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My treatment approach: an email reply
I’m a nature cure doc. What does that mean for my treatment approach? I truly believe in the naturopathic principle of vis medicatrix naturae, the healing power of nature, not only in the human body’s ability to heal, but also in Earth’s ability to provide stimulation to that healing. This post was going to be…
Read MoreWhy I choose to sleep on the ground for two weeks
Why camping, as a vacation 🙂 I catch up on sleep. My body has time for maintenance in its immune system, hormonal balancing, appetite regulation, etc. I slept about 10 hrs/ night and then still napped many afternoons… Why camping? It resets my circadian (i.e. daily) rhythm. Exposing myself to minimal artificial light allows the…
Read MoreSummer Sun Safety
We need sunshine to make vitamin D, yet, we hear so much about the danger of too much sun radiation contributing to an increase of skin cancer risk. So what should you do? Moderation, of course! “Sunscreen should be your last resort.” Wear clothes to protect your skin from direct exposure Plan around the sun…
Read MoreYour doctor is a patient, too
I’m relieved to say that it all works out in the end. I share this so that you know that I, too, understand what it’s like to be a patient. What it’s like to want, no need, to be cared for. Here’s my story, doctor as patient… Detection Baseline info: I’m a lumpy person. I…
Read MoreEnvironmental Toxins: Get them out, part II
Chemistry can get confusing; the take-home is this: if you do your part to minimize toxins – solvents, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, heavy metals, and plastics – within your home and your diet, your body’s detoxification pathways will be better equipped to handle the toxins that you do come in contact with that you can’t possibly…
Read MoreEnvironmental toxins: Get them out, part I
Identifying what’s harmful is key to limiting daily exposure to environmental toxins. We can’t control everything that we come in contact with, but we can try to minimize toxin exposure where we can. Being able to identify toxins is the first step to remedy the “I’m full of what?!?!” reaction that most people have when they learn the truth of…
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