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Kitties and Kidneys: Tips for a Healthy Cat

By: Laurie Dohmen, VMD, MS, RH (AHG), FACVBM Physiologically, cats are funny creatures. They are what are called “obligate carnivores.” This means that they really only need to eat other...

Kitties and Kidneys: Tips for a Healthy Cat

By: Laurie Dohmen, VMD, MS, RH (AHG), FACVBM Physiologically, cats are funny creatures. They are what are called “obligate carnivores.” This means that they really only need to eat other...

Ashwagandha:  The Herbal Best Friend of our Best Friends

Ashwagandha: The Herbal Best Friend of our Bes...

By: Laurie Dohmen, VMD, MS, RH (AHG), FACVBM I love adaptogens, they are my very favorite category of herbs. They are good for supporting the body, mentally and physically and,...

Ashwagandha: The Herbal Best Friend of our Bes...

By: Laurie Dohmen, VMD, MS, RH (AHG), FACVBM I love adaptogens, they are my very favorite category of herbs. They are good for supporting the body, mentally and physically and,...

A bunch of butterflies flying around, with a blue sky.

Female Hormones: Make The Most of What You've G...

by Cecilia Parker, Botanist No matter what decade of life you’re in, how your body is coping with the passing years is probably on your mind. While our culture has...

Female Hormones: Make The Most of What You've G...

by Cecilia Parker, Botanist No matter what decade of life you’re in, how your body is coping with the passing years is probably on your mind. While our culture has...

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Ayurvedic Herbs for a Healthy Spring Season

by laurie dohmen, vmd, ms, rh (ahg) In Ayurveda, there is the concept of Ritucharya, which is the seasonal cycle of routines through each year. Spring is the time to cleanse...

Ayurvedic Herbs for a Healthy Spring Season

by laurie dohmen, vmd, ms, rh (ahg) In Ayurveda, there is the concept of Ritucharya, which is the seasonal cycle of routines through each year. Spring is the time to cleanse...

A person doing yoga and stretching over a pillow.

Be Kind To Your Heart By Tending To Your Vagus ...

Stress has some pretty unwelcome consequences for your overall health, but can be especially hard on your heart. Explore our list of natural methods targeting heart health that you can...

Be Kind To Your Heart By Tending To Your Vagus ...

Stress has some pretty unwelcome consequences for your overall health, but can be especially hard on your heart. Explore our list of natural methods targeting heart health that you can...

A diver swimming in the sea amongst fish and coral.

Traveling with Your Gut Microbiome

Traveling is one of the great joys of living. Seeing new and exotic places, trying unique foods, and making memories are all precious experiences. Yet, it is not uncommon for...

Traveling with Your Gut Microbiome

Traveling is one of the great joys of living. Seeing new and exotic places, trying unique foods, and making memories are all precious experiences. Yet, it is not uncommon for...