Tips that will help you heal your skin from the inside out Introduction For the majority of my life, I’ve had a complicated relationship with my skin. As soon as puberty struck in my early teens, my face broke out in a mass of pimples, blotches, and bumps. Already self-conscious to…

Reflections on the mental health crisis in my high-achieving hometown — Growing up in Pleasantville A couple weeks back, I met up with one of my oldest friends a few days before her wedding. We exchanged a giant hug and immediately began catching up and exchanging news after a few years apart. Suddenly, mid-conversation, her voice got quiet and she asked, “Did you hear about…

The unexpected emotional and physical challenges of the Medical Medium’s 3:6:9 cleanse — and the lasting results — Introduction A few months back, I called a friend to catch up and share some disappointing news: after taking multiple treatments at a Lyme clinic with an 80–90% success rate, my lingering symptoms were unaffected. Though my arthritis had basically healed through lifestyle changes, my exhaustion, digestive issues, and dampened immune…

And simple techniques from a breathwork facilitator on how to try them Introduction My interest in breathwork began three years ago, when a virtual session I joined out of curiosity led to an intense release of emotion and a feeling of clarity that lasted for many hours after. Coming out of…

Three pieces of advice I wish I’d known sooner — If there’s one message I’d like to share upfront, it’s that you’re not alone and you’re definitely not crazy. That’s how I initially felt four years ago. I was 25 and wondered why my body, seemingly out of nowhere, was falling apart from the inside out. Then I got the…

How the Dutch succeed in teaching their children not only about sex, but about love, relationships, and self-expression On a recent trip to Europe, I discovered a lot of cultural differences in how Europeans approach work, school, and personal relationships relative to Americans, but one difference struck me more than…

And why the classics might be better than modern versions with simple happy endings — Re-discovering A Childhood Classic While studying German over the past few months, I decided to learn the language the same way my Mom helped me learn English as a child: by reading fairytales aloud. So I bought an original book by Hans Christian Andersen and immediately opened up to “Die Kleine Seejungsfrau,” or “The…

Why an indigenous plant diet shifted the way I relate to nature — Introduction A few months back, a friend’s Facebook post grabbed my attention: “Master Plant Dieta: We are a family-run, Shipibo owned and operated healing center. We are honored and excited to welcome our beloved daughter back home in March to run a special master plant dieta with her cousin and father. …

The pros- and surprising cons- of life in Europe’s #1 city for expats Ever since I was a teenager, I had a sneaking suspicion I was born in the wrong place. I questioned the most basic things in American society, especially when living in New York:Why do we measure national…