ON January 26,2021

Herbs and Lifestyle Tips for Work-Life Balance

We live in challenging times; for many, balancing work, childcare, parental caretaking, and overseeing children’s education requirements is exhausting. Over the past decade, we have continued to experience the erosion of boundaries between work and home life. Yet, today, the impact of a worldwide pandemic has compounded the challenges of maintaining this work-life balance as…

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Stay Calm Adaptogen Syrup with Ashwagandha and Eleuthero | Herbal Academy | Ashwagandha in paper bag
  ON January 05,2021

Stay Calm Adaptogen Syrup with Ashwagandha and Eleuthero

Provide your body with the tools it needs to improve its stress response through an adaptogen syrup. Adaptogens are those herbs found to promote the regulation of the hypothalamic, pituitary, and adrenal glands (Brusie, 2017). By reducing fatigue and enhancing focus, adaptogens promote a sense of overall wellness.  A commonly used adaptogen, ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)…

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Adaptogen Cherry Bites | Herbal Academy | dried cherries
  ON December 21,2020

Adaptogen Cherry Bites

Adaptogen cherry bites are the ideal winter snack, blending good taste with good balance. This recipe calls for nourishing ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root powder, immune-boosting eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus) root powder, and tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum) leaf powder, which is highly respected in Ayurveda for its actions on the nervous and respiratory systems. Adaptogens are a category…

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