Herbs have been a mainstay in my clinical practice for several decades now. I grew herbs in my garden, created tinctures and other concoctions through the years. My children made ointments and sought out herbs for their ailments, but the more I dove into the literature, admittedly, the more overwhelming it became. I love the art of healing, but I am equally enchanted by the science. A desire to offer every client the most perfect remedy sometimes froze me up a bit, so this ye

Well into my peri-menopausal years, I am now always on the hunt for new tips and tricks for maintaining any and all youthfulness in my skin. Interestingly, galvanic current is quickly becoming a favorite in the world of skincare, thanks to its gentle yet effective approach to supporting healthier-looking skin. In fact, it might even be how celebrities get that glassy, poreless glow. You don't have to be leaning into menopause either to benefit; this is great for those with ac

My life was always too overwhelming to invest in self-care, most especially skincare so I can't even articulate how much it means to me...

As a holistic clinician, I get asked about my opinion on peptides often, especially the weight loss medications and while I'll admit I...

Chronic sweating, excessive sweating can substantially affect an individual's emotional well-being, and their social life. Therapies...

Taurine, also known as tauric acid, has attracted quite a bit of attention more recently because it has many health benefits. This may be...

Have you thought about utilizing hypnosis as part of your healing, or have you considered it more "woo woo?" Is there any evidence to...

Now considered a subtype of autism, pathologic demand avoidance (PDA) has been recognized for a few decades, initially by British...

There are a plethora of reasons why one would have lower back pain. More often this is related to having a weak core and tight hips....

This book, YogaBody , was written by physical therapist, Judith Hanson Lasater, and as a yoga instructor and teacher of new teachers, I...

Can't say that I learned a great deal about testing homocysteine in my clinical education, but it certainly has been a mainstay of...

Most are familiar with herpes, the sexually transmitted disease that is too easy to get and becomes a "friend" for life. This virus can...

There are many tools to assess Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), but not any one of...

My senior year in high school I was part of the healthcare tract so earned my nursing assistant certification, then my hospice...

Cardiac health is a big part of primary care. Elevated blood pressures and elevated cholesterol, even diabetes all plays a role in heart...

Yeah, it's as bad as it sounds, if not worse. About thirty years ago when I was a newer obstetrical nurse, I remember a medical student,...

Almost every day I get a new client request and essentially every one asks about insurance or Medicaid. It's interesting to me for a...

Vitamin A is a vital nutrient in our diet. It supports vision, the immune system, and all of our major organs. It's important for...

We know that plant "roughage" is important to our health, but most of us still fall far short of meeting our daily dietary...

If you've nosed around holistic approaches to caring for your teeth, you've certainly come across oil pulling as a potential for...