Maintaining healthy habits can be challenging, especially when negative emotions drive us toward unhealthy choices. In this blog post, we'll explore how cultivating a positive mindset can be the key...

While having a health goal is undoubtedly important, it's equally crucial to establish a well-defined system that will guide you toward successfully reaching that goal. In this blog post, I'll...

While DEXA scans are a commonly known tool for assessing bone health, there exists a range of other tests that can provide valuable insights into the condition of your bones. Simple blood work and...

Osteosarcopenia, a condition where osteoporosis and sarcopenia intersect, presents a double challenge involving the loss of bone mass and muscle strength. The connection between our bones and...

Our body's internal clock, known as the circadian rhythm, does more than just govern our sleep patterns; it also wields influence over the genes responsible for maintaining healthy bone turnover. In...

In our quest for enduring health and vitality, it's essential to recognize that the secret lies not in radical transformations, but in the gradual cultivation of sustainable habits. This blog...

Many individuals opt for low-dose aspirin to prevent heart attacks and strokes. New research indicates that this practice might also be linked to improved bone mineral density. Nevertheless, you...

It's not just about thinking; it's about taking action when it comes to making sound health decisions. Many of us possess the knowledge required to lead healthier lives, yet our own minds can...

Estrogen is what makes a woman uniquely female. It is a critical hormone for the proper function of so many organs in a women's body. Beyond our reproductive organs, estrogen is important to our...

Current statistics predict that 1 out of 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. When detected early, breast cancer is more likely to be treated successfully. This is why regular...

  Why is it so hard to discard "bad" habits and instill sustainable "healthy" ones? One reason is that most of us thrive on routine and consistency and shy away from change. The human brain...

Building sustainable health habits is hard! We all know that we need to eat more vegetables, get regular exercise, sleep more, and incorporate a daily stress-reducing routine. But making, and...

February is American Heart Month. A great time of the year to focus on caring for your heart. Did you know that caring for your heart may also help care for your bones? Interestingly, studies have...

I suffered from GI symptoms for years. I had ongoing stomach pain, heartburn, bloating, and excessive gas that left me feeling miserable, and my stomach distended day after day.  When I sought...

October is breast cancer awareness month when people all over the world show their support for women affected by this devastating disease. Breast cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer...

When I started out on my integrative health and wellness journey 20 years ago, one of the first books that I read was The Biology of Belief by Dr. Bruce Lipton. In this book, Dr. Lipton, a cell...

When life is uncertain, it creates fear, anxiety, and internal unrest. Last week I talked about how using soothing essential oils can impact the emotional center of our brain and help get us out of...

I have spoken to many people lately that are simply overwhelmed with life.  Everyone from parents to teachers, those unemployed to business owners, millennials to seniors. For so many, this “new”...

If you are like me, you have been sitting more than ever these last 6 months. Long hours of sitting have been cited to increase your risk for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, cancers and can...

In a historic mission, SpaceX has safely sent NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley to the International Space Station (ISS) and safely returned them home again. This is the first time since...

We are all seeking optimal health. We strive to eat right and exercise to keep ourselves looking sleek and healthy on the outside, but do you truly know what’s going on inside? Is your body battling...

If there was ever a time we needed to remind ourselves to stop and take a deep breath it is now. In addition to the heated issues facing our nation, we continue to be plagued by a virus threatening...

If you are like me you are enjoying the summer sun more than ever this year.  The warm vibrant rays are calling us outdoors after many months of being confined inside the home. Although I am an...

I picked up Consumer Reports magazine this week and the headlines on the front cover reads:                                               "HOW TO EAT LESS PLASTIC" The article highlights that, on...

When life is in chaos, your home is your safe haven. The stay at home orders have extended in most states way longer than most of us ever expected! Although some states are beginning to lift closure...

When I started with my “Creating a Home Health Haven” blog back on March 23rd,  my goal was to provide support and encouragement to my community during a time of turmoil. We were hurled into a...

