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Why Citrus Fruits Induce a Feeling of Calm

July 25, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin 3 Comments

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Citrus fruits are nature’s little bundles of zen, providing ideal aromatherapy for anxiety, for a number of reasons. Research from the U.S. National Library of Medicine shows that lemon and sweet orange oil, among other citrus scents, have a positive effect on physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. This is partially because the smell of citrus […]

Filed Under: Anxiety Hacks Tagged With: anxiety, anxiety relief, calming, comfort food, stress relief, winter blues

How Weighted Blankets Improve Sleep, Stress, and Anxiety

May 23, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin 5 Comments

The health benefits of sleeping under heavy blankets have been documented throughout history, but the trend has emerged again in the digital age as an antidote to insomnia, stress, anxiety. As it turns out, sleeping under a weighted blanket is a particularly effective treatment for people who find themselves struggling with an inability to “wind […]

Filed Under: Anxiety Hacks Tagged With: anxiety relief, fatigue, gift guide, insomnia, insomnia relief, self care, sleep, sleep hacks, stress, winter blues

The 11 Safest, Most Effective Herbal Remedies For Insomnia

January 25, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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“People say, ‘I’m going to sleep now,’ as if it were nothing,” George Carlin once said. “But it’s really a bizarre activity. ‘For the next several hours, while the sun is gone, I’m going to become unconscious, temporarily losing command over everything I know and understand. When the sun returns, I will resume my life.’” […]

Filed Under: Anxiety Hacks Tagged With: burnout, calming, exhaustion, fatigue, herbal remedies, insomnia, sleep, sleep hacks, winter blues

Healing Hazelnut Beet Salad Recipe (Fatigue Fighter)

January 15, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin 2 Comments

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This healing hazelnut beetroot salad celebrates the flavors of the season, and frankly: it’s gorgeous! Composed salads make a beautiful addition to any holiday or spring meal; this one will have everyone marveling over how simple and delicious it is. This salad also makes an easy dinner option whenever you want to treat yourself, and […]

Filed Under: Mood Recipes Tagged With: brain food, gluten free, grain free, mood diet, winter blues

6 Foods That Help Seasonal Affective Disorder (+ Other Helpful Lifestyle Hacks)

January 10, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Also known as the “Winter Blues,” Seasonal Affective Disorder is a feeling of mild depression or anxiety that manifests during the cold, grey winter months. (It’s also sometimes referred to as the very appropriate acronym, SAD.) SAD symptoms include everything from fatigue, lethargy, and difficulty waking up to extreme anxiety, lack of motivation, and decreased […]

Filed Under: Anxiety Hacks Tagged With: brain food, diet, mood diet, remedies, seasonal affective disorder, winter blues

Joni Mitchell’s Easy Lentil Soup (Comfort Food)

September 16, 2021 by Molly Beauchemin 2 Comments

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Joni Mitchell’s easy lentil soup recipe is a darling little gem that reflects the no-frills food ethos of the 1970s. Made with red lentils, tomato puree, and a hint of sweet paprika, this easy blended lentil soup recipe is the ultimate fall/winter comfort food. This recipe originally came from a repost in The Guardian, which […]

Filed Under: Mood Recipes, Nourished By My Heroes Tagged With: brain food, comfort food, gluten free, nourished by my heroes, pop culture, recipe, winter blues

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