Leaves of Life Integrative Wellness

What's your most frustrating gut symptom right now? Bloating, constipation, reflux, diarrhea, or something else? Tell us below.

Leaves of Life is located on the north side of Columbus in Worthington, Ohio. We facilitate in-person or virtual consults. Click or Call 614-888-HERB (4372) to schedule and appointment.

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Tick season is here, but that's no reason to stay inside!

A few simple habits and the right herbal support can help you get outside with confidence. We carry Flick the Tick and Tick Immune Support right here in our office — stop in and grab yours! And if you've been struggling with symptoms that haven't fully resolved, our practitioner Carol Starr offers an integrative approach that many clients have found genuinely helpful. Give us a call (614-888-HERB) to schedule with Carol today!

Ready to feel your best this summer? We'd love to help. 🌿

Our office will be closed Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. We'll be back to full operation on Tuesday, May 26th.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful holiday weekend. 🇺🇸

Most people know dehydration is dangerous - but over-hydration is a real risk too. Drinking excessive amounts of plain water can stress your kidneys and deplete essential minerals like sodium and potassium. Electrolytes help your body absorb and retain what it needs. We stock a great selection - ask us which option fits your lifestyle.

Bloom where you are planted — but let’s talk about the soil for a second.

Real blooming isn’t just about mindset. It’s about the environment you’re in and how you tend to yourself every day.

Are you getting enough light? (Rest, joy, people who energize you.)

Are you being watered? (Nourishment — food, boundaries, grace.)

Is the soil healthy? (Your community, your space, what you consume daily.)

Because here’s the truth: even the strongest flower will wilt in toxic soil. That’s not weakness — that’s biology.

Sometimes blooming means replanting yourself somewhere new.

What’s one thing you’re doing to tend to your garden this season? Drop it below

Healthy people need a healthy planet.
This Earth Day, we’re celebrating clean living, mindful choices, and gratitude for the natural world that supports us every day.

Ever wonder where to prioritize organic produce? The EWG's Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen lists are a helpful guide. Each year, the Environmental Working Group reviews USDA testing data to identify which fruits and vegetables carry the most — and least — pesticide residue. It is surprising to know nearly 60% of Clean Fifteen produce samples had no detectable pesticide residues compared to 96% of Dirty Dozen samples.

Here's the breakdown for 2026:

🚫 The Dirty Dozen (buy organic when possible):
Strawberries, Spinach, Kale, Peaches, Apples, Grapes, Nectarines, Peaches, Cherries, Blueberries, Blackberries, Potatoes, and Pears

✅ The Clean Fifteen (conventional is generally lower risk):
Avocados, Sweet Corn, Pineapple, Onions, Papaya, Sweet Peas, Asparagus, Bananas, Kiwi, Cabbage, Mushrooms, Mangoes, Cauliflower, Watermelon, and Carrots

A few things worth knowing: the EWG is an advocacy organization, and most produce — even on the Dirty Dozen — falls within legal safety limits set by the EPA. That said, reducing pesticide exposure where practical is a reasonable goal, and these lists make it easy to know where your organic budget has the most impact.

It is important to remember: Don't let perfect be the enemy of good. Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables matters most — and these lists just help you do it a little more strategically.