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Complete Guide to Aromatherapy: Benefits and Essential Oils Uses for Beginners
Today, aromatherapy is celebrated not only as a complementary therapy but also for its scientifically documented antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antidiabetic benefits.


What Is Ayurveda? Benefits, and Principles Explained
Ayurveda takes a whole-person approach—addressing body, mind, and spirit—to prevent disease and promote long-term vitality.


The Truth About Detox – What Doctors and Critics Overlook
The truth about detox.


Book Review: The Forgotten Home Apothecary
Dr. Nicole Apelian’s The Forgotten Home Apothecary is an empowering, practical, and insightful guide for anyone looking to harness the power of plants and nature in their health journey. Whether you’re creating remedies for common ailments or simply looking to deepen your connection with the natural world, this book is a must-have resource.


Do You Need a Spike Protein Detoxification Protocol? If So, Consider These Targeted Interventions
This article provides a summary of some of the best spike protein detoxification protocols available.


The Healing Power of Arjuna: Nature’s Answer to Inflammation, Immunity & Heart Health
Arjuna exhibits various pharmaceutical properties when treating various clinical disorders, such as heart failure, ischemia, cardiomyopathy, atherosclerosis, myocardium impairment, various tumors, viral diseases, ulcers, and many other conditions. From supporting heart health to boosting the immune system and reducing inflammation, its therapeutic properties are backed by extensive scientific research.


DMT - A Psychedelic Compound With Promising Mental Health Benefits
James Odell, OMD, ND, LAc Over the last few decades, there has been growing scientific interest in the endogenous neurotransmitter and...


Book Recommendation | Medicinal Herbs of California: A Field Guide to Common Healing Plants
a list of 200 plants, native and non-native, known to have historical uses either in California or wherever they grew before.


The Healing Power of Frankincense: A Substance More Valuable Than Gold?
Derived from the Boswellia tree, this precious substance has been a valuable commodity for over 5,000 years.


The Power of Cold-Pressed Oils for Pets: A Guide to Nutritional Benefits
Cold-pressed organic oils are emerging as a nutrient-rich addition to pet diets, offering benefits for skin, coat, and immune support.


Disrupting Biofilms With Natural Remedies
Learn how biofilms influence everything from gut health to chronic infections, and explore natural strategies to keep them in check.


Lion's Mane Mushroom: A Natural Remedy for Cognitive Function and Optimal Health
The Bioregulatory Medicine Institute Lion's mane mushroom, scientifically known as Hericium erinaceus , is a unique and fascinating...


What’s in the Naturopathic Doctor’s Medicine Cabinet?
Season 2 of the Science of Self-Healing Podcast has a NEW host! Please welcome Dr. James Odell, the Medical and Executive Director for...


Rhodiola rosea
by James Odell, OMD, ND, LAc Rhodiola rosea, also known as “golden root” or “roseroot” belongs to the plant family Crassulaceae.1...


Usnea: The Medicinal Lichen with Many Healing Properties
The Bioregulatory Medicine Institute Have you ever looked up in the trees and wondered what the mossy, fringy, clumps hanging from the...


Psychedelics: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Healing
Season 2 of the Science of Self-Healing Podcast has a NEW host! Please welcome Dr. James Odell, the Medical and Executive Director for...


Rauwolfia serpentina (Indian Snake Root)
James P.M. Odell, OMD, ND, L.Ac. Rauwolfia serpentina (also spelled Rauvolfia serpentina), is a member of the Apocynaceae family and...


Aloe Vera
James Odell, OMD, ND, L.Ac. Aloe vera is a member of the Liliaceae (lily) family (or Asphodelaceae, Asparagales in APG system). According...


Okoubaka aubrevillei: A Remedy for Modern Day Intoxications
James Odell, OMD, ND, L.Ac. Okoubaka aubrevillei is a deciduous, monoecious tropophyte tree of the equatorial forest in West Africa,...


Artemisia Annua: A Potent Antimicrobial
by James Odell, OMD, ND, L.Ac. Artemisia annua has been used in China for more than 2000 years to treat fevers and more recently used in...