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Chill out with this blueberry hemp smoothie

Want to switch up your normal smoothie routine? Feeling a little extra stressed lately? This hemp smoothie has got you covered. We’ve combined some of our favorite ingredients like blueberries, pineapple, basil, and hemp oil to come up with a smoothie that is anything but boring. It’s also loaded with major health benefits to help you manage stress and support your immune system. If you’ve never added herbs to your morning drink before, now is a great time to start.

The benefits of hemp oil – here’s what you need to know

What is hemp oil? Hemp oil is said to have major anxiety and pain management properties, but let’s first set this straight now before diving in: hemp is not marijuana. So what is it, and what are the benefits of hemp oil?

Benefits of adaptogens

If you’ve seen adaptogens popping up on social media or in health magazines, you might be wondering what these magical ingredients are and do they work? Adaptogens are healing herbs that can aid in everything from boosting energy to balancing moods. Read on to learn about the benefits of adaptogens.

What are adaptogens?

What are adaptogens and how can they help you live a healthy, energetic life? Keep reading to learn more about the health benefits of adaptogens. But what are adaptogens and how do they work?

What are the best adaptogens for anxiety?

Everyone in our modern world seems to be dealing with some form of stress. While some stress is necessary to help us stay alive, prolonged, chronic stress can contribute to many different health issues like leaky gut, adrenal burnout, insomnia, PCOS, anxiety, and more. What can we do about it? We can use adaptogens for anxiety!

Here’s why you should take fermented ashwagandha

Adaptogenic herbs are all the rage and for good reason. We use fermented ashwagandha as this adaptogenic herb helps the body adapt to fight the effects of stress (including the stress hormone cortisol). Adaptogens are a group of special herbs that improve the health of our adrenal system.

Can You Survive a Real Digital Detox?

I took an unintentional digital detox during a recent stay in Budapest. I had misplaced my phone during a brief visit in NYC, and my departing flight the next morning meant I wouldn’t be seeing my iPhone for a long, long time. I decided to treat it like a detox but had only really considered it in the social media/work after hours aspect. Here’s what I learned from five weeks with no phone, maybe you’ll be inspired to do the same!

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What Are the Actual Benefits of Saunas?

Perhaps you’ve wondered what the health benefits are of sweatin’ it out in the sauna. With a new resurgence of saunas you don’t even have to join a health club to reap the benefits. Boutique sauna studios are popping up from coast to coast, where people are invited to slip into plush robes and sweat it out solo or with a friend for the price of a spin class. Why does it seem like everyone in the wellness world swears by a daily sweat session in a heated room?

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The Benefits of Massage While Cleansing

Walking out of the room feeling relaxed, stress-free, and renewed – ah, there is nothing quite like that post-massage bliss. Studies show that massage therapy can help regulate hormones, raise immunity, help lower blood pressure, reduce pain and muscle tension and may also be helpful for anxiety, digestive disorders, headaches, and insomnia. Excuse us while we go book our next massage now.

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Is Your Holiday Stress Actually Adrenal Fatigue?

This time of year, many people find themselves feeling super frazzled with social events, gift-buying, and general running around. How do you know if you’re just stressed out, or if something more worrisome is going on? Here are signs that your stress symptoms are pointing to adrenal fatigue, and what you can do to start to feel better.

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