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Applications of Herbal Medicine

Applications of Herbal Medicine

Excerpts from “My Home Pharmacy: How Foods and Herbs Can Be Your Medicine” by Tracy Gibbs, PhD Although many respond to the term “herbal medicine” with a not-so-subtle eye roll,...

Applications of Herbal Medicine

Excerpts from “My Home Pharmacy: How Foods and Herbs Can Be Your Medicine” by Tracy Gibbs, PhD Although many respond to the term “herbal medicine” with a not-so-subtle eye roll,...

The Keys to Getting Some Zzz’s

The Keys to Getting Some Zzz’s

Excerpts from “A Good Night’s Sleep: Simple Effective Ways to Overcome Insomnia” by Barbara Wexler, chronic disease epidemiologist and medical writer Sleep Is Not Optional—It’s Essential It’s hard to convince...

The Keys to Getting Some Zzz’s

Excerpts from “A Good Night’s Sleep: Simple Effective Ways to Overcome Insomnia” by Barbara Wexler, chronic disease epidemiologist and medical writer Sleep Is Not Optional—It’s Essential It’s hard to convince...

The Skinny on Sleep Deprivation

The Skinny on Sleep Deprivation

Sure, sleep deprivation can leave you feeling grumpy, listless, and unable to focus, but did you know that lack of sleep disrupts every physiological function in the body and that...

The Skinny on Sleep Deprivation

Sure, sleep deprivation can leave you feeling grumpy, listless, and unable to focus, but did you know that lack of sleep disrupts every physiological function in the body and that...

20 Essential Supplements to Boost Overall Health

20 Essential Supplements to Boost Overall Health

Excerpts from “20 Essential Supplements” by Woodland Publishing Co. Not so long ago, vitamins, minerals and herbs weren’t mainstream supplements. Health food stores weren’t as prevalent, and people who used...

20 Essential Supplements to Boost Overall Health

Excerpts from “20 Essential Supplements” by Woodland Publishing Co. Not so long ago, vitamins, minerals and herbs weren’t mainstream supplements. Health food stores weren’t as prevalent, and people who used...

Turmeric: The Ancient Key to Spicing Up Your Modern Life

Turmeric: The Ancient Key to Spicing Up Your Mo...

Excerpts from “Turmeric: Spice Up Your Health,” by Barbra Wexler, MPH   A Culinary Treasure Even if turmeric isn’t in your spice rack, you’ve probably tasted it. It’s the warm,...

Turmeric: The Ancient Key to Spicing Up Your Mo...

Excerpts from “Turmeric: Spice Up Your Health,” by Barbra Wexler, MPH   A Culinary Treasure Even if turmeric isn’t in your spice rack, you’ve probably tasted it. It’s the warm,...

Shining Some Light on Vitamin D

Shining Some Light on Vitamin D

Excerpts from “Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin,” by Barbra Wexler, MPH Vitamin D You know that old expression about something being worth more than its weight in gold? Well, what...

Shining Some Light on Vitamin D

Excerpts from “Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin,” by Barbra Wexler, MPH Vitamin D You know that old expression about something being worth more than its weight in gold? Well, what...