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.

Holy basil is a wonderful adaptogenic herb that can be extremely helpful for reducing stress, anxiety, while also providing the body with non-jittery and focused energy. This powerful herb has been used in India for over 5,000 years, and has also been known to help promote longevity making it an overall excellent health promoting adaptogen.

How does your morning start? Do you run for the kitchen and pour yourself a cup of coffee to kick your day into high gear? This is how many of us get through a busy day, and some of us can’t function without our cup of joe. But, what if there was a better and healthier way? This adaptogenic vanilla hazelnut latte recipe has everything you need to get your day off on the right foot. Plus, it is absolutely delicious, and you don’t have to suffer from indigestion or that jittery feeling you get from excessive caffeine. Not only that, but this latte can also help you feel centered and ready to tackle the day ahead with a clear mind. So, are you ready to ditch the coffee addiction once and for all? Give this adaptogenic vanilla hazelnut latte recipe a try. It may just be what your body needs to feel relaxed and energized all at the same time.

As an ND, I am constantly reinforcing to people that Naturopathic Medicine is evidenced-based medicine. Because we work holistically, treat the cause, focus on nutrition and lifestyle factors, we often get erroneously pin-holed into an unscientific category. Pharmaceutical-grade raw materials and formulas that are based upon therapeutic doses with researched validity are the standards we seek out. We rely on companies to self-report their standards and prove they are legitimate. Dr.Vim's is a company that certainly provides this level of detail.

Cortisol, the most well-known stress hormone has become a popular topic of conversation among health professionals. Everyone is trying to find ways to lower cortisol and reduce the effects high cortisol levels have on the body long term. In the modern day world we live in, many people live with chronic stress. However, chronic stress doesn’t come without consequence. Imbalance cortisol levels often occur after long periods of stress, and high cortisol levels can go on to directly impact your adrenal glands. In this article, we are going to talk about 5 natural ways to reduce cortisol levels so you can live a long, healthy, and happier life.