Erica Zelfand, ND is a naturopathic physician, family doctor, writer, editor, world traveler, and wandering Jewess. Dr. Z believes that education and empowerment are the key foundations to a healthy lifestyle and loves writing articles and blog entries on natural health. She also teaches online health workshops and webinars through LeanWagon.com. Dr. Z supervises rotations at the teaching clinics of the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Ore. She also sees patients there privately, in person, and through Skype. When she isn't playing doctor, she enjoys traveling around the world and learning about different cultures and cuisines. She's a lover, a fighter, and a tea drinker. For more on Erica, visit her blog, ZelfandNaturalHealth.blogspot.com, and Facebook page.