We wear masks to protect others from our exhaled droplets. These droplets may contain virus. It is a considerate gesture and quite helpful. But when the moisture of the droplet evaporates (relatively soon after being exhaled) the...

There are many great uses for essential oils, including helping to combat aging of the skin as well as keeping your skin super hydrated and nourished in the cold, dry winter months. This is a benefit that...

The change of seasons, the dry air, and a change in diet and exercise patterns can all bring on a change in our skin, sometimes an unwelcome change. We often see many types of acne due to...

If you think about it, most if not all skin creams are white. Ever wonder why? You see, base creams are used to initially make it feel like you are applying moisture to your face but skin...

Imagine, after practicing for weeks, your daughter is saying grace for the very first time at your family’s Thanksgiving gathering. For you, the proudest moment of all was going to be the look on your mother’s face...

Welcome to the New Year! For me, it’s a time for reflection and assessing which path I’d like to be on in regards to my health, especially when it comes to prevention. One method of prevention that...

Three trillion dollars are spent in this country on healthcare each year, with over 150 billion dollars being spent on obesity alone. A lot of the illnesses and pain doctors treat are caused by inflammation preceded by...

My name is Dr. Sarah Kotzur and I’m a ridiculously happy, licensed naturopathic doctor practicing in Portland, Maine. In my beautiful seaside clinic, I’ve helped thousands of patients regain their health and vitality using a natural approach...

The women’s self-help health movement was started in the 1970’s by lay women who set out to demystify women’s bodies by sharing information with other women. Key players in this movement were the Feminist Women’s Health Centers,...

Anxiety and Depression:  Lifestyle Basics Anxiety and depression account for the vast majority of cases of mental/emotional illness in our society, affecting people of all ages and, increasingly, children. Over 1 out of 5 children between the...

The holiday season can be really tough on legs. Standing in long lines, flying on planes, and even sitting in mall traffic, can wreak havoc on your circulatory system. How so? Healthy veins have valves, which open...

Today, we’re continuing in our series on Chinese medicine and skin disease. First we covered the basics (review the August online issue if you missed it), and then in September’s issue we took a closer look at...

Before defining Integrative Medicine, an overview of the current health care system is in order.  Over the last half century, we have seen dramatic changes in the delivery of health care.  The coming decades promise even greater...