Herbalism Articles: Traditional Practice, Primary Research
I'm Ivy Ham, a certified clinical herbalist. Every article in this library combines traditional practice from Western herbalism, Ayurveda, and Traditional Chinese Medicine with primary research you can check for yourself.
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Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth Recipe + Stovetop Method
My weekly chicken bone broth: one whole chicken, garlic, ginger, and a savory base of fish sauce and coconut aminos plus one ingredient that takes the collagen + gelatin to the next level. Done in four hours in the Instant Pot or a slow simmer on the stove.
Soap Additives: What Clays, Sugars, and Herbs Do in Soap
A working guide to soap additives: which clays, sugars, herbs, and oils earn their place in a cold process batch, how much to use, and which ones turn brown.
Tallow Soap Recipe: Cold Process Beef Tallow Bar Soap
My tested two-oil tallow soap recipe with exact weights, working temperatures, and a step-by-step cold process method for 10 to 12 hard, creamy bars.
White Button Mushrooms for Hormone Balance + Garlic Butter Recipe
White button mushrooms inhibit aromatase, the enzyme behind estrogen production, and cooking them low and slow breaks down agaritine. Here is the research and my slow-cooked garlic butter mushroom recipe.
Honey Panna Cotta Recipe with Grass-Fed Gelatin
A five-ingredient honey panna cotta and a closer look at the gelatin, cream, and honey that make it more than a dessert.
Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken Recipe (Plus What's in Store-Bought)
Store-bought rotisserie chicken is injected with a solution built around sodium phosphate, salt, and often starches and flavor enhancers, then packed hot into plastic. Making one at home takes ten minutes of active work. Here is the Instant Pot method, a cook time calculator, and a sourced look at what is on the label.
Osso Bucco Recipe
Osso Bucco is one of my favorite cuts of beef, and is rich in amino acids needed for skin, bone and joint health. I present the recipe I use to make this delicious hearty dish with modifications to make it in an Instant Pot, dutch oven or slow cooker. Enjoy!
Glycine Pancakes: A Flourless, High-Protein Gelatin Pancake Recipe
This flourless gelatin pancake packs two tablespoons of gelatin and two eggs into one fluffy, high-protein breakfast. Around 5 grams of glycine per serving, no protein powder needed.
Homemade Gelatin Marshmallows Recipe (+ Rose Variation)
My simple recipe for fluffy homemade marshmallows made with grass-fed beef gelatin and cane sugar or maple syrup, no corn syrup required. Plus how to turn them into rose marshmallows and a full herbal monograph on rose.
Potassium Electrolyte Drink: Best Ratio, Brands, DIY Recipe
Most electrolyte powders lead with sodium. I looked at what Ray Peat wrote about salt and potassium, compared three brands by ratio and ingredients, and rebuilt my potassium drink recipe with nettle and hibiscus instead of stevia and natural flavors.
Ray Peat Inspired Savory Beef and Gelatin Broth Bowl
Discover how gelatin, praised by Dr. Ray Peat for its stress-busting and anti-aging benefits, can transform your health with this simple broth recipe. Packed with glycine and easy to make, it’s a tasty way to support wellness inspired by Peat’s groundbreaking insights.
Ray Peat Gelatin Gummies Recipe (+ Pomegranate Variation)
These Ray Peat-inspired fruit juice gummies are a simple, protein-rich treat made with gelatin and fresh juice, offering a deliciously nourishing snack that's easy to customize.
Natural Deodorant Recipe: A Primally Pure Dupe, Kitchen-Tested
My kitchen-tested deodorant recipe, built from the same eight ingredients as Primally Pure's unscented stick. Exact weights, essential oils optional, and the safety context to decide for yourself.
Elderberry Syrup Recipe and Herbal Monograph: Uses, Safety, Look-Alikes
Learn how to make elderberry syrup at home to support immune health. This recipe, rich in antioxidants, is a tasty and effective way to combat cold and flu symptoms for the whole family.
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Ray Peat Approved Foods List
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Best Water Filters for Fluoride, Aluminum & PFAS
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Clean Mineral Sunscreen Brands + DIY Zinc Sun Balm
The cleanest mineral sunscreens on the market, plus the non-nano zinc sun balm I make at home instead.
Natural Tick Repellent That Works
Plant-based repellents that hold up in studies, a DIY recipe, and the case against DEET and permethrin.
The Clean Coffee Buying Guide
Every brand that passes strict criteria: third-party tested, organic, mold-free, with a Swiss Water decaf option.