Green Medicine Acupuncture and Apothecary

01/16/2026

Switch dogs and cats from an ultra-processed diet to fresh, wholesome foods to avoid these most common toxins found in many popular pet foods.

01/16/2026

In 2021, polyester comprised 54 percent of all new fabrics. Because it is inexpensive to make, this synthetic fiber is the darling of fast fashion which entices consumers to wear cheap garments a few times, throw them away and promptly buy replacements. Every year, an estimated 92 million tons of clothing end up in landfills worldwide; and in America, 85 percent of all textiles get discarded.

Most clothes made today contain plastic, mainly in the form of polyester, which takes a large toll on the planet. Here are sustainable fabric options and eco-friendly fashion tips.

01/16/2026

Most skin conditions are accompanied by an altered skin-gut microbiome balance, referred to as dysbiosis.

Learn about acne and eczema, including atopic dermatitis (AD), the most common form of eczema, and other skin conditions.

01/09/2026

While dermatology is the field of medicine that focuses on skin conditions, the term “psychodermatology” has arisen to reflect “the study of the connection between the mind and the skin.”

Most people know that beauty is more than skin deep, but few of us consider how the stress in our life or our mental health may be impacting our skin, or conversely, how our skin may be affecting our psychological well-being.

01/09/2026

Tips from a professional psychotherapist to help you clarify goals, stop procrastinating, and start thriving.

When pursuing healthy life changes, sometimes your biggest challenges can come from your own internal inhibitors. Here’s some expert advice on getting over mental hurdles on your wellness journey.

01/09/2026

Useful anti-anxiety strategies from mental health professionals to help ease us through anxious moments.

01/09/2026

Psychiatrist Jeffrey Rediger has studied spontaneous healing for almost two decades, and breaks down recoveries into four pillars of healing and well-being that were present in most cases.

01/04/2026

01/04/2026

The average person is exposed to between 1 and 3 million xenobiotics over a lifetime. These are substances that are foreign to the body or eco system and they can be associated with hormone disruption, immune disturbance, and carcinogenic effects. How does our body’s biotransformation system help ...

01/04/2026

Balancing Gluten
Making Peace With an Oft-Maligned Ingredient

Balancing Gluten Making Peace With an Oft-Maligned Ingredientby Deborah Bevilacqua The rise in prevalence of celiac disease and related conditions, and shifts toward paleo, keto and other gluten-free diets, have driven the gluten-free products market from $973 million in 2014 to $6.5 billion in 2022...

12/13/2025

More than two-thirds of children develop at least one ear infection by the time they are 3 years old, and a third of these kids experience three or more episodes.

Ear InfectionsHolistic Treatments for Kidsby Jennifer Zethner, RN, MS, CPNP More than two-thirds of children develop at least one ear infection by the time they are 3 years old, and a third of these kids experience three or more episodes. “Ear infections may be painful, can lead to complications a...

12/13/2025

The 12 weeks following birth, or the “fourth trimester,” is pivotal for the mother’s healing and the baby’s development.

Human babies are born relatively early, in a helpless state after only nine months. The following 12 weeks, or the “fourth trimester,” is pivotal for the mother’s healing and the baby’s development.