Do you have a 2025 New Year’s Resolution? If so, how is it coming along? This was the year I finally made the leap to do a 10-day Vipassana meditation course and I had such a great experience I wanted to share about it here. Why Meditation My 2018...
New Year's resolutions are popular for good reason. As mentioned in my previous post about the social science of timing and how to make it work in your favor, there is a lot of momentum around new beginnings (like years or even Mondays) in the sense that it is...
Big news-- I am now making custom Vivacitea herb and mushroom formulas available more widely! I've added a few telehealth slots each month so that people outside NYC can now access this service to have a custom infusion or topical blend made specifically for their...
Remember the sunscreen when you are out and about this summer! Here's why: Both age and environmental factors beyond our control are responsible for skin health-- yet damage from UV rays seems to be one of the most important influences. Luckily, research shows that...
As we move into the colder months, let's discuss some more nuanced aspects of hydration beyond the standard electrolyte replacement we think of more in the sweaty summer months. My inspiration for this post comes from the phenomenal book, Quench: beat fatigue, drop...
I understand that these are trying times in a number of ways. I am heartened by seeing communities around the globe come together to share information and services with one another. My respect goes to hospital and other essential workers, and I commend everyone for efforts to flatten the curve of infections. I have been reviewing medical research on COVID-19, and earlier this week participated in a webinar with Dr. John Chen based on the February 19, 2020 article on how COVID-19 is currently treated in China compiled, translated and edited by him and Lori Hsu.
While many new year’s resolutions entail restrictions, incorporating more high-quality fat in your diet can yield significant health benefits. These fatty acids are ‘essential’ because they are critical to processes like blood clotting and inflammatory response. However, it is not as simple as ‘the more, the better.’
As New Yorkers, many patients are looking to maximize their time doing self-care by consolidating appointments during the work week. For patients seeking an integrative approach to their healthcare, I offer acupuncture alongside physical therapy, massage therapy and performance coaching at my office. Because myself and these exceptional practitioners work together on a synergistic team, we see patient outcomes multiply.
I’m an avid reader and love science, so when Daniel Pink’s new book titled When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing was released at the turn of the year I got my copy right away and breezed through it. I’ve now had several months to integrate some of the...