I am excited to introduce you to a practitioner who's work is truly transformative. Weene practices Pheonix Rising Yoga Therapy which combines yoga asana with meditation and psychotherapy. Her work unlocks the key to union of mind, body, and spirit. She is conducting a workshop with an emphasis on … [Read more...]

In honor of the Chinese year of the Snake - I am bringing back office hours every Thursday beginning this February. I hope this helps those of you who've had trouble coming in to see me. For those of you who look forward to my Chinese New Year newsletters, don't worry, this isn't it. More on the … [Read more...]

How Viruses Work: Why We Get Sick The Three Factors at Play in the Spread of a Virus: 1) Virulence, the strength of the bug Some viruses are so strong that virtually no immune system can resist them. The flu is NOT such a bug. In fact, it is well known that people with compromised immunity are … [Read more...]

Ina May Gaskin is one of my heroes. She has long been considered the foremother of modern midwifery. She has delivered thousands of babies and has spent her life advocating for normal birth. She is the real deal which is why I am so excited to see this movie about her life and work. It is showing at … [Read more...]

The data keeps coming in to counter skeptics - "Acupuncture works! If you suffer from chronic pain it can help improve your life!" Forthermore, it's extrememly safe so what's the downside? If you have been trying to get your grumpy uncle or your skeptical mother-in-law to try acupuncture for their … [Read more...]

Mark Bittman wrote a great piece in NYT Blog, The Opinionator, about why you and your children need not include milk in your daily diet. He points to his own experience of ending a lifetime of daily gastric distress IN 5 DAYS by eliminating dairy intake. He also raises many important issues with … [Read more...]

Nothing marks the passage of time as concretely as a growing infant. Lea, now almost seven months old, marked the new year by sitting up tall and taking her first bites of solid food. For her, each day is a triumph as she tackles the world without expectation. Her mother, on the other hand, … [Read more...]

Traditional Chinese medicine has long been used to ease pain and treat disease. Now researchers have found it can also boost fertility if used in combination with fertility treatments. Read … [Read more...]

Our new blog is up and running at last! Stay tuned for lots of informative articles to help you navigate the stresses of Manhattan life and stay healthy through winter and spring. … [Read more...]