RUN, JUMP, AND DIVE INTO THIS HOLIDAY WEEK WITH ALL THE JOYFUL FEELS! GET YOUR MIND RIGHTIt is so easy to lose perspective on what this week is about: gratitude and joy! Here are a few helpful tips on how to make this week full of gratitude, joy, and connection. TRY THIS... Give up complaining for a full week: This might be harder than you think, but you'll feel much more positive feeding the loving voice in your head vs. the complaining one. This is especially important on Thanksgiving Day when we're surrounded by loved ones. Don't complain about each other or to each other: focus on maximizing joy and feeling all the gratitude for the people in your life. Get outside: Even though it's cold......
An update: 30 days of MATCHA SOME OF YOU HAVE ALREADY HEARD...The OBTC team is doing a 30 day Matcha Challenge: we're drinking at least 8 oz of Matcha everyday for 30 days straight. We decided to do this challenge because we wanted to increase our antioxidant intake, boost our metabolisms during the holiday season, and increase alpha waves in our brains, which are associated with relaxed alertness. HERE ARE SOME OF THE EFFECTS WE'VE OBSERVED SO FAR... MORE REGULAR DIGESTIONSome of us have felt more regular down to just a few minutes! We have also noticed less bloating and less food-related stomach upset. This might be because of the high caffeine and antioxidant content of Matcha.BETTER SLEEPWe think this relates to the fact that Matcha...
We hope you're ready to geek out… DIFFUSE WITH PURPOSE Essential oils have so many benefits… Eucalyptus Globulous provides instant relief for a stuffy nose, can help alleviate migraines, and combat a flu. Lemon oil can be used to treat acne, the common cold, and can reduce inflammation. Oregano has been praised for its antimicrobial, anti-fungal, antiviral, and antiseptic properties. ... There are so many uses and so much to know. There is something going on at a molecular level that we're fascinated by: they're called monoterpenes. MONOTERPENES Monoterpenes are compounds produced by many types of plants including trees, vegetables, fruits, flowers, and herbs: they contribute to the flavor and aroma of the plant. Studies have shown that monoterpenes...
ORGANIC. JAPANESE. MATCHA. WHAT IS MATCHA?Matcha is a powdered form of green tea. When you drink a cup of matcha you're ingesting the entire tea leaf so you get the full benefits the plant has to offer. MATCHA'S AMAZING BENEFITSMatcha is packed with antioxidants: it is especially rich in the antioxidant class of catechin and, more specifically, EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate). EGCG and other catechins are free radical fighting warriors and can help to decrease risk of cellular damage and disease.A cup of matcha is equivalent to 10 cups of green tea so matcha is also high in caffeine and rich in the amino acid L-theanine. L-theanine moderates the release of caffeine and increases alpha brain waves, the brain waves that create a mental state of relaxed alertness...
100% ESSENTIAL OIL: SALVIA SCALARIACLARY SAGE WHY WE LOVE THIS OIL:This herbaceous smelling oil is high in Sesquiterpenes: a molecule that is anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial.CLARY SAGE is said to be great for reducing stress and tension, alleviating insomnia and depression, and combating hormonal symptoms associated with PMS and menopause. HOW TO USE:Our favorite way to get the aromatherapy benefits of essential oils are in a hot shower or bath. A steamy shower with the wonderfully clean and calming aroma of CLARY SAGE is enough to help us decompress at the end of a long day!You can also diffuse in your work space to create a more relaxed environment or make a massage oil by combining with a carrier oil (such as jojoba or coconut oil). TRY THIS:Pair with Frankincense...
