After the successful passage of the licensure law in Maryland for naturopathic doctors, I composed this article which was published in the October 2014 issue of the Naturopathic Doctors News and Review (NDNR). It speaks to the challenges and the successes of a nearly four-year journey that summoned every ounce of fortitude, tenacity and grit […]
WELLNESS CHALLENGE #5: RANDOM KINDNESS
Published in October 10th, 2014
Today’s Challenge: PRACTICE RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS There is a delicious rush of energy that can surface and sparkle through the body when doing a kind deed for someone – especially when the kind deed is done anonymously. Altruistic behavior has been studied in scientific research with findings that indicate helping other improves mental health. […]
WELLNESS CHALLENGE #4: PAUSE
Published in October 9th, 2014
One of the strangest yet most important teachings I learned in naturopathic medical school was “First Do Nothing.” While the words have stuck with me over the years, I am only now just beginning to understand their significance. PAUSE creates an opportunistic space between our experience and our reaction to that experience. Allowing time and […]
WELLNESS CHALLENGE #3: TEA TIME
Published in October 8th, 2014
As easily as you can brew up wellness in a medicinal bath, you can steep up a symphony of flavors and aromatic delights in a simple cup of tea. The act of both preparing and drinking tea is a sacred ritual in many countries. In fact, traditional tea cups are designed without handles which require […]
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