Healthy Living

  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...

Have you ever cringed at the phrase morning person? Or wondered just exactly how the early bird found the strength to get the worm, rather than pressing snooze for their fifth time that morning? There can be a lot of pressure to acquaint yourself with a fruitful morning, and many simply couldn’t fathom such a lifestyle. Benjamin Franklin once remarked, “Early to bed and...

Wellness is  a buzzword in 2022. But what does wellness really mean? By definition, it’s the state of being in good health - and for most people, that centers around physical health. However, wellness extends to many other areas of our lives and requires a holistic approach to reach our full potential and feel maximum fulfillment. In other words, if you only focus on...

With the transition into a new year, it can be a potent opportunity to commit yourself to new habits in support of your optimum wellness. Much like learning a new skill, new habits also have a learning curve necessary for proficiency. Creating a fitness routine is a common choice for a new year's resolution, as exercise is a pillar for reaching significant wellness.  We...

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...