If there is something we all deal with, it’s stress! How well do you adapt to stress? Can you handle it well, or do you end up with any of a variety of symptoms from stomachache and gut issues to headache and tension? One way you can adapt better is with adaptogens. The term adaptogen […]

Most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep each day, but many Americans get by on less than 6. Some just don’t take the time to sleep, while others struggle with getting a quality night’s sleep. Find out how to get more and better sleep each night, so you can be your best each day. Why […]

Does cold winter air make you feel like hibernating? Winter months are often referred to as “cold and flu season,” maybe due to more people staying indoors, increasing chances of infection. But you don’t have to give up outdoor exercise just because the weather is colder. Now is the time to be sure you maintain […]

Does smelling something good calm you down? According to Aromatherapy, the answer is yes! Aromatherapy uses the sense of smell to affect the mind and mood, and to cause physiological changes such as reducing blood pressure and lowering heart rate. Aromatherapy Research Research using aromatherapy has demonstrated that the power of scent can be useful […]

Stress is a normal part of life, something we all deal with in varying levels. And right now, stress is prevalent in our world. Our body is equipped to handle stress for short periods of time, but long-term activation of the stress response can cause an imbalance in the body. This can result in a […]

We all have stress from time to time. But when it goes on for weeks, or months, chronic stress can impact all the body’s systems—especially the adrenal glands, small organs that rest on top of the kidneys and are responsible for releasing important hormones. One of these is cortisol, a stress hormone that regulates energy, […]

In this crazy COVID-19 world, where school and sports are all up in the air, it’s challenging to keep everyone in your family stress free. Let’s acknowledge that it is just tough right now…for everyone! The uncertainty and constantly changing messages can create anxiety in the calmest people…so image what it’s doing to our kids. […]

One thing virtually everyone could use is help for dealing with STRESS! And one way we can do that is with adaptogens. The term adaptogen is used for herbs that are safe to use, that can increase resistance to stress and/or that have a normalizing effect on body systems. Here are just a few of […]

Maca, the “Peruvian Power Plant”, is a cruciferous root vegetable used traditionally as both food and medicine in the Andes Mountains of Peru. Now, ongoing research is showing it to be of benefit for a variety of health issues, especially in the area of energy, stamina and sexual health. Historically, maca was a staple food […]

During cold & flu season, it seems like everyone gets sick. This season seems to be particularly challenging. To protect our bodies, we must go beyond a healthy diet, lifestyle, and exercise and be proactive in our approach to support optimum health and immunity.  Preventing a cold or the flu is actually easier than getting […]