Life can be busy which can lead to feelings of stress and anxiety. This is especially true for many of us who may not have the time to practice regular self-care. However, self-care is such a critical part of taking care of your health, and just five to ten minutes per day can completely transform your mental health.

While we all know that too much stress can cause health issues, daily stress reduction techniques don’t always come easy as many of us live super busy lifestyles. It may be hard to find time to do yoga or meditation each day. While these are great ways to reduce your stress, they may not be realistic for every day. The good news is that there are other unconventional ways to help you combat stress that you may find a little easier to add to your day to day routine!

Digestive health complaints are some of the most talked about health issues. So many people suffer from things like acid reflux, constipation, bloating, and even conditions like irritable bowel syndrome. While there are countless causes of digestive distress, stress happens to be a huge trigger.

For many of us, we don’t need another excuse to enjoy a piece of chocolate every once in a while, and as it turns out eating chocolate may actually help support mental health. However, it’s important to understand that it’s not the chocolate bar from the grocery store checkout shelf. The kind of chocolate that is going to hold the greatest health benefit is 70% or greater unsweetened dark chocolate, and here’s why.

Adding essential oils to your self-care routine can be incredibly beneficial, and may just replace the need for stimulants such as caffeine, and may be able to help you better manage your stress levels. The following essential oils have long been used to help support better energy levels for improved mental focus, and also to help reduce feelings of stress.

Do you have your coffee maker set to brew your first cup of coffee even before you get out of bed, and rely on two to three additional cups to get you through your day? If so, you may be familiar with that caffeine crash you get shortly after your cup of joe, and just how anxious and jittery caffeine can make you feel. The good news is that there are some great natural caffeine alternatives that will help support energy levels but won’t leave you feeling anxious and jittery.

If you’re feeling burnt out, tired, and just down in the dumps, you may be desperate to figure out how to boost your positivity and overall mood each day. For many of us, day to day stress can certainly get in the way of a positive mood, and can make us less productive. However, there are some great natural ways you can promote a happier mood while also supporting overall health.

In this article, we are going to look at why adaptogenic herbs may hold the key to better sleep, and how you can start using them.

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.