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Dr. Ray (Revée Barbour), ND MS
Naturopathic Physician
African-Indigenous Healer
Integrative Medicine Researcher
Greetings and welcome! I’m Dr. Ray, a passionate advocate for revitalizing health and preventing disease through naturopathic and pan-indigenous medicine tailored for the modernized lifestyle. With over a decade in clinical practice as a family medicine physician, I have supported the healing transformations of more than 3,000 patients. I’ve earned recognition in esteemed publications like Forbes Health, MindBodyGreen, U.S. News & World Report, and Sacramento Magazine, among others. I invite you to embark on a journey towards greater vitality with my e-newsletter, "A Dose of Vitamin Ray." Each edition offers my unique insights on naturopathic medicine, ancestral healing traditions, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies— all crafted to support your wellness journey. As a subscriber, you'll gain exclusive access to valuable tips, health research, herbal remedies, delicious recipes, and so much more. Join my vibrant community and unlock the secrets to living your healthiest life. Subscribe today and take the first step towards a brighter, healthier future!
Hi Reader, The taste of sweetness is a favorite for most, myself included. I mean, how many people you know have a sweet tooth or admit to having sugar addictions? I know more than I can count! And there's many reasons why we love sugar. Sugar is energy. It's fuel that we need to make energy for bodily function. We also all know that too much sugar consumption can lead to medical conditions such as diabetes mellitus from insulin resistance. However, why do we crave sugar so much? The Science:...
A Dose of Vitamin Ray e-Newsletter March 25, 2026: Springtime Vibes as Medicine Happy Nature's New Year, Reader! Spring is finally here, and for me, this is when the new year really begins. A ReBirth is happening in our world. In Ourselves. In our Spirits. We are witnessing new beginnings, endings, collapses, upheavals, and more is coming. This isn't to scare you, Beloved, but we need to be real with ourselves and each other about what we're feeling, seeing, and experiencing in the present...
A Dose of Vitamin Ray e-Newsletter December 29, 2025: Ujamaa + Post-Holiday Wellness Support Habari Gani Reader?! I hope you're having a good month! Today is the fourth day of Kwanzaa, which is Ujamaa. Ujamaa means Cooperative Economics, and it's about building and maintaining our own commerce through stores and businesses for collective growth and community reinvestment. My medical practice and business wouldn't exist without many folks practicing Ujamaa, regardless of whether or not you...