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Pain and Possibility
If you think the idea of morphine and oxycodone combined into one pill sounds a bit like a recipe for disaster, you are not alone. A key government panel voted unanimously last Tuesday against the approval of this powerful new drug, known as Moxduo. A Nation In Pain Perhaps you are one of the 100 million Americans (and that
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What’s In Your Medicine Cabinet?
Our Grandmothers Lately I’ve felt a lot like a Jewish grandmother. Not my Jewish grandmother, Nanette, per se, but a kind of stereotypical character. One who would recommend chicken soup for almost any ache and pain. Two of the most common things I see in my practice are digestive issues and musculoskeletal problems
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The Marijuana Question
The Super Bowl Have you heard the jokes about the upcoming Super Bowl between the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos? The “Stoner Bowl” the “Weed Bowl” the “Super BOWL.” With teams from the two states who recently legalized marijuana facing off, the puns abound. Marijuana is in the news these days, and on
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Is it ok to take Advil?
The information contained in this blog post is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. When you have a headache, backache, knee pain, menstrual cramps, or any other type of pain, you want it to go away NOW. You’ve seen the commercials for pain medications telling
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The One Thing Everyone Who Wants to Eat Healthy Needs To Do
I once ran into a bear on a backpacking trip. There I was, walking along a trail, minding my own business, when I turned a corner and came face to face with a large black bear, who was none to pleased to see me in her blueberry patch. I was not pleased either. In fact,
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What is the Heart?
In Chinese Medicine, the Summer is associated with the Fire Element, and the Heart. When I learned about the Heart in Chinese Medicine, what it is, and it’s implications for my life and for all of humanity, it was nothing short of revolutionary. I’d like to share a little here about the Chinese concept of
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Is It Spring Yet?
I know that it is not spring yet. I can see the dusting of snow on my car, and feel the chill as the wind dips the temperature into the teens. Yes, it is February and it is clearly still winter. And yet, I am starting to feel Spring in my body. It is a
Sanity in the Holiday Season
There are many ways in which the holiday season can make us feel crazy. We all have our own individual ways in the which the combination of family, consumerisms and various social situations can bring us to our knees emotionally. What I want to tell you about in this blog post today is a way
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Winter Immune Tonics
I could hardly believe my excitement last week as I glanced out my treatment room window and saw the first snowflakes falling. It was a funny kind of excitement, because it came with feeling of profound peace. I always feel this way at the beginning of winter. The deep quiet and opportunity for rest that
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Squash!
Does anyone want any summer squash? Does anyone else have this problem? You planted zucchini and now it seems to be taking over. You are up to your ears in these vegetables, and they seem to be getting bigger by the hour! Well, of all the problems one might face in the world, this is
Heat Wave!
Pioneer Valley residents and Vermonters are a hardy folk. The temperatures are creeping up into the 90’s this week, and I’m sure I won’t be the only one who will head to the garden to do some weeding and planting in the late afternoon sun. Or go for a jog. Or take advantage of any
Allergies
It’s that time of year again. The weather is getting warmer, the flowers are starting to pop out of the ground and all over the valley allergy symptoms are coming out of hibernation. What are allergies? In order to understand allergies, we need to understand the immune system. The immune system is a complex array
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
What is Fibromyalgia? What is Chronic Fatigue? For most medical doctors, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are diagnoses of exclusion. This means that a patient is said to have one of these conditions when we can’t figure out anything else that is wrong with them, but they are clearly in pain. There is a value
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Medicine in a bowl
Bone broth is delicious, comforting and nutritious. This recipe uses chicken bones, but you can use bones from other animals as well. Lamb and beef bone broth are also very tasty and nutritious.
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Pre-Holiday Detox
I had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Full of family, friends, and yes, LOT’S of food and drink! I don’t know about you, but after Thanksgiving I am often left feeling a little heavy. My body feels like it wants a cleans or a detox, but who has the time between Thanksgiving and the Winter holidays? Luckily,
Accupuncture on my brain
I am involved in some in depth study of the acupuncture points on the head. There is so much information that gets processed inside our heads. The cognition that goes on in there is really special to our particular species. I love that through acupuncture we can access the deep intelligence we are all capable
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Stinging Nettles- Food and Medicine
The stinging nettles are just beginning to poke out of the ground here in the Pioneer Valley. For many, these invasive plants are simply a nuisance- catching you off guard with their irritating sting. Nettles, however are a powerful medicine to help us get through one of the other irritations of the Spring- allergies. Historically,
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Fiddleheads
A late afternoon hike at Mt. Toby this weekend was a beautiful thing. The streams and waterfalls were full from the recent rains, singing to us as we made our way on the moist earth towards the slowly unfurling fiddleheads. Careful to take just a few from each plant, we crouched delicately by the side
Spring Detox
It’s a rainy Sunday in mid March. I am sitting at my kitchen table, watching the rain fall and the snow melt. I can feel the seasons shifting around me as the deep freeze of winter is replaced by the wetness of spring and the promise of new growth. I can’t see them yet, but
Naturopathic Medicine and Acupuncture During Pregnancy
There is no better time to see a Naturopathic doctor and Acupuncturist than when you are pregnant! Your body is changing, and you may be experiencing health concerns that are new to you. A licensed practitioner will work with you to find treatments that are both safe and effective for you and your growing
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