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the vitamin I’m asked about the most

the vitamin I’m asked about the most

Low levels of Vitamin D are rampant in our country — some even call it an epidemic. It’s also the...

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4 ways to stop fish-oil burps

4 ways to stop fish-oil burps

Fish oil is one of my top prescriptions in practice because it does all the things: supports...

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the truth about “super” fruits

the truth about “super” fruits

Are superfoods a thing? I spent a sunny Sunday morning going down the rabbit hole of...

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clearing the air: how to choose an air filter

clearing the air: how to choose an air filter

After 2020's apocalyptic wildfires, clean air has never felt more important. While the smoke was...

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making fresh elderberry syrup

making fresh elderberry syrup

In late July 2020, a friend invited me to pick newly ripened elderberries in her Portland...

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a healthier salty snack

a healthier salty snack

I’ve loved popcorn since I was a small child. Maybe it was the association with movies (the...

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nature is medicine: the science

nature is medicine: the science

I'm a big proponent of nature as a prescription — for mood, for stress, for immune resilience....

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I tested negative. Am I safe?

I tested negative. Am I safe?

More folks than ever are getting tested for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Access to...

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exercise: the best mood medicine

exercise: the best mood medicine

Growing up, I was a kid who hid in the back corner during gym — because dodgeballs are hard and...

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dr. orna recommends: spice apothecary by bevin clare

dr. orna recommends: spice apothecary by bevin clare

Food is medicine. You’ve heard me say that a lot.This week I got a new book that takes the concept...

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eat your flowers! here are my 5 favorites

eat your flowers! here are my 5 favorites

My med-school bestie is starting her first(ish) garden this year. She’s mostly growing veggies in...

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DIY artichoke medicine

DIY artichoke medicine

Yes, I love all the plants and their medicines. So it really is never fair for me to call one...

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no one is free until we all are free.

no one is free until we all are free.

In the midst of a pandemic, the most recent series of assaults and deaths of black Americans at...

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masking up during the pandemic: is it necessary? is it safe?

masking up during the pandemic: is it necessary? is it safe?

In the US, we're having a big debate about the efficacy and necessity of face masks during the...

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nature is medicine. science says.

nature is medicine. science says.

I'm a big proponent of Nature as a therapeutic agent. It's right there in my job title. As much as...

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rose petal honey: a favorite rite of spring

rose petal honey: a favorite rite of spring

Honey is one of nature’s great preservatives. And it’s a delicious way to extend access to one of...

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friends don’t let friends buy supplements from A***.com

friends don’t let friends buy supplements from A***.com

We’re all looking for deals, and certain online retailers (name redacted to avoid lawsuits) offer...

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5 ways nature heals — and how to dose up during lockdown

5 ways nature heals — and how to dose up during lockdown

The big epiphany that led me into herbalism and naturopathic medicine was that medicine is all...

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