Blog - Dr. Orna Izakson

thyme’s (un)surprising medicinal might

If you've followed me for a while, you may know that thyme (Thymus vulgaris) was the plant that...

How is the climate crisis changing not just landscapes, but fundamental sustenance sources such as...

I was reading a nutrition article in the New York Times the other day, and it made the same...

There was a period of time when kale was everyone's favorite health food (whether or not they...

In a recent blog post, I wrote about food sources of omega-3 fatty acids (and why I often...

There’s an Indian-spiced winter squash dish that’s heavy in my rotation right now, and it’s making...

I hope you'll join me Feb. 27-March 1 for the FREE Holistically Healthy Family Summit hosted by my...

If you're a naturopathic doctor, or just deeply geeky, please mark April 6 in your calendar for...

When I prescribe fish oil supplements to my patients — for inflammation, skin, mood, joints, heart...

Short version: Because nature didn't make a mistake. Honestly, I think it’s a little bit shameful...

Squash season means squash-seed season! Roasting seeds of almost any squash is one of my favorite...

Every night while getting ready for bed, I write out a list of three good things from the day....

One of the fun new kitchen toys I got myself at the end of last year had been on my back burner...

One of the most critical, utterly non-negotiable requirements for good health is sufficient,...

Trying to find the best mask to prevent COVID infection (and colds, flus and other respiratory...

Rule zero: There are no rules beyond those of physics: If you heat it too much, it will burn....

Jaw tension and pain are among the most common complaints I hear about in my medical practice....

One cool thing about December of 2022 is the way so many of the season's holidays actually...