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Plant Poisons & Potions in Lore, Magic & Medicine

Posted by Benjamin Zappin, LAc on Oct 27th 2021

Autumn, and in particular Samhain (pronounced “SOW-wehn” and translated as “summer’s end”), is a time when herbs for introspection and transcendence are used to connect with sublimated aspects of o … read more

Local Makers Gift Guide

Posted by Ingrid Bauer, MD, MS on Oct 25th 2021

When it comes to gift giving, it’s the thought that counts—and what could be more thoughtful than gifts that bring joy and well-being to the recipient, the community, and the planet? When shopping, … read more

Supporting Breast Health with Integrative Medicine

Posted by Ingrid Bauer, MD on Oct 15th 2021

Breasts. Boobs. Tits. Chest. Bust. Bosom. Upper body. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to confront a disease that affects not only those assigned female at birth, but all humans wi … read more

Autumn Health Tips from Chinese Medicine

Posted by Benjamin Zappin, LAc on Oct 8th 2021

Autumn in East Asian systematic correspondence is associated with the Metal phase and with two organs: the Lungs and Large Intestine. These elemental shifts can trigger a number of seasonal disturb … read more

3 Fall Drink Recipes with Medicinal Mushrooms

Posted by Jules Benefico, Certified Clinical Herbalist on Oct 5th 2021

Medicinal mushrooms are powerful allies for our immune, nervous, and endocrine systems, and their benefits don’t stop there: they can support memory, bolster energy levels, provide revitalizing ant … read more