“If you face the sunshine, you do not see the shadows.” -Helen Keller I know from experience how easy it is to focus on what is troubling you versus what heals and sustains you. To change that focus, we must … Read More
Many years ago when our children were wearing me out I went to a healer for help. She told me that if I brought her a hair from the chest of a bear, which lived in a cave on the … Read More
Amid our ongoing “Information Age” children who grow up addicted to food, drugs, cigarettes and self-destruction are not living that way because of a lack of information. What they lack is inspiration and a sense of worth. Parents unwittingly literally … Read More
Probably most people would not object to living a long, healthy life. Today we have more information available than ever on ways to achieve this dream of healthy longevity. But who do we believe? Which approach is the right one? … Read More
Have you experienced a warm, supportive relationship with a doctor who took care of you in the past, or is taking care of you now? The keyword in that question is “relationship,” suggesting that you and your physician are together … Read More
What is a hug? We know it is a simple gesture that can feel very good and comforting, but it can mean much more. Jeff Guidry describes the healing hug of that changed his life in his book An Eagle … Read More
Visualization can be a powerful tool for patients undergoing treatment for cancer. I have found that the drawings cancer patients create of their disease and its treatment reveal much about how they will respond to treatment. The drawings often uncover … Read More
“Humor is mankind’s greatest blessing” – Mark Twain In my early career as a surgeon, I began to keep a journal filled with the painful experiences of my work. I carefully kept it out of sight, but one day accidentally … Read More
If you have a beloved pet, or more than one, in your household, I can tell you with confidence that you and your family are healthier for it. Let me share with you some of the discoveries about The Healing … Read More
It is interesting to see the establishment of Centers for Integrative Medicine at some of our great universities. Duke University’s Bravewell Collaborative Clinical Network is a consortium of member medical schools focused on developing what some call “Integrative Medicine” and … Read More