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Essential Oils- Some of My Favorites

Essential oils can be a powerful health tool, and they are known for their subtle and gentle effects.  I love essential oils and have used the extensively in my life and in my clinical practice, but I do not proclaim myself as an expert in essential oils.  Many of my colleagues and teachers are moreContinue reading “Essential Oils- Some of My Favorites”

Sweeteners: the good, the bad and the ugly

  Let’s talk about sweeteners.  First of all, it deserves mentioning that the average American consumes 60-100 pounds of sugar per year (numbers vary according to the source).  This is a drastic increase over the past 200 years, from approximately 18 pounds per year. Obviously, humans like the taste of sugar.  It doesn’t take muchContinue reading “Sweeteners: the good, the bad and the ugly”