What is Functional Medicine?

There’s a new buzz phrase out there that has been causing a lot of discussion in the medical community: “Functional Medicine.” I was excited to read about this in my physician’s latest newsletter because this is how I’ve managed my health for years. When combined with regular exercise, yoga, meditation, and healthy eating, I have learned that partnering with physicians …

Knowledge Is Power

When I mention to friends that I have a web site about self care, I often get great ideas for future posts. My new friend Denise couldn’t contain her excitement about a book she was reading. And it wasn’t a murder mystery on the NY Times Bestseller List. Gut, The Inside Story of our Body’s Most Underrated Organ, written by …