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IN THE NEWS
Learn more about Cranberry, the humble berry with impressive health benefits—from regulating lipid and glucose profiles. (Best consumed in whole-food form but if you prefer a capsule, I recommend this one.)
“The results revealed a significant decrease in the total cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance with cranberry consumption … “
This amazing resource from AHG is full of free herbal education for those looking to expand their knowledge of herbs and herbal medicine.
Adaptogens have been going mainstream for a few years now, and their popularity will continue to rise. See the data that reflects this climb here. And to learn more about adaptogens actually work below, read my essay here ↓
Speaking of, a friend recently asked my recommendation for a great daytime adaptogen blend. I sent her this one, which continues to be a favorite. (Reminder, ALL of my herb and supplement recommendations are always available on Fullscript, here. You also get a 15% discount on everything there, through my link *AND they’re about to launch a spring sale. Aka a great time to stock up. If you need a recommendation for something, drop a comment!)
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SUPERNATURALNESS
Exciting news for those living in the Europe and the UK! You can now purchase HRBLS from our new retailer Good Hood Store.
My top non-alcoholic beverages, and why I love them, in my interview with Dry Atlas.
“This wooed me at first sip. The sweet smokiness is absolutely incredible, and the ingredients are about as good as they get. I love all of Curious’s cocktails* and, of course, appreciate their informed use of herbs for flavor and effect. Gentian forever and, like, where else can you find Shatavari* in a cocktail? Amazing.”
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Pre-order Apothékary’s latest tincture Take the Edge Off with Yuzu.* It’s a limited addition blend with Yuzu designed to help calm feelings of stress, and ease tense bodies.
*code RACHELLE for 15% off site-wide
Recently, we’ve been getting a ton of questions about tea and the value of including it in your daily routine. Learn more about my top tea recos and a how-to make a quick infusion, an overnight infusion and a decoction.✨
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A Protocol for Sleep
MAGNESIUM: According to the World Health Organization, the majority of U.S. adults don’t meet the recommended daily intake, and deficiencies are far more common than not. This essential mineral supports countless functions in the body—from circadian rhythms, and muscle function & recovery, to healthy blood pressure & normal heart rate and nervous system support, to name a few.
For sleep specifically, what we do all day long—from literally the first few minutes we’re awake all the way through evening—affects sleep quality. Otherwise known as “sleep hygiene,” these habits are small but mighty. Here’s what I practice, and preach!
Absorb several minutes of daylight first thing in the morning, ideally in our eyes or on our skin. This helps reset our circadian rhythm.
Exercise! You all know how essential this is for me (and should be for you!) movement can be incorporated throughout the day like a walk, bike ride, and/or yoga class etc.
Managing stress – what does this look like for you? Stress is part of life, but there are parts in life where we can evaluate you where additional stress is created.
Finish dinner at least two hours before bed.
Take magnesium with your last meal. Magnesium Breakthrough by BIOptimizers is an essential part of this routine (responsible for over 600 different biochemical reactions). Taking 2 capsules 30 minutes before bed supports falling asleep faster, staying asleep longer, and deeper rest. This full-spectrum blend includes 7 different types of magnesium (the only magnesium supplement that does so!) with additional cofactors for maximum absorption. And, it’s all-natural, vegan, gluten, soy & lactose free, of course.
Keeping the bedroom as cold, dark and silent as possible.
Do your best to rest and wake at the same time each day.
Nurture your mind and body with BIOptimizer’s all-natural, full-spectrum magnesium supplement. Code RACHELLE10 for 10% off any order.
HRBLS in the UK?!!!!! 🤩🤩🤩
Needed this post today. Went to the neuro for very bad migraines persisting and while they prescribed a necessary med for onset, they emphasized magnesium deficiency being a culprit.