HOMESCHOOL ➜ STRATEGIES PARENTING IS HARD Many parents are feeling overwhelmed. Kids are home from school and parents are now wondering what they can do to keep their kids on track, while simultaneously staying on top of their own workload! We reached out to a few friends to get tips on how to manage. Here is what they told us… Talk to other parents. Talking to other parents is nice because it is normalizing - you'll quickly realize everyone is struggling right now, and you are not alone! Also, other parents may have useful advice for managing homeschooling. For example... Young students regularly have breaks in between virtual classroom meetings. Parents are finding that on top of all their daily...
V∙I∙T∙A∙M∙I∙N → C ← Vitamin C does more than boost immunity - it makes EVERYTHING better! Check out the benefits… 1. Collagen Production: Vitamin C helps us produce collagen, the component that makes healthy fibrous tissue (such as muscles, bones, and skin). Collagen is widely marketed as a product to prolong the youthful appearance of skin, but it affects so much more than the way we look! Collagen affects everything from the gut to the eyes and keeps all our fibrous tissue strong and healthy. 2. Protects Cells from Free-Radical Damage: Vitamin C is an antioxidant, and can regenerate antioxidants in the body. This protects from oxidation and stress that cause premature aging and disease. Studies are showing that high doses...
ENERGIZE
BODY & MIND
Peppermint & Guayusa
TASTING NOTES:
earthy ∙ minty ∙ grassy
DRINK TO:
boost energy
stimulate mental alertness and mood
stimulate digestion and metabolism
soothe headaches
get antioxidants
WORK OUT / WORK BUDDY
This tea is refreshing and energizing for the body and mind! Guayusa is the slightly more caffeinated relative of Yerba Mate. We love Guayusa because of its bold earthiness and how forgiving it is of high steep temperatures (Matés can become astringent and ashy when steeped in water that is too hot, whereas Guayusa is a little more resilient). The combination of Guayusa and Peppermint promotes physical and mental energy, as well as healthy digestion and metabolism!
BACK TO SCHOOL? GET A BRAIN BOOST Our essential oil combination of the month is the dream team for gearing up for back to school! Recent research is showing that Peppermint can give you a mental boost, while Lemongrass promotes relaxation. READ MORE ⬇︎ Peppermint Essential Oil Studies are showing that Peppermint Essential Oil can help improve memory, reasoning, concept formation, attention span, and problem solving. How? There is a correlation between peppermint and LTP, the mechanism that strengthens and prolongs the duration of signals between neurons in the hippocampus. Researchers are now looking at uses for Peppermint Essential Oil for the treatment of Alzheimer's after observing that inhaling Peppermint Essential Oil can help alleviate some of the symptoms of Alzheimer's...
BETTER SLEEP ➜ BETTER YOU Get Those Zzzzz's WIND DOWN EARLY Start winding down a few hours before you actually plan to fall asleep and, if you can, avoid screens! Some of our favorite wind down activities include gentle stretching, chatting over tea with our partners, or reading a book. If you are going to spend time on a screen remember that the content you absorb before going to bed will likely impact your dreams - be gentle on your mind and choose positive content! COOL DOWN Water is a naturally soothing to us - take a shower, take a bath, soak your feet, or even just wipe your face and body down with a hot rag! Water will...
