Welcome to God's Pharmacy - Nature, Nourishment and Healing
The natural world offers powerful tools to support your body’s healing and balance. From the foods you eat to the plants, nutrients, and elements that surround you, your body is designed to respond to and benefit from nature’s resources.
Please join me—and the many who are rediscovering the connection between nature and well-being—as we explore how to use these tools to support your body, restore balance, and promote lasting health.
Christiane Northrup, M.D.
Healing Resources Found in Nature
Long before modern medicine, healing began with the resources found in the natural world—food, plants, sunlight, water, and rest. These foundational elements continue to play a powerful role in supporting the body’s ability to heal, restore, and maintain balance.
This is a place to explore how these natural resources can be used thoughtfully and effectively to support your health, beginning with the body’s own innate intelligence.
What Does God's Pharmacy Mean?
God’s Pharmacy refers to the healing resources found in nature—food, plants, herbs, minerals, sunlight, water, and rest—that support the body’s ability to heal and maintain balance.
Is This Approach Meant To Replace Modern Medicine?
No. This is a complementary, nature-first approach. Modern medicine has an important role, but beginning with foundational support can help the body function more effectively.
Why Start With Natural Resources for Healing?
The body is designed to work in harmony with the natural world. Many of the compounds used in modern medicine originated from plants and natural substances, making these resources a logical starting point.
Understanding God's Pharmacy: Key Questions Answered
Nature provides a wide range of resources that support the body’s ability to heal and maintain balance—from food and herbs to sunlight, water, and rest. These questions will help you understand how to use these resources wisely and how to support your body more effectively
How do natural remedies support the body?
What role does food play in healing?
Are herbs safe to use?
How do I know which natural remedies are right for me?
What is the role of supplements in this approach?
How does sunlight support health?
Healthy Breasts for Life
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Sleep
7 Healthy Habits Everyone Should Consider Series
Vibrant health is possible for everyone. And, it’s not just about preventing disease, though that is a big part of it. In this video Dr. Northrup shares the serious health consequences caused by too little sleep, and how you can set yourself up for a good night’s sleep every night.
Take a Break from Media
7 Healthy Habits Everyone Should Consider Series
Vibrant health is possible for everyone. And, it’s not just about preventing disease, though that is a big part of it. In this video Dr. Northrup tells you how media can negatively affect your health and shares her easy digital detox strategies.
Supplement with Vitamin D
7 Healthy Habits Series
Vibrant health is possible for everyone. And, it’s not just about preventing disease, though that is a big part of it. In this video Dr. Northrup shares the health benefits of optimal vitamin D levels and how you can get enough vitamin D to improve your health.
Meditate
7 Healthy Habits Series
Vibrant health is possible for everyone. And, it’s not just about preventing disease, though that is a big part of it. In this video Dr. Northrup shares the scientifically-proven health benefits of meditation and how you can use meditation to create vibrant health.
Divine Love
7 Healthy Habits Everyone Should Consider Series
Vibrant health is possible for everyone. And, it’s not just about preventing disease, though that is a big part of it. In this video Dr. Northrup tells you how to use the power of Divine Love to improve your health.
Sweat
7 Healthy Habits Everyone Should Consider Series
Vibrant health is possible for everyone. And, it’s not just about preventing disease, though that is a big part of it. In this video Dr. Northrup tells you why working up a good sweat is one of the best things for your health.
Why Everyone Needs Sunlight
In this video, I explain why we all need sunlight. Hint: It’s more than just about getting your Vitamin D.
The Power of Optimal Hydration
Water is essential for life. Insufficient hydration can have an adverse effect on how your body functions, and yet most people in our hemisphere live in a state of chronic dehydration, despite having access to clean water. In this video, Dr. Northrup shares why hydration is so important and how you can stay hydrated for optimal health.
The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
If you are like most people, you probably have been raised on “three square meals” every day. But, did you know that there is little evidence that shows this is good for you? In fact, evidence shows that this way of eating may contribute to obesity and diabetes epidemics. The benefits of intermittent fasting are proven. In this video, Dr. Northrup shares how you can use intermittent fasting to improve your health.
Should You Take Calcium?
If you are like many women, you were probably told that you need 1,200 mg of calcium per day to keep your bones from crumbling. It may surprise you to learn that calcium supplements may not be helping your bones at all. Even worse, taking calcium supplements could cause major health problems, including heart attacks!
Featured Blog Posts
Finding a Holistic Practitioner
One of the most common questions I'm asked is "Is there a good doctor in my area?" Well, if you are looking for someone who adopts an approach that honors your inner wisdom, acknowledges the message an illness holds, and combines Western medicine with other modalities, then the answer is YES!
Why You Need More Magnesium
If asked what role calcium plays in health, nearly every woman would answer that calcium is necessary for strong bones. But what about magnesium?
The Weed That Is Surprisingly Beneficial To Your Health
If you have ever maintained a yard or garden for any period of time you have most likely encountered dandelions. You try to pull them just to find them popping us somewhere else. They sure can be annoying! But did you know that many people consider the dandelion to be an herb and even a vegetable, not a weed?Â
Prayer is Real Medicine
If you read my book Making Life Easy you know that having a spiritual practice is important to our health, happiness, and wholeness. When you put your faith in a higher power there is a constant source of healing energy available to your through the Creator (who goes by many names.)Â
Why Practicing Gratitude Is Good For Your Health
I remember hearing someone say we should celebrate love every day, not just once a year on Valentine’s Day. I feel the same way about gratitude. Although it’s great that, in the United States, the fourth Thursday of November is dedicated to giving thanks, I encourage you to show and feel appreciation every day of the year.
Natural Ways to Stay Healthy All Year Long
When it comes to staying healthy, I believe in prevention first. By prevention I don’t mean vaccines and screening tests. I believe in cultivating true health from the inside out by adopting healthy habits such as proper diet and exercise, an enjoyable family and social life, and a personal spiritual practice.
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Upgrade Your Health With High-Dose Vitamin C
I rarely devote an entire blog to a single therapy. And when it comes to treating symptoms, I have never believed in magic bullets. But, if anything comes close, it’s good old vitamin C.Â
Herbs to Relieve Menopause Symptoms
Believe it or not, there are women who go through perimenopause and menopause without needing any support. One day their periods just stop. They do not experience the very common symptoms of sleep problems, hot flashes, and mood shifts. But for those who do—the majority—relief is often found using traditional women’s herbs.
Natural Strategies to Beat Fatigue
Many people experience fatigue every now and then. An NIH study showed that 38% of U.S. workers reported feeling fatigued. Despite the fact that fatigue is not something you should expect to experience as you grow older, many women at midlife complain about fatigue. Most of the time fatigue is related to something that is going on in your life.Â
Common Questions
Your body is supported by the resources found in nature—from food and herbs to sunlight, water, and rest. These questions will help you better understand how to use these supports wisely and care for your body more effectively.
