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Re-watching Contagion in a Time of COVID-19

Re-watching Contagion in a Time of COVID-19

Nine years ago Jeanine and her husband celebrated their 6th wedding anniversary by going to the movies and seeing Contagion (WTF is up with Jeanine's film choice?). This seems like...

Re-watching Contagion in a Time of COVID-19

Nine years ago Jeanine and her husband celebrated their 6th wedding anniversary by going to the movies and seeing Contagion (WTF is up with Jeanine's film choice?). This seems like...

10 Must-haves in Your Coronavirus Emergency Kit

10 Must-haves in Your Coronavirus Emergency Kit

Jeanine spends a lot of time reading the updates on COVID-19, aka "the coronavirus". With all the talk of getting prepared, she shares her list of essential emergency kit items.

10 Must-haves in Your Coronavirus Emergency Kit

Jeanine spends a lot of time reading the updates on COVID-19, aka "the coronavirus". With all the talk of getting prepared, she shares her list of essential emergency kit items.

Wuhan 2019 nCOv

Wuhan 2019 nCOv

There is a lot of misinformation about herbs and how well they work for preventing and managing viral infections.  Dave and Jeanine talk about the current snapshot of the Wuhan...

Wuhan 2019 nCOv

There is a lot of misinformation about herbs and how well they work for preventing and managing viral infections.  Dave and Jeanine talk about the current snapshot of the Wuhan...

Eating Human Placenta

Eating Human Placenta

Human placenta and Brussels sprouts...  it's what's for dinner

Eating Human Placenta

Human placenta and Brussels sprouts...  it's what's for dinner

Pollen Crimes

Pollen Crimes

Could there be a social benefit to off-the-charts pollen counts? David explores the relationship between allergens and crime.

Pollen Crimes

Could there be a social benefit to off-the-charts pollen counts? David explores the relationship between allergens and crime.

oatmeal raisin cookies- crickets optional

Just Eat the Bugs

Read about Jeanine's adventures making cookies out of bugs. And how her training in Chinese herbs prepared her to face the challenge unphased.

Just Eat the Bugs

Read about Jeanine's adventures making cookies out of bugs. And how her training in Chinese herbs prepared her to face the challenge unphased.

HearPhyto podcast Season 1 Episode 4: Poop Medicine

HearPhyto podcast Season 1 Episode 4: Poop Medi...

Poop stories come up a lot in Jeanine's house, what with living with 2 small boys. But in this episode Jeanine and Dave talk about poop as it relates to medicine,...

HearPhyto podcast Season 1 Episode 4: Poop Medi...

Poop stories come up a lot in Jeanine's house, what with living with 2 small boys. But in this episode Jeanine and Dave talk about poop as it relates to medicine,...

infographic to help choose between Decompress and Quiet Mind herb formulas

Decompress vs. Quiet Mind

Have you ever wondered whether Quiet Mind or Decompress is the best for you?  Dave breaks down some ways to determine which is right for you.

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Decompress vs. Quiet Mind

Have you ever wondered whether Quiet Mind or Decompress is the best for you?  Dave breaks down some ways to determine which is right for you.

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fall leaf color as an indicator of seasonal pollen

Reading the Tea Leaves of Texas Fall Color

Found in all civilizations, both ancient and modern, the practice of divination seeks to determine the hidden significance or cause of events, sometimes foretelling the future. Here, Dave the Magnificent...

Reading the Tea Leaves of Texas Fall Color

Found in all civilizations, both ancient and modern, the practice of divination seeks to determine the hidden significance or cause of events, sometimes foretelling the future. Here, Dave the Magnificent...

Herbalogic formulas give chocolate brownies a special somthin-somthin

Herbed Brownies- But Not That Kind.

Trigger warning: this blog post contains graphic images and descriptions of chocolate and other "sometimes foods" that may disturb people who have decided sugar is the devil. But keep reading...

Herbed Brownies- But Not That Kind.

Trigger warning: this blog post contains graphic images and descriptions of chocolate and other "sometimes foods" that may disturb people who have decided sugar is the devil. But keep reading...

elks fighting

Spotlight on Herbs: Elk Antler

There is a lot of bad information out there about Elk or Deer Antler used as an herb.  Let Jeanine walk you through a few of the basics and be...

Spotlight on Herbs: Elk Antler

There is a lot of bad information out there about Elk or Deer Antler used as an herb.  Let Jeanine walk you through a few of the basics and be...

honey fried licorice

The Disappointment of Honey Fried Licorice

Frying licorice in honey has been around for about 1,000 years. You literally dump slices of licorice root and honey in a hot wok and cook it until the honey...

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The Disappointment of Honey Fried Licorice

Frying licorice in honey has been around for about 1,000 years. You literally dump slices of licorice root and honey in a hot wok and cook it until the honey...

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Birds Gotta Fly

Birds Gotta Fly

I am a serial crafter. My husband would tell you it’s something of a problem.

Birds Gotta Fly

I am a serial crafter. My husband would tell you it’s something of a problem.

HearPhyto - A Podcast about Ephedra

HearPhyto - A Podcast about Ephedra

Ephedra, a.k.a. Ma Huang, is the first herb acupuncture students study in school. Odd, considering it is illegal in the U.S. In this episode, Dave & Jeanine are looking to put...

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HearPhyto - A Podcast about Ephedra

Ephedra, a.k.a. Ma Huang, is the first herb acupuncture students study in school. Odd, considering it is illegal in the U.S. In this episode, Dave & Jeanine are looking to put...

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Mint is used in traditional Chinese herbs, as well as a garnish for Moscow Mules and other cocktails as shown here

Spotlight on Herbs: Mint

Mint has more uses than Moscow Mules and Mojitos. In this post, Jeanine details the surprisingly important role mint plays in traditional herbal medicine.

Spotlight on Herbs: Mint

Mint has more uses than Moscow Mules and Mojitos. In this post, Jeanine details the surprisingly important role mint plays in traditional herbal medicine.