November 2025 Herb of the Month: Hibiscus
We may want to consider adding hibiscus to our immune-boosting medicine cabinet… and let me tell you why. When we think of immune-boosting herbs, many of us think of strongholds
Dysautonomia
The term dysautonomia has been on the rise in recent years due to increasing prevalence, diagnosis, and awareness. The month of October is Dysautonomia Awareness Month, so we wante
A Naturopathic Approach to Celiac
What is Celiac Disease? Celiac disease is an immune-mediated response to gluten found within the diet that triggers an autoimmune inflammatory condition. After consuming gluten (a
Herb of the Month: Turmeric
Turmeric is the brightest yellow-orange relative of ginger you ever did see! While it’s used extensively for its culinary sublimity throughout the globe, it also has a long histo
Neurodegenerative Diseases
What is a neurodegenerative disease? A neurodegenerative disease is a disease that targets and progressively damages the nervous system, especially the brain. It is common for thes
August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month
August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month, which helps bring attention and awareness to a topic that may be unknown to many people. Gastroparesis is a gastrointestinal motility disor
August 2025 Herb of the Month: Lavender
It’s been a year since we started our Herb of the Month walks! At Richmond Natural Medicine, we cherish our walks in nature, working alongside it to help our patients achieve goo
Let’s Celebrate Blueberries this July!
Let’s Celebrate Blueberries this July! July is National Blueberry Month. This time of year, the sun is high in the sky and causes ripples of heat that seem to synchronize
July’s Herb of the Month: Burdock
Thinking of where the common burdock plant likes to grow, you’re most likely to find it clustered on the edges of waste sites. As in nature, so in your body, burdock has an affin
Take The Pledge For A Plastic-Free July
Have you heard of Plastic Free July? It’s a global movement to encourage people to reduce their reliance on single-use plastics throughout the month of July, and hopefully be