Ashwagandha is an ancient herb that has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine to help treat a variety of conditions. One of the main benefits of ashwagandha is its ability to help boost energy levels.
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Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an herb that belongs to the pepper family. It is also known as Indian ginseng or winter cherry. The root and berry of the plant are used to make medicine. Ashwagandha is most commonly used for stress and anxiety relief, but it also has a number of other potential health benefits.
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Congratulations! You made it through Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday in one piece! I don't know about you, but it always seems like this time of year just shows up without warning, and all of the sudden, I'm deep into shopping for gifts and writing out lists and planning meals and figuring out last minute holiday travel plans. Compound that with a lot of family time (in an election year... eeek) and the pressure to have your house decorated *just so* and it's no surprise that we can often feel a bit stressed out around the holiday season.
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Did you know that the last week of September is Active Aging Week? It was initiated by the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) in 2003. The week-long campaign calls attention to and wholeheartedly celebrates the positivity of aging today. We agree with the ICAA that adults over 50 can live as fully as possible in all areas of life – physical, social, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational and environmental.
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