Foundational practices help us to cleanse and stay grounded. Ritualistic cleansing practices help remove negative or stagnant energy, and there are numerous practices that point to the idea of grounding: connecting oneself to the body and the earth...
Self-care means we take an active role in safeguarding our mental and physical wellness, proactively and (especially) in times of duress. Self-care is doing what is good for us and does not mean you are being self-centered. It's vital for you and...
When most people think of nourishment, they usually consider the nutrition that is derived from food. According to Ayurveda, the ancient healing science of India, nourishment is available through all five senses – touch, sound, sight, taste and...
Is it any wonder that meditation is becoming an important skill in modern times? Consider the science that increasingly links meditation with optimal well-being. In modern times meditation has moved from the cave to the laboratory. By investigating...
I don’t prescribe a lot of “you must do this” kind of things, because in my experience every person and every body is different. But when it comes to having a consistent, intentional morning practice that connects you, protects you, and sets your...
Abhyanga is the ayurvedic practice of self-massage that can offer you a moment of pause to honor self. A daily Abhyanga practice can reassure your sense of strength, restore balance, and reinforce your overall well-being. Especially when implemented...
Tom Ferguson, M.D. interviews David Werner about the self-care network run by the farm people among the villages in western Mexico. These people with no formal medical training have learned how to handle preventive and curative medicine for their...
Tom Ferguson, M.D. interviews John Travis, M.D. about his approach for self-care, once a specific organic illness is ruled out. He advocates that individuals are turned over to wellness educators, who act as consultants looking at life style choices...
Laughter is a powerful healing elixir, or better yet ... natural Prozac. It enables us to reframe our worries and it has extraordinary capacity to help us reestablish a positive and healthy perspective when we're down. So why don’t we laugh more...
Allergies: An allergy is an immune system problem to a substance (allergen) that is normally harmless. An allergen can be inhaled, swallowed, or come in contact with the skin.
Mary Ann DiMarco
Shelly Tygielski
Deepak Chopra MD
Elliott Dacher MD
Christine Arylo
Natalie Geary MD
Tom Ferguson MD
Barry Bittman MD
American Institute for Preventive Medicine