When I was younger, I thought Gay Pride was only about: ——Being able to Love whomever you choose and the Freedom to live openly without fear or condemnation, ——About Tolerance and the right to simply Exist. Basic human rights. ——I also felt Shame about celebrating out in the open due to fear of the plethora …
12 Healing Principles @ Dr. Loop, OMD (4 of 12)
This is the FOURTH of 12 Core Healing Principles that form the foundation of my healing philosophy. They are not only aspirational, but ones that I actively cultivate in my daily interactions with each and every patient. Your health, wellness and vitality are important to me. I have actively sought out healing traditions and studied …
12 Healing Principles @ Dr. Loop, OMD (3 of 12)
This is the THIRD of 12 Core Healing Principles that form the foundation of my healing philosophy. They are not only aspirational, but ones that I actively cultivate in my daily interactions with each and every patient. Your health, wellness and vitality are important to me. I have actively sought out healing traditions and studied with some …
12 Healing Principles @ Dr. Loop, OMD (2 of 12)
This is the SECOND of 12 Core Healing Principles that form the foundation of my healing philosophy. They are not only aspirational, but ones that I actively cultivate in my daily interactions with each and every patient. Your health, wellness and vitality are important to me. I have actively sought out healing traditions and studied with some …
Remembering Betty White & Embracing The Year of the Water Tiger
I did not realize how much I needed Cher to sing the theme song to the Golden Girls. Nor how much I needed to see this special celebrating the life of Betty White. The recap of a master class of woman who lived her life on purpose while at the same time giving so …
When you go looking for the Wizard, You may just find Yourself
Dr. Loop, OMD Off to See the Wizard. mov. The Wizard of Oz & Chinese Medicine….Any Correlation? There is meaning everywhere when you open your heart and mind. In fact, in Chinese medical theory, microcosms of universal functioning can be found anywhere, like on the scalp, ear, abdomen and yes, perhaps even in a classic …
Finding Balance in the Winter Soul-stice
In Classical Chinese Medicine, each season reflects a plethora of correspondences like an element, emotion, organ, taste, color etc. Winter is Kidney Time Water is the element Fear is the predominant emotion Salty is the taste Black is the color Etc. Etc. The Water Element in Chinese Medicine reflects the Kidneys, Bladder and Adrenal Glands …
The Tao of Chinese Medicine
Chinese Medicine highlights Prevention, Maintenance & the Treatment of Disease We live in an era where medicine only highlights sickness care. Detached third party purveyors might even dictate what is “covered” or “allowed” separate from your primary care provider, or even dictate what is specifically “treatable” according to some outdated rubric of science. Undoubtedly, there …
What is Qi and Why is it such a Big Deal?
What is Qi and Why is it such a big deal? Qi is often described loosely as “energy” or “vital force” that flows in the body. This is helpful in a simplistic way but does not paint the full picture. Qi is indeed one of the 5 vital substances in the human body according to …
Love What Goes Away
I cannot make stay What must go away Nature has its play All things that may I choose Love Padre And Come what may Keep my focus underway True light on display What comes this day Will Leave or dismay Yet Truth will array Love what goes away Plug in play hurray Find …