Integrative Medicine Blog
Things to Consider Before You Go On Thyroid Medication
We’re used to reaching for medication as the first step—but it’s not always the right one. When it comes to thyroid health, a single lab result doesn’t tell the whole story. This post explores how to look deeper, understand what your symptoms are really signaling, and decide whether medication is truly the right next step.
Integrative Surgery Care
Sometimes the "last resort" really is the best option. Have you ever wondered... What's the best way to prepare for surgery? What are some questions to ask going into a procedure? How...
Diagnostic Crisis: AI in Healthcare
"The secret of the care of the patient is in caring for the patient." Francis Peabody When a new patient comes to my practice, it's not unusual for them to share: "I've been to dozens...
Integrative Approach to Hospice Care
Living is Dying. Besides being the name of a wonderful book by Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse, the statement is truth. From the moment we are born, we continue our beautiful journey toward the...
What Makes a Treatment Great
What Makes a Treatment GREAT I’m often deeply touched by letters from patients. After the first session or years into working together, it's a joy to receive a message that reveals the...
Environmental Toxins and Minimizing Exposure
Environmental Toxins and Minimizing Exposure In modern times, environmental toxins stand out as THE greatest contributor to disease and suffering of humans, wildlife and the Earth. And while...
Healing Shame and Trauma
Healing Shame and Trauma All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes...
Integrative Brain Health
Integrative Brain Health Many of you are familiar with the gut-brain connection. Digestive function impacts emotions, mental and cognitive state, and the general health of the brain. When...
Integrative Treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Integrative Treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D) My first questions is - are we so very sure it's a "disorder"? I mean, feeling disordered is not the same as having A DISORDER, wouldn't...
Become the Condition for Resilient Health
How can you become the condition for resilient health? Can you live inside a volcano? With all the heat and noxious gasses, it's really not an environment fit for a human being. But guess what?...
What is Fascia and How Can You Keep it Healthy?
What is fascia? What does fascia do in the body? How can you keep your fascia healthy? What is fascia? BY: Bill Marley, Sports Medicine Expert, Soma Therapist Did you know that your toes are...
How Can I Feel Better? – Emotions as the Movement of Qi
How often do you find yourself asking, "How can I feel better?" Let's face it - some emotions are easier to feel than others. It's scary to feel the "negative" emotions such as anger, sadness and...