As a functional and eastern medicine doctor, I thought I knew the benefits of relaxation, baths, and saunas. But experiencing a traditional Japanese onsen taught me so much more! Join me as I explore the rich tradition of Japanese onsens, their historical significance, and health benefits, and how modern biohacking techniques can enhance these ancient practices. Plus, I'll share my personal insights on combining these wellness approaches to boost vitality.

Health is wealth and using a coach can pay dividends toward your vitality and longevity. Here are my top 11 reasons to hire a coach now:

1. Assist you in changing behaviors that can lead to chronic disease.

Behavior such as lifestyle issues: stress reductions, heart disease, blood pressure, weight loss, smoking cessation and getting physically active is now recognized to be a more significant predictor of excellent health and healthy living than genetics, according to recent studies into the causes of chronic diseases. Poor sleep, poor nutrition, and unhealthy behavior choices have been identified as major contributors to chronic illnesses.

As we know, health is wealth and using a functional medicine doctor can pay dividends toward your vitality and longevity. It has become increasingly popular as an alternative or complement to traditional medical care by giving patients more access to healthcare and empowering them with health freedom.

The death of a loved one can be extremely difficult to deal with. But there are other kinds of grief that don’t get talked about as much that can be equally painful. For example, grieving the end of a relationship, like a divorce or a breakup, or the death of a beloved pet, or more recently, grieving the death of your old way of living before the pandemic?

It’s vital to remember that grief is a process and it takes time to heal. You cannot rush it but you can help to alleviate its pain. One of the most thoughtful things we can do as grievers is to concentrate on the present moment; be present in your life and grounded in your body.

The death of a loved one can be extremely difficult to deal with. But there are other kinds of grief that don’t get talked about as much that can be equally painful. For example, grieving the end of a relationship, like a divorce or a breakup, or the death of a beloved pet, or more recently, grieving the death of your old way of living before the pandemic?

The last year has taught us that health and wellness are the number one priority. I’m constantly on the lookout for new and exciting trends in fitness and as an early adopter, I never get tired of seeing what’s new in this industry. No two people are alike on their respective journeys to achieving optimal health outcomes.

Benefits of Wagyu Grass-Feed Beef for Baby Boomers? Many baby boomers don’t know the benefits of Wagyu grass-fed organic beef. They just see it as an overrated thing that health-conscious people like to talk about. But, this is far from the truth. Let’s unravel the hidden mysteries of grass-fed beef and why it is so beneficial for seniors.

Grow Younger with Tuna Casserole? The baby boomer generation is suffering from a host of health issues as they grow older. The best way to combat this is to make some key changes in their food intake. The right diet can help to ward off the impending aging signs and extend their longevity. See? Even Tuna Casserole can make you grow younger!

Everything you think you know about healthy eating is making you fat and tired. Lawd have mercy – nutrition and diet info is everywhere! Even my UPS driver was trying to give me nutrition advice and sell me on his supplements. It’s a hot mess of misinformation out there to wade through. And each expert and/or association tries to lead you in their direction because they know best and their advice is going to help you. Right?

Add ingredients to blender in order listed (you want your greens on the bottom by the blade so they blend better and have the chia on the bottom to absorb some liquid before you blend). Wait a couple of minutes for the chia seeds to start soaking up the almond milk.

Pumpkin Spice Latte. Add all ingredients to blender and blend until creamy. Serve & enjoy!

TIP: You can use tea instead of milk if you prefer.

There is nothing quite as satisfying as a steaming hot cup of coffee. Well, there are things … actually things that come AFTER that coffee. Can I say it? You have an amazing poop. This can be life-changing actually and SO good for your digestion.

Yes. Drink your water. I’ll be honest, I hate plain water. It’s a chore for me to get it down. I tried the ‘bad for you’ sweeteners that you add in with the well-documented poison aspartame. Ewwww.

Here’s my story: Here I am heading to a fun summer gathering: a party, beach, bonfire, lake, festival. Super cute outfit, barefoot, lots of friends, laughing and ‘talking story.’ I start to think ”Well, I’ve been really good all week with my low carb-ness,” I’ll just have a glass of wine and a small bite of the deliciousness that everyone is partaking in. Fast forward a few hours and I’m fully off the rails and eating and drinking everything in site. What happened? I look down at my bloatedness and see her … my Food Baby. Is that what I was expecting?

Fear. Last year was a tough one. Everything I thought, loved, and believed in changed in an instant and after those moments I would never be the same. What followed was a journey that I can be grateful for now.

The night began with an evening drop off at the Lihue, Kauai airport after a wonderfully eventful day. Wow. I was on a high just arriving at the airport thanks to some great energy from a new friend. Everything was seamless on Hawaiian Airlines to Honolulu at 10:47 PM and arrived 11:30 PM. I then had to haul myself over to the China Airlines terminal around midnight to board with hundreds of others for a 1:15 AM flight! Cray cray!

I’ve been on the island almost two weeks now. After hair and blood tests confirmed that my adrenals were completely depleted – I had broken sleep, anxiety, and hot/cold flashes. I had taken care of many people throughout the years in this state but never had an appreciation until I walked this road myself.

It’s been a long time since I’ve blogged. I feel I’ve been through a long and weary war to some extent. During those dark times I didn’t feel the need to manufacture anything happy and joyful to blog world.

Acupuncture, frequently combined with herbal medicine, has been used for centuries to treat some but not all causes of infertility. For example, acupuncture and herbs will not work to address tubal adhesions which can occur as a result of pelvic inflammatory disease or endometriosis. However, in this situation, an individual could still benefit from acupuncture and herbs because of the potential effect of improved ovarian and follicular function. Additionally, acupuncture can increase blood flow to the endometrium, helping to facilitate a thick, rich lining..