Better Than Ever

Christmas time is always fun for me. Even though I have family and friends around, I still get a little time to relax, recharge and do a few things I don’t get to do much. This year, though, I’m charged enough as it is. Because I’m getting ready to go back to Africa… and who [...]

In a Perfect World…

I studied nutrition before I ever went to medical school. I took classes in exercise physiology and nutrition thinking that I would be my own kind of health advisor. But I quickly figured out that no one was going to listen to me unless I got a medical degree. But I received my medical degree [...]

Only on Bali

I hadn’t realized how relaxing Bali was for me last time I was here.

I visit a lot of sites when I travel, and I like to see as many people and as much of the local culture as I can wherever I go. But Bali has a different speed to it that you don’t experience anywhere else.

No matter how fast my friend Westi drove his truck or how many appointments I had, it never felt rushed. I never felt pressed for time. I sort of forgot about that until I came back these last few days.

I had a completely different sense of time when I was in Africa. Like I didn’t have enough of it to do everything I wanted. I stayed there longer than I had planned because I kept meeting more people and discovering new places and traditions I wanted to study…

The Healers Invited Me In

Later this week, I have a meeting with a unique and respected African healer, Dr. Sekagya Yahaya Hills. I wanted to meet with Dr. Sekagya because I identify with him. He’s a doctor of modern medicine, too – a dental surgeon. But he believes nature knows best; he practices traditional healing methods as well. As [...]