In the midst of a pandemic, the most recent series of assaults and deaths of black Americans at the hands of white ones has erupted in protest of systemic racial oppression. As a naturopathic doctor, one of my core principles is to treat the underlying cause of...
In the US, we’re having a big debate about the efficacy and necessity of face masks during the pandemic. Masks are the hip new seasonal accessory for some. Others are literally up in arms protesting their use. As a physician, this is my conclusion on the debate:...
I’m a big proponent of Nature as a therapeutic agent. It’s right there in my job title. As much as I love nature — and prescribing it as Vitamin N — this isn’t just an emotional thing or a spiritual belief. The power of Nature exposure to heal humans...
Honey is one of nature’s great preservatives. And it’s a delicious way to extend access to one of the great garden medicines: rose petals. Roses are the flowers of love for good reason. Their fragrance is uplifting not only because of our mental associations with it,...
We’re all looking for deals, and certain online retailers (name redacted to avoid lawsuits) offer the best. So why do I get so upset when I hear about folks doing this? When you order online you have zero assurance that what you get is what you thought you were — and...
