Happy Iranian New Year, Happy Nowrooz Healthy and Wellness in Persian Traditions On this auspicious day we celebrate not only the beginning of Spring, but also the Iranian New Year. One of my absolute favorite times of the Year. The flowers are blooming and the birds...
What is a Naturopathic DoctorAnd Why Would I Want to See One?Naturopathic medicine is a science-based medicine steeped in ancient healing practices that promotes wellness by identifying the unique aspects of each patient. Naturopathic Medicine is a distinct system of...
Even Skinny People Develop Heart DiseaseHow Thin People (Especially Women) are at RiskIn my previous article, I wrote about a persistent myth in our current culture: that LDL cholesterol leads directly to a higher risk of heart disease. I discussed why this is not...
You are What You Absorb Often times when when practicing Functional Medicine, addressing a root cause can take time, investigation and patience to heal underlying issues. There is a balance between long term and short term solutions. Giving a patient a product that...
Lectin Foods & How they Impact your Health Are you someone that’s sensitive to lectins? Then let’s discuss what they are and how to best avoid them if you are allergic. Lectins are a type of protein that are sugar-binding and can adhere to cell...
Health Benefits of the Chaga Mushroom Curious as to what this may be? It’s a Chaga Mushroom! Chaga is a type of fungus which grows on the birch trees of Siberia and other cold regions like Alaska and Northern Canada. While it is often referred to as a mushroom,...
