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?

Here is a video of a talk I gave a while back about holistic healing, Eastern philosophies and optimal health. 

I'm doing an event in New Zealand in May that will go deeper, but this is the gist of my principles and practices, where I find inspiration and how I view health and self-care. 

I am aiming for a whole-health consciousness REVOLUTION! Will you join me?

I hope that you have started reading the book Eat to Live and have joined the Facebook group.

The basic premise of Eat to Live is: 

Eat mainly nutrient-dense, natural plant foods: vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, and seeds. Have a variety. Aim for foods with high nutrient-per-calorie density – this is measured in Dr. Fuhrman’s Aggregate Nutrient Density Index or ANDI.
 

It’s that time of year again!

The holidays have snuck up on us and January is right around the corner.
Where did the time go?
The holiday season is one of the most stressful times of the year. The expectations of family members and the formalities of celebration are hardwired into our nervous system.

The Eat to Live 21 day Challenge starts January 9th!

This is not a Diet! Nor is it the same old new year guilt ridden austerity weight loss program! 
This is an opportunity to take control of your own health destiny and we will be doing it together.

No matter your political beliefs, this is a super stressful time for every one of us.

Now more than ever is the time to become rooted in our self care practices and focus on health and strength.

Pneumonia is not just an infection that preys upon presidential candidates. It is a serious illness that can affect people of any age. College professors, stay at home moms, high school students and toddlers alike, can all contract pneumonia. That being said, most healthy people do not catch pneumonia. The major risk factor that increases your chances of catching pneumonia is a weakened immune system, which leaves you more susceptible to viruses and bacterial infections.

Coverage of the summer Olympics in Rio have revealed an ancient Chinese healing practice being used this time by American athletes! The circular markings on these Olympians in Rio are from cupping. Cupping is commonly used in the rehabilitation of athletes in China, Japan, Korea and other Asian countries.

What are  Yin & Yang and Qi?

Acupuncture is based on energetic laws and the Taoist principle theory of Yin and Yang, which represents the dynamic balance of opposing and interrelated forces.

In part two of this Q&A series on back pain, I answer some practical questions about coming in for treatment. If you haven’t read part one, check that out first! When someone comes to see me for back pain, I look at all the different layers of what’s happening with that person. My approach to treating back pain is to identify the patterns where it is coming from.

Why are my tight neck and shoulder muscles constantly tight no matter what I do?

For those of you who have experienced acupuncture in my office know that I don’t just treat “muscle” pain, but address the “whole” person and the holding pattern/s that create a negative feedback loop causing so much trouble.

Fortunately, acupuncture is an extremely effective solution for back pain. By addressing the underlying cause of back pain—opposed to temporarily alleviating the symptom, the way drugs do—acupuncture is able to eradicate back pain completely so that it doesn’t return.

Why Not Getting Enough Sleep Could Be Killing You

An estimated 40 percent of Americans are sleep deprived and suffer from some form of insomnia.

The best practice for a long and healthy life is to recognize opportunities to improve your health and well being. By taking action now you are investing in your “health bank account” and contributing to a vibrant and healthy life.

74% of Americans suffer from some kind type of digestive disorder and it is on the rise!

Losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight is a multi-faceted problem, acupuncture along with dietary changes, exercise and stress reduction can help you successfully achieve healthy practices.