Author and BINM Faculty Member and Department Chair, Dr. Marisa Marciano, ND, RH (AHG), discusses how herbs stand apart as concentrated, nutritional foods that have powerful effects within our bodies, even as mediators for inflammation. She explains the importance of herbs in the HPA axis, the endocannabinoid system, and immunity. The lecture concludes by talking about goals and how to choose and properly use various herbs to contribute to a healthy lifestyle.