Epstein-Barr Virus: A Common Infection Hiding in Plain Sight Viruses often dominate headlines—think COVID, RSV, or seasonal flu—but some of the most widespread infections receive far less attention. One of those is the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a virus so common that most adults have been exposed to it by early adulthood. Despite its prevalence, many people don’t fully understand what EBV is, how it behaves in the body, or how it may impact long-term health....

Hi there, I wanted to give you a quick heads up on a couple of upcoming office closures and temporary shipping pauses over the next few months. April Closure:The office will be closed and shipping will be paused from April 22–24, as I’ll be away attending an industry event to learn about exciting new things that could be coming our way at Holistic Blends.✨ Normal operations will resume on April 27. June Closure:The office will...

  Over the last 15 years, more people have started to recognize that soda is, quite simply, a health disaster—and consumption has dropped significantly. In fact, teen soda consumption alone has declined by nearly 60%. So what did beverage companies do? They pivoted. Enter: Sports and Energy Drinks Marketed as “healthier” alternatives, these drinks have exploded in popularity—bringing in over $12 billion in sports drinks and $25 billion in energy drinks annually in the U.S....

This May Be the Most Overlooked Health Measure There are several key markers that give us insight into our health—and whether something may be off beneath the surface. Every time you step into a doctor’s office, you see this in action. Your heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and temperature are checked. And of course… the scale. But there’s another measure that most practitioners rarely discuss—yet it may be just as important. We’re talking about...

  Most people feel a sense of relief after going to the doctor for a checkup and hearing that their lab work came back “within normal limits.” Sounds reassuring, right? But here’s the problem: “normal” doesn’t always mean optimal. Even when routine bloodwork looks fine, many people continue to struggle with symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, poor sleep, or ongoing digestive problems—without clear answers. That’s because standard lab panels often provide only a...

  It’s safe to say there are a lot of people dealing with what are commonly called “stomach problems”—bloating, belching, burping, indigestion, and sometimes even the ability to perform a full symphony with one’s flatulence. In fact, an astonishing 70 million Americans suffer from occasional or chronic digestive issues. Meanwhile, the pharmaceutical industry quietly celebrates as profits roll in from laxatives, stool softeners, acid reducers, antacids, and gas remedies. But have you ever stopped to ask...