American Diabetes Awareness Month
November marks American Diabetes Awareness Month, highlighting one of the world’s fastest-growing chronic diseases. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder that results fro
The Not-So-Sweet Health Impacts of Artificial Sweeteners
History of Artificial Sweeteners After the discovery of the first artificial sweetener, saccharin, in 1879, industrial foodways introduced artificial sweeteners, or ‘non-nutrit
Herb of the Month: Cardamom – A Warming Spice to Help With Gas, Bloating, and Metabolism
As the northern hemisphere tilts farther from the sun and plunges us into the dark, chilly days of deep autumn and winter, we find our kitchens are warmly lit with heartier meals a
Beyond the Pink Ribbon: A Whole-Person Approach to Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when we come together to honor those who have faced breast cancer, those who are currently navigating this disease, to remember tho
October is ADHD Awareness Month
October is ADHD awareness month. If you use social media, you may have noticed that it seems like more adults are talking about ADHD. Many are being diagnosed with ADHD later in li
Now We’re Cookin’: Fall Recipes 2026
Fall is here. However, we’re still in the sweet spot where the kids have just gone back to school, the sun is still warm, and we’re not yet in the holiday season. So, if you’
Mental Health Support for Parents/Caregivers
A few months ago, we talked about supporting teenagers’ mental health, but now it’s time to turn our attention to parents’ mental health. Raising children is not easy and com
Autumnal Equinox – The Exhale Season
If you look up from where you’re sitting/standing/walking right now, and look towards the tips of the treeline closest to you, it’s likely that you’ll see a tinge of color to
September 2026 Herb of the Month: Rose
As a team, Richmond Natural Medicine recently visited the local botanical garden. While there, we played a little iSpy in the wild, spotting herbs and botanicals and listing their
A Natural Approach to Stress and Cortisol
Chronic Stress In a world where we are constantly exposed to overstimulation and excessive screen time, coupled with demands from our personal, social, and work lives, many of us a