While there is a pill for blood pressure, and you might have been prescribed it for the right reasons by your doctor, hypertension is no longer a condition where medicine is all you need to manage it. Each of us should try to work in...
How many of you love sunshine? Do you feel at ease when you look at the sunrise or sunset? Do you know why?Most people associate sunlight with just Vitamin D, but there is so much more to it. Sunlight is a free medicine that offers...
Spirituality is a concept that encompasses a vast array of meanings, connotations, and practices. It is important to approach this topic with deep respect for the diversity of spiritual beliefs and leaders. From my nearly decade-long experience in coaching and consulting with patients worldwide, particularly...
Emotions are energy in motion. They ebb and flow, surging through us like a river, shaping our experiences and influencing our thoughts and actions. It's essential to recognize that emotions are meant to flow and be channeled, rather than suppressed or ignored. However, many people...
Are you tired of waking up to a blaring alarm clock and feeling groggy for the rest of the day? Maybe it's time to consider the wonders of waking up to the sunrise. Not only is it a natural and a more peaceful and gentle...
In our practice of integrative and lifestyle medicine, while we coach our patients on making changes in their nutrition, exercise, sleep and emotional health, we also offer guidance on nurturing their spirit. All of us have a spirit within us, and which is why humans...
When the subject of preventative healthcare comes up, it is rare for someone to respond, "But I am a healthy individual." Why should we spend money on preventative health? It is absurd to spend money on testing when I have no symptoms! It's like squandering...
Longevity isn't about adding years to your life. Instead, it is about adding life to your years. It isn't about life span but health-span. Aging is an obvious part of the life cycle. In fact, our aging process starts the moment we are born. It's...
Globally, the prevalence of cardio illnesses has prompted a shift toward better eating habits and lifestyles. It is widely held that cholesterol is the most important factor when it comes to heart attacks. While cholesterol does contribute significantly, leading a sedentary lifestyle also contributes to...
As humans, it is normal to experience a myriad of emotions - anger, joy, happiness, sadness, lust, resentment, frustration, hatred, jealousy, and so on. The seven deadly sins exist in all of us to varying degrees. Even the happiest people on earth, meditation gurus, yoga...
