Tibetan Rhodiola has long been used for enhancing athletic performance, and I recently had the chance to experiment with it. I loved it! https://youtu.be/lY6X3YBSoYU Tibetan Rhodiola "The Arctic Rose" Scientific Name: Rhodiola rosea What is Tibetan Rhodiola, and why is it good for athletic performance? Tibetan Rhodiola, also known as Rhodiola rosea, is a plant that grows in [...]
Rancid oils are oils that have undergone oxidative degradation, and they can contribute to Azheimer's. Oxidative degradation is a process where the oil reacts with oxygen in the air and breaks down. This process can result in the formation of harmful compounds, such as free radicals, that can be damaging to cells and tissues in the body. Consuming rancid [...]
Can NSAIDs contribute to heart attacks? Given that in some populations like the elderly as many as 95% of people take NSAIDs safety is important to consider. And in all honesty, as my Ironman training is increasing and so is my age, I've been having some aches and pains myself that I would like a quick, simple, cheap solution [...]
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approaches high blood pressure as an imbalance in the body, and it identifies several differentiations or patterns that may contribute to high blood pressure. In TCM, "high blood pressure" is considered one SYMPTOM of an accurate root cause diagnosis - NOT the END of the CONVERSATION! High BP TCM Liver Yang Rising causing [...]
Can Chinese herbs be used to treat even severe diseases like anxiety? Chinese Herbs Anxiety Chinese herbs have been used to treat a variety of health options including anxiety for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine. They are powerful supporters of mental health, as they approach it from a different standpoint altogether. Here's why: in Chinese [...]
Frankincense Heart Healthy Herbs - Difference between essential oils and herbs Herbs and essential oils are both derived from plants, but they are different in a few key ways: Preparation: Herbs are usually prepared by drying the plant material and using it in teas, tinctures, or other forms of supplementation. Essential oils are obtained by distilling the plant material, [...]
Zoloft and Heart Disease Have you noticed people have been more wound up in recent years? Maybe you've noticed it in personal interactions, or how the drivers on the road seem to be a little crazier. You're right, they are a little crazier right now - please be attentive and alert while driving! During COVID, when many people [...]
WOW! The outpouring of generosity for Lionfish Central has been incredible, and the generosity has been humbling and beautiful! Thank you so very much for helping to normalize the populations of Lionfish in our oceans, and to make them a safe place for us and future generations. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Please click the video below [...]
A Heartbreaking Story with a Happy Ending about lower back pain and pain killers Pain killers can cause personality changes and memory issues, but there is good news. Some time ago a gentleman in his mid-40’s walked into my clinic with a story that really hit my heart. In his mid-20’s, when everything was going fine in life, he had [...]
It's days like these that make me so incredibly grateful to get to do what I do in life! I'm about to share with you one of the loveliest journeys off anti-depressants I have ever seen. You're welcome to hop straight to the video of Meghan's story below of getting off anti-depressants. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QXf07D_XUg There are many reasons people seek help, [...]