Stuck In The Middle
When I wrote that title, naturally the song “Stuck In The Middle With You” began chiming in my head. I had to google the artist, who happens to be Stealers
What Never Was
A very old friend, we will call her Clara, who is struggling with chronic health issues left a voice note this week noting that her partner was struggling, stating “this
Energy Hygiene: Vital Practices for Healthcare Providers, Fall 2023
This class is meant for you if you want: - to develop your intuition in relation to your work -your body to inherently hold boundaries without your conscious effort -better
The Soul, In Hard Places
Much of our lives are spent in our analytical mind or our emotional body. But how many of us are in touch with our soul’s journey?
My Ocean Awakening
Little did many of us suspect, the ritual of meeting up every morning, stripping down to our swimsuits, and sauntering into the water would become a beloved tradition as the months wore on...
Disorientation While Distancing: Mental Health in Times of COVID
If you are anything like me, this time of physical distancing and flattening the curve has been a bit disorienting. The most common complaints I am hearing in my practice
Naturopathic Medicine. What?
My profession is my passion and one of my pet peeves is being misunderstood. So here’s the scoop: (originally published Feb 23, 2014) If you live on the western side
On Being, Not Doing, and Burnout
The orientation is toward growth (yang), achievement (yang), competition (yang), and pushing through (yang). Where is the yin in all of that?
Are You At Risk of Starting Menopause Early?
Are you in your 30’s and experiencing changes in temperature? Do you wake up in the night between 3-4am? Has the rhythm of your period changed? Is your bladder less reliable than it used to be? That got your attention, didn’t it? All of these symptoms in a woman below 45 most often indicate that you are running yourself too hard! They are likely signs of what Chinese Medicine calls “yin deficiency”. It can also be understood as “stress,” but it is more nuanced than that.
Hand, Foot, And Mouth Disease, Fevers, and Childhood Illnesses
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease reared its head in the Berkeley area schools earlier this spring and started causing a stir. This childhood illness is caused by an enterovirus, which