We’re all familiar with the effect that sugar has on our bodies. That high you get after eating ice cream or even a bowl of pasta often leads to a crash. Sugar releases dopamine, which can cause cravings to surge and energy to plummet.
Though it creates temporary feel-good sensations, regular c...
We don’t think twice about how we season our food when it comes to cooking. Herbs are the final touch of a dish, and spices get thrown into our meals for more complexity and flavor. But they are so much more than that. They have incredible healing properties and have been used medicinally since t...
Let’s talk about something all of us women experience every month. That is…our period. Some of us love it and feel a divine feminine cleansing. Some experience bloating, cramping, mood swings, depression, and want to crawl under their beds and disappear. Either way, it’s an inevitable part of bei...
So you’ve just finished your OWL Reset Cleanse - congratulations on taking control over your health and wellness! This is a huge celebration for you and your body. You went to great lengths to rest and restore your gut and mind, and we want to help you ensure that you reap every single benefit yo...
Have you ever seen something that literally made you sick to your stomach? Have you ever wondered what that nauseating reaction actually is?
Gut feelings, gut reactions, and “trust your gut” moments are indicators that your gut (gastrointestinal system, to be exact) and brain are linked. This c...
While you might turn to store-bought chicken noodle soup or juice when you’re feeling sick, bone broth is a great alternative to consider with its immense healing benefits. Bone broth can be made in different ways using chicken bones, beef bones, to name a couple. Not only does bone broth soothe ...
With the pursuit of excellent health comes the need for understanding the principles behind common health issues. If you’ve done your research, you know that gut health is imperative to the health of the rest of your body. But what actions can you take to help your body operate at its best? For s...
There's a health trend gaining traction. It's not a diet, not a workout, not a supplement. It's an ancient practice, going back thousands of years, as a means of maintaining superior, full-body health. We're talking tongue scraping. Yes, cleaning your tongue contributes to the support of your ove...
If you’re a health conscious human being, you’ve probably heard about, or even considered finding a health coach to enhance your wellness journey. Health coaching is gaining a lot of traction in the wellness world because as a community, we are coming to the realization that overall health is not...
OWL was founded in the search for gut-healthy foods that not only heal, but nourish. Our goal is to improve the quality of life for as many people as possible so that we can flourish together as a community. So it’s no surprise that we are huge proponents of different ways to promote good gut hea...
Regarding Irritable Bowel Syndrome and the Low FODMAP diet, there is a lot to unpack - so let’s jump right in!
The FODMAP diet is, in its essence, a diet low in fermentable carbohydrates. This diet is the recommended lifestyle change for people who are diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS...
There is a lot happening in the world at large lately. There’s a lot happening in your personal world all the time. Sometimes we get overwhelmed with what we see on the news, social media, and in our daily lives. Oftentimes we get sucked into routines and habits that don’t support our wellness go...
