Green Medicine Acupuncture and Apothecary

04/26/2026

Glucose is your body’s primary fuel source, but after extended periods without food, your body shifts gears to rely on different fuel sources, such as glycogen and fatty acids.

When metabolic flexibility is impaired, it can lead to health problems such as insulin resistance. But simple lifestyle changes can help.

04/26/2026

A diet that is dominated by ultra-processed packaged foods and drive-through meals increases our chances of experiencing chronic mood swings and symptoms of depression.

Most of us feel a little grumpy when we’re hungry, but a diet that is dominated by ultra-processed packaged foods and drive-through meals increases our chances of experiencing chronic mood swings and symptoms of depression.

04/19/2026

“A landmark federal court ruling has confirmed the current fluoride levels in U.S. drinking water, endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), pose an unreasonable risk to children’s cognitive development.

Bombshell Ruling: Fluoride 'Poses a Risk to Human Health’.

04/19/2026

Healing Power of Therapy Dogs

Healing Power of Therapy Dogs Benefits for Post-Traumatic Stress Sufferersby Ruth Roberts, DVM, CVA, CVH, CVFT, NAN Pet therapy, also known as animal- assisted therapy (AAT), has long been recognized for its therapeutic benefits across a range of mental health conditions, including post-traumatic st...

03/29/2026

Statin drugs do reduce cholesterol. But cholesterol helps produce cell membranes and plays a role in hormone production, and bile acids for fat digestion. It is essential for the brain, which contains 25% of the body’s total cholesterol, and it is critical for brain cell connections that allow you to think, learn, and form memories. When cholesterol is reduced, these connections do not work well.

Struggling to concentrate, experiencing forgetfulness, and feeling mentally slow are symptoms of brain fog, also known as brain fade.

03/29/2026

According to neuroscience, our brains do not finish developing and maturing until our mid-to-late 20s. Children whose brains are still under construction are much more susceptible to all the factors that can cause mental health problems.

One in five or more children and teens globally experience mental health conditions, yet they remain underdiagnosed and undertreated.

03/23/2026

Seven core strategies that focus on the day-to-day nutrients necessary to achieve a lengthy health span.

My longevity playbook has seven core strategies that focus on the day-to-day nutrients necessary to achieve my goals for a lengthy health span.

03/23/2026

Aging, genetics, lifestyle, and metabolic risk factors are to blame for the rise in neurological conditions, but can chemicals in everyday household and personal care products cause harm?

A study published earlier this year revealed that common chemicals found in household cleaning and personal care products damage oligodendrocytes in the brain.

03/11/2026

Mary Helen is featured in this article.

The herbal medicinal product market is expected to gross $326.46 billion by 2032, according to Coherent Market Insights. This astronomical growth can be attributed to a multigenerational interest in traditional medicine.

03/10/2026

Feels like spring

03/04/2026

Food is medicine, and food is information.

Discover the power of food to improve health with the IFM Elimination Diet. Learn how identifying/eliminating food triggers can alleviate various health symptom

03/04/2026

Healing circles, through activities like drumming and art, support personal growth and well-being. They help people navigate challenges, improve health, and provide essential emotional support.