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Quick note: This week's piece is a bit different from my usual science-backed/ holistic practitioner-related pieces. And I do want to mention right from the get-go that Norway's World Cup team has publicly shared practical reasons for bringing food from home, but reading about it sparked bigger questions for me about trust and our relationship to local food systems. When news broke that Norway's World Cup team had shipped hundreds of kilograms of salmon and cheese to the Uni

We live in a world obsessed with hacks, shortcuts, and overnight success stories. The marketing world is no different. Holistic practitioners often feel the pressure to master reels, learn the latest algorithm, run ads, post three times a day, send daily emails, and somehow still have time to serve their clients. But what if business growth worked more like regenerative farming than industrial agriculture? Organic marketing is often viewed as the slower path, but for holistic

Summers so back babyyyy!!! Longer days, warmer temperatures, and an abundance of fresh produce, which of course will naturally shift our energy, appetite, and routines. Instead of forcing ourselves to maintain the same habits we've had all year, we can support our vitality by embracing the rhythms of the season. So what should change in summer? Hydration Becomes a Daily Priority: Start the day with water or bone broth before coffee. Add electrolytes during especially hot days

Whether you want to hear it or not, organ meats are one of the most nutrient-dense foods women can include in their diets. For generations, foods like liver, heart, and kidney were valued as foundational nourishment, especially for women during menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and periods of stress or depletion. Somewhere along the way, we started prioritizing lean muscle meat and left the most nutrient-rich parts behind. But organ meats, kind of like what I said

I recently saw an article (aka an Instagram post) about buying eggs. As someone who has a B.S in Sustainable Food Systems, I love exposing greenwashing and seeing through the labels. So here's a blog that may help you do so as well. First, I’ll break down what greenwashing is and what to look out for when buying eggs, then I'll break down how amazing eggs are if you're able to incorporate them into your diet. Greenwashing is the deceptive marketing practice of portraying a co

Ritually Rooted has hit 30K on Instagram! As much as this is a growth milestone for us, it’s also a reflection of a growing movement. We’re witnessing a shift away from fragmented, surface-level wellness and toward something more integrated: health, lifestyle, business, and belief systems all woven together. A shift in the way we view “holistic health,” as this new age spiritual thing, but a return to ancestral living, slower rhythms, food as medicine, connection to land & bo

Is your feed filled with people talking about nervous system regulation right now? Mine sure is!! At first, I was thinking this was just another health space buzzword for stress management, but now I realize it's sooo much deeper than that. The term stress management is too cognitive, too “self-carey”, and your nervous system is truly more physiological. Practitioners are connecting chronic stress to digestion, hormones, immunity, and inflammation more directly than ever. Pre

This week, some members of Ritually Rooted traveled far to the steep volcanic terrain of Lake Atitlan, Guatemala for a much needed reset. Here we learned how to slow down again Reignited fire under our entrepreneurial spirits And released what no longer serves us with the safety of our chosen family. This retreat was hosted at Maestro Valley, an eco sanctuary in the foothills surrounding Lake Atitlan. This retreat center has been crafted as such a beautiful and sacred spac

(and why it changed my practice forever) The short answer: Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis For the long answer… we first need to talk about minerals. Minerals People don’t talk about them enough, and honestly? That’s the problem. Minerals are the foundation of your entire body. Not a bonus. Not a “nice to have.” They’re the spark plugs behind every cellular function, like the Wi-Fi signal that keeps all your systems online. Nervous system, digestion, hormones, energy, detox, moo

“Detox” has become one of the most misunderstood words in the wellness world. Often occupancies by someone trying to sell you juices, teas, supplements, or cleanses. But here’s the truth that often gets missed: Your body is already detoxing every single day, and it isn’t something you start; it’s something you support. When we understand how the body actually eliminates waste, it becomes much easier to know what helps and what doesn’t. Let’s break down the four major detox

