Starry Brook Natural Medicine

02/15/2026

Gratitude isn’t just emotional — it’s physiologic.

When you intentionally notice something good, you shift your nervous system out of threat mode.

So I’m curious…

What helps you find peace lately?
🙏🏼Prayer?
🎼Music?
🚶‍♀️A walk?
🐖Time on the farm?

Comment yours — someone else might need that idea today.

02/12/2026

I recently watched a clip of the late James Van Der Beek speaking about worthiness. He said we are worthy of love. Worthy of God’s love. Worthy of our own unconditional love.💕

His beautiful video struck me deeply.

The patients who walk through my doors are not just chronically fatigued, sick, hormonally imbalanced, or anxious. What I see is someone who has quietly decided they are last on the list. And they are frustrated their bodies can’t or won’t continue to over perform.

This is where naturopathic medicine shines.

Yes, we run labs.

Yes, we use botanicals, nutrition, sometimes prescriptions.

But the deeper work is alignment. Nervous system safety. Hormone balance that isn’t driven by chronic overdrive. Inflammation that isn’t fueled by self-neglect.

When we work together, your body responds differently. Your realize you are worthy of care. And body responds differently when you start treating yourself as someone worth caring for.

Self-love is not indulgent.
It is regulatory.
It stabilizes immunity.
It steadies hormones.
It allows digestion to function.
It lowers cortisol.
It changes outcomes.

It is saying, “I matter,” and then making medical decisions that reflect that belief.

You are worthy of God’s love.
You are worthy of your own love.
And your physiology shifts when you begin living as though that is true.

James, may you rest in peace, you beautiful beacon of love.

02/07/2026

01/26/2026

More Providers = More Access

01/26/2026

Please take a moment to help all NH residents access naturopathic care. Voting yes! On bill 550 would require insurance plans to provide coverage.

01/12/2026

Taiwanese researchers discovered acupuncture triggering stem cell release healing damaged organs naturally. Scientists at China Medical University found that electroacupuncture at specific meridian points stimulates bone marrow to release mesenchymal stem cells into circulation, which then migrate to injured organs and promote tissue repair. This mechanism explains acupuncture's therapeutic effects through measurable biological processes rather than placebo.

Traditional Chinese medicine has used acupuncture for thousands of years, but Western medicine dismissed it as placebo due to lack of biological mechanism. Taiwanese researchers using advanced imaging and cellular tracking discovered that needle stimulation at specific points triggers measurable stem cell mobilization—providing the first clear biological explanation for acupuncture's effects.

Electroacupuncture (needles with mild electrical current) at ST36 (Zusanli point) and GV20 (Baihui point) causes a 300% increase in circulating stem cells within 24 hours. These mobilized stem cells express homing signals drawing them to damaged tissues—injured liver, heart, kidneys, or brain—where they differentiate into organ-specific cells and release healing factors. It's like acupuncture triggers the body's internal repair dispatch system.

Stroke patients receiving electroacupuncture within 48 hours of stroke showed 40% better functional recovery than those receiving standard care alone. Liver cirrhosis patients showed reduced fibrosis markers. Heart attack survivors demonstrated improved cardiac function. The mechanism is entirely biological—traced stem cells from bone marrow to damaged organs. Skeptical Western physicians are reconsidering acupuncture given this mechanistic evidence. We're discovering that ancient healing practices work through sophisticated biological mechanisms science is only now capable of detecting.

Source: China Medical University, Stem Cells Translational Medicine 2025

12/30/2025

The quiet days between Christmas and New Year’s feel… different. Slower. Softer. Necessary.

Tell me: what does “doing nothing” look like for you right now?
💬 Baking counts. Napping counts. Existing counts.

📤 Or share this with someone who needs permission to rest, because we all need a little reminder sometimes.

12/29/2025

We’re almost to the 2025 finish line! I’ve seen folks reflective of the past year setting intentions, hopes and wishes for the New Year. Send me your ideas, methods, inspiration for heralding in a fantastic 2026🎊

12/17/2025

December is **National Impaired Driving Prevention Month**, a reminder that the holidays—while joyful for many—can be especially difficult for those in recovery and for families navigating addiction.

This season brings more social events, more alcohol, and often more emotional strain. For people in recovery, that combination can be heavy.

Choosing not to drive impaired is an act of care—for yourself, your loved ones, and everyone on the road.

If you’re hosting this season, small choices matter: offering non-alcoholic drinks, encouraging ride-sharing, or checking in on someone who may be struggling.
If you’re feeling vulnerable, support exists—and reaching out early can make all the difference.

I’ve linked **Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)** and **Al-Anon** resources for anyone who may need them.
https://www.aa.org/
https://al-anon.org/

Let’s look out for one another this season.

12/05/2025

At Starry Brook, I witness this truth every day:
✨A patient decides to heal.
✨ A new treatment aligns.
✨ A symptom shifts.
✨ A door opens.
Your body wants to move toward balance — and I’m here to walk with you through every step.