The film “Eighth Grade” is an intimate honest portrayal of a very shy awkward girl’s eighth grade year in a contemporary suburban school. It is a new and moving universal coming of age story by Bo Burnham, an immensely gifted 27 year old YouTube comedian and musician. The film skillfully represents the centrality and intensity of a… [Continue reading]
An Astrological Perspective on the Summer Solstice 2018
The Solstice marks the longest day of the year, when the Sun is highest in the sky, and when the days are poised to grow shorter again. This Summer Solstice will occur at 6:07 AM EST on Thursday June 21, 2018. An astrological chart can be cast for events, in the same way that a horoscope… [Continue reading]
Use of Low Dose Naltrexone in Psychiatric Practice
I just returned from Florida where I attended the Annual International Conference 2018 sponsored by the Institute for Functional Medicine entitled, “Solving the Puzzle of Autoimmunity: the Interplay of Gut, Genes and the Environment. “ Though the conference was not officially about psychiatric disorders, I am convinced that most of what was discussed is directly relevant… [Continue reading]
The Astrology of the Spring Equinox
Though it is still really cold in Boston and the ground is covered with snow, tomorrow is the first day of Spring. It is possible to cast an astrological chart for a moment in time, such as the Spring Equinox, which has relevance both collectively and personally. The symbols in the chart convey messages about… [Continue reading]
A Prescription to Habilitate not Rehabilitate
My beloved yoga teacher, Jared Hirsch, begins most classes by spending a few minutes welcoming and connecting with each student who is new, and asking them about their yoga practice. Last week he called upon a woman who responded that she had practiced in the past, but not for a while since having had a… [Continue reading]
