Most people who reach out are already on medication. Before I suggest any herb, I ask a specific set of questions so we don’t create unnecessary overlap. Here’s exactly what I want to know—and why.

Growing up with roots in Rwanda, Burundi, and Kenya, I learned that plants are more than medicine—they are teachers. Traditional herbal practices from East Africa offer timeless lessons in observation, reciprocity, and resilience. Here’s how nature’s wisdom can help us build stronger lives.