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5 Super Powers of Medicinal Mushrooms

5 Super Powers of Medicinal Mushrooms

I’m sure you’ve been hearing the buzz about putting shrooms in coffee, shrooms in power bars, shrooms in granola, shrooms everywhere!  Why suddenly all the shroom craze?  Although it seems like a new trend, medicinal mushrooms have been used for thousands of years in traditional healing.  They have the magical power of boosting energy, regulating digestion, and helping treat and prevent diseases.  More than 2,000 edible mushrooms exist on the planet, that’s why it’s ideal to rely on a licensed herbalist to help guide you on what you should and shouldn’t use.  Here are some reasons on why you should...

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Simone Wan Moran

Adaptogen Rich Paleo Blueberry Granola

Adaptogen Rich Paleo Blueberry Granola

Want a yummy, high protein breakfast that tastes like heaven and makes you feel like you're flying in the clouds?  Try this paleo granola recipe that has a packet of IN:PEACE, which has over 1,500 mg of adaptogenic herbs to keep you chill.  Great for kids too!!! 1 IN:Peace packet2 cups almonds I used 1 cup chopped and 1 cup sliced1 cup walnuts roughly chopped1 cup coconut flakes2 tablespoons chia seeds1/3 cup maple syrup¼ cup coconut oil melted¼ cup creamy almond butter1 tablespoon vanilla extract2 teaspoons cinnamon½ teaspoon kosher salt1 cup dried blueberries (I like Trader Joe's)   InstructionsPreheat the...

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Simone Wan Moran

Can insomnia be a signal for you to test your hormones?

Can insomnia be a signal for you to test your hormones?

The yin and yang of hormones can be constantly fluctuating, causing our bodies to experience different symptoms all the time.  There is definitely a link between hormonal imbalances and sleep issues, but should we be concerned and should we have our hormones tested?  In this blog, we’ll discuss the different hormonal imbalances to watch out for, some new home hormone testing kits out on the market, and some suggestions on how to naturally improve hormonal imbalances.    Without restful sleep, our bodies cannot heal properly, increasing our risk for dangerous medical conditions like heart disease and cancers, not to mention brain fog and...

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Simone Wan Moran

The Other Poppy: Corydalis

The Other Poppy: Corydalis

Did you know that there are other pain relieving plants in the poppy plant family that don't have the same addictive qualities as opium?  The opiates that come from the poppy plant include morphine, opium, heroin, and codeine. Using opioids from the opium poppy is a risky choice.  While they work like magic, they also produce some pretty intense side effects that can be hard to live with, addiction only being one of them.   Corydalis, a Chinese poppy plant, has many of the same pain relieving benefits as the opium poppy, but without the negative side effects.  In fact, recent clinical trials show that...

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Simone Wan Moran