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How to Get Vitamin C for Immune Support, Stress Resilience, and Anxiety Relief

Most people know that vitamin C can help you fight off a cold or flu, but did you know that it can help you deal with stress and reduce anxiety? 

In this post, learn how to get high-quality vitamin C from supplements and food sources, what to avoid, and how to preserve its benefits when storing and cooking fruits and vegetables. 

7 Natural Sleep Remedies for Insomnia

Having trouble sleeping? You aren't alone. The CDC has declared insufficient sleep a public health epidemic. 

I recently attended an excellent class by Dr. Catherine Darley, ND about helping clients overcome insomnia naturally. In this post, I'll pass on some of the things that stood out to me from the class along with information about insomnia that I've learned from other sources over the years. 

How to Use Light Therapy for SAD, Winter Depression Treatment, and More

The shorter cloudier days of fall and winter bring a loss of energy and other symptoms of depression for over 10 million Americans. Light therapy has been used as an effective treatment for this physical and mental seasonal dip known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or Winter Depression. Research is also showing that light therapy can help with other mental health issues.

Best Light Therapy Happy Lamps Reviews

Light therapy (AKA phototherapy) is a very effective way to counter seasonal depression, SAD, the winter blues, and many other mental health issues. It is so helpful for lifting mood during overcast weather and short daylight days that light therapy lamps are often called happy lamps.

Choosing a light therapy lamp can be overwhelming since there are many options out there. There are many different manufacturers of phototherapy lamps and many of them have multiple models. 

I created this post to help you compare the pros and cons of different light therapy lamp models. 

What Are Adaptogens? How Do They Help with Stress and Anxiety?

Adaptogens are a category of plants that help you adapt to all forms of stress: noise, physical exertion, chemical toxins, cold, exhaustion, psychological stress, and so on. They simultaneously help you feel less jittery and more energetic. 

Adaptogens help you feel less anxious by moderating how your body deals with stress. They adapt and they help you adapt. They can serve as a general tonic that helps you feel better overall. 

In this post, you’ll learn how adaptogens work, what makes them different from stimulants, and which ones are best for stress relief—backed by global traditions and modern research.

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