Fifteen years ago, Phil Hughes was serving in the Peace Corps when he got an idea. While working with communities in Uganda, he noticed piles of mangoes go to waste. Local farmers had a lot of delicious fresh fruit, but local markets did not have the demand. The farms had no access to external markets, which caused much fruit to go to waste. This inspired him to create a company that would eliminate that wasted fruit, create jobs and opportunities…

At Organic Roots, are happy to announce our partnership with the locally owned company Pulse Neurofeedback in Temecula, CA. Want to learn more about this local health center? We will let them take it from here. At Pulse, we specialize in Micro Current Neurofeedback or “MCN,” an emerging treatment designed to help the brain ‘reboot’ itself. MCN is increasingly used to treat mind-related issues, such as depression, anxiety, ADHD/ADD, PTSD and many other disorders (see the full list below). It’s…

Ray of Sun 2 parts The Classic 1 part Tequila Sparkling Water Squeeze of Grapefruit   Bubbly Brew 1 part Owl’s Brew Coco-Lada 1 part Prosecco Pour into a champagne flute Garnish with fresh pineapple   The Summer Shady 1 part The Classic Owl’s Brew 1 part IPA Squeeze of fresh lemon Garnish with lemon or orange wedge   Watermelon Palmer 2 parts White and Vine 1 part Vodka Shake with ice and strain, or serve on the rocks Top with soda…

You may have seen our Organic Roots labeled herbs that state it’s “ethically wild-harvested,” but what exactly does that mean and how does it differ from organic? Below is a brief outline of the differences. Note: Our Organic Roots Branded Herbs are privately labeled for us by Vitality Works.* ORGANIC Organic herbs are grown without pesticides and are picked in harmony with the cycles of the day and season. Conventionally grown herbs tend to be heavily sprayed with pesticides at the…

Yerba Mate has the “strength of coffee, the health benefits of tea, and the euphoria of chocolate” all in one beverage. Of the six commonly used stimulants in the world: coffee, tea, kola nut, cocoa and guarana, yerba mate triumphs as the most balanced, delivering both energy and nutrition. Yerba mate (yer-bah mah-tay) is made from the naturally caffeinated and nourishing leaves of the celebrated South American rainforest holly tree (Ilex paraguariensis). For centuries, South America’s Aché Guayakí tribe have…

Have you walked through our vitamins department and seen Kathy Richer, Certified Herbalist and Iridologist analyzing a customer’s blood on her computer screen? IT IS AMAZING to be able to see the health of your own blood cells right in front of you! This process is called Live Blood Cell Analysis. The second part of her analysis of your overall health is done with Iridology; where Kathy looks into your eyes. The iris is an extension of the brain with thousands…

  Why Raw Milk? Check out this cool chart! The Best Milk You Can Buy We buy all of our raw milk from Organic Pastures; A Family-Owned and Operated Organic Raw Dairy, Farm, & Creamery. Organic Pastures produces 100% USDA certified organic, Grade A, raw milk of super premium quality. USDA organic standards require that cows be pasture grazed just four months out of the year. OPDC goes far beyond this standard and grazes our cows on green pastures every day. In addition…

If you have walked through our store you have more than likely noticed that we have a lot of products from the Cadia brand. But do you know anything about Cadia? Cadia products are only found in independent natural grocery stores, family-run businesses, and companies that believe in selling organic and natural products to their customers – Like Us! Cadia was founded on the simple belief that natural, quality products don’t need to come with a steep price tag. The Cadia brand…