I recently wrote a post about my painful experience with polyamory, and I described how I mistakenly mistook the "love bombing", or "acts of love" for when I was in a situation of narcissistic abusiveness. Nancy Aronie asked me, after I read it to her in my Memoir As Medicine online course, "How do you know the difference?" I then wrote about what I learned about the differences between a healthy, … [Read more...]

Mom's DHA With Choline is a blend of sustainably sourced omega-3s and herring caviar oils, which provides the natural 3:1 DHA/EPA ratio found in breastmilk. DHA is phospholipid bound, which supports healthy brain development in baby as well as a good mood in mom. Choline is also depleted by the baby's nutritional needs in the womb, and during breastfeeding. It's therefore important that moms … [Read more...]

The amount of zinc in your body is about the same as that found in a galvanized 4-inch nail. It's like walking on a tightrope to get and maintain the correct amount of zinc. There's a thin line between too little and too much zinc, with potential dangers for any mistakes. If you take zinc for longer than a week, it can lower your HDL cholesterol (good) and cause a copper shortage. Nearly 100 … [Read more...]

Erik Erikson developed the theory of psychological growth to identify stages in life. The stages begin with trust and mistrust and continue through a lifetime culminating at the final stage of life: ego integrity or despair. This theory has a sixth stage: intimacy versus isolation. This stage is usually experienced in adulthood, between the ages of 19 and 40. The primary conflict in our psyche … [Read more...]

Our digestive systems are responsible for breaking down food and absorbing nutrients that we need to maintain a healthy lifestyle. You cannot take care yourself if you don't take care your digestive system. Our vital organs will not work efficiently if we do not absorb nutrients properly. Your gut is the best place for you to start if your goal is overall health. Ten tips are recommended to … [Read more...]