I’ve always loved Astragalus membranaceus because of the way that it represents the perfect overlap of immune-builder and adaptogen, something that’s fairly rare in the world of herbology. Yes, tonics like ginseng, rhodiola, and shilajit certainly have positive...
Have you noticed how it seems like the world is accelerating like a merry-go-round that rotates faster and more chaotically with each passing year? If so, you’re not alone. I’m right there with you. If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that self-care is no...
Winter is coming, and given the situation the world has found itself in this year, it’s more critical than ever to support our immune systems from every possible angle. We’re seasonal creatures. Our biology is designed to harmonize with the earth’s natural...
There are a handful of adaptogens that most people in the supplements world have heard of. Ginseng, rhodiola, and ashwagandha are all household names, for example. These are all staples and have certainly earned their reputation as world-class herbal tonics for a...
“The map is not the territory.” -Afred Korzybski Humans love to oversimplify reality because it makes it infinitely easier to understand. Because we specialize in metaphor-making, we tend to mistake our stories about reality for actual reality, and we’re rarely...
