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IN THE NEWS
Listen to this in-depth audio recording by David Winston where he shares about our favorite category of herbs for stress, anxiety, sleep, and burnout: nervines!
Fun fact: Butyric Acid (found in ghee, for example) acts like a prebiotic (essential for digesting and assimilating nutrients).
A lifelong journey to finding Qian: the result of internal growth & finding clarity, read more here.
This podcast from 2019 recently surfaced & some of you asked to have it shared again: Discussing Herbalism, Adaptogens, Trends, Productivity, Change (and my relationship with alcohol, which resonated with a lot of you!)
“Vegetable-evoked Nostalgia” Nostalgia evocation through seasonality-conscious purchasing behavior revealed by online survey using vegetable names.
Read this fascinating meta-analysis using Saffron to treat major depressive disorder, with might I add … impressive results.
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SUPERNATURALNESS
Substack: You all loved our recent post over on Substack (thank you!) in it we covered gut health + cancer, pain relief plants, herbal cocktail recipes, my favorite pants, read it here.
New Teas: We’ve got some new stock of teas on the site! Check out Supernaturals Iron & Chlorophyll Tea, and Headache Relief (while supplies last!)
HRBLS: Happy Hour! Which includes the Mucuna Pruriens known as the “dopamine bean” increases the presence of L-DOPA (the precursor of dopamine). Use for nervous system regulation, increasing pleasure, satisfaction and motivation.
Podcast: I chatted with Dr. Bogan about How to Get Started in Herbalism, Adrenal Fatigue & Healing the Gut on the Herbal Hour Natural Health Podcast.
Class: Learn all things Magnesium 101! with Wooden Spoon Herbs, in this class is a comprehensive dive into the power of Magnesium. Plus, a bonus Magnesium Cream Soda Recipe.
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Let’s talk about Immune Health this winter
Supporting immune this time of year is an essential practice, especially after travel I’m doubling down on my routine.
Here are some practices that remain tried & true for me:
Incorporating herbal teas, all day everyday. Think warming herbs, like ginger and turmeric.
Increasing plant foods, especially in the form of soups, stews and nourish bowls (hint: add cilantro, parsley & dill to everything).
Big Bold Health’s whole suite of immune-system rejuvenation products and, as seen below, the HTB Rejuvenate, a formula based on plant intelligence more than individual vitamins or minerals. It’s a full-spectrum, custom blend of phytonutrients that occur naturally in Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat (HTB).
Staying moving (even when sick!) this could simply be a short walk around the block or a yoga flow to get circulation going.
Resting when possible, taking evenings & days off to full unwind and get deep sleep.
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