I am currently the President of the American Apitherapy Society I have been a board member for over 12 years I am a beekeeper and apitherapist. I am a practicing physician in New York City and Fairfield Connecticut. I am an integrative physician with specialties in Cardiology, Botanical Medicine, and Infectious Disease. I live in Black Rock area of Connecticut. In addition to being a MD I am a registered herbalist with the American Herbal Guild. I was adjunct professor of College of Naturopathic Medicine at University of Bridgeport for 12 years until the program closed. I am adjunct professor at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York City. I spend lots of time in my gardens in CT. My hobbies include collecting antiques, autographs and New York Worlds Fair 1939/1964 memorabilia One of most relaxing hobbies is stitching a canvas - needlepoint