About this episode

Ric Scalzo discusses the intersection of herbal medicine, regenerative farming, and health practices to enhance immunity and overall well-being.

Ric Scalzo began his exploration of herbal and naturopathic medicine in 1980, delving into fields such as Naturopathic Herbal Medicine, Eclectic Herbal Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and various diagnostic methods. He earned a master's degree in Herbal Medicine from the School of Herbal Medicine and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. After several years of medical practice, Ric founded Gaia Herbs in 1987 and grew Gaia to the most respected and successful herbal company in the country. After selling Gaia in 2019, Ric established the Institute of Botanical Research in Arizona and established CR Medicinal Farms, a regenerative organic farm in Costa Rica. These became the stepping stones for his new adventure called Kokora, a herbal products company focused on regenerative organic cultivation with a mission to "create the finest herbal remedies that promote health and vitality for all". Celebrated for his pioneering work in Herbal Medicine and his dedication to preserving herbal integrity for over four decades, Ric continues to innovate in the field and plays a key role in…

People in this episode

Host: Tara Garrison

Guest: Ric Scalzo

Topics covered

• herbal medicine
• regenerative farming
• immune resilience
• metabolic health
• botanical formulas
• sleep practices

Keywords

• herbs
• immunity
• regenerative agriculture
• naturopathic medicine
• botanical remedies
• health
• vitality

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gaia Herbs, Institute of Botanical Research, CR Medicinal Farms, Kokora, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine

Books & works: Naturopathic Herbal Medicine, Eclectic Herbal Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine

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