I’m a hugger. I hug my family, my friends, my patients…hell, I’ll hug you if I’ve just met you and I think you need or deserve one. Polite hugs last around 3 seconds but research has shown that there is a body and soul benefit if a hug lasts 20 seconds or more. The Love Hormone Oxytocin is a hormone that has wonderful benefits on the body. So the next time you are giving or receiving a 20 second plus … Continued
If you could decrease your risk of stroke with two simple steps, would you? The Study Shows… There is a study published this month in Scientific Reports, where researchers at the University of Louisville School of Medicine have discovered that there is an association between different types of stroke and the presence of the oral bacteria, Streptococcus mutans. This bacteria, also known as S. mutans, is a major cause of cavities and dental decay. It also causes bacterial infections of the … Continued
Muscle testing, or kinesiology, is a wonderful way to evaluate the body. I use it to determine imbalances in the structural, biochemical, and psyche systems of the body. It’s so extraordinary that it deserves some press. If you have ever been a patient of mine you will have had a first-hand experience in how remarkable it is, when a strong muscle suddenly goes weak with only very subtle influences. A Patient Case I had a young man come into the … Continued
“Hey Doc,” he says “I can’t believe how much better I’m feeling. I haven’t had any gas, bloating or stomach pain since I followed your directions. It’s awesome!” Balancing the gut I hear this all the time and let me tell you how blessed I feel to be a witness to health conditions and symptoms being resolved without medication. Let’s talk gut issues…again. The reason I talk about them so frequently is because almost everyone who walks into my clinic has … Continued
Do you know those little stickers on fruits and veggies? They’re called price look-up (PLU) codes and they contain numbers that cashiers use to ring you up. But you can also use them to make sure you’re getting what you paid for. If you are interested in staying healthy, here’s what to look for: • A five-digit number that starts with a 9 means the item is organic. Eating organically—or better yet, biodynamically—grown produce is paramount. This can be identified at the grocery … Continued
It’s spring cleaning time! Your body is one of the most important things to keep clean. Today we will talk about the importance of keeping your liver and kidney healthy in addition to some detox suggestions. Keep your detox organs healthy Your liver and kidneys are the main organs that help remove toxins that enter your body or are created by your body. Step one is making sure your liver and kidneys are working well. We do that with blood … Continued
If your allergy medication is making you so sleepy that you are falling in your soup at lunchtime, read on for some more natural solutions without the post med slump. There are many supplements that can help with allergy symptoms. You might even suggest some to me that have helped you so that I can expand on my list. The supplements that I’m sharing with you here have a great track record with my patients so they are my “go … Continued
It’s that time of year. The stuffy, sniff-ly, cough-y, drippy season of spring allergies. Don’t despair, I help these symptoms with safe techniques and supplements that I’ll share with you today and next week. NAET NAET is Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique. It’s an acupuncture and an energy medicine technique that helps reprogram the body to tolerate food and environmental sensitivities. Over 20 years ago, my friend, Dr. David Brownstein, introduced it to me and convinced me to travel to California … Continued
It’s almost spring and with spring comes spring cleaning… of your liver and gut that is. There is a great source of fiber I want to introduce you to today to help with (spring) cleaning out your intestines. It’s called acacia powder and today’s post is about the benefits of adding this to your diet or using it as a gut detox. Sing with me…I bless the rains down in Africa Gonna take some time to do the things we … Continued
Brace yourselves, my friends, in collaboration with the amazing Christopher Ball, we are creating the ROCK YOUR HEALTH AND WEALTH FESTIVAL. If you knew me back around 2009-ish, you would have either participated or attended The Enrichment and Wellness Festival I created. The Enrichment and Wellness Festival was amazing but nothing like we are creating today The Enrichment and Wellness Festival had presenters that taught you how to control blood pressure with yoga, how to lower your cholesterol without statins, … Continued