Blog across the counter.
Health and wellness articles from Dr. Brooks's twenty years of consultations — plans, formulations, and the practice notes he tells every patient.
Body Intelligence 101: How Your Body Signals What It Needs (and How to Listen)
Your body sends constant signals about hunger, energy, stress, and rest. This guide explains body intelligence, the science of interoception behind it, and simple daily ways to start listening so you can support your body's natural...
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Manage vs. Support: What It Means to Work With Your Body Instead of Against It
Quieting a symptom and resolving what caused it are two different things. This piece unpacks what it means to support your body's...
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Dandelion Root Benefits: The Underrated Herb for Liver, Gut, and Skin
Dandelion root is far more than a lawn weed. From feeding your gut bacteria to supporting your liver's natural detox work, here...
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Probiotics vs Prebiotics vs Postbiotics: What's the Difference and Which Do You Need?
Probiotics are live bacteria, prebiotics are the fiber that feeds them, and postbiotics are what those bacteria produce. Here's how the trio...
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12 Anti-Inflammatory Foods That Calm Chronic Inflammation
Chronic inflammation responds to what's on your plate. This deep-dive guide covers the 12 anti-inflammatory foods with the strongest evidence behind them,...
Read article →Adaptogens 101: The 8 Most Powerful Herbs for Stress, Energy, and Hormone Balance
Adaptogens are herbs and mushrooms traditionally used to help the body handle stress. This plain-English guide covers the 8 best-known ones, from...
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How to Naturally Boost Your Immune System This Season
You can't buy immunity in a bottle, but you can build it with a few reliable habits. This science-backed guide covers how...
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Black Health: A New Model for Reversing Our Disparities
A personal letter from founder Dr. Romeo Brooks on the disease burden carried by Black families in America, the role of medical...
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The Best Time of Day to Take Supplements (Backed by Science)
The best time to take supplements depends on the type. Morning for B-vitamins and vitamin C, with your biggest meal for fat-soluble...
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Probiotics vs Prebiotics vs Postbiotics: What's the Difference and Which Do You Need?
Probiotics are the live bacteria, prebiotics are the fiber that feeds them, and postbiotics are the beneficial compounds they produce. Here is...
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Bloating After Every Meal? 9 Hidden Causes and Natural Fixes
If you feel puffy and uncomfortable no matter how carefully you eat, your digestion is trying to tell you something. This guide...
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Probiotics vs Prebiotics: What's the Difference and Which One Do You Need?
Probiotics are live bacteria. Prebiotics are the fiber that feeds them. Here is a clear breakdown of probiotics vs prebiotics, who benefits...
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