Due to When it’s cold out it may be obvious to cook up some warm broth. After reading this, you may consider adding broth to your diet, rain or shine. It is a stock made from boiling animal bones and connective tissue. This is done to extract the vitamins and minerals and create a concentrated broth to drink for nutritional benefits. This is the power of bone broth. Promotes Joint Health Animal bones and connective tissue contain a protein called…

During the cold and flu season, everyone has their go to remedies. Some people are obsessed with certain natural cough syrups. Or green juices loaded with ginger. Some swear by chicken noodle soup. Or homeopathic immune boosters. But one of the very best remedies that has gained in popularity over the past few years – for good reason – is Manuka honey.  What is Manuka Honey? You’re obviously familiar with honey. But what sets Manuka honey apart?  Named after the…

Organic Roots, we prioritize achieving and maintaining health in the most wholistic way possible. This includes eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, getting ample exercise, reducing stress and prioritizing rest and sleep, as well as working with your body to eat the best for your personal health and digestive needs. For many people, this includes juicing. Our Juice Bar uses only USDA Organic  fruits and vegetables because we believe in the Organic difference. Juicing often times uses more produce…

Looking for some tried and true immunity supplements from Organic Roots entering this cold & flu season? Here are some of our favorites! Vitamin C             Probably the most well-known supplements to help boost your immunity, Vitamin C prevents against infection by encourages the production of white blood cells. We recommend eating your Vitamin C, of course (our Organic Orange Juice machine is a great way to work Vitamin C into your diet), however supplementing is safe and easy. Try Liposomal C…

Thought drinking tea was just for taste, or the occasional caffeine boost? Think again! Tea has been used medicinally for centuries, and you can carry on the tradition in your everyday life with these suggestions to help cure any aliment!   Anxiety Valerian, Passionflower Allergies Nettle Cold Echinacea, Elderberry, Goldenseal, Green Depression St. John’s Wort Diarrhea Blackberry, Chamomile, Marshmallow, Red Raspberry Fatigue Ginseng, Yerba Mate, Black, Green or White Tea Headaches White Willow Indigestion Peppermint, Fennel, Ginger, Chamomile Insomnia Valerian,…

CBD is short for “Cannabidiol”, and is a cannibinoids found in hemp. Unlike THC, another cannibinoid found in hemp, CBD is not psychoactive and will in fact block the intoxicating effects of THC. CBD has been all over the news lately as it’s use in the supplement market has grown. Scientists are finding that  not only is this cannibinoid safe, it also has remarkable benefits on the human body. Research has shown that CBD may help with anxiety, nausea, inflammation, chronic pain,…

The Camu Camu Berry The camu berry is one of the world’s most abundant sources of vitamin C—as much as 60 times more C per serving than an orange. This antioxidant-rich berry from the Amazon is also a plentiful source of potassium, calcium, protein, beta carotene, amino acids and powerful phytochemicals. These tiny berries pack a big punch to help aid in the body’s overall health & vitality. Immunity A strong immune system gives you the power to fight foreign invaders…

When it comes to bone health, calcium isn’t the only factor. Overall diet and activity levels determine bone health and even calcium needs. Countries with the highest calcium intake have the most osteoporosis, so there’s obviously more to the bone-health story than calcium alone. Here’s another helpful factoid, vitamin D—which is necessary for calcium absorption and is best obtained from 20 minutes of sunshine 3 times a week during summer months and fortified, nondairy foods or supplements during winter months—is…

by Lachelle SevreOrganic Roots’ Vitamin Deptartment Team Member With summertime now at an end, kids and parents have geared up for the new school year.  As parents we make sure our kiddos have all the necessary school supplies to help them succeed, but often we overlook a key component for keeping them IN school: a healthy and happy immune system.  The minute our kids step onto their school campus they are at risk and susceptible to flu and other air-borne…