I have always loved the changing of the seasons. We can be technologically advanced, complex human beings, but we are really animals inside. Our bodies are wired to receive information from the outside world, the natural world and to adapt accordingly. Our brains, particularly the pineal glands, are affected by the length of the days as well as the strength or weakness of the sunlight we are exposed to. We are even affected by the moon and how much time we spending gazing into her depths. The changing of the seasons is a good time to connect with ourselves and take inventory on where we...

It’s that time of year when everyone is contemplating that eternal question – should I get a flu shot? I am asked this frequently and here are my views on the topic. Flu shots/vaccines are intended for those individuals who cannot tolerate contracting the flu. This does not mean those individuals who do not want to get the flu, none of us wants to get the flu; but the vaccine is for those individuals for whom contracting the flu would be life threatening. This typically means individuals who have immune system disorders or diseases and seniors or children in very poor health as well as caregivers...

Greetings! Welcome to my new blog. I am replacing my newsletter with a blog format to bring you more regular and timely information to inspire you on your road to health.You will receive practical tips on how to improve your health as well as keeping up to date with recent discoveries in natural medicine. I look forward to sharing resources and success stories with you to keep you motivated and moving forward on your path to wellbeing. We all long for great health and vitality but creating a life that supports these qualities can feel daunting and overwhelming. It is my goal to make a healthy...