"To me, self-care is doing whatever it is that makes me feel good. Practicing self-care is so much more than putting on a face mask, taking a bath (personally, I hate taking baths), or doing yoga and meditating. Self-care is also buying that book you’ve been eyeballing, or leaving work early because you have painful menstrual cramps or staying in on a Friday night and ordering take out and watching a movie that makes you happy. To me, self-care is whatever makes me feel content and right, within my body and my soul."
This recipe adds an adaptogenic boost to your morning cup of joe. Made in under 6 minutes, our Balance My Stress blend soothes your nerves while the espresso has you up and ready to face the day.
This cinnamon latte stars our Nourish My Brain blend and silky oat milk. With only 4 minutes of prep time, this latte is sure to set you up for a groovie day (and groovie brain!)
These rich no-bake cookies have a melt-in-your mouth quality that is sure to make anyone's mouth water. Spiced with our adaptogenic Balance Blend, these cookies are endorphin boosting and stress relieving.
This creamy dreamy golden milk recipe is a warming before bed drink. Anti-inflammatory turmeric and stress relieving adaptogens combine to make sure you have a good sleep.
Stress-fighting ashwagandha and brain nourishing lion's mane mushroom are the stars in our brain blend. Creamy hazelnut milk + warming spices create a nice nighttime drink.
The stress-relieving powers of eleuthero root and ashwagandha are combined in this chocolately banana smoothie. Enjoy in the morning as a prelude to a stressless day, or as a nighttime sweet snack.
" I love to practice mindful eating in a capitalistic world, meaning that I try to be very present with my food. It is hard to do that when you see everyone else around you doing the complete opposite: eating at their desk while working, eating at meetings, or just simply not being present. I think wellness is overall being in the moment, listening to your body and what it needs, and feeling good about yourself."
A medicinal twist is taken on this classic berry flavor, now with added cognitive + immune support. Not to mention, this creamy smoothie is 'berry' delicious!
Reishi Mushroom is a great food to incorporate into a diet, with its powdered form making it versatile to use in cooking or for quick smoothies or even as a part of supplementary powders made at home or purchased. It can add some extra vitamin D, and it is especially useful in Vegan diets, providing the full spectrum of B complex vitamins despite not being an animal product. Reishi’s possible immune-regulating effects are an added plus as well, helping you stay healthy and productive!
Also known as Dong Quai, this antioxidant rich, adaptogenic root has long been cultivated for its health effects, especially in women. This root contains compounds which have been shown to aid in gynecological regulation, which in turn can aid in the conditioning of women's skin.
Most of modern medicine comes from simply copying and refining what already exists in nature; from the acetylsalicylic acid that was medically used for thousands of years in the form of willow tea and now used in aspirin, to antibiotics such as penicillin that were discovered in fungi. Adaptogens are another such thing - in this case, herbs and fungi that contain compounds which counteract biological stress responses. Check out this list for adaptogens that counteract stress and fatigue.
"The term 'self-care' was coined by Audre Lorde during her own journey towards personal healing, but it hadn't been expanded upon until now. Self-care is prioritizing yourself over any other person or circumstance. It means being sure to love yourself by living a healthy life, both inside and out. " - Satya
