr. Charley Cropley, ND @charleycropley ”We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence (Health) is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle What is it that clogs your arteries, puts pounds of ugly fat on your belly and hips, ages your skin, makes your joints stiff and painful and your digestion deranged and foul? What is […]
Mirror, Mirror…
Dr. Katie Hendricks, PhD Dr. Gay Hendricks, PhD Humans have a terrible time sorting out me from them. This was best expressed by Yasutani Roshi: “The fundamental delusion of humanity is to suppose that I am here and you are out there.” Since we show up in different bodies, most people assume that each of […]
In Like a Lamb, Out Like a Man
Dr. Steve Rissman, ND @StevenMRissman The long used lion/lamb reference is a good starting place for a discussion of what I see to be a foundational issue for men right now. It is well known that the health of men (across many dimensions- physical, social, emotional, etc.) is dismal, and in this article I’d like […]
5 Yoga Poses for Spring Cleaning
Dr. Jill Hoffman, ND As the ground thaws and hibernating seeds send up their shoots, so liver, a primary organ of detoxificationtoo are we ready for a season of light and renewal. In Chinese Medicine green is the color of spring – think about all the young, tender leafy greens that appear during these months. […]
Essential Oils on the Emotional Brain Part II
Dr. Sarah LoBisco, ND @DrLoBisco In the first blog, I discussed the biochemical, physiological, and psychological actions of essential oils. In this blog, I’ll dig deeper into some studies that demonstrate the power of essential oils and aromatherapy for mood. In a 2006 article review, “Aromatherapy in the Management of Psychiatric Disorders: Clinical and Neuropharmacological Perspectives,” […]
Decisions: Carving a Life
Dr. Steve Rissman, ND @StevenMRissman “It’s about whittling. It’s about taking something and whittling and whittling and getting it sharp and perfect. Then you’ve got something.” James Victore I always choose Feb 2nd, Groundhog’s Day, also known as Imbolc, Candlemas, and St. Brigid’s day, as my day to make decisions. For example, I had a […]