Earth Day Every Day
Every year, on April 22nd, we celebrate Earth Day. It’s an important day as we show love and support for our first home, our planet Earth. Earth Day is a day of celebration to ra
April Herb of the Month: Lemon Balm, The Herb That “Makes The Heart Merry”
Melissa officinalis, commonly known as lemon balm, is an aromatic member of the Lamiaceae family and, therefore, is thought to have high antioxidant potential.1 It’s a fast-growi
April is Rosacea Awareness Month
What is rosacea? Rosacea is a skin condition commonly associated with redness, inflammation, or rash, typically located on the nose and the cheeks. Rosacea can appear differently i
Castor Oil and How To Use It
What is Castor Oil? Castor oil is extracted from the Ricinus communus plant. Historically, it has been used orally to support many different ailments, with its most well-known ben
Celebrate the Spring Equinox With Us!
The spring (or “vernal”) equinox marks one of two times a year when the Earth’s axis is tilted in a direction so that our daylight hours equal our night hours. In fact, the w
March’s Herb of the Month: Violet
This month’s Herb of the Month: Violets Looking around our local landscapes, starting in March, we begin to notice the at-first small and then undeniably robust signs of spri
International Women’s Day
Starting in the early 20th century, International Women’s Day arose due to inequalities in daily life that forced women to speak up for better working conditions, equal pay, and
Allergies, Again?!
Do you feel like you just finally got relief from your Fall seasonal allergies? Well, don’t throw out your supplements just yet because it’s time to start preparing for Spring
February Herb of the Month: Hawthorn, the Herb of the Heart
As we progress through the cycle of seasonal changes, we find ourselves in mid-to-late winter. February is a time of deep rest, just before new spring energy arrives. Continuing ou
Black History Month: African-American Contributions to Plant Medicine
As naturopathic doctors, we rely on botanical medicine, also known as herbal or plant medicine, daily. Whether in the form of food, tinctures, salves, topicals, or encapsulations,