One of the first doctors to lead me down the path of natural medicine once told me that the skin is a reflection of our internal health, and that in many ways an expressive skin … Read More
Preparing Autumn – Taking Care of the Thyroid!
As one of the primary glands involved in adaptation through its role in metabolism, the thyroid is, alongside the adrenals, an important health aspect to consider when preparing for autumn. The thyroid is one of the … Read More
The Fifth Season
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, of which I know only some basics, there are 5 seasons, the fifth one being what we refer to as Indian Summers. Though in the European Herbal Tradition we don’t specifically … Read More
Circadian Cycles, Travel and Health
In my last newsletter, I asked for suggestions for topics of interest and someone asked me about tips to help with the consequences of travel, particularly jet lag. As those of you who are patients … Read More
Take Cover – the Bugs Are Out!
As much as we love to spend time outside in the sunny summer months, June is also when pesky blood-loving bugs tend to begin coming out en masse. So in this month’s blog, here is … Read More
Nurture your skin and awaken your passion!
Arguably there is no better way to get our libido in a spin than to feel relaxed and sexy…and a fun way to do that is a nurturing massage with some fragrant oil, especially when … Read More
Food for thought: Nurturing by eating mindfully!
Following on from the March newsletter guidelines on detoxing…let’s now zen about food and look at how you can nurture yourselves in April by learning to eat mindfully. All too often in our modern world we … Read More
Anti-Inflammatory Dietary and Lifestyle Guidelines
Here are some of my general anti-inflammatory dietary and lifestyle guidelines for you to incorporate into your daily routines. Remember you don’t have to do it all at once – make dietary and lifestyle changes … Read More
February is…preparing for allergy season!
Yes you heard right! I am talking about preparing for allergy season in February! Here’s why… First, a bit of background “technical” information: “Hay Fever” or (seasonal/perennial) allergic rhinitis is an allergic disorder (as its … Read More
Mid-Season Spring Cleanse (Long and Short Version)
Spring, or the days just leading up to it, is a good time to ensure that our body’s natural capacity for detoxification is working as efficiently as possible and is supported. Our bodies have a natural … Read More