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Did Neanderthals Use Medicine?
Archaeological and chemical evidence suggests our closest evolutionary relatives may have used plants to manage pain and illness, though the full story…
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How We Know What We Know: Reconstructing the Earliest Medicines
Reconstructing the earliest uses of medicinal plants requires piecing together biological clues, ancient texts, and living traditions, while learning to…
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Why I’m Writing About the History of Medicine
A new multi-essay series for 2026.
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Defunded, But Not Defeated
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Five Herbs for Insomnia & Anxiety
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Synthetic Dyes in our Food
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Dandelions and Gratitude
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Elderflowers
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Olive Oil vs. Seed Oils
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Dec 31, 2025
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Not all who wander are lost
Where science can take us if we allow ourselves to wander... and wonder.
Dec 30, 2025
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Frankincense: A Gift of the Magi
A sacred resin whose story spans ritual, trade, and modern medicine.
Dec 24, 2025
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Beetroot Juice
Does beetroot improve physical performance?
Dec 19, 2025
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5 Herbs to Support a Good Night’s Sleep
Sleep is important to our health. Here are five herbs to improve your sleep experience.
Dec 13, 2025
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Sweet Star Serenade
Learn how to make my new botanical comfort blend! It's a soothing, naturally decaffeinated herbal tea for digestion and seasonal calm. Perfect for…
Dec 6, 2025
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The Plants That Bring Us Together
The science behind the stimulants and relaxants that serve as social plants in the diet.
Dec 3, 2025
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Kava Traditions and Modern Wellness
This week on the Foodie Pharmacology podcast, I speak with with Douglas La Rose of the Kava Coalition about this special medicinal plant.
Dec 1, 2025
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Cranberries
A favorite Thanksgiving treat with some fascinating health benefits!
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