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Natural Remedies for Seasonal Affective Disorder
Natural Remedies for Seasonal Affective Disorder

Posted by Ingrid Bauer, MD, MS on Jan 18th 2021

The short, cold days of winter can be hard, especially when they come at the end of an exhausting and devastating year. The weather, the darkness, and slowness of the season can give rise to a stat … read more
Bedtime Routine Tips & Natural Sleep Aids
Bedtime Routine Tips & Natural Sleep Aids

Posted by Ingrid Bauer, MD, MS on Dec 18th 2020

Wellness beliefs may vary widely throughout different eras and cultures, but virtually all healing traditions agree on one principle: the importance of sleep. As a human, parent, doctor, and insomn … read more
TCM Fire Cider Recipe with Chinese Five Spice
TCM Fire Cider Recipe with Chinese Five Spice

Posted by Ingrid Bauer, M.D., M.S. & Benjamin Zappin, L.Ac. on Nov 30th 2020

Fire cider (also known as fire tonic or fire brew) is a type of folk remedy made from pungent, immune-supportive herbs and spices prepared with raw apple cider vinegar and honey. Popularized by Ros … read more
Why Black Lives Matter is an Integrative Health Issue
Why Black Lives Matter is an Integrative Health Issue

Posted by Ingrid Bauer, M.D., M.S. on Jun 30th 2020

Doctors protesting for black lives in Portland, Oregon on June 5th 2020. Photo from Krystina Wentz-Graff and KOIN news. Integrative healthcare is not just about using natural supplements and acup … read more
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