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nutrition

  • Vitamin D - One Nutrient, Many Jobs

    All vitamins are crucial to having properly functioning organs. We all know that vitamin C helps your immune system, vitamin E assists with cell repair, and vitamin A is for eye health. There’s a whole catalogue of B vitamins that help with everything from brain functions to energy production. E... View Post

  • Eating for Anxiety

    A Guide to Calming Your Anxiety Through Nourishing Food Did you know your gut is often referred to as your second brain? Those butterflies in your stomach when you get excited, or the queasiness brought on by nerves - that is your brain talking to your gut, and your gut talking back. That’s righ... View Post

  • How Prebiotics Help Probiotics

    Plus A Guide to Rebalance Your Gut   In the world of health, probiotics are a big deal. And for a great reason. Probiotics help lay the foundation of a high functioning digestive system. They are what help good gut flora grow, and keep the bad flora at bay. Essentially, consuming probiotics is ... View Post

  • A Breakdown of Bitters: Why is OWL Digestive Bitters The Best

    If you’re into digestive health, then you know why we’re big on bitters. Ancient Chinese Medicine has employed this magical method to help with slow moving, uncomfortable guts for thousands of years. Though the combination of ingredients may vary between concoctions, the remedy still packs a pot... View Post

  • Alternative Sweeteners: Sweet Substitutes That Sacrifice Your Health

    The good news is, more and more people are paying attention to their health. We’re eating more veggies, moving our bodies, drinking more water, getting more sleep, stretching, meditating, journaling, saying ‘no’ more often, spending more time with our loved ones, and generally protecting our pea... View Post