Archive - Nature's Pharmacy

A War With Cancer & Infection

For cancer patients, exposure to molds and bacteria in the environment can have life-threatening consequences.

Jul 19 •

Cassandra Quave

Entomotherapy: The Use of Medicinal Insects

Insects are not only important as pollinators; some species also serve as sources of food and medicine.

Jul 8 •

Cassandra Quave

The Seeds of Summer

Watermelon juice has demonstrated some surprising activity relevant to male fertility in lab studies.

Jul 2 •

Cassandra Quave

June 2024

Last Child in the Woods

Notes on an important book & reflections from a family camping trip on the art of disconnecting to reconnect with the world and each other..

Jun 26 •

Cassandra Quave

Foodie Pharmacology on Summer Recess

We'll be back in the fall with a great lineup of new episodes! In the meantime, check out some fan favorites from prior seasons!

Jun 24 •

Cassandra Quave

Innovation and Intellectual Property

I'm writing this week from Raleigh, NC, where I am attending the National Academy of Inventors conference. I share insights gleaned from our panel on…

Jun 19 •

Cassandra Quave

🎧 Sacred Plants with Dr. Gary Nabhan

Discover the incredible adaptations of desert plants, innovative water management techniques, and the sacred role of plants across various cultures. 🌍

Jun 17 •

Cassandra Quave

Blue Zone of Sardinia: The Expedition Continues

I'm on expedition in the mountains of Sardinia visiting communities renown for the exceptional number of centenarians. Here, I share insights into the…

Jun 13 •

Cassandra Quave

🎧 Solving Overactive Bladder with Dr. Ted Johnson

Overactive bladder can make life difficult and reduce quality of sleep. This week I speak with Dr. Johnson about how changes in diet and exercise can…

Jun 10 •

Cassandra Quave

Blue Zone: Seulo, Sardinia

I'm on expedition in the mountains of Sardinia visiting communities renown for the exceptional number of people who reach (and surpass) the age of 100.

Jun 5 •

Cassandra Quave

🎧 Space Food with Vickie Kloeris

I speak with the author of "Space Bites" and retired NASA food scientist about how to meal plan for astronauts.

Jun 3 •

Cassandra Quave

May 2024

Birch extract approved by FDA for rare disease

A new topical medication based on a mixture of triterpenes found in birch trees has been FDA-approved for the care of patients with Epidermolysis…

May 29 •

Cassandra Quave

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