by Melanie | Jun 27, 2014 | On Conventional Medicine, Podcast, Stress
Hang in there; your thyroid is a little bit complicated! Today’s episode is a little more detailed than our usual conversations, but I hope you’ll come away with a better understanding of how your thyroid works, what your blood tests mean, and how to...
by Melanie | Aug 13, 2012 | On Conventional Medicine, Self-care
The health & wellness industry is full of incredible information and products that really can help us live longer, happier, and healthier lives. Trouble is, there’s also plenty of misinformation and more than a few snake oil salesmen who can cast a...
by Melanie | Jul 23, 2012 | On Conventional Medicine, Plant-based Medicine
There are so many myths about herbs and herbal medicine floating around that it can make my head spin. Until we clear up the myths about herbal medicine, many people who could benefit will shy away from this incredible tradition of natural medicine that is our...
by Melanie | Jul 11, 2012 | On Conventional Medicine, Plant-based Medicine
I’ll never forget the first time I saw my Dad cry. We were in a waiting room at John’s Hopkins Hospital. True to his nature, my Dad struck up a conversation with a man sitting nearby. The man was distraught, exhausted. His body looked wrung-out. My...