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Back to School in Uncertain Times

Posted by Jemile Nesimi Hobson, B.A. on Oct 12, 2024

Back to School in Uncertain Times
This year back to school can mean many things, depending on where you live and what you decide is best for your kid - back to school in person, distance learning, homeschooling or a hybrid of in-perso … read more

The Best Herbs for Sleep

Posted by Diana Moll, L. Ac on Oct 12, 2024

The Best Herbs for Sleep
We are still fish. The mother ocean washing through our souls and rocking us to sleep. Our eyes, the windows of the soul, are those of sea creatures in that they are highly sensitive to blue light. Th … read more

Autumn Foods and Herbs to Add to Your Meals

Posted by Jemile Nesimi Hobson, B.A. on Oct 12, 2024

Autumn Foods and Herbs to Add to Your Meals
The cool autumn is approaching and, with it, richer and warmer foods. Seasonal foods are a great way to add healthier elements to your dishes, change up your diet and bring comforts that we expect in … read more

Autism and Microbial Health

Posted by Jemile Nesimi Hobson, B.A. on Oct 12, 2024

Autism and Microbial Health
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often experience gastrointestinal issues – approx. 90% and no one understood why. The gut microbiome plays a huge role in the reason why and the connection … read more

Are Antimicrobials Making You Less Healthy?

Posted by Julie Ryan on Oct 12, 2024

Are Antimicrobials Making You Less Healthy?
As you walk into the grocery store you are presented with a sanitizer station next to the grocery carts. You feel good as wipe off the cart before you proceed with your shopping. While shopping for li … read more

Anti-Aging and Traditional Chinese Herbs

Posted by Diana Moll, L. Ac. on Oct 12, 2024

Anti-Aging and Traditional Chinese Herbs
If you could live forever and be youthful too, would you? The search for restoring youth and health permeates many cultures. It’s an age-old quest. Mentions of “The Nectar of Immortality” can be found … read more

Annatto-E 150: A New Vitamin E

Posted by Patrick Postlewait on Oct 12, 2024

Annatto-E 150: A New Vitamin E
Vitamin E does not make a lot of waves in the current landscape of nutrition trends, dominated by exotic superfoods and antioxidants. As one of the essential fat soluble vitamins, it is often taken fo … read more

Adaptogens 101

Posted by Patrick Postlewait on Oct 12, 2024

Adaptogens 101
What are adaptogens? Adaptogens are plants, herbs, or medicinal mushrooms that assist with mental and physical daily stressors. Working through a variety of physiological pathways, they help strengthe … read more

Activated Charcoal and Your Health

Posted by Warren Cargal, L.Ac on Oct 12, 2024

Activated Charcoal and Your Health
Charcoal—it’s not just for grilling anymore. Now, it’s being touted as a way to add some sparkle and shine to teeth. Wait—how can a hard, blackish-grayish, gritty substance like charcoal be used as a … read more

The History of Tiger Balm

Posted by Jemile Nesimi Hobson, B.A. on Oct 12, 2024

The History of Tiger Balm
Have you ever have seen those little jars with tigers on them at your local store or pharmacy? Perhaps you are already a loyal customer of this popular balm. I'm talking about Tiger Balm. This formula … read more