Back to school time is a great reminder of how change, whether it’s positive or negative, can be perceived as a stress in our bodies. Add on top of that…a computer in the shop, a dentist appointment, home repairs (a few examples from around my house)…and stress becomes palpable. We can’t remove all the stress, […]
What to do to reduce overwhelm
Do you ever feel that there is “just too much to do and not enough time?” I felt that way last week, leading up to the 7th Annual Naturopathic Conference in NYC (continuing education for NDs held on October 9th, 2011) that I plan and direct as President and Executive Director of the New York Association […]
Moving Beyond a Diagnosis with Dr. Seuss’s Wisdom
I often find that chasing a diagnosis isn’t always the answer. When a diagnosis is finally given, patients with health challenges are often stopped from healing due to “attachment” to the diagnosis. A diagnosis can be a label and define a person, and once a person identifies with a diagnosis, there is less and less […]
Identifying the Root Cause and Walk into the Paradise of Optimal Health
Lately, when people ask what it is that I do, I describe myself as a medical detective. I look for the root cause; the common denominator amongst a conglomeration of symptoms. That is what we are seeking after all, isn’t it? An understanding of the original instigator or instigators, the removal of which can allow […]