I was interviewed for this piece in the Washington Post—which compares one of my beloved botanical medicines, berberine, to Ozempic. You can see some of my thoughts below. #naturopathic #thriver #diabetes #weightloss #berberine
Refreshing Summer Bean Salad
Refreshing Summer Bean Salad If you’re in a rush, this one is quick! You'll need: 2 cans of beans of your choice, I love cannellini beans, black or red beans; alternately, 2 cups of cooked beans you have on hand, drained ½ red or white onion minced I carrot cut into...
Slow the Spinning World. Happy National Cancer Survivors Day
Follow the Research- Follow the Guidelines
Guidelines informed by research shift as new information becomes available. Some recent offerings are worth reading about related to when to start having mammograms and separately, options for those with early prostate cancer. #cancer #survivor #cancersurvivor...
Bookmark & Signed Copies of the Book!
Here's the bookmark I made for when I sign books at conferences, bookstores or events. I love tucking it into the page where I sign and closing the book gently. While most people buy the book (ebook, hardback, softback, or audio,) wherever books are sold, I love...
Botanical Medicine!
I had the thrill of walking into a café and seeing a person reading my book! I introduced myself and we had a little chat. She was simultaneously listening to the book on Audible. I am a sometimes, talking-too-fast New Yorker so was pleased when she said how calm I...
Thank You Jacinda! For Addressing the All-Too-Common Feeling of “Not Enough in the Tank”
And Natural Medicine Approaches to Treat Burnout #newzealand #jacinda #burnout #bravery #womenempowerment #survivor #naturopathic
Meta Thriving Podcast
I had to great honor to be a guest on the Meta-Thriving Podcast with host extraordinaire, Jaimee Roncone, who created the show for those living with metastatic illness but it’s really relevant for everyone. Jaimee is a generous and curious host who asked pointed...
Stay Healthy While On The Road!
Hitting the road for some family time, vacation, or adventure? Here’s my recommendations for staying healthy when traveling and for addressing common ailments that we sometimes encounter when away from home. Bon voyage and send a postcard! #ontheroad #stayhealthy...
Writing from Both Sides of the Johnny
On a cold January morning in 2014 I got the call. Yes, it’s cancer. My initial thought was: I am not going to tell anyone. I’m just going to put my head down and power through.