Recent evidence is accumulating to suggest that the type of lifestyle which Dr. Nikki promotes is the kind that will be necessary for a progressive move in human culture. If we examine her emphasis on wellness and her appreciation of the mind-body connection, there are certain questions that come to mind.
Read MoreLet’s talk about sex. Despite it being a tabooed subject, many people enjoy talking about sex. Since becoming a doctor, I’m not really shocked by anything. I’ve had to discuss the birds and the bees with patients, examine private parts and I have even delivered babies. Sex is natural, and an important part of life because it is healthy and healing.
Read MoreI know this may sound strange, but do you ever ask your body what it needs? We all want to be the healthiest we can be, that’s why we pay for medications, health insurance, and even expensive organic food in some cases. Yet, have you ever checked in with your body to ask, “What would you like to eat?” After all, the fundamental purpose of eating is to nourish your body and keep it healthy. Your body is smarter than you may think. It communicates with you, IF you choose to listen.
Read MoreI was forced to really think about the meaning of health when I was preparing for a motivational talk about health at a happiness retreat in the Dominican Republic. What does health mean? What does health mean to you? How do you know if you are truly healthy?
Read MoreHave you heard the tale about the Gods? And how they decided to place the secrets of the universe inside the hearts of mankind because they knew that man would never look there.
Read MoreI became a yoga instructor after I was already an MD. Many people couldn’t understand why I would do such a thing. When I decided to shift my focus from treating the ill to keeping people healthy, I found yoga to be one of the most potent things I could prescribe.
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