Expertise Clinical medical anthropologist, former director of integrative
practice at Health Medicine Institute; college instructor in holistic
health and global healing systems; registered nurse with specialty in
behavioral medicine and integrative heatlh; author of several books,
international health journalist and keynote presenter; board member
of National Wellness Institute; editor and founder of American
Fitness Magazine; former health correspondent for FOX, guest
commentator for CNN and "Today Show"; health contributor to Global
TV, Canada; radio host of GLOBAL MEDICINE HUNTER nationally
syndicated show on Health Radio Network.
Experience
Past/Present clients AT&T, Lucent, American Heart Association, ValleyCare Health Systems, MTV, FOX, CNN,
Disney, Mattel, many universities.
Q: My sister had surgery for breast cancer. Now while on Chemo, she's experiencing her thumbs being ... A: What I think would help the most is homeopathic treatment that helps the body to detoxify from the ...
Q: It seems that there should be some type of overall health professional that a person see to be fully ... A: Jim, What you suggest certainly has merit but it could also add unnecessary hikes to a national ...
Q: Meg I am a guy in his fifities,overall good health.I try to eat healthy,exercise,and take multi ... A: Yes! I'm a huge advocate of targeted supplements, and there's a ton of research on their health ...
Q: I am about to begin a year long treatment regimen with Interferon for melanoma. Are there ... A: This is something you'll need to work with your doctors on, and let them know what supplements ...
Q: I went to see a homeopath for this first time with poison ivy. the first session cost around $260 ... A: I can't comment on fees, but generally I think it shouldn't cost hundreds of dollars to treat poison ...
Q: I have plantar fibromatosis, and it getting bothersome and painful. I also have a related knuckle ... A: I'm hearing great things about the enzyme injection. You could try to get on a clinical trial with ...
Q: Do you know of any alternatives besides medications to help with bipolar disorder? A: Yes, there are effective ways to work with this, but the approach needs to be individualized. There ...
Q: my son is suffering from severe OCD, cystic acne and constipation. We've tried various conventional ... A: The severe OCD is not well served with this bowel routine. It may be exasperated (worsened). By ...
Q: I have friends that swear than their ionic foot bath helps them to feel better and has relieved some ... A: Yes, ionic foot baths can be very helpful for some, but there are so many different natural ...
Q: I am suffering with Endometriosis and with Interstitial Cystitis. I have periodic pelvic pain, ... A: I think it's going to require a multi-dimensional approach, and there are many therapies that could ...
Q: Karen What do you think of this? I bought some at Walmart and after only a few days I DO feel ... A: I'm so sorry that this reply to your follow-up is so late - for some reason your followup didn't get ...
Q: I have just read "tissue cleansing through bowel management" by Dr Bernard Jensen and i wish to go ... A: I would only do a fast and colonics under the guidance of a skilled natural health professional. For ...
Q: Karen What do you think of this? I bought some at Walmart and after only a few days I DO feel ... A: Interesting that you asked this question, because I wrote an article called "Noni..Goji..what next?" ...
Q: my 18 year old son has severe OCD. We tried medication, therapy, acupuncture, hypnosis, supplements, ... A: SEVERE OCD?? That means he needs a psychiatrist with a holistic program that includes many of the ...
Q: Meg Sly Stallone reccommends older guys like myself(50) should take this. I would never have ... A: I've taken the sublingual with no results. I've had friends research it and say it's worthless. ...
Q: I live in Asia and I am thinking of seeing a chinese specialist in deep vein therapy. He basically ... A: Is it possible this is called something else in the west? There's something called deep vein therapy ...
Q: i want to ask u about my mom's condicion several years ago she made an operation (not surgyical) ... A: Cod liver oil doesn't contain any iron. It contains vitamins A and D, plus the omega-3 fatty acids ...
Q: I am a licensed,(non-M.D.), acupuncturist interested in learning to practice homeopathy. I've ... A: Glad you asked! The programs that I highly recommend are those offered by the Hahnemann College for ...
