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Ayahuasca has become increasingly popular with North Americans and other Westerners in recent years, as more and more people are looking for alternative ways to explore their inner selves and connect more deeply with a broader consciousness. The medicine has been banned for decades by the Western world, but indigenous shamanic practitioners have faithfully continued… Continue reading An Introduction to Ayahuasca

Eating disorders are ravaging this country. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the numbers have skyrocketed while treatment is even further delayed. As a primary care physician specializing in treating patients with eating disorders, I have seen an alarming increase in the severity of symptoms and the need for inpatient hospitalization. For the nearly… Continue reading Eating Disorders Don’t Discriminate: Everyone Deserves Timely Care

What is homeopathy? Homeopathy is a medical and pharmacological specialty that uses extremely small doses of plants, mineral, animals, or chemical substances to treat people whose symptoms are similar to the syndrome of symptoms these substances cause in overdose. Because symptoms of disease represent the body’s best efforts to survive and to defend itself, using… Continue reading An Introduction to Homeopathy

Your child just came out to you. Now what? Here are some things to keep in mind.  (While the term “parent” will be used throughout this article, it is noted that “parent” is used as inclusive of all identities of primary caregivers.) The Importance of Supporting Your LGBTQ+ Youth Parental support is key. Many studies… Continue reading Raising LGBTQ+ Kids

Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals (individuals whose gender identity is not aligned with their assigned sex at birth) are a historically marginalized group. Although TGD identities have been recorded throughout history, TGD individuals have experienced increased rates of discrimination in medical settings, harassment in public spaces, and victimization and non-affirmation in schools. While there… Continue reading An Introduction to Transgender Well-Being

With poetic logic, Albert Einstein once said that “Nothing happens until something moves.” In other words, movement is baked into the very foundation of everything. We move through space. We move through life. People move for all sorts of reasons, with fitness and health at the top of the list for most. However, when you… Continue reading An Introduction to Movement Meditation

Have you ever wondered why feeling sadness is sometimes called being “blue?” Or have you felt someone’s look as “icy?” These are everyday examples of a condition that most of us don’t experience literally. Synesthesia means “union of the senses,” and synesthetes (roughly four percent of us) are just wired differently, whether we know it… Continue reading An Introduction to Synesthesia

Misophonia literally means “hatred of sound.” People with misophonia are affected negatively by common sounds, usually made by others. Hearing someone else’s chewing or yawning or even breathing can trigger a feeling of anger and aversion to the point where the person just wants to get away from that sound. Misophonia is little studied, and… Continue reading An Introduction to Misophonia

Thanks to popular culture, many have heard of Thor, Odin, Loki, and the other gods and goddesses associated with the Norse mythological tradition. But are their representations in movies, comic books, and TV shows anything like the original myths? The answer is yes, and no. While the characters of Norse mythology do often strongly resemble… Continue reading An Introduction to Norse Mythology

Are you looking for a doctor who treats you as a whole person, focuses in on and understands your health issues and goals, and addresses the root causes of your symptoms? If so, you may have run across naturopathic doctors or functional medicine doctors in your search for the right fit for you. Naturopathic Medicine… Continue reading An Introduction to Naturopathy and Functional Medicine