Tag: Featured
The Many Amazing Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
Have you heard about the benefits of extended traditional fasting but have been afraid to try it? Are you open to a less challenging way to fast, as l [...]
Your Dentist Can Help You Breathe Easier and Sleep Better
As we all know, the most important involuntary act we perform every second is to breathe—after all, we need to breathe to live. But how many of us are [...]
Transitioning to Menopause with Ease
Menopause is a natural phase of life—it is going to happen, so instead of fearing it, we need to embrace it. We can start by following these tips to h [...]
Did Acetaminophen Cause the Autism Epidemic?
Pediatrician: “Sure, give your child some Tylenol. It’s perfectly safe.”
Poison Control Line: “Your child took the whole bottle of Tylenol? Go immedi [...]
Healing from the Pain of Unexpected Loss
In the more than 40 years I have been a practicing psychotherapist, I have worked with many people who have experienced unexpected/traumatic loss, inc [...]
Massage Therapy Is Proven to Boost Immunity and More
In the May/June issue of Natural Nutmeg magazine, I wrote about embracing massage therapy as part of your self-care plan, rather than thinking of mass [...]
Erectile Dysfunction and Heart Health
One of the most important elements in maintaining a healthy relationship is communication. And when the subject is erectile dysfunction (ED), it is vi [...]
Dive into Change!
Change is everywhere—our shifting climate, the four seasons here in New England, our bodies as we age, our relationships. Change is inevitable. It has [...]
Feel Good about Your Finances with Fiduciary Advising Focused on You
You know that incredible feeling of relief and hope you feel when something important in your life is finally taken care of? Working with my fiduciary [...]
How Traditional Chinese Medicine Improves Digestion
Imagine you are about to cook something. Assuming you have already prepped your ingredients, what is the first thing you do? You turn on the stove. Fi [...]
10 Steps to a Healthier and Youthful Brain
Understanding brain health is more important than ever these days. It is estimated that at least 5 million people have dementia in the United States; [...]
Reversing Prediabetes to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
A diagnosis of prediabetes increases your risk for type 2 diabetes, but it does not necessarily follow that you will be afflicted with the disease. Yo [...]
Protect Your Immune System Naturally This Holiday Season
The glorious fall days are upon us, along with their promises of pumpkin-picking excursions, Thanksgiving, and all the special holidays, including rin [...]
Does Bottle Feeding Cause Sleep Apnea in Children?
As parents, we always try to do the best for our kids. We believe in breastfeeding; many health-conscious parents go out of their way to find organic, [...]
Spiritual Health for Today’s Woman
As I reflected on the topic of spiritual health and pondered how I would bring this message to women, I had to go deep into my own heart. What is spir [...]
Chronic Pain: Treating the Invisible Disorder
Almost all of us have encountered pain at some point, usually in its acute form. However, chronic pain is different and can frequently lead to restric [...]
What Does Your Tongue Say about You?
Ever look at your tongue and think: “That isn’t NORMAL?!”
“What in the world does that mean?”
“I haven’t seen that before!”
If you have never looked [...]
How to Be Fabulous Over 50
Aging is a natural part of life. Physiologically, during a process called sarcopenia, our bodies lose 3–5% of our muscle mass after age 30. Our fascia [...]
Softer Skin Than You’ve Had in Years
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Spa Director—Clinical Aesthetician Laura Duffany—atThe Spa at Litchfield Hills to talk about the hottest new t [...]
Treat Symptoms Before They Arise with Anti-Aging Medicine
Doctors are trained to diagnose medical conditions and apply the correct treatment for those diagnoses. In anti-aging medicine, doctors attempt to do [...]
Breast Cancer Screening Under 40: Bridging the Gap
You probably know women who have been diagnosed with a life-changing, life-threatening disease at a young age, but you never think it can happen to yo [...]
Oh, Sweet Slow Waves of Deep Sleep! A Deep Dive into Dreamland
Feeling tired today? According to the National Sleep Foundation’s 2020 poll, the average American feels sleepy three days a week, and close to half sa [...]