Lesser known adaptogens and their unique properties
By Carolina Brooks, BA, IFMCP Adaptogens are a group of herbs and natural compounds that enhance adaptive response to resist the harmful effects, and adapt to stress more efficiently. These...
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By Katherine Shagoury The popular herbal supplement kratom is increasingly being used to manage pain and treat opioid addiction, but it is not safe to use as an herbal supplement,...
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#63 – Utilizing medicinal mushrooms for patient care
Carolina Brooks, ND, BA, IFMPC, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss how medicinal mushrooms can be used in patient practice, including popular varieties, nutrition and medical constituents of...
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By Carolina Brooks, BA, IFMCP My first foray in working with medicinal mushrooms was when I was still studying. I was looking for natural compounds to help me improve my focus and...
Read MoreSix herbs for mental resilience
By Lisa Akers The busy holiday season can leave even the most health-conscious person feeling burned out. With the addition of parties, events, decorating, and gift buying, an already full...
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Six Springtime Herbs to Boost Your Energy and Restore Resilience
By Lisa Akers by Lisa Akers In simpler times, when supermarkets did not have a dazzling array of fruits and vegetables year-round, winter dining was much different. People subsisted on...
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Five Uncommon Herbs for Cold and Flu Season
By Lisa Akers by Lisa Akers During the colder months, you may start to hear more about natural treatments for boosting the immune system, which often include the more conventional...
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