YOU NEED YOUR ZZZ'S RELAX, REJUVENATE, & GET THAT REM SLEEP WHY SLEEP MATTERSSleep is SO important for our overall well being. In the book Why We Sleep the author, Matthew Walker, explains that sleep helps us to consolidate memories, learn, and prepare our brain to function optimally for a day full of complex decisions, social interactions, and emotions. In essence, sleep nourishes the mind!Further, he explains:Adequate sleep can help us maintain a slim figure, curb empty cravings, and, of course, increase energy during the day. Consistent, restful sleep can also decrease risk of disease including cancer, heart disease, and neurological degenerative diseases. Sleep also improves mood, encourages creativity, and helps us focus and learn more efficiently throughout the day.So, if you can, soak...
HERE ARE A FEW EASY TIPS TO HELP YOU ALONG IN YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY THIS NEW YEAR:1. It's not about cutting anything out: it's about what you add! Our herbalist and master blender is a fitness nut! One of her tips to achieving healthy nutrition is to eat all the veggies on your plate first. Committing to the good stuff may help to shift your attention and cravings away from less nutritional options. This can be metaphorically translated to how we treat our refrigerator as well: buy more veggies + eat more veggies = eat less junk 2. Get plenty of rest. We all know that adequate sleep helps the body function optimally, including boosting your metabolism and reducing empty, fatigue-based cravings... this is just a friendly reminder!...
PLANNING TO DETOX AFTER THE NEW YEAR? - TRY CLEANSE TEA THIS TEA IS GREAT FOR DETOXING THE BODY AND PROMOTING OVERALL WELLNESS! HOW? LET'S LOOK AT THE INGREDIENTS: Milk Thistle strengthens and protects the liver combats depression, headaches, and skin conditions boosts immunity promotes resistance to disease, infection and toxins supports the detoxification of the blood Burdock cleanses the blood regulates blood sugar combats joint pain including arthritis, rheumatisms, lumbago, and sciatica boosts digestion cleanses and promotes healthy functioning of the hypothalamus, pituitary, lymph, and sebaceous glands combats toxins, bacteria, fungus in the intestines and is a mild laxative Green Rooibos Tea reduces inflammation in the body and naturally soothes pain rich in antioxidants that combat DNA and cellular damage...
STAY HAPPY & HEALTHY ALL WINTER LONG: GOOD WINTER HABITS Try this for a week…Get sunshine EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. It is hard to be motivated to go outside when it is so cold: trust us, we get it. However, it is absolutely worth bundling up and getting outside to get your dose of vitamin D from the sun! This will help to uplift your mood and keep you healthy during a season when many people experience feelings of seasonal depression.Stay active: stretch, dance, do yoga, or anything else you can do to keep your muscles feeling warm and alive in the cold weather! You don't have to designate a special time for this: try stretching out your back or legs while folding laundry, dance and wiggle your...
ATTN: LAST MINUTE SHOPPERS Say Hello to Gift Boxes The OBTC Favorites Box Try a little bit of our staff favorites! Right now our favorites are Lavender Creme Brûlée, Orange Cream Popsicle Oolong, Coconut Creme Pu Erh, Peppermint & Lemongrass, Irish Pu Erh, and Belizean Sorrel Guayusa. The Dessert Box Satisfy your sweet tooth in a guilt free way! This selection includes Bee Pollen Black, Strawberry Hazelnut Pu Erh, Vanilla Rooibos, Banana Bread Coffee Pu Erh, Mocha Mate, and Lavender Creme Brulee. The New Mexico Box This box is made up of New Mexico inspired blends! This selection includes Pecan Pie Pu Erh, Prickly Pear, Lavenderose Chamomint, Mexican Hot Chocolate, Horchata Rooibos, and Honeysuckle Blossom Oolong. The Colorado Box This box is made...
