Health & Wellness

The Hidden Health Hazards in Your Coffee

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Love your coffee? The smell, the flavor, the ritual, the feeling. We hear you. Coffee is considered one of the most popular beverages in the world. We’re so lucky we live Hawaii—our local coffee is loved all over the world.

Cheers to a Vibrant Sober October

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With October rolling around the corner, now's the perfect time to talk about something cool and rewarding - Sober October. It’s a lovely invitation to press pause on the alcohol, even if just for a while.

Gifts of Wellness from the Sea

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Our ocean friend, that surrounds these beautiful islands, gives us many gifts.

Unlocking the Benefits: The Importance of Vitamins and Supplements

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Vitamins and supplements are nutrients that can be consumed orally to support the body's functions. Vitamins are organic compounds that the body needs in small quantities for normal metabolism. They are essential for growth, development, and overall health.

5 Tips for Improving Your Mood with Food 

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Mood food—fake news or the real deal? You better believe it; the foods we eat are key to our relationships, work production, mental state, and physical health.  

Get to Know Your Grains - the Best, the Worst, & Why It Matters

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You’ve probably heard that you should eat lots of whole grains and we agree—but not all grains are in the same class. Read on to find out how many servings of grains you should be striving for in your daily diet, and just as importantly, which ones.

Why Your Gut Microbiome Matters

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Your gut is home to millions of microbes that help you digest food and perform other essential functions – this is known as your gut microbiome.

Wellness Team Warriors

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Here at Down to Earth we offer a holistic approach to wellness and our friendly Wellness Team Members can support you with all of your health and wellness needs.

Smile & Shop Local

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DrTung’s is a local, Kaneohe-based company that has provided the best dental health products for Hawaii, and beyond, for 25 years. DrTung’s mission is to:

How to Thrive with Type 2 Diabetes

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More than 150,000 people in Hawaii – about 1 in 9 – have diabetes, and the numbers are climbing. Every year an estimated 8,000 people in Hawaii are diagnosed with diabetes.