Cycling Towards Wellness
Posted by Lily Dunbar on 5/16/2022 to
Lifestyle
As the weather is getting warmer and days are getting longer, this is the perfect opportunity to dust off your bike and start cycling. Not only is it an eco-friendly hobby, and a great way to save money on gas, but biking has many benefits to help you feel your best!
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Wellness in the Face Overturning Abortion Rights
Posted by Lily Dunbar on 5/9/2022 to
Flourish + Learn
This week, we learned of the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion confirming that the right to an abortion as we’ve known it for the past 50 years is set to end later this summer. If this legislation holds, it will mean that more than half of the US states will outlaw or severely restrict access to safe abortions. This will impact the health and wellness of all women around the country by not only forcing women to carry out full term pregnancies against their will, but also leave agency over women’s bodies entirely dependent on where we live.
Safely Getting Back Into Travel
Posted by Lily Dunbar on 4/25/2022 to
Lifestyle
The world is opening up and (though we don’t want to jinx it) it seems there may be a light at the end of the long covid tunnel. In addition to restaurants welcoming diners back inside and large social events ramping up, international travel is finally returning-- and even without masks. And while this is exciting news, it's not all clear skies. Though many of us are eager to start traveling again, after being stuck at home for more than 2 years, traveling again can seem stressful and daunting. Here are a few tips to incorporate health and wellness into your upcoming travels:
Origins of 4/20
Posted by Lily Dunbar on 4/19/2022 to
4/20 is here again, and we are celebrating by giving 20% off all of our CBD bath bombs, bath salts and gummies too! Visit us in store or visit our website and use code 420 at checkout, and read on to learn about the origins of this cannabis-centered holiday. April 20th or 4/20 has become known around the world as a holiday for cannabis culture by users and non-users alike, but few actually know the origins behind this date.
Some say “420” is code among police officers for “marijuana smoking in progress”. Others note 4/20 is Adolf Hitler’s birthday. And even look to Bob Dylan’s song “Rainy Day Women #12 & 35” because 12 multiplied by 35 equals 420.
Egg-celent Wellness Tips for Easter
Posted by Lily Dunbar on 4/10/2022 to
Lifestyle
Easter is here again! No matter how you celebrate, this time of year is often filled with sweet temptations and opportunities for overindulgence. We are here to share ways to prioritize health and wellness this Easter weekend, while still enjoying your Peeps and Cadbury Eggs!
Can CBD Help Relieve Seasonal Allergies?
Posted by Lily Dunbar on 4/4/2022 to
Lifestyle
Spring has sprung- and so have pesky seasonal allergies.
Experts have warned that allergy season will be far more intense this year as a result of our changing climate and growing pollen concentrations. "With a warmer winter comes a longer growing season for trees and grasses that produce pollen, meaning a higher concentration of pollen for us to deal with as it begins to bloom," says Dr. Ahmed, an ENT doctor in at Houston Methodist Hospital in Texas.
5 Tips to Maintain Brain Health
Posted by Lily Dunbar on 3/27/2022 to
Lifestyle
As we age, it's normal to experience changes to our brains, as we do our bodies. However, just like we exercise and eat well to keep our bodies healthy, there are things we can do to keep our brains sharp and strong. Research has found certain habits can help slow memory decline and lower the risk of developing Alzheimer disease. Here are five tips and habits to prioritize to help maintain your cognitive health:
Vitamins Essential to Wellness
Posted by Lily Dunbar on 3/20/2022 to
Flourish + Learn
While CBD has incredible wellness benefits to make you feel great, it cannot be the only item on your wellness list. Vitamins are essential to help our bodies perform important tasks and function properly.
It is recommended that we get most of our vitamin intake through a healthy well-balanced diet, but there are also supplements you can take to give your body an added boost. Below we are highlighting several essential vitamins, their benefits, as well as which foods you can find them in to help you get the vitamins you need to flourish and live well.
Spring Forward with Peace and Wellness
Posted by Lily Dunbar on 3/13/2022 to
Lifestyle
While daylight savings time is never easy, this year it is coming at a particularly difficult time. From the ongoing global pandemic to growing global conflict abroad, and the resulting humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, it is a less than ideal time to be losing an hour of sleep. This makes it a more important than ever to prioritize your physical and mental health. Below are a few habits and tricks to help you reduce stress and restore calm and wellness during these challenging times:
