Healthy Living

From Vikings to Chinese emperors, Rhodiola rosea boasts a long and storied history of providing physical and mental support to people desiring to reach their full potential. Even today, rhodiola is used as a general strengthener and stimulant in various medical practices in Russia, Sweden, and Denmark. Its longstanding popularity in some cultures is likely due to its properties as an adaptogen, meaning that...

  It's all too easy to get caught up in a hectic schedule of get-togethers, cooking, shopping, traveling, and everything else that goes along with the holidays. We've put together a list of practical tips to help you take back your day and make room for your own wellbeing in the busiest time of the year. Making time Batch your tasks for the week...

If you’ve ever popped into the vitamin and supplements aisle at the store, you’ve likely seen an abundance of capsules, syrups, and teas that feature elderberry as a main ingredient. Its popularity is nothing new - elderberry has been beloved for centuries, and for good reason. Read on to learn about one of our favorite botanicals! The history of elderberry Elderberry refers to the...

You likely learned about the immune system at a young age. It’s an astounding system that plays a critical role in maintaining health. However, a lesser known fact about the immune system is that it’s actually divided into two subsystems. Join us as we explore the adaptive and innate immune subsystems and what distinguishes these two important players in the body. Innate vs Adaptive...

With the ever-growing understanding of CBD and the endocannabinoid system, new and surprising discoveries often come to light. For example, research has shown that phytocannabinoids from Cannabis sativa are not the only plant-derived compounds that can directly interact with our endocannabinoid system (ECS). Alkylamides, a group of lipidic compounds found in a variety of botanicals including Echinacea purpurea, can also have a wide array...

Beer lovers, unite! Anyone who is a fan of one of the world’s most consumed beverages is likely familiar with hops, a key ingredient in providing the flavor that has kept humankind enthralled for millennia. Hops is the common name for Humulus lupulus, a plant which is coincidentally a member of the Cannabacae family. Yes, that’s right - hops are a close relative of...