The last few months have taken us on quite the ride! Now, as many of us emerge from lockdown or quarantine, a new chapter begins. As you move forward,…

I sat down to write a piece about antioxidants and how important our antioxidant intake is in supporting our bodies as they manage daily stressors, process toxins, and both build and maintain a robust immune system. Since something else feels…

In 2003, there was the SARS virus; in 2009, the H1N1 pandemic; and in 2012, the MERS virus. Despite having learned about epidemics throughout my whole career, there have only been…

Our mitochondria are tiny organelles that live inside our cells and produce the energy required for life. It appears that some 300 million years ago, we absorbed some type of bacteria…

For many years, I have been gradually building a deeper understanding of Love. I am guided inward to learn and develop this clearer understanding of Love. Recently, I have been…

Spring is just around the corner in the Pacific Northwest! The signs are all around us, from the first wildflowers reaching towards the sun to the first morning calls of migratory songbirds. Now is the time to…

When I close my eyes to contemplate what I want to share about the world of female hormones, an ancient image arises, of the maiden, the mother, and the crone/wise woman. What I feel is awe. I am in awe at…

One of my favorite subjects of study this year has been the magic and mystery of our tenth cranial nerve, the Vagus. The word Vagus literally translates to….

All over the world, people equate celebration and feasting. At the mere mention of a holiday meal, our salivary glands start doing a happy dance, followed by visions of holiday tables overflowing with steaming plates of deliciousness. ( I can't wait! ) Fast forward to…

Fasting is a disease-curing technique that has been around for at least as long as recorded history. Not eating gives our cells and digestive tract…