House of Imhotep Articles

Vaccinations: Know Your Options

Vaccinations: Know Your Options

At the end of 2020, the Covid vaccine was released and began to be administered in the US. Currently, approximately 12% of the US population has been vaccinated a little...
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Medicinal Mushrooms: Your Questions Answered

Medicinal Mushrooms: Your Questions Answered

Last week, we sent an email to our subscribers about using mushrooms to reduce depression (Lion’s mane to be exact.). We received so many questions about the use of medicinal mushrooms, it was fitting to write a more detailed article on it.
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5 Must-Have Supplements for Depression

5 Must-Have Supplements for Depression

Depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the world. Over 264 million people suffer from depression. In the US alone, the number of people struggling with depression tripled during the COVID-19 pandemic. Without a definitive end in sight, more people are trying to find ways to stay safe and cope with these symptoms. Thankfully, depression is treatable and you do have options!
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Anxiety: Can Herbs Help?

Anxiety: Can Herbs Help?

Many pharmaceuticals manufactured to treat anxiety come with a list of unwanted side effects, leading some to ask if there is a safer alternative available. Thankfully, many herbs can support a calm mind and body.
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Unsung Black Herbalists Pt. 4: Kwame Vaughn

Unsung Black Herbalists Pt. 4: Kwame Vaughn

In his debut book The Divine Fiat: Black Excellence in Herbalism, House of Imhotep’s founder Kwame Vaughn gives honor to those who have inspired and fueled his fascination with herbal medicine. Today, he combines new and centuries-old traditions to health in a unique blend that is relevant today.
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Unsung Black Herbalists Pt. 3: Emma Dupree

Unsung Black Herbalists Pt. 3: Emma Dupree

We live in a time where being prescribed a synthetic pill is commonplace and using herbs is a secondary solution. Master herbalists, like Emma Dupree, knew better. She was a genius when it came to natural wellness and her connection to all this earth provided us was nothing short of inspirational.
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Unsung Black Herbalists Pt. 2: Mary Stepp Burnette Hayden

Unsung Black Herbalists Pt. 2: Mary Stepp Burnette Hayden

For the second week of our Unsung Black Herbalist series, we’d like to spotlight a remarkable woman, midwife, and herbalist: Mary Stepp Burnette Hayden.
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Unsung Black Herbalists Pt. 1: Imhotep

Unsung Black Herbalists Pt. 1: Imhotep

As a celebration of Black History, I want to shine a light on a particular section of our history very rarely mentioned: Black herbalists. In fact, House of Imhotep was...
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Is Protein Powder Good For You?

Is Protein Powder Good For You?

In the last 20 years, there has been an exponential increase in protein powder sales. In the next few years, the sports nutrition business is expected to cross $81.5 billion...
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The Use of Warming Herbs for the Winter

The Use of Warming Herbs for the Winter

We are officially one month into the winter season. You’ve more than likely increased the amount of warm foods, like soups and stews, you eat. Doing so is wonderful and highly beneficial in the colder months, but one thing often gets overlooked: the use of warming herbs. These herbs are important not only for physical warmth, but for many other health reasons. 

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How to Adopt a Vegan Diet

How to Adopt a Vegan Diet

The consciousness of the planet is shifting. More people are adopting a vegan diet as their permanent way of eating. Almost 10 million Americans alone are vegan, and this number...
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What's the Best Way to Detox?

What's the Best Way to Detox?

Every year, there is a new diet, a new detox, or a new way to lose weight -- each one touted as being better than the last. It is easy to become overwhelmed with all the options available, or to know which one is the right one for you.
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