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Traditional remedies, herbs and healing practices investigated through history, lived experience and current evidence.

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The Jamaican Cold Remedies I Grew Up With. What Do We Actually Know About Them?

Roots & Remedies

Feb 20, 2025

The Jamaican Cold Remedies I Grew Up With. What Do We Actually Know About Them?

When sickness came through our house, I reached for the teas, soup and care I knew. Here’s what those traditions can offer- and when they need backup.

Tami Douglas

Roots & Remedies

Jan 16, 2025

Fasting Wasn't Invented for Weight Loss

Long before eating windows, fasting apps and metabolic hacks, people were deliberately going without food for reasons that had very little to do with losing weight.

Tami Douglas

Your Liver Doesn't Need a January Cleanse. So Why Do You Feel Like You Need One?

Roots & Remedies

Dec 26, 2024

Your Liver Doesn't Need a January Cleanse. So Why Do You Feel Like You Need One?

After the holiday food, drinks and disrupted routines, wanting a reset makes sense. But supporting your liver might look a lot less dramatic than the wellness industry would have you believe.

Tami Douglas

Roots & Remedies

The Jamaican Cold Remedies I Grew Up With. What Do We Actually Know About Them?

Fasting Wasn't Invented for Weight Loss

Your Liver Doesn't Need a January Cleanse. So Why Do You Feel Like You Need One?

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