I just read a chapter in a book by one of my mentors during my integrative medicine fellowship, Tieraona Low Dog M.D. Her words deeply resonated with me and inspired me to write this to you. The chapter was titled “Illness.” I encourage you to read her book, Life is Your Best Medicine. Life can [...]
I recently watched this amazing TED Talk by Amy Cuddy about how your body language shapes who you are, and I find it a great place to share my thoughts on Halloween. Here we are, in the shadow of Superstorm Sandy, with many people still without electricity and so much damage done to the Northeast [...]
Today was the first day of school for the boys. So, as conscientious mother and doctor, I sought to productively use some of my free time. I checked the Gold’s gym website, and the Body Combat class – which is in my comfort zone because I like kickboxing – was not running. So I chose [...]
I found myself in an ideal meditation spot the other day. I thought of those meditations that take your mind to a relaxing place. One where you feel peace and safety and perhaps see beauty. I was there, on the beach near the house we are living her in Te Puru, New Zealand. The tide was [...]