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Yoga & Herbs for Managing Stress
Yoga & Herbs for Managing Stress

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

Lately, many of us have been struggling to cope with intense social, financial, ecological, physical, and emotional stressors. As a physician, a small businessperson, a mom, and global ci … read more
We Go Overboard with Quality Testing—Here’s Why
We Go Overboard with Quality Testing—Here’s Why

Posted by Élan Sudberg & Benjamin Zappin, LAc on Jun 25th 2021

Herbalism was  humankind’s first medicine option. But when “Big Pharma” was born, the business interests behind it got to work discrediting herbal remedies, recasting them as “snake oil,” or … read more
The Five Flavors in Traditional Chinese Medicine
The Five Flavors in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Posted by Ingrid Bauer, M.D., M.S. & Benjamin Zappin, L.Ac. on May 11th 2021

Many traditional medicinal systems—including Ayurveda, Unani-Tib, and ancient European medicine—have recognized a link between how different ingredients taste and how they affect the body. Here at … read more
Herbal Tinctures for Natural Health Support
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
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