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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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A Dose of Gratitude

A Dose of Vitamin Ray e-Newsletter November 27, 2025: Gratitude As Medicine Hey Fam! How you doin'?! (said in my best Wendy Williams accent) I normally don't write on a big holiday because it's my time of rest and peace, but my Spirit felt called to touch base with you today and check in since I've been quiet the past couple of weeks. Whew, chile, let me tell you... this year has been insane for your girl. I've been sitting on a big secret for a while and didn't want to share it with everyone...

A Dose of Vitamin Ray e-Newsletter November 8, 2025: Protecting Your Money & Health Dear Reader, I hope your week has been kind. Mine has been a bit cray-cray, but what else is new, lol. I'm thankful for brisk Autumn morning walks, ube matcha green tea lattes, and family. It's the daily little wins that keep us fueled, am I right? Today's dose is about the troubling costs of healthcare and what to do to keep your healthcare expenses affordable and sustainable for your current needs. The...

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A Dose of Vitamin Ray e-Newsletter November 1, 2025: Grace As Medicine Dear Reader, Thank you for opening this email. How are you? I pray you and your beloveds are doing well. We’ve been in a trying season, beloved. And unfortunately, I think things will get worse before they get better. I’m not a pessimist, but I am a realistic optimist. I believe our stress, grief, and pain can often be transmuted into beneficial outcomes with time, self-development, and alchemy. This past year, I’ve been...

What's going on Reader, I hope your new year is starting well! As you can see, I've been slow out of the gate with this newsletter, lol. I needed most of January to ease into the new year. I think I shared with you once before that New Year's really isn't the start of the new year for me. It's more of a notice to swap out a new calendar. Chinese New Year has become like a soft opening to the year, and by Spring I'm back at full force. I encourage you to do whatever feels healthy and good to...

Seasonal Affective Disorder infographic

It's officially holiday season and so begins the holiday craze of shopping, parties, end-of-year deadline grinds, travel, and more. How are you feeling Reader? I ask because the holiday season can be a difficult time of year for many folks. Many people tend to silently suffer from low energy and mood during this time, in addition to other symptoms often ignored. Maybe all you need is a holiday break with a bit of R&R and you'll feel good as new again. Or, maybe the fatigue and low mood might...

Did you know October is Menopause Awareness Month? Happy Tuesday, Reader! Don't miss out on this special event I'm co-hosting with Dr. Azure Stewart to teach how to naturally support your hormones as we age. We are centering underserved community members in this unique learning experience as the mainstream often neglects giving our most vulnerable populations proper education and wellness support. BIPOC, nonbinary, two-spirit, cancer survivors, post-hysterectomy, and ages 35 - 65+ wombholders...

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...