By: Erin Stair, MD, MPH A natural way to reduce stress and anxiety is to listen to binaural acoustics. They are my go-to when I feel anxious or am having difficulty falling or staying asleep. I also use them when I have premenstrual cramps, since binaural acoustics at specific frequencies have been shown to […]
By Erin Stair MD, MPH Is there an herbal remedy for anxiety? Well, there might be several. Today I want to focus on KAVA, since you often see that marketed for anxiety and stress. Kava Kava ( Piper methysticum) is a plant from the pepper family and native to the South Pacific where it […]
Natural Tips for Controlling Blood Sugar After Eating By: Erin Stair MD, MPH Some of you know about my struggle with bulimia. It started my senior year in high school, continued through my cadet years at West Point, the army, and through much of medical school. In fact, bulimia was a huge reason I […]
Erin Stair, MD, MPH A natural cure for cuts: Unpasteurized Manuka Honey! Yes, It’s proven to enhance the healing process in both humans and animals. Honey, the sweet treat made from bees, has been used for thousands of years as an antibacterial ointment and topical wound healer. It’s a natural cure for cuts, or […]
By: Erin Stair, MD, MPH Is there a natural remedy for PTSD? This is an area that is exploding with research and interest as more and more people with PTSD want to find natural forms of therapy. This is especially true for veterans. Many veterans are looking for alternative approaches to help with the symptoms […]
By: Erin Stair, MD, MPH ( follow on Instagram!) This blog is going to focus on Bacopa, an herb for better memory. I started growing Bacopa a while ago in my New York City garden, after learning about it and falling in love with it when I was studying herbalism. It is a lovely herb […]
How to Use a Neti Pot, by Erin Stair MD, MPH There is a lot of fear around Neti Pots, because of a widely shared case study published in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases. Feel free to click on the link to read the specifics of the case, but I’ll summarize below: […]
By: Erin Stair, MD, MPH Today’s topic is on food for a healthy gallbladder, and I’ll start with the basics first. I know a lot of people who struggle with gallbladder issues, and many of them will probably need it removed surgically. This blog is for folks who want to know a bit more […]
By: Erin Stair, MD, MPH Sleep therapy for depression, and dietary interventions, might be the best first approach for cases of depression. Sleep and depression, much like the link between sleep with other chronic illnesses, has a Chicken-and-Egg relationship. I’m going to explain below, but thought I’d post one of my favorite Chicken and […]
By: Erin Stair, MD, MPH Lots of people in “wellness” like to tout the healing properties of Turmeric, but how many of those claims are researched? Well, I did some digging to figure that out. Turmeric, a relative of ginger, has been used for thousands of years as a medicinal spice and to add flavor […]
By: Erin Stair, MD, MPH Is it possible to prevent dementia? Or boost your brain power? I think it’s hard to say, and probably depends on genetics and other mysteries of life that we haven’t figured out yet. But there are lifestyle changes we can make to reduce our risk. According to a report from […]
By: Erin Stair, MD, MPH ( follow on Instagram) Is there a natural way you can improve memory? Yes, and I’ll write about many of them in the blog. One thing you can try is binaural stimulation. Several studies have shown that listening to sounds presented in a certain sequence and frequencdy […]
By: Erin Stair, MD, MPH (This is an updated version & scroll all the way down if you want to watch my video instead!) Are there natural tips to fight the flu and cold? The answer is yes. Whether you get the flu vaccine or don’t get the flu vaccine, below is a list […]