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Rhodiola rosea gets international protection

Rhodiola rosea gets international protection

by Dr. Orna | Dec 3, 2022 | garden medicine, plant medicine, supplements

If you’ve ever heard me talk about herbs, you’ll know I usually also talk about the Herbs I Don’t Talk About. Some, like Valerian, are on the list because they are super popular but not appropriate for many people. Others make the list because of...
dr. orna joins gaia herbs scientific advisory board

dr. orna joins gaia herbs scientific advisory board

by Dr. Orna | Mar 23, 2022 | Dr. Orna, plant medicine

I’ve been sitting on some big news for a couple of months now, and just got the official green light to share with you. And can I just say, as a former newspaper reporter — whose job it is to find news AND TELL IT TO PEOPLE RIGHT AWAY — this has been really...
food’s effects on COVID risk and severity

food’s effects on COVID risk and severity

by Dr. Orna | Feb 10, 2022 | COVID19, eating, food as medicine, knowledge is power, plant medicine, resilience, you've got the power

In more good COVID news that’s not exactly surprising, new research supports the idea that eating healthy helps keep you healthy. A September 2021 study published in the journal Gut found that folks eating more plant-based foods had lower risk and lower severity of...
four great herbal books for happy holidays and beyond

four great herbal books for happy holidays and beyond

by Dr. Orna | Dec 14, 2021 | Dr. Orna recommends, garden medicine, plant medicine, Uncategorized, you've got the power

This post may contain affiliate links that may earn me a small commission at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission. I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own.   If you’re a plant geek looking...
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...
the salad beautification project

the salad beautification project

by Dr. Orna | Aug 3, 2021 | eating, food as medicine, garden medicine, love the plants you're with, plant medicine, Salad Beautification Project, the single girl's guide to eating alone

I know we’re often fed up about all the food rules — eat this, don’t eat that, only eat that in relation to this, alternate all the thises and thatses to maximize the something elses… But in the last few weeks I’ve stumbled upon a new rule you...
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