Episode 25 | Making Peace with Not Running an Apothecary

If you've ever felt bashful because you don't run an apothecary...Check out this week's episode!There are many different ways to be an herbalist.Not everyone needs to fulfill each

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Review of Practice Better

Practice Better Review: An Electronic "Medical" Record for the Herbal/Nutrition PracticeWhen I first started practicing in 2003, we had very few tools available for organizing clinical practice. I

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Why I don’t email my clients (much)

I’ve never been a phone call person. I rarely have my phone close enough to hear it ring, and even when I do I’ve forgotten to turn the

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How to Identify an Herbalist

We’re an odd breed, aren’t we?  Alas, you can’t easily identify an herbalist with Newcomb’s or even with Gleason and Cronquist’s.  Here are my top 15 signs that

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Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen?

Has your clinical work ever been questioned by another practitioner?It's hard not to get defensive when a client says, "My [other practitioner] thinks the recommendations you gave me

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Why to Choose a Specialty

Choosing a specialty can be overwhelming. You’ve probably heard some marketing experts say that everyone needs to have a niche, while others vehemently oppose the idea. The most

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