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!...
Sweet & FloralLavender, Clary Sage, & Sweet OrangeWHAT DOES IT SMELL LIKE?clean, floral, herbaceous & nutty with bright orange peel notes WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?This blend will help to uplift your mood, balance your emotions, reduce stress, combat headaches, provide immune support, and help to eliminate toxins. This combination is especially useful for managing hormonal symptoms from menstruation or menopause.Douse yourself in a happy bath with this herbaceous citrus blend! Bright & SpicyLemongrass, Lemon, & GingerWHAT DOES IT SMELL LIKE?refreshingly bright with a powerful citrus kick & lingering sweet & spicy earth tones WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?This blend is detoxifying and great for warding off illness. It is also great for combatting muscle pain and stiffness, boosting energy and alertness, combatting nausea, and revitalizing the mind. Energize and feel well...
Merry Christmas friends,We cannot believe how quickly 2019 flew by! It was a year full of opportunities and adventures we couldn't have anticipated. This makes us so excited to see what next year has in store for us. While we have many plans and dreams, our main goal is to grow ethically and to continue to find new ways to fall in love with living well!Today we are so grateful for all of you! When we get emails from guests eagerly asking if a certain blend is back in stock, or telling us how a particular tea has impacted their lifestyle, we know we have loyal customers who are as passionate about tea as we are! We also wanted to say thank you for all the...
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...
