Summer typically involves holidays that take us out of our routines, and into novelty and excitement. Holidays can be stimulating and often require lots of energy. Even on the day of my last yoga class, … Read More
Healing Mindfully
There has been a lot of buzz lately about ‘mindfulness’. I’m sure you’ve heard of it in the media, and information is exploding within the scientific literature too. But what does mindfulness really mean? I … Read More
An Osteopathic Story
Dr. Fulford, a legendary Osteopath, whom many of you may have heard of through Dr. Andrew Weil’s book “Spontaneous Healing”, stressed the importance of looking at the living process of life. He said, “we have … Read More
Eat Better, Move More, Love More… Lifestyle Medicine As Prevention + Treatment
We are at a pivotal point in the evolution of medicine where we are beginning to truly appreciate both the incredible power of modern technological medicine, but also its limits. More than 70% of all … Read More
Why Do We Need Functional Medicine?
“Problems cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them”. – Einstein The most powerful question we can ask in medicine is “Why?” Why did this particular person get this form … Read More
HeartMath® – Unlocking the Power of a Coherent Heart
Your heart is an amazing organ, capable of pumping approximately 7000 liters of blood through your body every day. But did you know that your heart is much more than an efficient pump? Did you know … Read More
Take A Break From Stress
The body has a natural defense for life-threatening situations — a hormone called adrenaline. We no longer live in a world of the occasional threat: 24/7 access to information, long work hours, driving in traffic, … Read More
Summer Time Fun with the Kids
As the school year comes to a close, and the days get longer, one of summer’s most cherished garden accessories, the trampoline, gets put to good use. It’s a favorite among the kids, but also … Read More
Detoxifying Vegan Coleslaw
3 cups purple cabbage, finely shredded using food processor or by hand 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (or parsley) Dressing: 2T apple cider vinegar 1T maple syrup 1.5T nutritional yeast 1T tahini 1 tsp Tamari (or … Read More