Anxiety and the Gut

All of us have likely used something called “gut instinct” as a tool for deciding what we should and shouldn’t do in specific situations. It happens on a daily basis and is considered very normal.  When making those decisions, have you ever been a bit anxious or nervous and felt like butterflies were using your […]

Have you noticed that 7 Layer Salad recipes seemingly never go out of style? However, it’s not always that you come across an organic 7 Layer Salad Recipe. Decades ago Betty Crocker, (thank-you Betty!) was the first to come out with the 7 Layer Salad concept that became an overnight success. This organic 7 Layer […]

Stress and anxiety affect approximately 40 million adults. (R) According to some newly released numbers in the American Psychological Association’s 2019 Stress in America survey, the average person is under moderate stress levels—coming in at 4.9 on a 10-point scale. Implementing some natural steps to combat stress and anxiety can help tremendously; unfortunately, only about one-third […]

If you are trying to incorporate more healthy eating into your everyday life, finding the best healthy recipes for your July 4th celebration can be all-consuming. Over the years we at OAWHealth.com have put together a plethora of healthy recipes that work well for any holiday celebration. I’ve found that often I just don’t have […]

Have you heard anyone mention the health benefits of Cistus tea? Me either, until I came across it a couple of years ago. In fact, cistus incanus was named the European Plant of the Year in 1999, making headlines for its many health benefits. Cistus tea made news once again, in 2010, for its ability […]

Monk fruit sweetener is recognized as a profound way to sweeten both foods and beverages without the detrimental effects of traditional refined sugar and even many sugar substitutes. After extraction, monk fruit compounds are about 200-300 times sweeter than cane sugar — but with zero calories and no harmful effect on blood sugar! Monk fruit […]

The fall season will be here before we know it. While I’m not totally convinced the fall virus season will be much different than in previous years, I believe everyone should know how to prepare their body for the fall virus season. Currently, we receive daily media reminders suggesting that a wave of the coronavirus […]

Many herbs have a history of utilization for assisting liver function and metabolic management with subjection to toxins or extreme consumption of food or alcohol. Analysis and studies have helped to understand better the possible health benefits of this significant botanically-derived substance called berberine. Berberine is found in individual plants having many medicinal effects. Some […]

These sweet, leathery homemade fruit strips contain all the health benefits of watermelon and taste just like watermelon candy. Watermelon jerky makes the perfect take-along for hiking, day trips in the car, or family movie night. And it’s a great stand-in for your vegan friends and family! Simple to make (I love simplicity, don’t you!) […]

Both Hibiscus tea and Tulsi, also called holy basil, tea are favorite beverages around the world. They can be served hot or cold and flavored in a variety of ways. Tulsi-Hibiscus Stress Relief Tea is considered a foundational adaptogenic herbal tea. Adaptogens or adaptogenic herbs are used for the stabilization of physiological processes and the promotion […]