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The Best Sleep Prep Happens Before 3 p.m.

#### The Best Sleep Prep Happens Before 3 p.m.

Why thyroid health + daytime rituals matter more than your nighttime routine (especially in peri & menopause) Let’s start with the obvious: Sleep gets weird in midlife. Hot flashes. Night...

Thyroid Slowdown in Menopause?

#### Thyroid Slowdown in Menopause?

Why It Happens and What You Can Do You know your body better than anyone. So when your energy dips, your jeans feel tighter, your skin starts acting up, or...

The Ultimate Guide to Menopause: Symptoms, Stages, and Natural Ways to Thrive

#### The Ultimate Guide to Menopause: Symptoms, Stages, and Natural Ways to Thrive

Let’s get one thing straight: menopause isn’t an ending. It’s a rewiring. A radical rebalance. A biological remix with the potential to be one of the most powerful phases of...

Make a hormone-nourishing smoothie with us!

#### Make a hormone-nourishing smoothie with us!

Refresh your wellness routine with this easy & craveable hormone-nourishing smoothie, powered by The Daily Bite. Easy enough to make in minutes and share with the whole family, this sweet...

Urchins, Seaweed, & Intertidal Ecosystems: Thoughtful Foraging with Rootless

#### Urchins, Seaweed, & Intertidal Ecosystems: Thoughtful Foraging with Rootless

Here’s a creature with an even bigger appetite for seaweed than we have: the purple sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus). These spiny (and yes, delicious) little grazers have exploded in population...

Seaweed in Skincare: Natural Beauty Benefits You Need to Know

#### Seaweed in Skincare: Natural Beauty Benefits You Need to Know

From the depths of the ocean to your skincare routine, seaweed has emerged as a powerhouse ingredient in the beauty world. This marine miracle worker has been used for centuries...

Is Seaweed Healthy?

#### Is Seaweed Healthy?

Is seaweed good for you? The short answer: yes! Seaweed isn't just a wrapper for your favorite sushi roll – it's one of nature's most powerful superfoods, backed by ancient...

Myth Busting: Women's Bodies Are NOT Men's Bodies

#### Myth Busting: Women's Bodies Are NOT Men's Bodies

I learned something recently that I couldn't wait to share with you: On Mel Robbins' podcast, Dr. Stacy Sims explains that if you're working out on an empty stomach or a...

How & Why to Eat Seaweed Daily: From Simple to Adventurous

#### How & Why to Eat Seaweed Daily: From Simple to Adventurous

Looking to add the ocean's most powerful superfood to your diet? You're not alone. Seaweed is making waves in the wellness world, and for good reason. Packed with iodine, minerals,...

Is Your Metabolism Running on Empty?

#### Is Your Metabolism Running on Empty?

Metabolism is the engine that powers your body, converting food into energy and fueling everything from brain function to digestion. While many people think of metabolism only in terms of...

Our Seaweed Squad: The Species Behind our Proprietary Blend.

#### Our Seaweed Squad: The Species Behind our Proprietary Blend.

The science behind the powerhouse seaweed species in our Rootless™ Proprietary Seaweed Blend. While ancient cultures have understood the nutritional and medicinal value of seaweeds for millennia, western science is...

Rootless™ Proprietary Seaweed Blend

#### Rootless™ Proprietary Seaweed Blend

Meet the Seaweed Squad - Our Proprietary Blend for Complete Seaweed Nutrition! Seaweeds are truly remarkable: each seaweed family (brown, green, and red) offers unique nutrient profiles, making diversity key...

Seaweed and Weight Loss: What Science Says About This Ocean Superfood

#### Seaweed and Weight Loss: What Science Says About This Ocean Superfood

Seaweed and Weight Loss: What Science Says About This Ocean Superfood Wondering if seaweed can help with your weight management goals? While there's no magic pill for healthy weight loss...

Healing at the Root with Seaweed

#### Healing at the Root with Seaweed

In a world where quick fixes often overshadow sustainable health solutions, it’s our mission to heal you and your hormones holistically and naturally with a powerful, time-tested ingredient for women’s...

You're not crazy! It's your hormones.

#### You're not crazy! It's your hormones.

If you’re over 35 and facing confusing physical and emotional changes, you’re not alone, and it’s not just in your head. Your body’s 400+ chemical messengers (aka hormones) are...

A Letter From Sachi

#### A Letter From Sachi

Almost one year ago, I wrote a letter to the Rootless community about my hormonal health journey. It was the first time I was able to step out of “founder...

What Happens When You Take Daily Bites for 4 Weeks?

#### What Happens When You Take Daily Bites for 4 Weeks?

Curious what The Daily Bites can do for you? We’ve gathered feedback from 70 women over the age of 35 to learn how The Daily Bites impact symptoms of hormonal...

The Critical Role of Iodine Replacement in Peri/menopause

#### The Critical Role of Iodine Replacement in Peri/menopause

By Dr. Anat Sapan As a menopause specialist, I’m here to tell you about the critical importance of supplementing iodine during your peri/menopause journey, and the broader, concerning implications of...

The Benefits of Seaweed for Women in Menopause

#### The Benefits of Seaweed for Women in Menopause

By 2025, 1.1 billion women will experience menopause. Here are some stats that might shock you: According to AARP, 80% of graduating internal medicine residents did not feel qualified to discuss or treat...

Thyroid Health and a Crucial Ally for Hormonal Harmony: Seaweed!

#### Thyroid Health and a Crucial Ally for Hormonal Harmony: Seaweed!

In celebration of Thyroid Awareness Month, let’s explore the intricacies of thyroid health, hormonal harmony, and a crucial ally in the delicate balance of our endocrine system—seaweed!

What is TCM? An Interview with Dr. Gabby Pavelko

#### What is TCM? An Interview with Dr. Gabby Pavelko

First, tell us a little about yourself and how you came to join Team Rootless as Dr. Gabby & Chief of Staff. Joining Rootless earlier this year was truly a...

The Essential Role of Iodine in Fertility and Pregnancy: Why Those Planning to Conceive Need More

#### The Essential Role of Iodine in Fertility and Pregnancy: Why Those Planning to Conceive Need More

Starting your fertility journey or planning to conceive? Your health and nutrition is probably one of the first things you thought about. Planning for a family requires many considerations. Having...

Seaweed Benefits!

#### Seaweed Benefits!

Seaweeds are among the world’s oldest superfoods, long valued in many cultures for their nutritional benefits and health-enhancing qualities. Regular consumption of seaweed has been shown to reduce the impact of...

Rootless Seaweed Glossary

#### Rootless Seaweed Glossary

There's a lot of exciting science at the frontier of seaweed for a healthy life. Here, we break down some of the terms we use on a daily basis when...