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Herbal Tinctures for Natural Health Support

Posted by Ingrid Bauer, M.D., M.S. on May 1st 2021

As long as humans have been gathering and cultivating plants, we have faced the challenge of preserving the harvest. When it comes to medicinal plants, capturing the beneficial properties of these … read more

The Healing Powers of Martial Arts: Interview with Instructor & Activist Sally Chang

Posted by Sally Chang & Benjamin Zappin, L.Ac. on Apr 29th 2021

Most of us have been struggling with elevated stress over the past year, including multiple mass shootings and other violent assaults in the past several weeks alone. Many of these events have disp … read more

Unequal Treatment: An Herbal Business Speaks Out Against Racial Injustice

Posted by Ingrid Bauer, MD, MS on Apr 21st 2021

Why should a small white-owned business that makes and sells herbal extracts make public statements like “Black Lives Matter,” “Defund the Police,” and “Stop Asian Hate”? How can we take a stance a … read more

10 Essential Oils for Sinus Health

Posted by Jules Benefico, Certified Clinical Herbalist on Apr 12th 2021

Pollen season got you feeling down—or stuffed up? Essential oils can be supportive allies against the spring sniffles! For a simple way to find rapid relief when pollen becomes overpowering, we … read more

6 Stinging Nettle Recipes for a Superfood-Filled Spring

Posted by Ingrid Bauer, MD, MS on Apr 8th 2021

Stinging nettles (Urtica dioica and other species) are among the most ubiquitous and useful medicine, food, and fiber plants found throughout the world. Originally native to Europe, Asia, and north … read more