I’m sure you have heard about the importance of taking care of yourself as well! If you don’t take care of you, you certainly cannot take care of others, or at least at the level you would want to. Daily self-care is not selfish, and it should never be optional. Not only is it necessary for mental health, but it can make you a better you for yourself and everyone you love around you.

If you are super active or are just looking for a little extra energy during exercise, adaptogens can help. Adaptogenic herbs are great for reducing fatigue and supporting the body. They also make for a much healthier option than many mainstream energizing supplements. While there are so many energizing supplements on the market today, they don’t come without consequences. Some of them are packed with caffeine, while others contain artificial stimulants that can leave you feeling wired and can even spike your heart rate. This is not what you want, especially when you will be naturally elevating your heart rate during exercise.

Acai smoothie bowls have become super popular, so much so that you may even find them on the menu at your local juice or smoothie bar. They are a delicious way to pack in powerful antioxidants, superfoods, and even your daily dose of greens. However, you can also whip up a smoothie bowl using ashwagandha powder making it a powerful calming and delicious way to start your day. Here’s an ashwagandha smoothie bowl recipe that you can make in under 10 minutes to help you stay calm and centered all day.

Anxiety and digestive health issues are two things that many Americans suffer from on a regular basis, and the two are more closely connected than you may think. New research is emerging about the amazing connection between the gut and the brain. There is also research on the gut microbiome and imbalanced gut flora leading to things like anxiety and depression. So many of us live very hectic lifestyles that it’s easy to forget to slow down and take care of ourselves. This can significantly disrupt our sleep, and not getting enough sleep can have a direct impact on our health. In this post, you will learn how to calm a racing mind to help get a better night sleep.

Have you heard about cordyceps mushrooms? If not, you may be surprised at exactly what they can do for your overall health. Here at Dr. Vim’s, we use cordyceps in our adaptogenic blends for a couple of different reasons. Let’s start by talking about what cordyceps are, and then how they can benefit your health.

If you find yourself tossing and turning at night or having a hard time relaxing enough to get to sleep, it may be time to implement some stress-reducing techniques. So many of us live very hectic lifestyles that it’s easy to forget to slow down and take care of ourselves. This can significantly disrupt our sleep, and not getting enough sleep can have a direct impact on our health. In this post, you will learn how to calm a racing mind to help get a better night sleep.

Adrenal fatigue is a term that is coming up more and more as more people find themselves living demanding lives, working long hours, and setting aside little time for rest and relaxation.