σωφροσύνη (n.) a healthy state of mind, characterized by self-control, moderation, and a deep awareness of one’s true self, and resulting in true happiness.
If you have been following along for a while, you may be familiar with my #FoodFact series I started when I first opened my business. The intention with these posts was to help educate others on the basic, valuable nutrients found in the simplicity of- food! The goal was a to break down each Vitamin …
This vitamin totally fascinated me when I was in school studying to become a Holistic Nutritionist. Why? Because I had no idea how crucial of a role it played in directing calcium safely into our bones! And THIS is a big thing to be aware of when we are starting to age and if we …
Vitamin E, also known as 'tocopherols' or 'tocotrienols,' is a fat-soluble vitamin that is made up of - you guessed it! Tocopherols and tocotrienols. Being deficient in Vitamin E is pretty rare, but it is usually associated with issues digesting dietary fat rather than from a diet low in Vitamin E! Let's look a bit …
Also known as Ascorbic Acid or Ascorbate, this vitamin is essential for pretty much every major function in our body! WHY WE NEED IT Vitamin C is NOT made by the body but is essential for many body functions including the production of Collagen, iron absorption (hellooo ladies!), the immune system (hence it being great …
OH BOY, okay, a quick crash course through the endless B Vitamins. 🤯 *SIDE NOTE* if you stick with me long enough, I will be doing #FoodFacts for each individual B Vitamin - this post is just a quick overview to get a good idea of why B vitamins are important and what to look for …
💊 This vitamin, also known as beta-carotene or retinol, plays a super essential role in our vision, teeth and skin health. It acts as an antioxidant which can promote healthy immunity and reproduction. 🤓 #FunFact the reason it was given the letter 🅰️ is because it was the first official vitamin to be named (#neat - although …
SWELL - SOPHROSYNE WELLNESS 