Forest Bathing
In Japan, forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, in pine forests has become popular for its anti-stress effects and to lift the mood. The dominant terpene in pine trees is called alpha-pinene, which is known to have antidepressant properties. By opening our senses, it bridges the gap between us and the natural world.
Our Night Drops are high in alpha-pinene and so help lift low moods as well as help our memory!
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Healing Holidays
My instant impression was one of calmness, and I couldn’t help but be taken in by the use of smells, sounds and colours that worked beautifully in conjunction with each other to relax the senses.
SHA Wellness Clinic’s healthy nutrition aims to rebalance the body and boost its ability to restore itself. I can still feel the positive effects of this detox retreat on my body, and even on my skin.
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Anxiety & CBD
There is no one cause for anxiety – we live in fast paced society. Individual tendencies, genes, food and the environment can also have an impact on anxiety. CBD can be an effective way to support a return to a calm, balanced nervous system. On its own, our better yet combined with some simple relaxation techniques and lifestyle hacks, CBD can aid different forms of anxiety and help with insomnia.
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Terpenes…and why you need them
Terpenes are some of the most common compounds in essential oils which contribute to the aroma, colour and flavour of the plants. Although broad-spectrum CBD oil contains proprietary terpenes, adding additional natural and concentrated terpenes from complimentary botanical extracts boosts the formulation significantly by making the cannabinoids in CBD work faster and harder in the body to induce sleep; this is called ‘the entourage effect’.
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How to shop CBD
There are 3 types of real CBD on the market (by real I mean actual CBD, not to be confused with hemp oil which, whilst nutritious, is not therapeutically active in terms of sleep/stress): CBD Isolate, Broad Spectrum, and Full Spectrum. Lookout for buzzwords on the packaging: Non-GMO/certified organic, Concentration of CBD, % of THC.
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Immunity in Difficult Times
Immunity: your good health shield Immunity. It’s the buzzword of our times and more than ever protecting our natural defenses is key. The immune system is complex; a network of cells and proteins that guard against infection. So, every time you bank a good night’s sleep, you’re investing in you.
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