🌿 The Science of Tea's Mood Altering Magic The need for tea is growing. For thousands of years, people from all walks of life, all over the world, have consumed tea for its relaxing and soothing qualities. In modern times, scientists are digging deeper to find out why tea has this affect on our mental health, as there is a growing need to find more ways to tackle anxiety, depression, and age-related cognitive decline. What if tea could be an answer? The Secret Super Power of Tea L-theanine is an amino acid found in tea leaves and certain types of mushrooms. Theanine is responsible for slowing the “speedy” energizing effect that caffeine has. This explains the difference in how caffeine...
Essential Oil Blend of the Month pine needle, sweet orange, & tea tree 🌲🍊🌿 June is here and it's time to get outdoors and PLAY! Whether you are going on nature hikes with the kids, white water rafting, gardening, running through the sprinkler in the backyard, or camping, everyone should keep this blend with them during their outdoor adventures. This essential oil combination is the perfect pairing for camping in particular, because it serves as an all-natural mini first aid kit too! The blended aromas capture the very essence of being in a forest and taking a deep breathe of fresh mountain air. ⬇ ZESTY WOODLANDS EO BLEND These three oils complement each other, as they inspire us to get...
THE SUMMER OF PLAY finding your fun as a grown-up ☀️ ☀️ ☀️ When we imagine the concept of play, we are automatically brought back to the innocent, joyful, and simpler times of childhood. We are nostalgic for the time in our lives when all we had to worry about was having fun and enjoying the make-believe magic that our brains created. As we become adults, more pressing and serious things take priority, and we are often left with a life routine that neglects our very basic need to play, to be creative, and to do things just for the sake of enjoyment. Play has been shown to release endorphins, improve brain functionality, and stimulate creativity in children AND adults. This month...
AURUM SERUM get glowy for summer time The Story of Aurum This age-reversing serum is named after Aurum, the Latin word for gold, and is as brightening and revitalizing as it sounds. The word is also derived from a Sanskrit word "hari," meaning "yellow." We can't actually reverse your age, but when you nourish your skin, you nourish your self-esteem and your natural glow. Your skin will thank you when it gets that first quench! Aurum Miracle Anti-Aging Serum WHAT'S INSIDE: jojoba, argon, pomegranate seed oil, meadowfoam, sea buckthorn, prickly pear, rose oil, and vitamin E 🟡 Gettin' Glowwwy 🟡 The golden-hued serum has a silky light consistency and effortlessly glides across the skin leaving no film or tacky feeling on the...
GARDENING + MEDITATION = BLISS 🌿 learn how to make your own meditation garden 🌿 Meditation gardens are intimate spaces created for unwinding and reflecting away from the noise and clutter of daily routines. Meditation is a deeply personal experience, so designing an ideal space for relaxation will be based on what you want to feel in your special space! When spending time in your mediTation garden, you typically want to take in nature through your senses of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and even taste. By opening our senses, it allows us to get in touch with ourselves and with nature. Here's How To Do It ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ a healthy mind starts with a healthy body When you grow...
