Stress Support

As the crisp days of Fall settle in, maintaining sharp mental clarity and focus becomes essential. In this blog, we explore the power of functional nutrients like saffron, theanine, EPA/DHA, and melatonin. Discover how these thought-provoking compounds can enhance your cognitive function, boost your mood, and help you stay focused and productive all season long.

The number and proportion of Americans living with cognitive impairment is projected to rise to nearly 13.85 million by 2060. Degenerative cognitive impairment can begin 20 years or more before memory loss and other symptoms develop. To reduce risk, detect problems early, and improve safety and quality of care, it is crucial to take action now to protect cognitive health.

Emerging research suggests that magnesium is critical to maintaining necessary physiological processes and healthy mental state.  It is estimated that between 56% - 68% of Americans do not obtain, nor absorb enough magnesium in their diet daily to meet the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of 300-400 mg.

Learn six natural ways to help your patients reduce their cortisol levels

Elevated cortisol and chronic stress are unfortunately a fact of life for many people. Breaking this cycle can be challenging, and for healthcare practitioners starts with patient conversations about the real-life consequences of chronic stress. The good news is there are accessible ways for everyone to naturally reduce their cortisol levels.   

Guide your patients in making heart-healthy food choices 

If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you. Based on the Life’s Essential 8 guidelines from the American Heart Association, it’s time to talk to your patients about these lifestyle strategies to help them naturally reduce their blood pressure. 

Learn about seasonal affective disorder (SAD) including its causes, symptoms, and possible treatment options to help your patients.

The prevalence of low libido is nothing to laugh about. A healthy libido is an underemphasized aspect of wellness. But what do you do when hormonal changes, medications or chronic stress drag down your ability to enjoy your love life? Well, you learn to lean into nourishing the libido naturally, integrating the use of plants, like maca, that offer nutrients and bioactive compounds that have an affinity for enhancing the reproductive health of men and women.   

Known as ‘Peruvian ginseng’, maca has been traditionally used as a food and medicine in Peru for thousands of years for its nutritional, energizing, and fertility-supporting properties. As practitioners, we have a responsibility to educate ourselves about natural remedies like maca, and to use that knowledge to help our clients make informed decisions about their health. There is a growing body of clinical evidence supporting maca root’s potential therapeutic benefits, such as supporting