Integrative Practitioners

During this precious time of year may we take time to honor the rebirth of the sun; remember the light in the darkest part of the season; hope for good things that come with the promise of renewed life.... Wishing beauty, meaning, peace and love this holiday season and throughout the coming year

According to the Oxford Dictionary (n.d.), the word father is derived from Old English fæder and German vater whose roots are shared with Latin pater and Greek patr. As a noun, father is defined as the man in relation to his children; a priest; or as the first man to introduce a new way of thinking about something or of doing something. Synonyms for father as a verb, include: Protect Comfort... Advise Nurture In celebration of anyone who has "sired" or nurtured or protected a child, idea, service, or gift that has blessed others ~ Happy Father's Day. May this day provide a ten fold blessing of joy, acknowledgement, and love for your contributions to this world.

Bit by a tick within the last 30 days? Worried about Lyme? Expert, Lyme literate care is now available to patients of all ages via telehealth by calling (518) 218-4455. My wonderfully skilled colleagues at SynRGIntegrative Health are now offering acute tick bite evaluation via telemedicine which includes a thorough evaluation and treatment as needed. These 45 minute appointments will provide very focused care; if more complex care is needed, a comprehensive, two hour follow u...p appointment will be recommended. Because this care can be provided virtually, this offer can be extended to anyone in the US or Canada I'm also proud to share they are offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to the science of Lyme treatment for anyone over 18, living in the Albany area that has a new bullseye rash or 2+cm red circle rash. You do not need to be a patient of this practice and care will be provided free of charge. For more information, call the number listed above. Please feel welcome to share this post!

On this Memorial Day, may we remember: "Ceremonies are important but our gratitude has to be more important than our visits to the troops and once a year Memorial Day celebrations. We honor the day best by treating the living well". Jennifer M. Granholm

Happy Mother's Day! According to the Oxford Dictionary (n.d.), the word mother is derived from English mother, Dutch moeder, and German Mutter which share their ancient ancestor with Latin mater (source of madrigal (late 16th century), maternal (Late Middle English), matriarch (late 16th century), matrimony (Late Middle English), matrix (Late Middle English), and matter (Middle English) the last two containing the idea of something from which something is made or born. Syno...nyms for the verb mother, include: Protect Nurse Tend Cherish Pamper Cosset Nurture Raise Rear Mind In celebration of anyone who has "given birth" or nurtured a child, idea, service, or gift that has blessed others ~ Happy Mother's Day. May this day provide respite and renewal of faith in yourself as well as the blessing of joy, acknowledgment, and love for your contributions to this world.

Morning Requiem - Somewhere in Marcellus, NY this morning.