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§ 01 — Field notes & practice

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Health and wellness articles from Romeo Brooks's twenty years of consultations — plans, formulations, and the practice notes he shares across the counter.

§ 02 — More from the journal
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Slippery Elm: The Soothing Herb That Supports Your Gut Lining

Slippery Elm: The Soothing Herb That Supports Your Gut Lining

Slippery elm is a traditional herb whose inner bark turns into a soft, soothing gel in water. Here is how it works,...

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Sea Moss Benefits: What This Mineral-Rich Sea Vegetable A...

Sea Moss Benefits: What This Mineral-Rich Sea Vegetable Actually Offers

Sea moss is a mineral-rich sea vegetable with a long culinary history. Here is what it actually provides, where the hype outruns...

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Burdock Root: The Traditional Blood Cleanser Worth Knowing About

Burdock Root: The Traditional Blood Cleanser Worth Knowing About

Burdock root has been called a blood cleanser across four continents of herbal tradition. The name is imprecise, but the plant behind...

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Why Your Bowel Movements Are a Daily Health Report Card

Why Your Bowel Movements Are a Daily Health Report Card

Bowel movements are the most consistently overlooked health data most of us have access to, and they cost nothing to check. This...

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How Often Should You Cleanse? Building Detox Into a Sustainable Routine

How Often Should You Cleanse? Building Detox Into a Sustainable Routine

Your body detoxifies itself around the clock, so how often does a structured cleanse actually help? This guide covers seven signals that...

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Dandelion Root Benefits: The Underrated Herb for Liver, Gut, and Skin

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 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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Probiotics vs Prebiotics vs Postbiotics: What's the Difference and Which Do You Need?

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

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 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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How to Cleanse Your Liver Naturally: A 7-Day Plant-Based Reset

How to Cleanse Your Liver Naturally: A 7-Day Plant-Based Reset

Your liver is already a master detoxifier — your job is to give it room to do its work. Here's a realistic...

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