WELLNESS Archives - Community Food Co-op

Immunity Tips for Back to School

It’s that time of year when students fill their backpacks with textbooks, notebooks, pens, and pencils as schools once again re-open for the fall. Although a fresh new school year can be full of promise and possibility, it can also bring the not-so-fun season of colds, stomach bugs, and flus. [...]

Grow and Forage Medicinal Herbs

basket of medicinal herbs such as calendula, yarrow and clover

Many medicinal herbs are easy to grow and do not require a lot of space to produce a decent harvest. Additionally, many common “weeds” have medicinal properties.

Iodine: Are You Deficient in This Trace Mineral?

an iodine-rich nori wrap with smoked salmon, sprouts and mushrooms

Iodine is an essential mineral needed for optimal thyroid function. It is required to make hormones which regulate growth, neurological development, metabolism, and digestion.

Top Picks for the Body Care Sale

skin care picks: mineral sunscreen, Booda butter, MSM lotion, natural bug repellent, facial wipes for camping

Summer is on its way and so are the bites, bruises, and burns that can come with it! Check out our favorite items for a safe and happy season, plus skincare essentials we can’t live without!

Earth Day at the Co-op

graphic of the earth with text "make everyday earth day"

This Earth Day, we’re sharing some of our favorite sustainable products and actions to help you be gentler on the Earth today and everyday.

What You Didn’t Know About Vitamin A

foods that are good sources of vitamin A (retinol)

itamin A plays an essential role in skin, immune, thyroid, eye, and reproductive health. Here’s how to make sure you’re getting enough.

5 Tips to Heighten Wellbeing During the Holidays

a wooden bowl full of homemade cranberry relish

With constant abundance we tend to make unhealthy decisions when it comes to holiday gatherings. Perhaps a new approach can help heighten the wellbeing of this holiday. Following are some great tips to enhance your holiday experience.

Ask the Nutritionist: Circadian Rhythms

If you are struggling with chronodisruption, then consider rewiring your circadian rhythm first before investing your time and money into the newest diets, supplements, or fitness programs.

Vendor Profile: Wild Carrot Herbals

Founded in 2000, Wild Carrot Herbals is a Northeast Oregon-based, woman-owned skincare company nestled in the heart of historic downtown Enterprise.

Ask the Nutritionist: Seasonal Allergies

photo of woman sneezing into tissue near a field of blooming flowers

“Is there anything I can change with my diet to help with my seasonal allergies?“ Perhaps! Try these helpful food and diet tips from the nutritionist for relief from seasonal allergies.