There is no doubt that being home bound poses many challenges to our health. Reduction in physical activity, social interaction and mental stimulation coupled with comfort foods creeping into our...

Hard to believe that May is one week away! While being hunkered down in my home, I feel like April has passed right on by. Luckily May in the Mid-Atlantic states means the beginning of warm, sunny...

Yesterday, I took the opportunity to clean up and organize my office a bit.  I ran across one of the very first books I read while starting out on my wellness journey back in the early '90's:  Your...

The weeks of being confined in my home have started to get to me!  Up until now, I haven’t felt like my life has been severely impacted.  Other than not being able to run out to my favorite store on...

Monday morning in America.  This traffic map should be lit up in RED!  Instead, people are hunkered down in their homes protecting themselves and their families from this virus that has engulfed the...

This week, President Trump extended the isolation period through the end of April. However, it is going to take many months before we truly get back to “normal.” We are being thrusted into a new...

The current viral outbreak concerns us both as individuals and as a global community. Finding reliable information about how to protect yourself and your loved ones is challenging and ever-changing....

Sometimes, it seems like we are collectively watching a bizarre sci-fi movie. At least that was the consensus among the experts that participated with me in a recent Coronavirus Roundtable. I joined...

Ok…we all know that to stop the spread of the corona virus we need to be diligently washing our hands.  But do you know the science behind hand washing and why it is so important to wash for a full...

Human beings are not meant to live in isolation. Although we vary in the degree to which we seek our social contact, humans are social creatures that need each other.  There is no shortage of...

Wow, what a time we are living through. With the rapid spread of coronavirus throughout the US, it has become clear that self-quarantining in our homes is the best course of action for our own...

February is National Heart Month! The perfect time to highlight the curious connection between heart disease and osteoporosis. It seems strange that the weakening of hard, rigid bones could be...

If you have been one of my followers or patients over the last few years, you know that I believe in taking a holistic approach to treating osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is not a disease merely due to...

When I say this many people look at me like I am crazy! They describe how they wake with aches and pains, need glasses to read a menu, experience forgetful moments. How is this a gift? It is because...

I have been working really hard to bring you an awesome educational experience!  The Healthy Aging Summit! I sought after and interviewed over 40 experts in the field of healthy aging...and you now...

How many of you out there are working hard and doing everything you can to keep your bones healthy? You’re eating a nutrient rich diet, exercising, controlling stress, getting enough sleep or even...

I'm sorry you haven't heard from me for a while! I have been working hard on an exciting new project that I can't wait to share with you in the next few months! So stay tuned! In the...

As the world grows smaller and my patient population more wonderfully diverse, I’ve been stretched to learn more about the traditional practices of Eastern Medicine. Although I take a...

 This week I would like to share with you an AWESOME blog post written by my friend and colleague Laura Di Franco.  In Laura's Guide to Healing Therapies, Modalities and Practices you...

By now you have heard that the weed killer Roundup is showing up in dozens of popular breakfast cereals and snack bars.  According to independent testing commissioned by the...

Upon rising with the sun barely peeking up over the horizon, I cautiously (because I don’t want to trip over my dog!) make my way to the bedroom door. I grip the doorknob, rotate it, and open the...

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women. It is estimated that 1 in 8 women develop breast cancer in their lifetime.  This year a projected 40,000 women...

Did you know that women around the world are developing osteoporosis at younger and younger ages? Once observed primarily in postmenopausal women, an increasing number of younger women are...

Drink your solids, chew your liquids is a common principle encouraged by many holistic and integrative practitioners.  But what does that mean and how is that possible?  Through chewing!  Slowing...

We are more than just physical beings reliant on food and water to survive.  Inside each of us there is a life force that we call the soul.  You can’t see, touch or test the soul, yet it is critical...

Benjamin Franklin said “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”  Yet when it comes to medicine, it seems like we are still focused on a cure instead of averting the condition. The US...