Q: I would like to know if there are any alternative treatments I can use on my stage three rectal ... A: I would highly recommend going straight to a system that could address this problem at the causative ...
Q: I seem to have the opposite reaction to medicine that other people do. I have high cholesterol and ... A: Sonia, Lipitor has many side effects but raising heart rate and feelings of insomnia and anxiety are ...
Q: I have been suffering from constant pain for over four years; it was until recently that I was ... A: I've seen relief for patients with TMD/ myofascial pain through chiropractic work, myofascial ...
Q: I have been suffering from constant facial pain for over four years; it was only recently that I was ... A: When they diagnose that condition, all it means is that they recognize the set of symptoms you have ...
Q: I have not had a period for 7 months. I beleive that it was stressed induced as it quit when my ... A: I'd first rule out the possibility of iodine deficiency. But I think if you know that this happened ...
Q: I just received an "you have asked this b-4. I never have ben here...Just want to know along with ... A: the first thing that comes to mind is to get professional support that understands the value of ...
Q: I just received an "you have asked this b-4. I never have ben here...Just want to know along with ... A: In order to give you some ideas, I'd need to know a little about your situation - what you're trying ...
Q: I have very bad anxiety and my stress levels are constantly rising. I has gotten so bad, that to ... A: You need cognitive counseling to replace your negative cyclic thinking, and good rest and adequate ...
Q: I am a recently certified 200-hour Yoga instructor. I love the practice of yoga and hope to bring ... A: I teach at two universities: California Institute of Integral Studies (www.ciis.edu) and San ...
Q: I understand that drinking green tea is suppose to be good for you. However, every time I drink a ... A: Sounds like you have a food sensitivity to it -- which shows up as nausea. This isn't unusual. ...
Q: RESPECTED SIR, IS ALLOPATHY THE CORRECT THERAPY FOR GASTRIC REFLUX IF A 50 YEAR OLD PERSON SUFFERS ... A: First I'll say that the treatment you pursue ultimately has to be your own choice, and that no one ...
Q: Now that I am getting older(late 40's) I am starting to look like my Father and uncles,who all had a ... A: Could be your posture, a slackness in the transverse abdominal muscles. Ask a personal trainer to ...
Q: I have decided to try a 30-day colon cleanse. I'm on birth control. Will this affect it? A: Depending on the severity of the cleanse...there's a chance that you'll be sweeping away nutrients ...
Q: I have had side effects from prescribed drugs such as Lipitor. What do suggest, other than diet and ... A: Ann, You could try policosanol -- it's a dietary supplement with good results in lowering total ...
Q: i have acid reflux, anal fissures and hemmoroids problems what do you think is good way to go with ... A: Naturopathic medicine is a great way to resolve acid reflex. Find a qualified ND in your area and ...
Q: I am recently was told Apple Cider Vinegar can aid in many conditions--hypertension, weight loss, ... A: Apple cider vinegar will help alkalize you. If you've been too acidic from eating a lot of refined ...
Q: I recently had a heart attack and am going to see the cardiologist tomorrow. I'm not usre if I want ... A: Julie, You have got to follow the advice of your cardiology team, or else get a second opinion from ...
Q: i want to ask about the techniques of holotropic breathwork and rebirthind.do you think they give ... A: Profound research has been done on holotropic breathwork by Stanislaus Grof and colleagues. People ...
Q: I have read the book by McCully called "The Heart Revelution", Is the B supplements the BEST remedy ... A: Depending on the severity of your hypertension, you may need pharmaceutical control. Be sure to ...
Q: I have suffered from depression most of my adult life. I have tried traditional medical ways with ... A: There is a wide range of capabilities among energy healers. I've seen good hearted people who didn't ...
Q: I am male,48.I believe I may be borderline hypothyroid,although the tests did not indicate anything. ... A: keep getting those levels checked with your doctor. Zinc will help more than oatmeal in terms of ...
Q: What are my choices for controlling high blood pressure using alternative therapies? A: Aaron, Eat four stalks of celery per day. Get these supplements: magnesium, CO-Q10, hawthorn ...
