If I could choose the Merriam-Webster Word of the Year, mine would be discern . In an age where so much information — and misinformation — is at our fingertips, the ability to discern what makes sense and what does not is a skill worth cultivating and instilling in our youth. However, discernment becomes far more challenging when the information presented is new and we lack foundational knowledge on the subject. Acupuncture is a perfect example of this. Incorrect locations of

The only constant is change ~  Heraclitus. This is one of my favorite quotes. Being that I try to spend as much time outside as possible, I see changes in nature constantly. I even look for them - the buds on the trees in the spring, the movement of the clouds in summer, the active squirrels gathering nuts in the fall, the snow melting in the winter. To me, these things continuously fascinate me. After being away from home for a week's vacation, or even a few days, I notice s

I'm excited to share that recently I completed my Advanced Level 1 certification in sound healing from the International Academy of Sound...

Canva is a tool used to create images for marketing purposes. I have an account with Canva and I have used it quite a bit. Recently Canva...

The above illustration comes from the Chinese classic Lei-Ching, Vol. 3 . It's an early depiction of the organs of the human body. At...

I just got back from 9 glorious days exploring Italy, primarily Tuscany. If you've never been, you must go. If you have been, you must go...

Photo credit: Boonton Main Street The Boonton Farmers' Market opened last weekend with much enthusiasm. It was packed with people and...

Sadly, this is not a photo of me. I so wish I could say that I've meditated on that grassy knoll with that view. And even though I have...

I've been asked this question throughout my career, but lately it seems this question has arisen a lot - What made you become an...

The sky is a little lighter. The air is a little warmer. The daffodils have been poking through the frozen ground. Pretty soon, the...

From My Parting Prescription For America by Dr. Vivek Hallegere Murthy I try to keep up with information from the Surgeon General as much...

It's the most wonderful time of the year!..... but is it? I've got so much to do. I'm staying up way too late and definitely not getting...

This photo was taken a few weeks ago. We were hiking the yellow trail at Norvin Green State Park, a deceptively challenging hike but by...

Over the last few decades, our society has been subjected to an increase in traumatic events. Extreme weather, mass shootings, and...

Start your day off right. Don't skip breakfast. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. These sayings have been around for...

Recently while scrolling on Facebook, I came across the status of one of my college professors who I deeply admire and who is one of the...

Have you heard of sleep tourism? At first it seemed to me like going away for the sole purpose of sleeping, which as someone who enjoys...

Photo credit: https://www.icollector.com/Frame-of-Stone-Needles-with-Two-Arrowheads-an_i5240806 If this photo surprises you, that's very...

I first wrote about dry needling in my February 2015 newsletter, and since then there have been a lot of developments, including physical...

This time of year is so beautiful, but it's not enjoyable for those who experience sinus stuffiness, itchy eyes and sneezing....