Do you have the “Itis”? Understanding Chronic Inflammation: More Than Just a Symptom Sinusitis, Rhinitis, Osteoarthritis, Pancreatitis – these are just a handful of “itis” conditions we’ve named. While they affect different parts of the body, they share a common underlying cause: chronic inflammation. The Chinese Medicine Perspective: Heat Out of Balance From my Chinese Medicine…
During one of my sessions last week, my client said, “I have been sick for the past couple of days. I think I caught something over the weekend, so did some of my friends, it seems like EVERYBODY is getting sick.” I couldn’t help but to interject, “It might seem like more people are getting sick around…
Eating is a special moment, a miracle indeed. Like most things, novelty makes it even more special. Our first eating experience happened through the connection we had with our mothers, via the umbilical cord. Nourishment, safety, and trust was being established for the first time. Life was formed and being nurtured. What a miracle! Throughout…
Nourishment can be food, nutriment, and sustenance. But In this digital age, most people consume information as their primary nourishment. From the endless scroll of social media to 24-hour news cycles, we’re constantly bombarded by information through our screens and devices. Some of us consciously choose this information overload to fuel our busy minds, while…
Relationship With Training (Part 2) Ages 17-22: America! My Descent From Stardom My parents brought me to NYC when I was 17. Being separated from my friends and my girlfriend and dealing with all the new changes in life, I felt lonely and overwhelmed. Thankfully, I had three older cousins in the US, which helped make…
Relationship With Training (Part 1) Most people know regular exercise is essential for good health. Yet, why do so few make it a priority in their lives? While everyone’s answer differs, what matters most is understanding your own relationship with exercise, or training. We should ask ourselves: What kind of lifestyle do I want? How do I want…
Understanding Endocrine Disruptive Chemicals (EDCs) EDCs are chemicals that interfere with our endocrine system – the complex network of glands and hormones that regulate crucial bodily functions including metabolism, heart rate, reproductive health, brain health, and immune system function. Exposure Sources These harmful substances are found in: Synthetic clothing Tires Non-stick cookware Bottled water To-go…
From fitness goals to life dreams, we all carry aspirations that light up our imagination. Whatever it might be. Act now, it is not too late. The missing step between our present reality and our dreams is a decisive action. “I’m not ready yet” “What will others think?” “What if I fail?” “Let me think about it some more…”…
The Benefits of Home Cooking: Your Gateway to Better Health and Wellness Bonus Content: The Best Health Insurance in 2025 Home cooking is a challenge for most people. It takes time to go to the grocery store.It takes time to look up a recipe.It takes time to prepare the ingredients.It takes time to cook It takes time to…
That equates 82.2 years. The average lifespan for Americans is 79 years. How do you spend your 30,000 days? We want to live a long and happy life, right? But we are so focused on the number and forget the most important aspect of longevity… Our quality of life. This can be defined and measured…
