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Botanical Medicine of the Month: Maca

Botanical Medicine of the Month: Maca

Today we’ll be learning about: What is maca? Maca is an adaptogen most specifically known for its benefits related to sex hormones.  Adaptogens are a class of natural substances that…
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Dr. H’s Reflections: 69 calf raises

Dr. H’s Reflections: 69 calf raises

As many of you know, I work “remotely, remotely” from Switzerland. This means that a few times per year, I take flights across the ocean to visit family and friends.…
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Dr. H’s Reflections

Dr. H’s Reflections

This month, I decided to switch it up and share my reflections on a practice I have found meaningful in my own health journey. My intention in sharing is to…
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What is Schisandra?

What is Schisandra?

Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis) is a plant native to northern China and commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine.  Schisandra is an adaptogen. Adaptogens are a class of natural substances that support…
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Your Microbiome

Your Microbiome

Your microbiome is made of the microbes that live in you and on you. What are microbes? “Microbes” is a broad term referring to microscopic organisms such as bacteria, viruses,…
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Focus on: Berberine

Focus on: Berberine

What is berberine? Berberine is a compound found in a variety of plants such as goldenseal, barberry and Oregon grape. While berberine has been a mainstay of Chinese and Ayurvedic…
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Focus on: Vitamin B12

Focus on: Vitamin B12

What is vitamin B12? Vitamin B12 is one of eight B vitamins. Yep, that’s right, three are *eight* B vitamins total!  Each of these B vitamins plays an essential role…
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