by Dr. Orna | Jun 2, 2020 | chronic disease, healthy living, Uncategorized
Gardeners know that healthy plants have certain basic requirements: they need the right temperature, the right amount of sun, the right amount of water, and the right amount and kind of nutrients in the soil. Different plants have different needs, but one that has all...
by Dr. Orna | Mar 15, 2020 | chronic disease, insomnia, mood cures, sleep, Uncategorized, weight management
Growing up, I was a kid who hid in the back corner during gym — because dodgeballs are hard and kids are mean. I never developed a sense of myself as athletic, and mostly didn’t miss it. Instead, I found my physicality by carrying my life essentials on my back...
by Dr. Orna | Dec 17, 2019 | food as medicine, healthy living, Uncategorized, Vitamin N
Books are great wintertime presents. Try these three healthy book recommendations for the reader, the eater and the nature-needer on your holiday gift list.
by Dr. Orna | Dec 11, 2019 | depression, mood cures, sleep, Vitamin N
How do you stay sane during Cascadia’s dark, wet winters? When I first moved here, I got some great advice that I completely ignored. It was logical, sure, but it went against deeply ingrained biases. When I finally started heeding it, though, everything about...
by Dr. Orna | Nov 21, 2019 | food as medicine, healthy living, hormone balance, mood cures, weight management
Stumped about what to get friends and family for special occasions? Want to help them get and stay healthy? Here are my top recommendations. Food is the First Medicine Nutrition seems confusing, but eating right can be simple. The bottom line: eat whole foods. My...
