The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study scientifically validates something many physicians, including me, have experienced. The environment that you are raised in c...read full story
From the moment I gazed into the eyes of my firstborn child, Annie, I was enchanted. Given what I teach now (and how I practiced medicine), I think you will find this iro...read full story
Modern medicine operates much like a farmer who fixes his fences ONLY after the horses or cows have broken out. Hence, most serious health conditions incubate for years b...read full story
I recently had the honor of teaching with Dr. Christiane Northrup during a day of self-care and healing for women. I use the word honor because I consider Dr. North...read full story
There’s no question that heart palpitations at menopause are related to changing hormones. However, my experience has been that in many midlife women heart palpitat...read full story
Too many women see the hormone therapy decision as an either/or, yes/no decision. It is important for you to know that you don’t necessarily have to choose between ...read full story
The holidays are a crucible for relationship meltdowns. Loved ones with differing expectations, familial patterns, and needs get together to create a “Hallmark mome...read full story
Our task as women is to learn, minute by minute, to respect ourselves and our bodies. Whether our breasts are small or large, perky or droopy, whether we have implants or...read full story
I have been inspired by the words of Catherine Ponder for years, in part because she connects the Law of Attraction with spirituality. In her books, Ponder, a Unitarian M...read full story
Having a baby is the true “change of life.” Women who go through labor and birth fully supported often emerge from the experience changed forever. One of my p...read full story