Happy New Year!

Just in case you missed them, we've done the math. These were the most popular blog posts of 2020.

Emotional Wellness Checklist

As someone committed to natural living, you're likely a prevention-minded person.⁠
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You're someone who brings nourishing consciousness into daily living as opposed to focusing on your health only when you're feeling stressed or sick.⁠
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Even those of us who have focused our lives and work around well-being and balance have had to be extra attentive to our mental state and self-care lately. And, I'm not just talking about the global pandemic. For many of us, this week, in particular, has been an emotional rollercoaster!⁠
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Perhaps now more than ever, it's important to focus on our emotional wellness, ever if we think we're already a seasoned pro in this area. ⁠
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Emotional wellness is the ability to successfully handle life’s stresses and adapt to change and difficult times.⁠
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Here's a quick refresher on the top tips for improving emotional health:⁠ Read more >

How CBD Works

Cannabidiol, aka CBD works through multiple molecular pathways. The scientific literature has identified more than 65 molecular targets of CBD.

CBD activates your body’s very own healing system supporting your body to: reduce inflammation; improve sleep quality & boost immune function.⁠
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CBD & Muscle Recovery

The process of inflammation is actually designed to support muscle recovery by delivering extra nutrients and oxygen to the affected area via additional blood flow. ⁠
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Damaged proteins, lactic acid, and cellular debris are swept out of the affected area by the increased blood flow. Furthermore, inflammation stimulates satellite cells leading to new muscle fiber growth.⁠
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Sounds good, right?⁠
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On the other hand, the inflammatory process is too general and affects large muscle groups rather than specific, targeted regions (such as the area you may have injured or overworked)!⁠
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This is why athletes reach for the ice–to limit the body’s inflammatory response so it doesn’t damage muscle regions that haven’t been affected by your workout.⁠
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This is where CBD may be able to offer a better solution! CBD has been demonstrated to reduce inflammation in the body, however, it doesn’t appear to affect the TGF-β and IL-10 molecules which are the inflammatory markers the aid in stimulating the cells to encourage muscle fiber growth.*⁠
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The best of both worlds! You get to retain the benefits of inflammation while inhibiting the detriments.⁠
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CBD & Stress

We know this can be a stressful time of the year–perhaps especially this year. ⁠
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You may find yourself wondering if it's just the usual pressure of the holiday season exacerbated by the inability to gather with loved ones. Or, you may be wondering if it's something more pronounced or possibly even becoming a chronic state for you.⁠
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If you're feeling stressed, you're not alone. In fact, 8 out of 10 Americans are affected by stress. ⁠
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You’ve likely heard the terms stress and anxiety used interchangeably, however, these are two very different things. ⁠
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Stress and anxiety share many of the same physical and emotional symptoms. Both can take a heavy toll on the body.⁠
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In the latest article by Rose Chastain, she explains the distinction between stress and anxiety, describes how she's managed them in her own life, and cites numerous studies and research being done with promising results. ⁠
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We don't have to let stress take control of our lives!⁠ Read more >

3 Powerful Acts To Help You Recover From Burnout

Feeling overwhelmed, overworked, or need to recover from burnout? ⁠
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Here are 3 powerful acts that cost nothing, take very little time, and will help you recover from burnout and regain your balance.⁠ Read more >

9 Tips to Naturally Relieve Muscle Aches & Pains

Muscles are designed to repair themselves. You will notice that a new workout leaves you less sore each time you practice it (if you are consistent). ⁠
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Oftentimes, however, we need a little support for the pain of adding new activities into our lives. ⁠
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From meditation to magnesium, check out these 9 tips to help you naturally relieve pain and ensure you avoid long-term damage caused by short-term fixes that can interfere with your muscles’ ability to repair themselves. ⁠ Read more >

Forget 8 Hours: New Approaches to Sleep

What if you could redefine your entire approach to sleep and see your creativity, mood, memory, motivation, energy levels, and alertness skyrocket?⁠
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What if you learned that you didn’t need actually need “eight hours” of consecutive sleep every night and with a few adjustments you could have your health, work, relationships, and family life deeply enriched?⁠ Read more >