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Our microscopic Friendlies are essential for a healthy life! Parents pass on their microbiome to their baby. Amazing that along with the...
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Philippa Norman MD MPH
- Apr 23, 2020
- 2 min
Elderberry for Natural Immune Support
Elder has many medicinal uses - its flowers, leaves and berries have been used by Native American medicine as well as in Africa and...
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Philippa Norman MD MPH
- Apr 23, 2020
- 1 min
Winter Remedies from Ayurveda
Ayurveda offers some traditional herbals for use during winter. Actually, all of these can be used anytime, but they are especially...
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Philippa Norman MD MPH
- Feb 27, 2018
- 4 min
Nature's Sweet Proteins
Nature offers many naturally sweet fruits, roots, saps and stems. For instance, Stevia is extracted from sweet leaves of the stevia...
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Philippa Norman MD MPH
- Feb 8, 2018
- 3 min
Oil Pulling – An Ayurvedic Practice for Healthier teeth and gums
With all the advanced mouthwashes out there, one of the best remedies for healthy gums can be found in your own kitchen. By swishing...
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Philippa Norman MD MPH
- Jan 19, 2018
- 5 min
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Research – Let’s Look Back To Go Forward
Pfizer announced it is shutting down research into drugs to treat Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Parkinson’s disease (PD.) With 44 million...
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Dr. Philippa Norman
- Sep 6, 2017
- 2 min
4 Glorious Health Benefits of Green Tea
From high tea in London to sweet tea in Georgia, tea is the most widely-consumed beverage in the world. Leaves harvested from the Asian...
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Dr. Philippa Norman
- Sep 6, 2017
- 3 min
Rainbow Foods: Healthy Eating is Colorful Eating
When 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...
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Philippa Norman MD
- Jul 16, 2017
- 2 min
Shatavari - 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...
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Philippa Norman MD
- Dec 29, 2016
- 2 min
Brahmi Brain Restorative Herb: 5 Benefits
Change is a natural part of life, but it can be stressful at times, depleting our reserves. WHAT IS BRAHMI? Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) is...
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Philippa Norman MD MPH
- Dec 24, 2016
- 1 min
Ginger & Tumeric Poultice for Arthritis
Traditionally, arthritis pain has been treated with poultices - an herb or other substance applied to the skin, wrapped and allowed to...
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Philippa Norman MD
- Dec 24, 2016
- 2 min
Tumeric Milk - A Nourishing Bedtime Drink
With just a few ingredients, you can make a warm, gently spiced bedtime drink that will also provide antioxidant benefits from the key...
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Dr. Philippa Norman
- Nov 22, 2016
- 3 min
Let’s Talk Nutrition: Nutrition for a Healthy Immune System
Inflammation – people talk about it like its public enemy #1! Actually, inflammation is a normal process in our bodies that helps to...
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Dr. Philippa Norman
- Nov 22, 2016
- 3 min
Let’s Talk Nutrition: Greens for Health
Around this time of year, many gardens are abundantly supplying dark leafy greens. We know greens are good for us, but when its harvest...
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Dr. Philippa Norman
- Nov 22, 2016
- 5 min
Let’s Talk Nutrition: The Low-Down on Brown Rice
You’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,...
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Dr. Philippa Norman
- Nov 22, 2016
- 3 min
Let’s Talk Nutrition: Broccoli Belly
We’ve heard about effects of GMO frankenfoods on our gut bacteria, as discussed in a recent book called Wheat Belly. Bloating, weight...
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Dr. Philippa Norman
- Nov 22, 2016
- 3 min
Let’s Talk Nutrition: Winter Squash
My grand-aunt loved to walk through her garden, pointing out the medicinal value of her fruits, veggies and herbs. One of her favorite...
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Dr. Philippa Norman
- Nov 10, 2016
- 10 min
Feeding the Brain for Academic Success: How Nutrition and Hydration Boost Learning
This 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...
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Philippa Norman MD MPH
- Oct 18, 2016
- 1 min
Healthy Kids, Healthy Schools
Fatty acids improve attention in school-age children Researchers at the University of Australia studied a group of children aged 7-12...
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Dr Philippa Norman
- Oct 18, 2016
- 2 min
Healthy Winter Skin
Do friends want to borrow your heels to sand their woodworking projects? Do you cause your partner to scream when you play footsies in...
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