If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s to take bold health claims with a grain of salt—especially when products promise to “protect” you. Two of the biggest examples?Vegetable oils… and sunscreen. For decades, we’ve been told that natural saturated fats are harmful while highly processed oils are “heart healthy.” Now, a similar narrative surrounds sun exposure—where the sun is often painted as something to fear. But is the full story being...

  It’s safe to say that most people would do everything they could to avoid having their number come up in the “cancer lottery.” Fair statement? But here’s the surprising truth—many people may be unknowingly rolling out the red carpet for one of our leading causes of death… without even realizing it. Let’s walk through 7 common habits that may be increasing your cancer risk—and simple ways to turn things around naturally. 1. You’re Eating...

  You’ve probably heard of the Hippocratic Oath—the pledge many physicians take upon graduating medical school. It outlines the ethical foundation of medicine, dating back to the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates. But have you ever actually read it? Here’s a powerful excerpt from a modern version: “I will prevent disease whenever I can, for prevention is preferable to cure.” That line matters. A lot. Because if we’re being honest… this is where modern healthcare has...

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....