By Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, PhD, DOM, L.Ac. The average wait for a doctor appointment is 26 days, according to a recent survey of 15 U.S. cities by health care organization Merritt Hawkins. During the holidays, especially if you are traveling away from home, accessing a...
By Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, PhD, DOM, L.Ac. The liver is responsible for more than 500 biological functions. An unburdened liver offers robust immunity, energy, and metabolism. The liver is resilient and rarely produces observable symptoms, even after a repeated injury....
By Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, PhD, DOM, L.Ac. The skin is the body's largest organ. It actively works to keep toxins from penetrating the interior. Dry, itchy skin, boils, rashes, or skin inflammation may be related to the fabrics we put near our skin. Unfortunately, most...
By Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, PhD, DOM, L.Ac. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. However, it is highly preventable and treatable with early detection. Age 45 is the recommended time to begin regular screenings for...
By Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, PhD, DOM, L.Ac. Good physical and mental health depend upon a proper relationship with stress. Some stress is necessary, but in excess, it is dangerous. Easy biofeedback breathing exercises can condition the nervous system away from stress...
By Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, PhD, DOM, L.Ac. The body is like a garden, with many factors maintaining balance for renewal and survival. Healthy garden soil contains dark humus made of humin, which helps hold water; humic acid, which balances soil acidity and limits...
By Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, PhD, DOM, L.Ac. Summertime insomnia? Our brains work best when they have a healthy balance of chemicals to perform necessary tasks. Neurotransmitters are the general class of chemicals that work within the brain to signal neurons or nerve...
By Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, PhD, DOM, L.Ac. Ashwagandha (withania somnifera dunal) is a medicinal plant that has been used in indigenous medicine for more than 3,000 years. The ancient medicines of India (Ayurveda) and Greece (Unani) list ashwagandha in numerous...
By Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, PhD, DOM, L.Ac. There are best practices for administering supplements in your daily regimen to support nutritional gaps. Read on to identify the best ways to take your supplements to maximize their absorption. Water-Soluble and Fat-Soluble...
By Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, PhD, DOM, L.Ac. I used to see melatonin as a last resort for getting and staying asleep. I would successfully redirect a patient’s attention to synergistic herbal blends, diet, exercise, and light exposure changes. Times have changed, and so...
