Bitterness is a taste most of us try to avoid. Expressions such as “bitter enemies” and “a bitter pill to swallow ” show how averse we are to this flavor. We greatly prefer the other three primary flavors – nearly everything Americans eat is a…
While we’ve all heard the recommendation to drink eight to twelve glasses of water a day, many of us think of it as a vague goal that we’re not especially compelled to go for. As a doctor, I’ve had the opportunity to ask a great…
(Originally appeared in the November 2012 newsletter of The Dragontree Holistic Day Spa) Written with Briana Borten There are several simple daily practices recommended in Ayurvedic medicine for maintaining health. One of the most valuable of these routines, especially during cold and flu season, is…
This article originally appeared in About Face Magazine, Issue 07 Treating pain is one my specialties. I don’t prescribe pain drugs and I don’t accept insurance. People pay me cash out of their pockets, which means I have to get the job done well and…
I’ve come to the realization that a 60 minute facial is just not for me. No surprises here, since I am very impatient when it comes to many things in life. Waiting in line for anything drives me crazy…I’ll chalk this up to the many years living…
New research in the field of mental health finds evidence that a grateful heart is a happy heart. I guess I’m jaded enough to roll my eyes at the notion of “just be grateful for what you have, dammit!” But I can commit to trying…
One of the things I love…is this transition time of year where we change from one season to the next. I lived in San Francisco for 5 years and never saw the difference from one season to another. Love San Francisco but the consistent weather…
Remember when it was 2010 or better yet, New Year’s Eve of 2011, when we were filled to the brim with anticipation for the infamous “2012, the end of the Mayan calendar”? Here we are, in the 9th month of the year with only 3…
As potent and capable beings, we have the ability to CREATE on a daily basis that which we desire to manifest as our experience in life. Creativity is innate in all of us as a product of our natural evolution. The creative aspect of life…
We are having a party at the NW location on September 13th at 7pm. This will be an evening with The Dragontree’s skincare team to learn and discuss the effects that the sun has on your skin and overall health, as well as how you can…
Nobody can give you wiser advice than yourself. -Cicero The body is an amazing source of intelligence. It is always there for you, pumping blood, never skipping a heartbeat, digesting whatever food you put in it and maintaining homeostasis. Is this reliable, intelligent bio computer…
What do you know about inflammation? For almost all of us the answer is, not enough. Inflammation can cause a wide array of issues and reactions in our bodies. Diabetes, arthritis, hypertension, allergies, obesity, eczema, many cancers…inflammation can either cause or contribute to all of…
I am not a fan of running in the heat. I am definitely not a fan of running any distance in the heat with a stinky, sticky, chemical rich sunscreen, so when I decided to give the Active Sport Treat SPF 30+ by Epicuren a try my…
No matter how bright, sunny, and alive the days of summer may be, anyone’s head space can still turn less than 100%. There’s no doubt about it. Life can be hard, but don’t turn away from those trials. There is so much opportunity to learn! …
I recently just had my first encounter with some severe back pain that left me a bit incapacitated. I started my day as I always do by letting the dogs out and feeding them. After feeding I went to pick up Quiche and BAM I…
Exciting news for the world of skincare at The Dragontree! We are now carrying a new sunscreen product! Epicuren’s Silk Mist Sunscreen SPF 15 is not your ordinary sun protection product. The entire esthetics team has been patiently waiting for it’s arrival. Why is the…
A Peaceful World Begins With A Peaceful You! At the Dragontree, we are committed to peace. We provide a sanctuary from the stress that degrades the quality of our lives. We will assist you on your journey towards balance with rejuvenative therapies, and will be…
“The man who does things makes many mistakes, but he never makes the biggest mistake of all – doing nothing.” -Benjamin Franklin Summer is finally in fully force, and the living is easy! Do you notice in summertime how everything seems promising? The plants…
Sunburns are not only painful, but they can cause serious damage leading to wrinkles, dark spots and even cancer. Do not pull out last year’s sunscreen and think it will do the trick.. Essential elements within sunscreen can fade within a year of opening. Epicuren…
A couple of month ago I wrote about digging into understanding my sugar addiction and starting to treat it as it is: an addiction. If you’re wondering, I am still not completely sugar free, but I am consuming quite a bit less. The whole experience…
As potent and capable beings, we have the ability to CREATE on a daily basis that which we desire to manifest as our experience in life. Creativity is innate in all of us as a product of our natural evolution. The creative aspect of life…