November 2019 Letter From Publisher

There’s a lot to be thankful for—not just because it’s the month of Thanksgiving, but also because we’re celebrating one year of our Plant Medicine section. Read More »

A Year in Review

Over the last 15 months, our Plant Medicine section has seen tremendous growth. Read More »

Detoxing the Body from the Outside

In order to be healthy, our organs need to be working properly, allowing them to do their jobs well. Read More »

SAINTS Celebrates 7th Anniversary

Southern Arizona Integrated Therapies (SAINTS) opened in 2012 as the first medical marijuana facility in the state of Arizona. Read More »

New Book: Kick Diabetes Essentials

For millions of people who have diabetes, Brenda Davis, R.D. has excellent news: it is truly possible to kick this affliction and live a normal life. Read More »

Wake Up with Makeup

Artist Yvette Dwornik offers beautiful, natural looking permanent makeup at A Lasting Touch Salon, in Tucson. Read More »

Integrative NLP Practitioner Certification Training

We can overcome so much by unlocking the power of language and communication of the unconscious mind. Read More »

Medical Intuition for Healing Workshop at Andrew Weil Center

Discover intuitive mind-body skills designed to support essential self-care. Read More »

A Natural Solution to Sleep Apnea

According to a National Institutes of Health study, most people believe that sleep apnea is caused by a sagging soft pallet or by some other obstructive tissue in the throat. Read More »

Reflexology and Zzzzs: From Restless to Relaxed

We all know that sleep is important, but many people don’t know that it’s essential for physical, mental, emotional and behavioral health. Read More »

The Benefits of Essential Oils and Terpenes: iLAVA Hemp Touch

At The Downtown Dispensary, every jar of the new iLAVA Hemp Touch contains the same gel formula of iLAVA Touch that customers know and love, but with a few new changes. Read More »

Gluten and the Gut

With cold and flu season just around the corner, it’s a good time to be considering the condition of our immune system. Read More »

An Introduction to Chinese Herbs

Chinese medicine is one of the oldest medical systems. Its written history dates back 2,500 years, and there is strong evidence it has been practiced for over 5,000 years. Read More »

Nature Basics: History 101

Understanding the research, development and manufacturing of marijuana isn’t too difficult of a task. Read More »

Herbs for the Gut

The direction of raw juice now is chlorophyll, the green substance we see in spinach, celery and kale, and a reduction of sweet vegetables such as carrot and beet. Read More »

Are Our Emotions Blessing or Destroying Our Health?

Obesity is a leading preventable cause of death across the globe, and the number affected is steadily increasing. Read More »

The Science and Magic of Essential Oils

In the Temple of Isis in Egypt, a sacred room portrays a ritual utilizing essential oils, called “Cleansing the Flesh and Blood of Evil Deities”. Read More »

Specialized Use of Essential Oils: Spotlight on Dr. Lance Morris

When he was in Naturopathic Medical School, Dr. Lance Morris fell in love with botanical/herbal medicine. Read More »

Sleep Support

Poor sleep affects 50 percent of Americans regardless of race, gender or socioeconomic class. One out of 10 people suffers from chronic sleep issues. Read More »

Practitioner Profile: Quynn Red Mountain

Quynn Red Mountain is the Animist Minister of Web of Life Animists Read More »

Psychedelics and the Float Tank

One branch of plant medicine is that of psychedelics, which have been shown to be helpful for many issues. Read More »

Got Spots? Look for These Plant-Based Natural Brighteners

Sun spots, age spots, liver spots or solar lentigines are dark areas of excess melanin or pigment on the face and body that have received a significant amount of sun exposure over time. Read More »

Antiques Rising: Discovering the Green in ‘Brown’ Furniture

Add character to your home and practice sustainability by repurposing, upcycling or restoring old antique furniture items in an eco-friendly way. Read More »

Click and Sweat: Virtual Workouts Change the Game

Between health and workout apps, online classes and electronic devices calculating distance and monitoring bodily functions, virtual fitness offers many personal exercise experiences. Read More »

Kenneth Davis on Learning From the Last Global Plague

In his book, More Deadly than War: The Hidden History of the Spanish Flu and the First World War, Kenneth Davis describes the epidemic that killed millions and warns of a potential relapse. Read More »

Kids With Gratitude: Making Thankfulness Second Nature

Research shows kids that are grateful are happier, more studious, and less depressed, materialistic and prone to violence. Here are 3 ways to teach and instill gratefulness in children. Read More »

The Happy Thyroid: Seven Ways to Keep It Humming

Expert recommendations for simple and effective natural, holistic strategies that can optimize thyroid function and avoid potential health setbacks. Read More »

Urban Chickens: Coming Home to Roost

How backyard chickens make fascinating, low-maintenance pets, with fresh, organic eggs produced close to home being just one of the benefits. Read More »

Zenful Eating: Mindful Meals in Quiet Gratitude

How to cook more mindfully, enjoy meals more fully and eat in better balance, plus healthy recipes for Buddha Bowls and Hearty Moroccan Soup. Read More »