What is it and Why Should I Drink It? Sshh, don’t tell the kids, but this fizzy drink is actually good for you! We have all heard of the good bacteria that are in high-quality yogurts that help to balance the intestinal environment and keep the immune system happy and well. But what about vegans or those who are lactose …
3 Must-Have Foods for Spring
Spring is definitely in the air. The flowers are blooming, the buds are popping, and the grass is turning greener each day! Spring is the time of year for growth and renewal and it is not only for the earth but for our bodies too. Here are a few must-haves to add to your daily diet this season: Sprouts Sprouts …
Drink your Sunscreen Smoothie
Full of antioxidants to help protect your body from free radical damage 1 cup blueberries 1/2 frozen mangos 3 tablespoons goji berries 1 tablespoon raw cacao 2 tablespoon chia seeds 1-1/2 cup water, coconut water, unsweetened almond milk Blend all ingredients until smooth. Enjoy! *note this smoothie should not be used in place of sunscreen.
A Holistic Approach to Health, Healing + Weight Loss
A HOLISTIC APPROACH There are many ways to slice up the pie of human existence – prana+chakras of the Indian tradition, chi+meridians of the Chinese tradition, physical, etheric + astral bodies of the esoteric tradition. Western science talks about the mental/emotional, physical, physiological and chemical realms. A holistic approach to healing, weight loss, and health means that there is an …
Mind Body Spring Cleanse
Holistic cleansing for mind, body, and Spirit. Nutritionist Brittany Sandoval and Meditation Therapist Kat Lui will be leading a MIND-BODY cleanse, complete with meal plans, shopping lists, practices, activities, and private sessions to support you in a deep cleanse that is gentle, sustainable and transformative. Join the group, or opt to do the cleanse on your own schedule. The group …
QiGong + Salad Rolls
QIGONG + SALAD ROLLS With MONICA RUDESTAM SATURDAY, APRIL 19th at 1:30-3:00pm Join us to learn about Root’s 10-day wellness adventure in Thailand, experience a one-hour qigong session with Monica Rudestam and share some salad rolls! $20pp class fee may apply to deposit.
Your Skin Has No Secrets – Food Remedies
Acne and other skin problems – ugh. Anyone who has ever had to deal with embarrassing, stubborn skin issues knows that it is no fun at all. Lots of time and money can be spent on cleansers, lotions, gels – but true, long-term treatment of skin issues usually lies elsewhere. What would you say if someone told you that your …
Liver Lovin’ Raw Kale Salad
1 bunch kale (lacinto is my favorite) 1 beet, shredded 1 avocado 1 tsp. Apple cider vinegar 1 tsp. Miso (optional) Wash and cut the kale into bite-size pieces. Put the kale, apple cider vinegar, and miso into a big bowl, massage together for about 2 minutes. Add the avocado and massage for another minute. Add shredded beet along …
Spring is Here and It’s Time to Cleanse!
Spring cleaning is a fixture for many people. It’s a time to sweep out the clutter and breathe new life into a home. But why should we not do the same thing for our bodies? If our bodies are our temples, then it only makes sense to give it the same vigorous spring cleaning we give our homes. A good …
Seasonal Clearing of Your Body (and Mind)
“The greatest mistake in the treatment of diseases is that there are physicians for the body and physicians for the soul, although the two cannot be separated.” ~Plato The last few years have seen a massive rise in the popularity of cleanses, including juice cleanses, Ayurvedic and macrobiotic cleanses. Cleansing can be a very effective way to clear out …
PHARMACY IN A POT: GET HEALTHY WITH BONE BROTH
Modern life has brought us many conveniences, but we’ve also left behind some of the traditional foods that kept our ancestors vital and strong into old age. Possibly the most powerful of those lost foods is bone broth, and that’s ironic, because it’s so easy and inexpensive to make. Bone broth has been known to help remedy everything from joint …
Introducing Deb Meadow, Certified Nutritional Therapist, to our Root Community
Fall tends to bring a sense of grounding, reconnection and structure. Reestablishing a routine to take care of ourselves and to be mindful of what we put in our bodies. To help us kick start this plan we welcome Debra Meadow, a certified nutritional therapist to Root Whole Body. Debra will lead you safely through the nutritional jungle. She works …