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A Dose of Vitamin Ray - Wellness Newsletter

Greetings! My name is Dr. Ray, ND MS and I specialize in helping busy individuals overcome chronic illness, reverse burnout, and restore vitality using natural and indigenous medicine designed for modern living. With almost a decade of experience as a primary care doctor and over 2,000 patients served, I am proud to have been featured in respected publications such as Forbes Health, MindBodyGreen, US News & World Report, and EatThisNotThat! Each month, I send out a free "A Dose of Vitamin Ray" e-newsletter to offer expert information on using naturopathic medicine, indigenous healing practices, nutrition, lifestyle, and other wellness resources to support your daily well-being. Subscribers gain access to valuable tips, health research, herbal remedies, healthy recipes, and more. Join my healthy community by subscribing today!

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Summer 2024 Newsletter - Healing Manifestations

Alaafia Reader, whatcha know good? With the upcoming full moon and Summer upon us, this is an excellent time to channel your energy into manifesting what you want for your life and well-being. I've been thinking this past week about what Summer would look like if we all truly focused on healing ourselves while taking advantage of the great weather and access to nature. What are you hoping to manifest in your healing this Summer? In the last month, I've been traveling and visiting with family...

Happy Solar Eclipse Reader! I hope you get a chance to check out this incredible cosmic event today. Some places can see it better than others, so Here is a link for more info. In my weekly reading, I touch base on what the solar eclipse in Aries may reflect about our health as a collective. Watch my video below! New Video Alert See the latest video reading from Dr. Ray Click Here to View Also, if you missed my newsletter last week, check out my latest blog posts for Spring Pre-Tox and Detox...

Welcome to Spring Reader! My forsythia bushes are a brilliant yellow right now and so pretty to see in bloom. When Spring arrived, I felt instantly relieved and lighter. As someone with seasonal affective disorder, it's amazing what longer days with sunshine can do for the soul! Reader, how are you feeling now that Spring is here? If you're still trying to shake off the Winter Blues, maybe a Spring Cleanse will give you the energy, mood, and immune boost you need. In this issue, I'm sharing...

What's good Reader? I hope life is beautiful for you right now because you were made for joy and peace. I pray your heart's desires are in full fruition! But I also know, that many of us have been in a struggle or are currently trying to fight through a struggle right now too. I truly think when we all can start being more honest and vulnerable, with the right people, it will bring more peace, joy, and freedom to us all. Along that same vibe, this month I’m getting real about finding a...

How you feeling Reader in the new year? I'm feeling all right, but truthfully, my life is still in transition. Starting the new year has been slower than usual, but that's also because I've been hella tired coming into this year. My 2023 was heavy, disruptive, and confusing! But hey, my inner Light shines bright, and as Kendrick Lamar says, We Gon' Be Alright! Have you ever wondered why we start the new year in January during the peak of Winter? In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII unveiled his...

Ghanian Red Red Stew

Habari Gani Reader?! Habari Gani means 'What's the News Today' or 'How are you' in Swahili and it's a common greeting used in Kwanzaa celebration. Vegan Red Red Stew from Zoe's Ghanian Kitchen. PHOTO BY NASSIMA ROTHACKER Real quick, Reader, have you ever tried Red Red before? Red Red is a Ghanian black-eyed pea stew known for it's big flavor and comforting taste. I'm making it tonight as a spin on my long-time Southern tradition of cooking black-eyed peas and greens for the bringing luck and...

Season Greetings!

'Tis The Season Reader! This month's newsletter video is filled with BIG updates to share and will run longer in duration. Please watch this special video so you don't miss important end-of-the-year information. Tap Above to Watch Dr. Ray's December Video Newsletter This month's issue: 2023 Sac Favs Winner Big Updates for 2024 Holiday Hibiscus Mocktail ICYMI - News You Need to Know Follow Dr. Ray on Socials: Practice Updates: Awarding Winning Doctor While life was lifing for me this year,...

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Welcome to Autumn

**Please Note: This Newsletter May Contain Sensitive Subject Matter** Helpful Tip: These newsletters are best viewed on a laptop/desktop. You may need to rotate your phone or tablet horizontally for optimized viewing. Reader, it's been a while since we last touched base. What's good with you, fam?! Happy Autumn Equinox to you! If you're on the East Coast right now, rain and wind are ruling the roost! I'm currently in the NorthEast neck of the woods and we are having a very rainy equinox...