Giving Back

This time of year many people are reminded of the true reason for the season and want to find ways to give back and help their communities. With current world circumstances, it can be a challenge to find meaningful ways to volunteer when traditional means are no longer an option. We’ve pulled together some great… Continue reading Giving Back

How To Know When You’re Burning Out

The rat race that has become the American Way of Life has been shown to be detrimental to mental and physical health and wellness. Long hours, low wages, living paycheck-to-paycheck is the reality for a vast majority of Americans, and most people are one emergency away from financial ruin. Living in this constant state of… Continue reading How To Know When You’re Burning Out

Weekly Round Up

ADHD and Fructose A paper published in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior has revealed a possible link between fructose and ADHD, other neurodevelopmental disorders. Fructose is a simple sugar found in fruits, honey, fruit juices, and certain vegetables. Many processed foods contain High-Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) made of corn starch. HFCS contributes to obesity,… Continue reading Weekly Round Up

Weekly Round Up

Acupuncture may reduce use of opioids post-surgery One study presented to the American Society of Anesthesiologists reports that having acupuncture before surgery may lower the rate of dependence on opioids after surgical procedures. Study participants who did not receive acupuncture on average took 3 times as much morphine in the 24 hour period post surgery… Continue reading Weekly Round Up

Top Sleep Apps

This week we’ve explored top tips to get a good night sleep. Today we’ll give you the low-down on sleep apps that may help you get a better night’s sleep. Snore Lab Snore Lab records, measures and tracks your snoring and helps you identify sleep-related health problems. SnoreLab creates audio recordings of your snoring and… Continue reading Top Sleep Apps

Healthy Holidays

As families begin to make plans for the holidays, many find themselves wondering how they’ll navigate holiday feasts while still honoring their lifestyle changes and health journey. Big family meals don’t have to be a dieter’s nightmare or a minefield of temptation. Here’s our top tips for healthy holidays to help you get through the… Continue reading Healthy Holidays

Herbs and Tinctures

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Unlike Teas and Tisanes, Herbs and Tinctures can be a bit trickier to jump into, as they are of higher potency than a tea or tisane, and there are so many available it can be overwhelming to figure out what may be a good addition to your daily routine. Herbs can come in capsule or… Continue reading Herbs and Tinctures

Teas and Tisanes

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Teas and Tisanes are a perfect way to jumpstart your journey to wellness by aiding in detoxification, digestive health and immune support. Here’s a list of our top seven teas and tisanes and their benefits. Try adding one to your morning routine or after meals and track the benefits!   Kombucha Tea- Kombucha is known… Continue reading Teas and Tisanes

Herbs, Teas, Tinctures and Tisanes for Wellness

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Herbs and teas have been used for thousands of years across the world for medical purposes. For example, Turmeric has been used since as early as 4000 BC by Ayrvedic practitioners. Study of herbs has been documented dating back over 5000 years in Mesopatamia, and Egyptians had schools of herbalism as far back as 3000… Continue reading Herbs, Teas, Tinctures and Tisanes for Wellness