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thyme’s (un)surprising medicinal might

thyme’s (un)surprising medicinal might

by Dr. Orna | Apr 30, 2025 | digestion, DIY medicine, eating, food as medicine, garden medicine, knowledge is power, plant medicine, Uncategorized

If you’ve followed me for a while, you may know that thyme (Thymus vulgaris) was the plant that brought me to herbalism. That story was one of the first I told on my YouTube channel. It’s in a category of its own in my Immune Resilience Action Guide. And...
got jaw pain? try this simple trick

got jaw pain? try this simple trick

by Dr. Orna | Dec 30, 2022 | DIY medicine, Dr. Orna recommends

Jaw tension and pain are among the most common complaints I hear about in my medical practice. Here’s a simple trick you can do anytime or anywhere that’s been a big help to my patients.     In the past year, nearly every one of my new patients...
clean facial-care products guide

clean facial-care products guide

by Dr. Orna | Oct 14, 2021 | detox, DIY medicine, Dr. Orna recommends, knowledge is power, Uncategorized

This is the third post in a series on healthy body-care products. Jump to the overview, skin care, hair care or body soap.    The best support for your surface is actually internal: Drinking water, limiting (or eliminating) sugar, getting your zzzzs, eating lots...
healthy hair-care products guide

healthy hair-care products guide

by Dr. Orna | Oct 14, 2021 | detox, DIY medicine, Dr. Orna recommends, Uncategorized

This is the fourth post in a series on healthy body-care products. Jump to the overview, skin care, facial care or soap.  As with all health issues, the internal affects the external. Eating well, managing inflammation, stress and hormones all can make a difference in...
it’s a turmeric day in the neighborhood

it’s a turmeric day in the neighborhood

by Dr. Orna | Sep 27, 2021 | DIY medicine, eating, food as medicine, Medicine Making with Dr. Orna, plant medicine

Back in May, I spent a weekend day turning a pound of fresh turmeric into a variety of edible forms. It was an exercise in medicine making, food as medicine and the way these things can connect even far-flung community. The beautiful turmeric roots came from my friend...
lilac season — in the kitchen

lilac season — in the kitchen

by Dr. Orna | May 7, 2021 | DIY medicine, garden medicine, love the plants you're with, Medicine Making with Dr. Orna, plant medicine, Uncategorized

I spent unfortunate number of my gardening years dismissing the idea of planting flowers. There were some exceptions: Calendula, rose, lavender — because those are all medicinal, too. But flowers just for pretty? What gardener has enough room for that? As you know,...
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