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Sunset Ranch: Our Family Farm

Posted by Ingrid Bauer, MD, MS on Jul 10th 2022

“I’ve found our dream home” I said excitedly. After a decade of buzzing with urban noise and grime, the numbing anonymity of living in a commuter neighborhood, and raising a family in a cramped r … read more

Growing More Sustainable: Global Impacts of the Herbal Supplements Industry

Posted by Ingrid Bauer, MD, MS on Apr 22nd 2022

When Ben and I founded Five Flavors Herbs, our mission was to improve the health of our patients, customers, and the planet by trusting the wisdom of nature. Raised on an organic farm, I worked i … read more

Neti Pot Use Tips for Seasonal Congestion & More

Posted by Jules Benefico, Certified Clinical Herbalist on Mar 22nd 2022

Most of us deal with congestion at some point during the year, either seasonally or as a symptom of occasional illness. And while stuffiness is often not a serious threat to our health (though … read more

Adapting to Stress: Natural Tools for Resiliency

Posted by Ingrid Bauer, MD, MS on Nov 30th 2021

If we could pick a word to describe what it takes to survive the past 18 months, it’s resilience. The Oxford English Dictionary defines resilience as the ability to recover quickly after difficulty … read more

Epic Bone Broth Benefits & Recipes with Medicinal Herbs

Posted by Ingrid Bauer, M.D., M.S. & Benjamin Zappin, L.Ac. on Nov 22nd 2021

We believe food is an essential foundation for health and wellness. In our practices and in our shop, we’re constantly navigating the intersection of food and medicine, and bone b … read more