Trying to conceive is an extremely emotional and stressful process, especially when things don’t progress as easily as planned, or hoped for. The pressure put on women from diagnostic tests, prescriptions, and monitoring can sometimes be too much to bear. Whatever your reason for avoiding fertility drugs, I hope that this post serves as an … More Natural Alternatives to Fertility Drugs
Today I’m sharing part two of my Intro to Functional Medicine video, this time with added details about intuitive eating. If you have questions about how intuitive eating plays a role in a functional medicine approach to health, or are just curious about learning more about my clinical practice, check out this video! Click here … More How I Combine Functional Medicine and Intuitive Eating (as a unified health paradigm)
I never used to be a fan of going to the doctor because a) it usually meant I felt sick and b) if it wasn’t strep throat, I was pretty sure I could manage my symptoms on my own because they were probably not serious. Then I went to medical school, and developed a case … More Don’t Be Your Own Doctor
I’ve been going back and forth with myself about whether or not to write this post, but I’ve finally decided that it’s time to share my perspective on the matter: For those of you who don’t know, I’m currently in school to become a chiropractic physician– emphasis on the second word. Yes, chiropractors are physicians. … More A Chiropractor Does More Than “Crack Backs”
On this blog, I write a lot about my non-diet approach to nutrition and healthcare, especially with regards to weight loss. I believe 100% that a person can be healthy irrespective of his or her weight, and that weight loss is in no way equatable with improved health. While many health-promoting behaviors have the side … More Diet Modification for a Medical Reason: My Story
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