Since all systems, cells, and other aspects of the human form require proper circulation to survive, I consider proper circulation to be a fundamental attribute of good health. Cancer is unchecked growth in the presence of poor circulation.  Cardiovascular disease is…

PMS, cyclical mood swings, menstrual cramps, heavy bleeding, hot flashes, low libido, breast tenderness, cyclical headaches, peri- and post-menopausal weight gain, acne. What a list! What do these symptoms have in common? All refer to…

Flax seeds are one of the oldest crops dating back to the beginning of civilization. The Latin name is Linum usitatissimum which means “very useful”. There are ancient records of using flax seeds to aid digestion by alleviating constipation. This effect is likely due to…

Our world is going through a state of great intensity. I have observed everything from the weather patterns, to social movements taking on a dynamic energy that is pushing things through rapid and notable changes. The driving force and core energy giving these changes such great power is…

Mold is everywhere! It is pretty hard to avoid in our rainy state of Oregon. I can’t tell you how many people we treat for mold illness at Ashland Natural Medicine. It seems that we discover new cases every day of…

Summer is headed our way and with that comes deeper forays into nature. Here in Ashland, Oregon, we live in just the right climate to encourage an abundance of poison oak to encounter. I recommend…

Cancer cells by their very nature are chaotic. It is their unregulated growth and rapid division, which are the hallmarks of the disease process. The normal signaling that happens between healthy cells is distorted. They act erratically and uncharacteristically unlike their original forms.

From a Chinese medicine perspective, healthy bodies respond to springtime with lively liver pulses. The liver is the General of the organs. It says, “Wake up, we have things to do!” and gets everyone moving. If the liver is sluggish, things don’t flow very well. Balanced hormones, healthy…

Dr. Miki and I agree on a lot of things. One of the fundamental things we agree upon is that we need to see and be with our patients in order to help them get healthier. We both feel strongly that without regular follow-up visits it is impossible…

Body work has been a great teacher to me over the past few years. I have been steadily exploring and uncovering a deeper understanding of how we feel and relate in this world. As I understand the body on subtler levels, my work steadily blends more awareness to the flow and patterns of energy…