let thy delicious food be thy medicine Root Café brings a fresh, locally sourced and delicious dimension to Root Whole Body in NW Portland. It’s no secret that food is medicine: that what you feed your body has a huge impact on your overall health and happiness. The café at Root is a place to enjoy a healthy and …
Tea Herbs that Aid Digestion
We’ve all heard of the powerful mood-lifting properties of herbs (St. John’s wort, anyone?), but did you know that digestive support is only a ginger root away? Stomach-soothing tinctures and teas are on the rise, and are arguably more effective (and tasty) than chalky antacids. popular herbs for digestive health include: Ginger: This flavor-punched root is commonly taken …
Why Do a Sugar Cleanse?
Sugar has been a hot button topic recently. In the 90’s and early 2000’s we demonized fat, using it as a scapegoat for every health problem imaginable, and now we’ve moved on to sugar. I’m not saying that sugar isn’t bad for you, because there is significant research to substantiate claims of its negative effects. I am saying, however, …
Kick Sugar Cravings with This Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Recipe
Looking for a sweet treat minus the sugar? Say bye bye to sugar cravings with our delicious, Spring-Sugar-Cleanse-approved recipe from Holistic Nutritionist, Alaya Wyndham. chocolate cherry smoothie Ingredients: 1 can organic full fat coconut milk 3/4 cup organic frozen cherries 1 handful baby kale (or greens of choice) 2 scoops collagen peptides (or 1 serving clean protein powder of …





