The Root of Wellness

Oceans are teeming with life, beauty, and mystery—magnificent worlds that are so different from our lives on land. The ocean is said to be Earth’s life support: we rely on it to help us regulate th…

By Charlotte Traas, New Chapter ® Director of Education & Board Certified Master Herbalist The adage “you get what you pay for” rings in your ears as you reach, click, and decide on a purc…

By Charlotte Traas, New Chapter ® Director of Education & Board Certified Master Herbalist It’s not a food or drink, but our bodies require it for survival. Yep, that would be sweet, preci…

Fish oil has come a long way since getting a big spoonful of cod liver oil. These days there are a ton of supplement options on the market. Many of them may seem quite similar. You also may wonder,…

Plant-based eating patterns are taking root! Americans are switching up their diets in favor of eating more plants, whether it’s having meatless Mondays, saying no to dairy or red meat, or becomi…

By Charlotte Traas, New Chapter ® Director of Education & Board Certified Master Herbalist Inflammation. A word that can strike fear into the hearts of many and make you instinctively…