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Aug. 1, 2023

Adaptogens for Energy & Endurance

There is an entire category of plants used in herbal medicine that are specifically targeted to help with energy and endurance. They are called adaptogenic plants, or simply adaptogens. What is an adaptogen? The suffix “gen” mea…

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July 31, 2023

Cancer-Related Fatigue

Fatigue is a common occurrence. Up to 45% of the population suffers from general fatigue. In fact, fatigue is the most common reason anyone seeks medical advice. General fatigue (defined as "not related to any underlying disease process") is o…

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July 10, 2023

How To Box Breath: A Simple Calming Technique

Box breathing is a grounding technique that can help with relaxation. It is known in yoga as sama vritti pranayama, loosely translated as “same flow breath.” Box breathing involves inhaling through the nose, retaining the breath, exhalin…

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May 30, 2023

Lion's Mane: A Mushroom for Your Mind

Lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus), an edible and medicinal mushroom, supports neuroplasticity. (Saitso, 2019) [Disclaimer: Do not start any new supplements, including Lion’s Mane, without first consulting with your doctor.] One of the…

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