Tag Archives: Health

World AIDS Day

During my Western Pathology Class this year, we had a very emotional day when discussing the topic of HIV and AIDS… it’s truly a heartbreaking disease, and if only I could I would heal the whole world!  Since it is … Continue reading

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An Integrative Approach

  This is one of the reasons that I love Portland so much!  It is an absolute mecca for anyone in the alternative health care business; and not just alternative but anyone in health care.  I may be a bit partial … Continue reading

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The Truth About the Appendix

According to a new article published in the Journal of Evolutionary Biology, the appendix, previously thought to be a disposable organ of no physiologic importance plays quite an important role in preserving our gut flora.  This research article will likely … Continue reading

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Rites of Passage

It’s official, I have finished my first year of Acupuncture and Oriental Medical School and I am one-third the way through!  I’m off for another two weeks and plan to spend my time back-packing through the beautiful Ruby Mountain Range … Continue reading

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Muscular Dystrophy, Obama’s Health Care, Emu Oil & Toxic Beds…

If I actually wrote in my blog as much as I think about topics, I’d probably be posting every day if not more than that!  Be that as it may, I just don’t have that much time in my day and … Continue reading

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