Mental Health Check Feeling stressed, overwhelmed or anxious? Here are 3 things you can do today to get back on track and have a better day: 1. Have you eaten? 🥑 Might as well grab something quick to munch on while you are reading this! Hangry is a real thing and everyone has experienced it! Eating 3 balanced meals is always ideal, but if you can't do that, just try to eat one balanced meal today. Make sure to include your favorite protein, carb, and vegetable. Eating snacks between meals is also a great thing to do to keep focused and fueled, as they decrease your hunger and keep you from overeating at meal times. 2. Have you moved your body? 🏃🏽♀️ Did...
H E R B S 🌿 To calm & soothe. 🌿 This month we are focusing on nourishing our mental health with positive lifestyle habits! Incorporating calming herbs into your daily routines is a great way to find your inner peace and balance. Check out these herbal lavender and chamomile teas to drink when you feel like you need a break, or before bed to unwind and calm the mind. ⬇ LAVENDER TEA: Drink to reduce anxiety and stress. Lavenderose Chamomint Lavender Crème Brûlée Lavender Sage Lemonade Why does lavender make you feel calm? Lavender has been shown to affect the parasympathetic nervous system which controls bodily processes associated with anxiety, such as heart rate, breathing rhythm, and hormone secretion. Lavender can...
Happy Earth Day! L 🌎 V E Today we celebrate the Earth and all that she gives us. Earth Day is a day to spread awareness of our environment and is a reminder that we can protect the Earth in our everyday lives as well. To take from the Earth, we must also give back and that's why it is so important to invest in the future and choose more sustainable options for the long run. Check out our must-have goodies, Mother Earth approved and all. ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ Reusable Swedish Dishcloths - 3 Pack Silicone Food Storage Baggies - 3 Pack Bee's Wax Reusable Food Wrap Sisal Kitchen Dish Brush Multi-Purpose Sisal Hand Scrub Brush Bottle Scrub Brush OBTC...
Blue Cornflower Supports the liver. Eases digestion. Reduces inflammation. Blue cornflower, or centaurea cyanus, was named after Chiron, a famous centaur in Greek mythology. Chiron was a healer and teacher to the heroes of ancient Greece. He taught the medicinal uses of herbs and it is said that Chiron used cornflower to heal a poison arrow wound. Cornflower grows spontaneously wherever it can and is typically a vibrant blue color, but can be other colors such as pink, purple, or white. Check out these blue cornflower teas: Wild Strawberry Mango Paradise Dulce Sueños THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF CORNFLOWER: Cornflower possesses digestive and diuretic properties, making it a natural remedy for digestive upset or constipation. Its soothing qualities can help relieve tissue and...
L A V E N D E R 🌿 calming & soothing 🌿 Lavender originates in the Mediterranean and after its discovery, it spread to many cultures and countries. It was highly regarded for its distinct aroma and its natural healing properties. The Romans used lavender to scent their baths and hair, while Egyptians used it for embalming. Ancient Romans recognized lavender for its healing and antiseptic qualities, and the French used it as a protection against infection in the 16th century. Lavender oil was even used to dress war wounds during the World War I when medical antiseptics were in short supply! In modern times, we celebrate and use lavender for its instant calming and soothing properties to help promote...
