“Should I take a multivitamin?” This is one of the most common questions I get asked. While multi’s are generally a nice all-around boost, it’s great to go a little deeper and discuss what’s best for each person. Did you know: naturopathic physicians use advanced testing to measure your individual levels of essential micronutrients andContinue reading ““Should I take a multivitamin?””
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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”
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”
The Importance of Prioritizing YOU: Self-care
“First you save yourself, then you save the world…” the song goes on. While we may initially feel guilty for prioritizing self-care, we must recognize that in order to best care for others, we must care for ourselves. Taking care of ourselves allows us to be at our best, so that our shine can upliftContinue reading “The Importance of Prioritizing YOU: Self-care”
A quick immune boost
Ever heard of the thymus gland? Your thymus gland could be thought of as the origin of your immune system. As you age, your thymus actually shrinks! It’s there to support you as a baby and child, becomes less active by the time you hit puberty, and is often forgotten about by the time youContinue reading “A quick immune boost”
A Good Life
It’s a busy week. When things seem a bit hectic, it helps to stay grounded and centered. Along with the breathing exercises, I love soulful quotes and positive affirmative statements. Whenever I see a particularly juicy or vibrant one, I save it to a folder on my desktop so that I have a reservoir ofContinue reading “A Good Life”
The Easiest Breathing Exercise You’ll Do!
The thought of doing “breathing exercises” may make your eyes momentarily glaze over in boredom. However, research continues to confirm the benefits of a meditative state – which is exactly what breathing exercises allow you to enjoy. Some of these benefits include improved cardiovascular function, lower incidence of acute cardiac incidents, increased overall balance, decreasedContinue reading “The Easiest Breathing Exercise You’ll Do!”