Seeds for Thought

CHRONIC BACK PAIN? CHECK YOUR BREATHNG.

   I recently had a new patient who was coming in for chronic back pain.  I was quite surprised when I evaluated her and noticed that she had really good posture: her shoulders and hips were level, her head was not jutting forward, there was no evidence of any...

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Some Nice Tea Blends to Navigate the Fall Season

As much as we love all things Fall, there are challenges we face every year that we don’t look forward to: colds and flu, dry skin, anxiety, allergies and the consequences of overindulging in rich foods. In anticipation of this, I went on an internet hunt for some...

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 An Easy and Joyful Way to Boost Your Energy

 Not that long ago I reached an age that many people would consider old. Soon I started using my age as an excuse for the subtle decrease in energy levels I felt. For example, after a full day’s work, I would be reluctant to perform any routine chores like laundry....

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Bring back Turtlenecks

Many thousands of years ago the Chinese used to believe that sickness was caused by evil spirits. The scholars of later dynasties developed the theory that disease was caused by environmental factors such as wind, cold, summer heat and the like. Remember, Chinese...

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Get Better Sleep

One of the most common complaints I hear in my practice is that of lack of quality sleep.  It is often not the primary complaint, but when questioned, most patients will admit to having poor sleep.  As with my InHarmony Weight Management program, there are many...

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Get a Hobby

I was just perusing Pinterest the other day and a new craft caught my eye – “Diamond Painting”.  My Crafter’s brain was intrigued, so I clicked on a video of it.  It is basically the “Paint by Numbers” craft using plastic jewels instead of paint.  Some very beautiful...

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