You are struggling, I am struggling, we are all struggling right now.

Watching what’s going on in our country is heartbreaking and nerve-wracking and you might be feeling incredibly helpless. I know I am. It’s so hard to watch and know we have such little control over the situation.

Turning off the news and putting down our phone helps some, but if you’re anything like me, you are still feeling it. Our minds are trying so hard to understand and it’s just sitting on our chests. We are feeling heavy and it’s really starting to take a toll on our health.

I wish I could say there was a magic plant that would make it all go away. Unfortunately, my friends, there’s not. However, there are ADAPTOGENS!

To put it simply, adaptogens help us adapt to stressful situations.

They do this by regulating our stress response and circadian rhythm by means of regulating the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis.

They keep our cortisol levels under control during the day, and our melatonin levels going up at night.

By the looks of it, they are gonna be our BESTIES in 2021!!!

Adaptogens are herbs that should be consumed on a daily basis and can be consumed in many different forms from a tisane (tea), tincture, infusion, or powder. it just depends on the plant.

Here is a list of my favorite adaptogens and how I am consuming them on the regular.

Tulsi (Holy Basil): I drink this herb EVERY SINGLE DAY as a tisane. I recently gave up my morning cup of coffee for a blend of green tea and tulsi. If you are feeling more stress, anxiety, and worry after that morning coffee, this may be a switch you are needing as well. It has helped me tenfold.

Ashwagandha: I consume this herb as a tincture or in a powdered form. I like to make zoom balls (they contain nut butter, some seeds, oats, honey, and powdered herbs) with it because they are a delicious snack and you can really pack in the herbs.

Rhodiola: I have only taken this herb as a tincture. Please keep in mind this herb can be very drying so if you already have a dry constitution it may not be the right herb for you.

Astragalus: I've enjoyed this herb as a tisane, tincture, and powder (it is always in my zoom balls).

Ginseng: This herb can be consumed as a tisane, a tincture, or a powder. However, it can be stimulating, if you already feel overstimulated you might want to reach for one like Tulsi which is a much more relaxing.

Schisandra: These beautiful berries are packed full of amazing benefits. I add them to my tisanes, my infusions, and they can be tinctured. Sometimes I just throw them into my water flask and enjoy them throughout the day!

I really hope this helps you understand just how much our plant allies are here for us. If you have any questions in regards to these herbs or how to get your hands on them, please feel free to email me directly. I am always here to help.

With all my love,

G