Hormone Issues in Women
Hormone issues can be a maddening struggle for many women. Many doctors do not understand that hormone issues are an effect, and not the cause of issues in the body. In this week's video blog, I discuss my approach to…
Hormone issues can be a maddening struggle for many women. Many doctors do not understand that hormone issues are an effect, and not the cause of issues in the body. In this week's video blog, I discuss my approach to…
"Advice to Myself #2. Resistance." Resist the thought that you may need a savior, or another special being to walk beside you. Resist the thought that you are alone. Resist turning your back on the knife of the world’s sorrow,…
Winter Solstice by Jodi Aliesan When you startle awake in the dark morning heart pounding breathing fast sitting bolt upright staring into dark whirlpool black hole feeling its suction get out of bed knock at the door of your…
Snow Day by Billy Collins Today we woke up to a revolution of snow, its white flag waving over everything, the landscape vanished, not a single mouse to punctuate the blankness, and beyond these windows the government buildings smothered, schools…
Karl Ove Knausgaard writes what he sees, in great, great detail. And one of his books, so I had heard, has become an unexpected classic. So I bought his new one. It's called "Autumn." Right away, I came across the…
It's hard to believe how the last months, as I've filled in behind the front desk, have flown. As if upon a sweet and swift wind. It has been a sincere pleasure to cross paths…
Happy Thanksgiving from Dr. Travis Elliott & staff! In this week's video blog, the doctor gives a couple Thanksgiving tips for optimal health.
"The Guest House" This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they are a…
"A Blessing For One Who Is Exhausted" When the rhythm of the heart becomes hectic, Time takes on the strain until it breaks; Then all the unattended stress falls in On the mind like an endless, increasing weight, The light…
One exciting find this fall was my discovery of the term "Vitamin D Hammer." In my family, I've noticed that consistent Vitamin D intake of 4-6000 IU's per day seems to prevent illness. When we are first feeling sick, we…