I am taking a break from reading science articles this week and discussing a moment that happens for almost every new holistic practitioner. The moment you finish your training, you feel excited, inspired, ready to help people! ... and then it hits. Clients don’t come as quickly as you expected. You second-guess yourself, overprepare, and undercharge. You wonder if you’re actually “qualified enough.” If you’ve been there, you’re not alone. And more importantly, you’re not fai

Healthy skin is deeply tied to mineral balance because minerals regulate cell turnover, hydration, collagen production, inflammation, and healing. When skin issues show up (acne, dryness, premature aging, slow healing), there’s often a mineral component underneath. Because minerals work in ratios, it's important to remember that NUTRITION IS MEDICINE and should always be the first step before you buy overpriced supplements. Whole foods contain the compounds that help your bo

Most of us aren’t choosing ultra-processed foods because we don’t care about our health; we’re choosing them because the information isn't as well known, because it's cheap, convenient, everywhere, and familiar. But these conveniences come at a cost. As our food system becomes increasingly industrialized, our bodies and our environment are paying the price. Today, much of what fills our carts and plates no longer resembles food as our bodies recognize it. This blog is an invi

What is the gut: The gut is your entire gastrointestinal tract, from the mouth to the intestines to the toilet. This system digests food, absorbs nutrients, and hosts trillions of microbes that influence immunity, metabolism, and mood. When the gut is supported, the whole body benefits. Science is now showing us more amazing things our gut is capable of. I love when it does that! This blog explores the idea that the gut is more than a digestive machine. It’s a sensory system

If you don’t listen to The Genius Life podcast with Max Lugavere, you have to get. on. that. I’m a huge fan of the way Max blends allopathic and holistic medicine through deeply researched, evidence-based conversations with people doing incredible work in the health and wellness space. Lately, he’s released several episodes centered around inflammation, and they inspired me to write about this important topic that sits at the root of so many modern ailments. Because at the ro

A Post-Holiday Guide for the “Black Sheep” of the Family While the holiday season is now well behind us, some of us may still be dealing with the stresses that came with it. Coming home for the holidays or gathering with loved ones can be complicated when you’ve been on a holistic health journey. You’ve learned about ingredients, toxins, nervous system regulation, and how deeply the environment impacts our well-being. Then suddenly you’re back in a kitchen with plastic-wrappe

Melatonin is a hormone ~ NOT a vitamin ~ with widespread effects on the endocrine system. In children, whose hormonal rhythms and developmental timing are still being established, routine or long-term melatonin use raises legitimate concerns. While short-term sleep benefits are apparent, long-term safety (particularly regarding puberty and endocrine system development) has not been adequately studied. In the absence of clear safety data, parents should use it with caution!

Our bodies, specifically those of us who bleed, are ecosystems cycling through seasons every month. Cycle syncing is simply the practice of honoring those seasons, aligning your diet, movement, and self-care to live a bit more harmoniously. Instead of expecting ourselves to feel the same every day, we need to accept the natural shifts and make some simple lifestyle changes to match what our hormones are actually doing, changing the narrative from “pushing harder” to “listeni

Tools for keeping away those seasonal slumps! It’s officially winter!! (ew) time to put a little more effort toward immune system-boosting herbs and ingredients that will help keep the seasonal scaries away! In winter, for those of us farther from the equator, the reduced sunlight exposure and temperatures disrupt our circadian rhythm, lowering serotonin levels and producing more melatonin. It's natural! However, these shifts often lead to lower moods, motivation, energy, an

Alana Falzon I recently listened to an episode of the Huberman Lab podcast and later a TED Talk with guest Poppy Crum, which dove into the intersection of neuroscience and tech. Both got me thinking about something most of us in the holistic world haven’t quite explored yet… how artificial intelligence might actually support the art of healing. We often view AI as cold, mechanical, even a little soulless. Because, well, it is. But what if it could be used to deepen empathy ra