Dr. David Orman

Q: What part of my body feels strongest when I feel most emotionally safe, and what part weakens when I feel watched, rushed, or judged? A: When you feel emotionally safe, the body usually organizes itself around the center. The lower abdomen, the Dan Tian, the belly and pelvic basin tend to feel strongest. Breathing…

Brahmi, known botanically as Bacopa monnieri, has been revered for centuries in Ayurvedic and traditional herbal systems as a tonic for the mind and nervous system. Rather than stimulating the brain in a forceful way, Brahmi nourishes it, working slowly and intelligently to support clarity, learning, and long term cognitive resilience. Traditionally classified as a…

Health is often misunderstood as something to be conquered through effort, discipline, and relentless control. Yet the body does not respond best to force. It responds to understanding. When we push harder without listening, symptoms tend to speak louder. Fatigue deepens. Pain lingers. The body is not failing in these moments, it is communicating. True…

Q: I feel angry a lot for no obvious reason. Why? A: From a natural health perspective, anger that seems to arise “for no obvious reason” is often the surface expression of something deeper and unaddressed in the body. Chronic tension, poor sleep, blood sugar swings, inflammation, and hormonal imbalance can all irritate the nervous…

Maroi Nakupi, often referred to as Maori onions, is a traditional plant valued for both nourishment and gentle healing support. Used for generations as a food source, it is known for its strengthening and cleansing qualities. As a plant that bridges nutrition and medicine, it reflects an ancestral understanding that food itself is one of…

Consistency matters more than intensity, especially when it comes to natural health. The body responds best to what it experiences repeatedly, not occasionally. One perfect workout, one strict detox, or one week of doing everything right will not create lasting change. Healing is built through steady input. The nervous system, digestion, hormones, and joints all…

Q: What role does the nervous system play in ongoing pain or slow healing, even when the body tissue is not badly damaged, and how can the body naturally relearn safety and calm so healing can occur? A: Ongoing pain or slow healing often has less to do with damaged tissue and more to do…

Salvia miltiorrhiza, known as Dan Shen, is one of the most respected herbs in traditional Chinese medicine, especially for conditions involving the heart and circulation. Traditionally, it is used to move blood, open vessels, and resolve stagnation that can impair vitality and emotional balance. In classical texts, Dan Shen is associated with calming the Heart…

Submitted Question: What are the most effective natural ways to improve digestion and nutrient absorption as we age? Answer: As we age, digestion often becomes less efficient, not because the body is failing, but because modern habits quietly work against it. Rushed meals, excessive fluids with food, chronic stress, and ultra processed diets dilute digestive…

Q: Which organ system is under the most stress based on my symptoms, sleep quality, digestion, mood, and recovery, and how can I support it using food, herbs, movement, and breath? A: The body does not fail randomly. When sleep becomes shallow, digestion irregular, moods unstable, or recovery slow, one organ system is usually carrying…