February is Heart Health Month, so cheers to your heart that literally never stops beating!! Wondering how naturopathic doctors may support your cardiovascular health? Aligned with our naturopathic philosophy, we take an in-depth look at you as an individual: your risk factors, lifestyle and nutrition, basic and advanced testing and more, all in the contextContinue reading “Happy Heart Health Month!”
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How to Deal with Cold+Flu Season, from a Naturopath
It’s that season…every sniffle, cough and sneeze brings a new wariness. Instead of holding your hand sanitizer as tight as pepper spray in a dark alley, take a deep breath and read on for some natural remedies. Hydration. You already know this one, but it stands the test of time. The winter months tend toContinue reading “How to Deal with Cold+Flu Season, from a Naturopath”
Naturopathic Principles, Empowerment + Choosing Health
As naturopathic doctors, one of our foundational principles is “docere,” which translates as “doctor as teacher.” We believe in educating each person to know what is happening with their health and why we make the recommendations we make. Knowledge is power, and we seek to empower our patients to reach their health goals. Here’s aContinue reading “Naturopathic Principles, Empowerment + Choosing Health”
Presence, Kindness and the Joy of the Season
This article was featured in the December 2017 issue of Natural Awakenings – Rhode Island edition. The holidays are a season of wonder and giving. When we recognize that every moment is a gift, everything becomes illuminated with wonder. Maintaining this wonder in the face of uncertainty in the world—whether from natural disasters, humanitarian crises,Continue reading “Presence, Kindness and the Joy of the Season”
The Gratitude Jar
This Thanksgiving, there’s a new tradition I’d like to start: the Gratitude Jar. It’s very simple – and you can probably already guess what it’s about! There are a variety of iterations of this idea: placing notes about your goals, craziest adventures, secret crush and so on into a container, which then gets passed aroundContinue reading “The Gratitude Jar”
Fall Favorite: All Things Pumpkin!!
Pumpkin bread, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin seeds over salad, pumpkin ravioli, pumpkin sauce and of course, the notorious pumpkin spice latte. This is but a tiny list of the pumpkin-themed items that make their way into our lives in the Fall season. The tradition of using seasonal produce is as old as humankind, andContinue reading “Fall Favorite: All Things Pumpkin!!”
In honor of Louise Hay.
One of my many teachers in naturopathic medical school was Louise Hay – not because I ever met her, not because school taught us about her, but because I found her work on my path to healing. Louise Hay was a visionary healer. She inspired so many healers and others to step into their lives,Continue reading “In honor of Louise Hay.”
Inhale and Relax: Lavender
Ahh the aroma of fresh lavender…there’s something so soothing and uplifting about it. I’ve been longing to visit a lavender farm for awhile now, to see the fields of the purple flowers dancing in the breeze in person. Someday soon, hopefully. In the meantime… Lavender is thought to have originated in the Mediterranean and isContinue reading “Inhale and Relax: Lavender”
Going gluten-free: is it for me?
You’ve heard this term dangled around on various snacks and menu items. The question often comes up, but there can be confusion about what exactly gluten is and why people choose to forgo it in their diet. Here’s the short version. What is gluten? It’s a protein! What are sources of gluten? Wheat (this isContinue reading “Going gluten-free: is it for me?”
Happy Summer (officially)!
In honor of Summertime, here are a few simple, healthy and refreshing drinks to help you stay hydrated. Choose these instead of soda or sugary drinks on any hot day. Also easy: refill your glass with the liquid to keep enjoying the flavors. Watermelon + Basil Cooler: 1-2 chunks watermelon Few leaves organic basil, tornContinue reading “Happy Summer (officially)!”