Spring – the Energy of Wood Element
Spring - the Energy of the Wood Element Introduction: As winter thaws, now is the time to explore a deeper side of Spring - the energy of the Wood element. …
Embracing the restorative energy of winter
Winter: The Season of Kidney In the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), each season correlates with specific elements, organs, and energy pathways in the body. Winter, the season…
Understanding and Healing from Medical Trauma
Understanding and Healing from Medical Trauma Introduction I was speaking with a friend recently who reminded me of the very real phenomenon of medical trauma. Medical trauma is an often-overlooked…
Nutrient Therapies
In a perfect world, food would be the only medicine that we need. However, our world is far from perfect. Our foods no longer have the same nutrition densities they…
Potential legalization of Psychedelic Assisted Therapy. Decriminalization in Port Townsend, WA.
Psychedelics for Therapeutic Use
If you've been watching the news at all lately, then you've probably noticed that psychedelics are making an interesting rebirth in the United States. Locally, Seattle, Port Townsend and…
Acupuncture and Traditional Oriental Medicine
Traditional Oriental Medicine Traditional Oriental Medicine comprises an exceptionally wide variety of traditions. These include Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Thai, and Tibetan among others. They are unique systems of diagnosis and…
What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic medicine is a system of healthcare that emphasizes natural remedies and the body's ability to heal itself. It is based on the philosophy that health is a result of…
Drop the nut
Drop the Peanut… Through the Western lens of medicine, we expect to go into the doctor, have them give us a pill or do a procedure and we get better.…
