Why Barefoot Shoes?
Why Barefoot Shoes?
Have you ever thought about how your shoes affect your overall health? Most modern footwear might look stylish, but it often forces your feet into unnatural positions, weakens your muscles, and contributes to pain in places you’d never expect—like your knees, hips, or even your head. Poor spinal alignment can be the cause of your constant headaches, and surprisingly, shoes can be the culprit!
Improving Your Relationship with Food
Improving Your Relationship with Food
Food is so much more than fuel, it’s nourishment, connection, and can be a fun way to express creativity! But for many of us, our relationship with food feels complicated. Between cultural pressures, past traumas, and confusing health advice, it’s easy to fall into disordered patterns.
Gut Healing is KING
Gut Healing is KING
Did you know your gut health impacts nearly every aspect of your well-being? From mental clarity and weight management to glowing skin and a strong immune system, your gut is the foundation of your overall health.
The Power of Herbalism
The Power of Herbalism
Herbs have been used for centuries to support the body’s natural ability to heal. From calming stress to balancing hormones and boosting immunity, herbal medicine offers a gentle yet powerful approach to wellness.
At Roots & Fruits, our clinical herbalist, Kristina Thomas, specializes in crafting personalized remedies tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're navigating stress, struggling with hormonal imbalances, or looking for natural ways to support your health, Kristina’s expertise can guide you. She is especially passionate about womens hormones from fertility to menopause, as well as mental health issues including anxiety and ADHD.
Could Menopause Be Better?
Could Menopause Be Better?
Menopause marks a major transition in a woman’s life, but let’s be honest—it’s often overwhelming. Hot flashes, brain fog, weight gain, night sweats, weight fluctuations, insomnia, and mood swings can feel like an uphill battle. On top of that, the emotional toll of this shift can leave many women feeling lost or isolated.
Kid’s got a fever? Pause & take a breath. Then read this:
It's "fever" season.... well, sorta. Here's the thing, changing your lifestyle can create a healthier internal environment, making it less likely to even get sick in the first place. But let's face it, it happens. Fevers don't need to scare you - here are some things you can do at home to help make a speedy recovery for you and your kids.
Why & How You Should Wash ALL Your Produce (even organic!)
Whether you’re buying organic or conventional produce, washing your fruits and vegetables is a crucial step in ensuring they’re safe to eat. By choosing organic, you’re already reducing your exposure to harmful pesticides, but it’s important to remember that no produce is completely contaminant-free.
The Mold Epidemic: How to Protect Your Health and Home
Mold is an insidious intruder that can silently invade our homes, cars, workplaces, and even the clothes we wear, posing serious health risks that often go unnoticed. Despite its prevalence, many people remain unaware of the dangers associated with mold exposure, making it crucial to understand where mold hides, how it affects the body, and what can be done to mitigate its impact.
The Ancient Wisdom Behind Avoiding Pork
While pork is a staple in many diets worldwide, there are compelling reasons to reconsider its place on your plate. From the risk of parasites and autoimmune triggers to the challenges of digestion and the contaminants introduced through modern farming practices, the potential hazards of pork consumption are significant.
Active Carbon Technology vs. Traditional Binding Agents
Emerging research suggests that Cellcore Bioscience's active carbon technology offers a more advanced and potentially more effective solution for detoxification. This blog post explores the benefits of Cellcore’s active carbon technology in comparison to traditional binding products and delves into the differences between spent carbon and bioactive carbon, including the energetic properties that make Cellcore's technology stand out.
Nutrition & Mental Health
Mental heath is directly linked to gut health. Therefore, what we eat has the power to completely transform our moods, memories, and mental health status.
Bone Broth, more than “all the rage”
Ok, I can’t get enough of Beck’s Broth hot chocolate! Can you??? Here’s why I’ve been drinking bone broth for a decade, even before it was “cool.”
Blood Analysis? Tell me more…
Most people coming to see me are eager to see their blood under a microscope. But I still get a ton of questions about it. Where is it from? How does it work? What can you see? To share more about the history and validity of this practice, I thought a blog post was in order.
What the parasite?
Personally, I think everyone has dealt with parasites at some point in their life, or is currently in need of a good parasite cleanse. BUT you don’t wanna do it unwisely - take a read to see what the best way to get the creepy crawlers out of your system!
Why I drink Matcha everyday
Move over coffee, matcha powder is in the house! Loaded with cancer fighting antioxidants, calming l-theanine, and slow release caffeine that gives a much cleaner energy than coffee, this powdered green tea is one that you’ll wanna incorporate into you routine, stat!
Benefits of Red Light Therapy
Curious about red light therapy? Once you learn 5 of the most popular and well-known benefits, you might have some clarity as to whether or not it’s right for you.
A Festive Guide to Good Nutrition
If you’re feeling anxious about the holidays, take a peek at this article for some practical tips to stay on track with your nutrition in a season of feasting.
The Crucial Role of Acid-Base Balance in Your Body
Oh the delicate balance of health. We talk about 80/20, more veggies to mitigate the chips, more exercise to mitigate the Netflix. It’s all dependent on the person’s unique circumstances. Some people need more rest, others need more work. But when it comes to pH, this is a universal truth for every body.
Is tap water really clean?
We allllll know how very important water is. And while we’re privileged to live in a country that has drinking water that won’t kill us immediately, there is a hidden truth that might be contributing to more slow deaths than we’d like to admit. Find out more about why our tap water isn’t really all that safe.
Dealing with that post-pie bloat
Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate the abundance of food and the love of family and friends. Overeating during this holiday is normal, as food is an essential part of creating lasting memories. Not that you SHOULD overeat, but when it happens - don’t sweat it! Instead…