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🎧 Kratom with Dr. Christopher McCurdy
In this episode, Dr. Chris McCurdy shares the latest science on the popular herb, Kratom.
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Menthol: A small molecule full of minty magic!
Menthol is a natural substance that gives a cooling sensation and has a minty smell. It's a key ingredient in many products we use every day, like…
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Plant-derived medicines for cold and flu season
Last week, the FDA announced that a key ingredient in most cold medicines is ineffective. I examine ingredients originally derived from plants, which…
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🎧 Quinoa! The story behind a superfood with Dr. Linda Seligman
In this episode, Dr. Linda Seligmann explores the impact of the global quinoa boom on Andean farmers, sharing insights from her 40 years of research and…
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Fall garden bounty: Eggplants!
Eggplants are a staple in any Italian household. But did you know that in addition to being a tasty food, eggplants also offer a number of health…
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🎧 The Gut Microbiome and Immune Health with Dr. Heather Zwickey
You are what you eat… or rather what your gut microbes eat! Tune in to learn more about the connections between your gut microbiome and immune health.
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Cat's Claw
I first encountered this plant in the Amazon rainforest around 25 years ago. What have we learned about it since?
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The many gifts of the American Beautyberry
This beautiful plant has uses as a food, medicine, ornament, and even an insect repellant! Read on to learn more about this plant, including how to make…
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August 2023
Lemongrass
Medicinal potential, properties, and practical applications of this lemon-scented medicinal herb.
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Fighting Drug-Resistant Fungal Infections with Natural Solutions
Our latest publication reveals groundbreaking findings on penta-O-galloyl-β-d-glucose (PGG) as a potent weapon against multidrug-resistant Candida…
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🎧 Ant Fungal Gardens with Dr. Marcy Balunas and Dr. Jonathan Klassen
Ants, microbes, fungi, forest fires, and more! Tune in to this week's podcast to learn about some really cool interspecies cross-talk.
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