Parasites are common and far less alarming than popular cleanses suggest—approximately one in four people worldwide hosts one at some point. Infections typically come from contaminated food, water, pets, travel,...
Fiber does much more than keep you regular—it’s a powerhouse for overall health. Soluble and insoluble fibers work differently to support digestion, lower cholesterol, and feed your gut microbiome, which...
Fiber isn’t exactly the sexiest nutrient to discuss, but it certainly is one of the most vital. It plays a major role in digestion, metabolic function, and disease prevention, especially...
We’re on the brink of a big seasonal shift right now – it’s palpable. We just turned our clocks forward an hour (yay daylight), we’re approaching the Spring Equinox, the...
If you’re looking to give your liver a little extra TLC, dandelion might be your new favorite herb. Known for its liver-supporting properties, dandelion helps to detoxify the body, improve...
It’s no coincidence that October is associated with the color orange. Pumpkin patches, brightly colored foliage, dancing flames in the fireplace, moody sunsets, roasted sweet potatoes… once you notice it,...
There is a LOT of buzz around “healthy elimination” and “getting regular” yet what does this really mean? Are we talking one bowel movement a day? One after each meal?...
Written by: Dr. Alexis Jazmyn UVB light is perhaps the most demonized of all light in the solar spectrum. Simultaneously, it is also among the most important. UV light must...
For varying reasons, going gluten free is pretty commonplace these days. It’s rare that you come across a menu at a restaurant or a product in the grocery store that...
Vitamins get a lot of airtime in our society – from the popularity of vitamin C drips to the myriad of multivitamin gummies. But have we forgotten about the importance...
With so many potent medicinal herbs in their prime this time of year, picking a favorite feels a lot like picking a favorite child. So, we rounded up our go-to...
If spring is synonymous with itchy eyes, irritated airways, and non stop sniffles for you, you’re in good company. Over a quarter of Americans get seasonal rhinitis, aka hay fever....
This week on What’s the Juice podcast, Olivia sat down with the one and only Zach Bush, MD. He is a renowned physician, researcher, and educator at the forefront of...
Kimchi is traditional Korean sauerkraut made from fermented vegetables. Kimchi was originally produced to preserve the nutrients in vegetables during the long Korean winters. Fermentation preserves the nutrients of the...
What should I eat before and after my workouts?! Lauren Papanos of @functional.fueling shares how to eat properly for muscle growth and hormone health before and after strength training: Q:...
We get it, you’re sick of hearing about detox this, cleanse that. The truth is that your liver is exceptionally good at doing its job: breaking down harmful substances (like...
Let’s be real – cranberries make an appearance on our tables once a year and that’s in jelly form at Thanksgiving. But after personally experiencing their wide-reaching health benefits, we...
You may have seen bromelain, the most noteworthy enzyme in pineapple, in digestive aid supplements at your health food store at one point or another. But what you probably don’t...
Packed with soluble fiber, beans support liver detox and hormone balance by binding to bile and flushing out toxins. They lower cholesterol, reduce inflammation, and support heart health, while their...
It’s no surprise that we love beans here at OO. You could say they’re one of the OG superfoods, packed with fiber, protein, folate, iron, potassium, magnesium and loads of...
You’re likely familiar with probiotics and how they support gut health, but did you know that the soil itself has probiotics? These are often referred to as spore-based or soil-based...
Ever notice that eating fresh papaya or pineapple makes you feel good? Like really good? Part of it could be that you’re on a dreamy tropical vacation and part of...
Over the past two years we’ve been on a fiber (and protein) kick – sharing countless articles and podcast episodes about the benefits of adding more fiber-rich plant foods and...
MEET YOUR NEW BFF Bloating sucks – especially when it happens after even the healthiest foods! For those with chronic gut issues, bloating and gas can actually increase when we...
While bloating is a universal experience, that doesn’t mean it has to be the norm for you. It’s certainly possible to pinpoint the trigger of your bloating, especially if it’s...
We really love bitters here at Organic Olivia. Bitters have been cherished throughout history for their unique properties and health benefits. As we expand our bitters line, we’ve received numerous...
With all the wildfire smoke hitting the northeast this week, it’s important that we take a multipronged approach to protect ourselves. Many of us are feeling helpless but there’s several...
“Autoimmune disease” feels like a buzzword these days, but for those who suffer from any of the plethora of difficult-to-diagnose conditions, it’s very real. So real, in fact, that autoimmune...
In case you need a refresh, your lymphatic system is a network of “garbage collectors” that work 24/7 to suck up and remove waste products from every organ. For years,...
Do you ever walk into the grocery store and get immediately sidetracked? Navigating the aisles of the store and deciding between all of the brands and “latest and greatest” products...
A few years ago I was an overwhelmed human and entrepreneur who had put exercise on the back burner for far too long. I started experiencing early signs of metabolic...
Last year, I decided to get serious about balancing my blood sugar so that I could finally reach my fitness goals and improve my hormones – more specifically, my insulin...
Nothing is more nourishing and warming than sipping on bone broth in the winter months – especially herbal bone broth. Bone broth is a superfood that nourishes your gut microbiome,...
Did you know there are two crucial nutrients we tend to be deficient in, that can contribute to everything from hypothyroidism, to fatigue, hair loss, and even poor immune function?...
I’m currently taking a course in Classical Chinese Medicine, and it has helped me to look at nourishing myself — specifically, nourishing my “blood” and “body fluids” — in a...
Did you know that “bitters” are a unique class of herbs that have been used since ancient times for digestive ailments, liver/gallbladder health, and gut microbiome balance? When you’re working...
DID YOU KNOW…that the diversity of the plants you consume directly correlates to the diversity of good bacteria in your gut? And those beneficial bugs can affect just about every...
Did you know that deep breathing, like the breathwork we talked about in Millana Snow’s What’s The Juice episode, can actually help pump your lymphatic system? This is one of...
Did you know that apples contain one of the greatest types of fiber known to man? This fiber is formally known as a substance called pectin, which has the ability...
Sweet potatoes often get overlooked because they’re so common, cheap and accessible.But what I’ve learned over the years is that the greatest superfoods are usually not the most exotic or...
There are two things I’ve been craving this month: apples… and the wisdom of my grandmother.She passed when I was just a child and although my time with her was...
At the beginning of this month when I sat down to write my newsletter (subscribe here!) about supporting Lung Qi/lung health this fall, I had no idea how relevant it...
The goal of my new JUICE tincture line was to create useful, effective products that bring traditional herbs into the modern world. While the rest of the blends I’ve covered...
LET’S TALK GUT FOODS… or more specifically, foods that act as ‘medicine’ by keeping your gut free of unproductive bacteria and pathogens. After battling digestive issues for years, I found...
One of my nutritional textbooks has an index of “therapeutic liquids” in the back, and I was surprised to see “barley water” listed for chronic fatigue and poor digestion. I’ve...
“Cucumber soaked in water for a few hours is much different than cucumber juice. As my grandmother used to say, the power is in the “soup,” or the extract.” –...
