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
June’s Herb of the Month: Calendula
June’s Herb of the Month is calendula! Also known as Mary’s Gold and Summer’s Bride, it feels especially appropriate to focus on calendula this month as we approach the summe
May’s Herb of the Month: Cleavers
We see it time and time again. Mother Nature grows just what we need, just when we need it. Springtime is filled with blood-building and liver-detoxing bright green herbs/weeds. Ma
May 4th-10th is Naturopathic Medicine Week!
What is Naturopathic Medicine? Naturopathic medicine is a health profession that focuses on the health and well-being of the whole person, with an emphasis on health promotion and
The Dangers of Googling or Using ChatGPT For Your Medical Symptoms
Googling Symptoms How many times have you Googled your symptoms and been provided with frightening information about potential health ailments? The internet is a powerful tool that
Embracing Autumn – A Seasonal Transition
As autumn arrives, we experience one of the most anticipated shifts of the year. Days grow shorter while nights expand into the morning, and the weather becomes an unpredictable ga
Mushroom Allies for Autumn Health
As fall settles in, our minds turn to the comforting culinary delights that warm our homes and satisfy our appetites. One ingredient that makes a frequent appearance in seasonal re
5 Simple Habits to Eating Well (even in quarantine)
Here are a few tips to support your eating habits, especially for those staying at home throughout the day: Meal prep or batch cook – When you have meals (or parts of a meal)
