Philippa Norman MD MPHApr 12, 20211 minGive Your Baby a Healthy StartOur microscopic Friendlies are essential for a healthy life! Parents pass on their microbiome to their baby. Amazing that along with the...
Philippa Norman MD MPHApr 24, 20202 minElderberry for Natural Immune SupportElder has many medicinal uses - its flowers, leaves and berries have been used by Native American medicine as well as in Africa and...
Philippa Norman MD MPHApr 24, 20201 minWinter Remedies from AyurvedaAyurveda offers some traditional herbals for use during winter. Actually, all of these can be used anytime, but they are especially...
Philippa Norman MD MPHFeb 28, 20184 minNature's Sweet ProteinsNature offers many naturally sweet fruits, roots, saps and stems. For instance, Stevia is extracted from sweet leaves of the stevia...
Philippa Norman MD MPHFeb 8, 20183 minOil Pulling – An Ayurvedic Practice for Healthier teeth and gumsWith all the advanced mouthwashes out there, one of the best remedies for healthy gums can be found in your own kitchen. By swishing...
Philippa Norman MD MPHJan 19, 20185 minAlzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Research – Let’s Look Back To Go ForwardPfizer announced it is shutting down research into drugs to treat Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Parkinson’s disease (PD.) With 44 million...
Dr. Philippa NormanSep 7, 20172 min4 Glorious Health Benefits of Green TeaFrom high tea in London to sweet tea in Georgia, tea is the most widely-consumed beverage in the world. Leaves harvested from the Asian...
Dr. Philippa NormanSep 6, 20173 minRainbow Foods: Healthy Eating is Colorful EatingWhen your child is developing a new skill, you are seeing the results of growth and change within your child's brain. The brain is very...
Philippa Norman MDJul 16, 20172 minShatavari - Restorative Herb for Women (and Men)Restorative herbs are called Rasayanas in Ayurveda, similar to adaptogen herbs. They are useful to help rebuild our health after...
Philippa Norman MDDec 29, 20162 minBrahmi Brain Restorative Herb: 5 BenefitsChange is a natural part of life, but it can be stressful at times, depleting our reserves. WHAT IS BRAHMI? Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) is...
Philippa Norman MD MPHDec 24, 20161 minGinger & Tumeric Poultice for ArthritisTraditionally, arthritis pain has been treated with poultices - an herb or other substance applied to the skin, wrapped and allowed to...
Philippa Norman MDDec 24, 20162 minTumeric Milk - A Nourishing Bedtime DrinkWith just a few ingredients, you can make a warm, gently spiced bedtime drink that will also provide antioxidant benefits from the key...
Dr. Philippa NormanNov 22, 20163 minLet’s Talk Nutrition: Nutrition for a Healthy Immune SystemInflammation – people talk about it like its public enemy #1! Actually, inflammation is a normal process in our bodies that helps to...
Dr. Philippa NormanNov 22, 20163 minLet’s Talk Nutrition: Greens for HealthAround this time of year, many gardens are abundantly supplying dark leafy greens. We know greens are good for us, but when its harvest...
Dr. Philippa NormanNov 22, 20165 minLet’s Talk Nutrition: The Low-Down on Brown RiceYou’ve heard it….eat more brown rice! Its got more fiber, more vitamins. And gosh, it’s just so easy to make. According to researchers,...
Dr. Philippa NormanNov 22, 20163 minLet’s Talk Nutrition: Winter SquashMy grand-aunt loved to walk through her garden, pointing out the medicinal value of her fruits, veggies and herbs. One of her favorite...
Dr. Philippa NormanNov 22, 20163 minLet’s Talk Nutrition: Broccoli BellyWe’ve heard about effects of GMO frankenfoods on our gut bacteria, as discussed in a recent book called Wheat Belly. Bloating, weight...
Dr. Philippa NormanNov 10, 201610 minFeeding the Brain for Academic Success: How Nutrition and Hydration Boost LearningThis article was originally presented to teachers at a Learning Brain conference. It's 8:35. Your chalk is in hand and you're ready to...
Dr Philippa NormanOct 18, 20162 minHealthy Winter SkinDo friends want to borrow your heels to sand their woodworking projects? Do you cause your partner to scream when you play footsies in...
Philippa Norman MD MPHOct 18, 20161 minHealthy Kids, Healthy SchoolsFatty acids improve attention in school-age children Researchers at the University of Australia studied a group of children aged 7-12...