Are you getting too much of a good thing?

For many people, supplements are an integral part of their daily routine.  Supporting their metabolic processes with vitamins, minerals, green powders, probiotics, and other supplements can certainly improve our health and often speed our recovery from illnesses.  But sometimes, too much of a good thing is no longer good.  Many common supplements that are often …

A healer shares his perspective on the uncertainty of COVID-19.

UNCERTAINTY, by Kathryn Song, ©03/13/2020 We try to prepare for uncertainty But the only certainty we have Is that we are held, intimately held, By the Certainty which created the uncertainty. So that, by releasing ourselves into the uncertain, We can discover the Certain, Which has carried us all along. In this time of the …

These are a few of my favorite things … to be aware of in nature.

Poison Ivy – “Leaves of three, leave them be!”  Poison ivy is quite prevalent in many states.  The plants are most often found in semi-sunny areas along trails and in back yards.  New leaves are a shiny green; mature leaves are a deeper green, and in the fall they are a gorgeous blend of colors.  …

You can effectively utilize simple breathing techniques.

How often do you find yourself in a stressful situation and suddenly feel that you cannot get a deep breath?  Your breathing becomes shallow as you brace for the situation at hand.  But, the longer you continue to breathe shallowly, the more anxious you will become—it’s simply physiology and physics at work. Recently, I had …

Learn how to leave effective messages for your doctor or practitioner.

Imagine that you’ve awakened with a very sore throat.  You’ve been around family members that have had Strep throat, and you want to see someone today.  You call and leave a message, but after several hours, no one has returned your call.  What has happened?  Is the clinic simply very busy or were you forgotten? …

What should you know about growing older?

Over 13% of the population of the United States is 65 years of age or older.  Caring for ourselves as we grow older is challenging.  Oftentimes, care of the older adult involves children or relatives.  They often assist in day-to-day activities such as house cleaning and shopping, driving their loved-ones to appointments, offering financial support, …

Are you being limited by your ‘blinders’ or ‘blindness’?

Have you ever watched a horse race? If you have, you may have noticed that each racehorse is fitted with “blinders.” These are protective of the horse–they prevent the horse from becoming distracted or being “spooked” into a crazed run that can harm them and the other horses and their riders. However, the blinders also …

What should you know about drug interactions?

Millions of people take medications and supplements to manage high blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, and other conditions.  These medications can be tremendously beneficial for your health.  But, many people do not know these medications can interact with each other, with herbal preparations and supplements, with foods or beverages, or with a medical condition.  Some interactions …