Aviva Romm, MD
Aviva Romm, M.D. is a trailblazing, hippie-at-heart midwife, herbalist and women’s holistic health expert. She bridges ancient wisdom and modern science, empowering women to heal themselves through a more conscious and connected life.
Editor’s Letter
Dear Best Selfers,
Aviva Romm grew up asking, ‘why?’…and has never stopped. It is this very inquisitive nature of hers that led her to spend a lifetime seeking far and wide and through myriad traditions for answers. Raised in a housing project by a single Mom, she never allowed…
Inside this Issue:
Interview: Aviva Romm, M.D. | The New Health Paradigm
Aviva Romm, M.D.
The New Health Paradigm
October 5, 2017, West Stockbridge, MA
Photographs by Bill Milles
I've started to see
The Kindness Contagion: Cultivating Lovingkindness in Our Children
Photograph by Anna Bay
Conscious parenting includes bridging modern science with Eastern philosophy — and cultivating lovingkindness in our
Health In a Jar: Growing Your Own Probiotics
Grow your own natural probiotics to reclaim your health
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Fifteen years ago, I found the answer I was seeking to turn around my poor health —
The Kids: A Photographic Study of Children of Gay Parents
Photograph by Gabriela Herman
Photographer Gabriela Herman, a child of a gay mother, turns her lens on other children of gay parents, revealing
Meditation 2.0: A New Connection to Brain Stimulation and Self Awareness
Photograph by Anna Bay
A new connection to meditation & brain stimulation yields impactful subconscious reprogramming and a more vibrant,
The Art of De-Cluttering: A Tiny House Creates A Surprising Catalyst for Expansion
Photograph by Anna Bay
Downsizing to a tiny house brings consciousness to how de-cluttering your life in all aspects creates space for healing,
More Beautiful Than Before: How Suffering Transforms Us
Photograph by Anna Bay
A rabbi’s story of the redemptive power of pain — how suffering can provide a window of transformation
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There is a
Recipe: Almond Crusted Chicken With Cauliflower and Broccoli ‘Rice’
Photograph by Alison McWhirter
An easy savory recipe for chicken that packs an extra punch of veggies
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Servings: 4
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Recipe: Kefir Guacamole
A delicious guacamole fortified by probiotic kefir
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Kefir is a secret ingredient in this guacamole. Not only does it make it taste creamy and
From The Eye of The Storm: A Personal Account of Stage 4 Cancer
Photograph by Anna Bay
A 37-year old mother’s raw account of her battle with stage 4 breast cancer — squeezing the joy from amidst her
Letting Everything In and Through | Explorations of the Human Experience
Photograph by Anna Bay
A poetic exploration of the human experience in all of its guts and glory
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Let me keep surrendering myself until I am
The Secret Side of Grief: The Culture of Blame
Photograph by Anna Bay
Exploring the dark corner of grief and suffering: blame
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There’s such a pervasive weirdness in our culture around
Integrity as Your Beacon | What Our Bodies Tell Us About the Choices We Make
Listening To What Our Bodies Have To Say About The Choices We Are Making
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A person of integrity is someone whose life isn’t full of
Breaking Up With Busy | Reclaim Your Vibrant Life By Trading Busy for Full
Photograph by Anna Bay
Taking down the unspoken culprit that’s sucking the joy, vibrancy and health out of our lives: excessive busyness — and how
Yoga: Beyond Movement
This flow starts by building body heat, then moves quickly through positions, eventually softening into a state of conscious relaxation, and closing
Amie | Empowering Women Makers With Style & Purpose
A stylish online shop supports sustainable practices and women 'makers'
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Style meets mission — for the love of earth, art and design.
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Meditation Studio | The App that Makes Meditation Simple
Get your ZEN to go with Meditation Studio, the app that makes meditation simple
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They had me at their tagline: Untangle your mind. Let’s
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