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§ 01 — Field notes & practice

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Health and wellness articles from Dr. Brooks's twenty years of consultations — plans, formulations, and the practice notes he tells every patient.

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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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12 Anti-Inflammatory Foods That Calm Chronic Inflammation

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,...

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Adaptogens 101: The 8 Most Powerful Herbs for Stress, Ene...

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

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

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 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 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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Leaky Gut Syndrome: Signs, Causes, and 7 Natural Ways to Heal It

Leaky Gut Syndrome: Signs, Causes, and 7 Natural Ways to Heal It

Bloating that won't quit, mystery skin flares, brain fog you can't shake — they may all trace back to the same place:...

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