In this series of blog posts I want to discuss an important underlying concept in wellness. These concepts were adapted from a German physician who identified a number of predictable steps that would occur when a person is “toxic”. This concept is called homotoxicology and is the premise for a lot of work in homeopathy and naturopathy. …
You’re Supposed to Excrete Your Toxins – Part 1 of 7 Read More »
I had the privilege of interviewing a patient last week after she completed a Wellness Week. It was exciting to me to listen to her recount her positive experience on the Wellness Week. She told me that prior to the Wellness Week she was having problems thinking clearly, finding her words when speaking, and she …
As I was perusing the web this morning and stopped by the Drudge Report, I noticed a really interesting blurb that discussed the new “relaxation drinks” that are making their way to market. Learn to take it easy…I don’t see this squirrel drinking relaxation beverages! So we load people up on “energy drinks” year after year …
In this post I will share with you a popular smoothie recipe that not only tastes great but also helps to heal your digestive tract as well. If you have acid reflux then you know the discomfort associated with the inflammation and irritation. This smoothie is packed with gut-healing nutrients that are aimed at not …
This article identifies some individual groups of people that should not eat raw fish in sushi and sashimi. The FDA recommends the following groups should avoid eating raw fish based on health concerns and risk factors associated with this practice. Seniors Very young children Women who are pregnant Anyone with a compromised immune system Anyone with low …
To Eat or Not to Eat…Sushi, That is the Question! Read More »
Lesson #7 I learned from my dad isn’t the last of lessons he has taught me, but it is the last of lessons in the blog series. This lesson is one that has guided my life, decisions and thought processes more than anything else. My dad taught me the importance of the Proverb, “A good …
My dad has always been a giver. He gives of his time, his finances, and his advice. He taught us that it truly is better to give than to receive. My dad was happier with the homemade Father’s Day gifts that were given cheerfully compared to some material object that was given out of “necessity”. …
The fifth lesson I learned from dad was respect. I was taught to respect my parents, my teachers, authority figures and the law. I grew up in Texas and was raised with the concept I better say, “Yes sir”, “No sir”, “Yes ma’am”, “No ma’am”. I knew that there would be some corrective instruction later …
Lesson #4 that my dad taught me was how to properly provide for the needs of a family. There is only one thing that my dad places above his family and that is God. By keeping the right perspective he has taught me the importance of keeping family at the top of my priority list. …
Perseverance. That’s Lesson #3 from things I learned from my dad. He taught me to never give up even when: it starts getting too hard it starts getting too frustrating it starts getting boring it just doesn’t make sense the grass looks greener on the other side Now that doesn’t mean he didn’t encourage me …
