When I think of gardening, I think of healthy things… fresh air, exercise, and great rewards like home-grown vegetables and flowers for the table.   But for many of us, myself included, gardening can be a labor that causes pain and suffering…

The holiday season is upon us.  Whether we celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah, it is a time to think about our blessings, connect with friends, and set aside some time from our hectic lives to take a break, even if it is only for one day…

Much is being written on the power of forgiveness.  Why address this issue in a health-related column?  How does forgiveness heal?  What is true forgiveness?…

Cancer is one of the most dreaded diseases and understandably so. The treatments are harsh, and the disease is difficult to eradicate.  On the positive side, cancer is a condition that lends itself particularly well to integrative medical treatment…

Spring cleaning is an age-old ritual that often accompanies the season of renewal.   I recall my mother cleaning out closets and washing the curtains, bedspreads, and even the walls in a springtime frenzy that left our house gleaming…

Hippocrates said in 324 BC, “Let your food be your medicine and medicine be your food.”  A great deal has changed in over 2300 years but that ancient wisdom endures.  In fact, it has the potential to revolutionize the overall health status of our country…