The winter holidays are a time of celebration and can be exciting and fun, filled with parties and events. But for many this time of the year is often a huge source of additional stress.

Women that struggle with fertility often feel they don’t have ownership of their body. A holistic approach cultivates overall wellness and empowerment to make informed decisions about their health.

Celebrate with friends and start a new tradition of gratitude and giving.

As we head to the close of yet another year, we celebrate our accomplishments and plan for future successes with the hope that a new year brings. The truth is that we might have been on the brink of nuclear destruction several times this year.

Global warming and the world political scene is in crisis mode. Basically every movie with an “end of the world scenario” is playing out in real time before our eyes.

I recently participated in a residential program at the Monroe Institute in Charlottesville, Va. The program is called MC₂ Manifestation and Creation*, and explores our ability to powerfully focus our mind and energy to influence physical matter.

Using consciousness to influence/affect and effect objects, also known as Psychokinesis.

Does this sound like magic? Science fiction?

If removing pain helps you to connect with your higher self, spirituality and your purpose, then perhaps the answer is YES. Medicine and spirituality are rarely thought of as synonymous.

Chinese medicine is based on spiritual principles of living a healthy and fulfilling life. This is our life’s purpose.

Our most precious gifts are life and health, everything after that is extra.

You may have already started to think about what you can do now to improve your health and insure you are healthy in your senior years. It is never too late to start and the sooner the better!

The best defense against super viruses and infections is developing a strong immune system.

I believe that we are here, on this planet, at this moment, for a purpose. This may be uncomfortable for some of you, and challenge your beliefs about health, healing and spirituality. Just notice what shows up for you. For me, I have to ask myself if what I was doing was fulfilling my purpose. So ask yourself, is your purpose to be sitting in an office, toiling, and waiting for 5 o’clock. For me the answer was no

Identifying stress as a big issue seems lame, right? You can continue to deny that you don't feel stress or that it doesn't play a factor in your life. I get it, it's not glamour, but that is how it stays hidden in plain sight.

If this topic irritates you there is a very good chance that it is rubbing up against a truth, that perhaps you are addicted to your stress.

Medical advances can make sure we live longer, but that doesn’t translate into health or prospering. The keyword here is prosper and prospering by definition is about going beyond just getting by. To prosper is to thrive and flourish.

It all depends on your mindfulness surrounding health and healing. What are your expectations and what do you want to achieve?