Resources
Tales of the Yew Tree
Understanding disease goes beyond biology, chemistry, and environment. Story, culture, and lore hold valuable means of healing as well.
Read MoreThe Physician Gardener
Time in my garden helps me reflect on my role as physician and healer.
Read MoreBreathing to lower blood pressure
Watch a short video about how breathing techniques can lower blood pressure and improve response to stress.
Read MoreThe Importance of Dirt
I think the health of all things-from microbes to plants to animals to humans-depends on our soil. The importance of dirt, cannot be understated. Bonnie Kaplan, a PhD researcher in Canada has tested soils across her country, and with surprise and dismay found that none of them contains optimal nutrients. Without nutritious soil, plants can’t…
Read MoreAnti-inflammatory diet, tips & recipes
It is becoming clear that chronic inflammation is the root cause of many serious illnesses like heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease. Dietary choices play a big role alongside stress, lack of exercise, genetic predisposition, and exposure to toxins (like secondhand tobacco smoke) in contributing to chronic inflammation. Learning how to use diet to reduce…
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