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The Incredible Science of Stress Granules (and How To Counteract Them)

February 1, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 6 Comments

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Stress has been something of a human paradox since the dawn of human existence. On the one hand, humans need stress to identify danger in the environment around us. But on the other hand, if left unchecked, this unbridled stress response can lead to a host of inflammatory diseases that can cause poor health outcomes […]

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The BEST gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe (Focus-Enhancing)

May 11, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin 3 Comments

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These gluten-free cinnamon peanut butter cookies were adapted from Ovenly’s salted peanut butter cookie recipe– a New York City classic that we’ve modified to incorporate focus-enhancing adaptogens and some cinnamon and maple to round out the flavor.  Gluten-free peanut butter cookies are all the rage in boutique bakeries across America at the moment. The lack […]

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Try This Vegan Pine Pollen Pesto Recipe (Stress-Reducing)

May 2, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

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Looking for ways to cook with pine pollen? This easy vegan pesto recipe should be a staple in any health nerd’s repertoire. Much like bee pollen, pine pollen is an increasingly popular adaptogen that’s full of beneficial enzymes, amino acids, minerals, antioxidants, vitamins A, B, D, E, and phytosterols.  Research even shows that consuming raw […]

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25 Helpful Gifts for Stressed Out People

February 28, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin 3 Comments

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As I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to realize that people really only want gifts that will make their lives easier. That’s why I put together this collection of gifts for stressed-out people– a collection of beautiful, functional stress relief gifts that promote mental health and well-being. We live at a moment in history when divisive […]

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