Author Archives: Amy
Keys to Wellness- Why Choose Fresh, Local and Natural Foods
Have you ever imagined what the grocery store would look like if only foods grown within a 500 mile radius, made with normal kitchen equipment, were sold there? What if refined sugar, artificial flavors, and refined vegetable oils were illegal?
As a health care provider for over 20 years, when I shop for food I’m always conscious of two main parameters:
Birthing Black in the US – Shining a Light on Inequity in Maternal Care
Improving Birth Outcomes for Women of Color in Chicagoland
Because my passion is supporting teens and women throughout their life cycles, including through pregnancy, I want to bring attention to the startling facts that African American and Indigenous women face when they become pregnant:
They are 2-3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women,
Ready for Reopening – Strategies for Stronger Immunity
Some people are ready and some are hesitant. We all have our own comfort levels with the pandemic situation, and no one is right or wrong. Wearing a mask in public is the law – but what else can you do to ensure your system is as strong as possible? What can you do to protect your family? How
Teen Health Concerns and Chinese Medicine
It’s tough being a teenager these days. Well, it always has been actually. But it is REALLY tough now. We’ve all been there and can empathize, but now as parents what can we do to help our kids feel their best so they can truly shine their brightest? It hurts so much to see your child hurting,
Response to the Pandemic – Now Offering Telemedicine
My Dear Community, these times are trying, and I want you to know I’m here to support you!
Remaining Open for In-Person Visits
After much study, meditation, and thinking, I have decided to remain open to serve the community’s ongoing health needs, both mental and physical – as I consider myself first and foremost a Mind-Body Healthcare Provider. I
