In the cold months, hot cocoa is my favorite delivery mechanism for medicinal herbs—for kids and adults. Here are two therapeutic cocoa recipes—one boosts immune function with astragalus and licorice, the other is an “adaptogenic” formula made with ashwagandha and licorice.

Herbs and spices are foundational to anti-inflammatory eating. They are the basis of traditional cuisines and medicine systems around the world. This talk for Health Practitioners explains the science behind herbs and spices anti-inflammatory powers, and how to help patients incorporate them into their daily lives.

Here's my favorite version of overnight oats, full of anti-inflammatory phytochemicals and good omega 3 fats.

In this talk, I explain how the phytochemicals plants make to protect and heal themselves in a complex ecology become medicine we can use to build strength and resilience against stressors in our own world.

The surprising link between marital distress, leaky gut and chronic inflammation