The amount of solar radiation hitting the Earth varies with the phases of the moon and appears to correlate with human behavior. Observations show an increase in 911 calls and a rise in psychotic behavior on the day of the full moon, higher suicide rates with the waning moon and peak death rates two days… Read more »
Plastics are a large part of our daily life for good or for worse. Plastic contamination has been a growing topic of concern for both health organizations and environmental groups globally. In 2009, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (USA) standardized sampling and defined microplastics as a fragment with size less than 5mm (333μm micrometers). … Read more »
This September, Palm Desert will once again take center stage in a global health movement as it welcomes the 2025 International Plant-Based Nutrition Healthcare Conference (PBNHC), a transformative event where medicine meets lifestyle, and science meets real-world impact. Hosted by The Plantrician Project at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, PBNHC is an… Read more »
If you have glimpsed at magazine racks in grocery store check-out lines lately, you know that “anti-inflammation” appears to be the latest and greatest health craze. Yet, anti-inflammation has been at the core of health care for centuries and addressing the cause has always been a core principle of naturopathic medicine. So, while not the… Read more »
The liver may just be our most under-appreciated organ. It is commonly known as the star of detoxification, but what about its role in metabolism, digestion, nutrient storage, protein synthesis, immune function, hormone regulation and blood filtration? Protecting, supporting and regenerating your liver can positively impact your health in holistic ways as it works behind… Read more »
In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, finding true health and well-being can seem like an elusive quest. However, there is a practice that has the potential to transform lives, heal the body and mind, and ignite the spirit. That practice is yoga. As a yoga teacher, holistic life coach, athlete and someone in recovery from… Read more »
Season is here and desert life is in full swing! Galas, golf, parties and polo. Delectable weather and dryer days. Early morning hikes and evening dinners. Festival weekends and poolside soirées. To ensure you enjoy it all, don’t forget to drink up (water, that is!). Dehydration is one of the most common conditions treated in… Read more »
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), the foremost gathering of industry leaders in the $4.5 trillion global wellness economy, recently released the 2023 Global Wellness Trends. The report provides a worldwide perspective on the meaningful shifts spawned by human behavior that will impact the wellness economy – and our lives – this year and beyond. We… Read more »
Everything is energy, including emotions. When we experience emotional energy through significant life events that induce trauma or stress, ideally, we process that emotion and move through it. But that’s not always the case. Sometimes energy can become trapped in our bodies and cause physical discomfort, emotional distress, illness and more. You may be… Read more »
As we settle into the near perfect weather of the high season here in the Coachella Valley, we often find ourselves picking up the pace with obligations and events, both professional and for fun. The more we do, the more we burn through our bodies’ resources which can leave us feeling depleted and fatigued. This… Read more »
Water. The scientifically unique molecule that makes life on Earth – and yourexistence – possible. The 8 x 8 (8 glasses of 8 oz/day) recommendation is out of date, and most professionals in the health community, including myself, have embraced aiming for a more proportional recommendation: half of your body weight in ounces of water… Read more »
Although we often associate organisms like bacteria, viruses and fungi as negative to our health, this is far from universal. There are countless living substances in our bodies that are not harmful, but helpful in keeping our organs and immune system working properly. These substances are collectively known as microbiome. Our gut is one of… Read more »
We are all familiar with the old-time debate of nature versus nurture. Well times have changed. When it comes to your genetics, we now know health outcomes are not set in stone but are a combination of the genes you have from inception (nature) AND environmental influences on you since that moment (nurture). Environmental exposures… Read more »
Winter is back with a bang, along with all the colds and flu the season brings. The CDC has reported the highest levels of influenza in more than a decade, with 13 million cases since early December 2022. Rising cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) along with this year’s variation of influenza are in the… Read more »
Vacation plans were set, and Kate had a UTI (urinary tract infection) starting. Her doctor prescribed an antibiotic, and the family hit the road. Day three of the trip, she developed a fever and felt light-headed with lower-than-normal blood pressure. Since she also has diabetes, her doctor sent her to the emergency room – she… Read more »
A scar is like an iceberg. It may appear small on the surface but depending on the type or location of the injury, it can dive deep under the tissues and adhere to the fascia surrounding the muscles, tendons, nerves, blood and lymphatic vessels and internal organs. Scars have the capacity to influence mobility, range… Read more »
If you have read the latest fitness science then you know that weight training has significant benefits – especially as our bodies age: improved metabolism and body mass index (ratio of fat compared to muscle), lower cholesterol, better bone density, and sharper cognitive function, not to mention more strength, stamina and balance. But what if… Read more »
Pickleball has become such a popular sport over the past 10 years that it is difficult find someone who hasn’t tried it. In 2020, there were an estimated four million active players in the U.S. – that’s a 21 percent increase from the year before. This new fad is on fire, as young and old… Read more »
In August, I received a scary phone call. My mom was on her way to the hospital with symptoms of a stroke. Thankfully her symptoms fully resolved, and all of the testing showed no damage, but we were all shaken. One of my sisters asked the question, “What made this happen?” This question recurs over… Read more »
It can be frustrating when time is of the essence and you have chores that need to be done. You’ve done these things a million times; they have become routine and it’s necessary to do them in a timely fashion as your busy schedule demands. Then, something out of the ordinary happens. As you’re putting… Read more »
