Archive for May, 2016

One of the philosophical principles of naturopathic medicine is that the body has an innate ability to heal itself. Applying this principle to our everyday lives, we have an innate desire to take care of ourselves and to improve our health and sense of wellbeing.  Wouldn't that mean that deep down we all prefer to eat healthier foods, to exercise daily, and to get enough sleep? Shouldn't that…

This blog post is a continuation of The Busy Mom’s Guide to Eating Well. Step 5: Vary the colors of your vegetables and fruits every day; the different colors offer varied nutrients that are essential to our health   Do you eat the same thing day after day? We are creatures of habit and we know what we like. But…

When you make health goals, do you fixate on your future self, on what you will feel or look like once you’ve reached that goal? How do we stay present while we set goals, an act that has the potential to take us away from the here and now? Goals are essential and important. They keep us focused, on a…

I can’t help commenting on this today.  I’m wondering if you are noticing what I’m noticing? As I find myself using and depending on my smartphone more and more, I find that I am able to accomplish more and more.  I’m able to answer an email at the grocery store, reschedule a patient anywhere and anytime with a single text, review…