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Four things you might not know about about adaptogens. The more you know, the more you know.
With the herb I never leave home without, this brand* created what immediately became my favorite non-alcoholic spirit yet. And, they gave us (you) a discount. Get in on it, with one of these recipes!
*Use code Rachelle15 for 15% off all products.
Do People in ‘Blue Zones’ Actually Live Longer? As someone who just double-down on the blue-zone life, and have been amazed at its effects on both me and this community, I hope the answer is always yes. And maybe even that more of the world could live this way. (More on my experience living in the zone here.)
As the finalllllll draft of my book is in (!!! much more on that soon!) I’ve been drawn to the idea of collaborations with reading, writing, and visually poetic partners. For example, this new bookworm jewelry collection by Alighieri.
More natural beauty: Nathalee Poalinelli creates stunning coral and ocean-inspired ceramic pieces. Find her work here.
Metabolism support on your mind as we head into holiday season? Apothékary’s Blue Burn tincture* includes a classic blend of potent and palatable herbs like gymnema, maca, and barberry root for blood sugar regulation, recovery, and metabolic stimulation.
*Use code RACHELLE for 15% off sitewide.
Can consuming caffeine reduce Alzheimer's clumps in the brain? (Best read with a cup of coffee.)
This new "anti-algorithm" radio station and app is great. It arrived just as I was tiring of uninspired robot-mixes (and apparently I wasn’t the only one). Such a great way to discover new tracks, artists, and genres.
Cannabis is one of the most commonly used ‘drugs’ in the world, and this new study reveals that high-potency cannabis use leaves a distinct mark on DNA.
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