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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How Hypothyroidism Could Secretly be Sabotaging your Weight Loss Goals, Hormones & Overall Wellness
Hidden hypothyroidism may be silently sabotaging your metabolism, making weight loss feel impossible while disrupting hormone balance and overall energy. This article explores how modern diets, stress, and environmental toxins contribute to thyroid dysfunction—and what you can do to restore optimal function naturally.
11 Tips for a Healthy Liver
Your liver works tirelessly to detoxify your body, but modern diets, environmental toxins, and hormonal imbalances can overwhelm it, contributing to conditions like non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This article explores 11 powerful, evidence-based ways to support liver function, from dietary shifts and targeted herbs to reducing toxin exposure and optimizing hormone balance.
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Adaptogenic Herbs for Stress
Only seven botanicals truly meet the scientific criteria for adaptogens. Monographs on all seven, drawing on Ayurveda, TCM, and Western herbalism.
Ray Peat Approved Foods List
The complete guide to bioenergetic eating: fruits, dairy, proteins, fats, grey area foods, and a detailed FAQ.
Best Water Filters for Fluoride, Aluminum & PFAS
A 2026 comparison of reverse osmosis and gravity filters from someone who has used them all firsthand.
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.