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recipes

The Ultimate Summer Smoothie with Berries & Maca—Refreshing & Energizing!

Your summer schedule is adventure-packed. When you need to cool down but keep your energy levels up for all that hiking, biking, swimming, rafting, fishing, and climbing, ble...

recipes

The Ultimate Summer Smoothie with Berries & Maca—Refreshing & Energizing!

Your summer schedule is adventure-packed. When you need to cool down but keep your energy levels up for all that hiking, biking, swimming, rafting, fishing, and climbing, ble...

education

What Is an Oxymel? Discover Its Benefits & Usage—Plus, Meet Our New Black Elderberry Tonic

Been seeing or hearing the term oxymel lately? This classic elixir is having a bit of renaissance, and we couldn’t be more excited about it. After all, at Gaia Herbs, we combine...

lifestyle

Top Herbs for Travel: Here’s What to Pack in Your Suitcase

Do you abide by the mantra: “A life well traveled is a life well lived”? Getting away from home and your familiar routine can certainly change your perspective in truly transfor...

lifestyle

Herbs and Supplements for Men's Health and Well-Being

When it comes to men’s health, there are many important aspects to consider: prostate health, libido, fertility, and heart and nervous system health, as examples. For all of the...

7 Best Herbs for Memory Support and Brain Health*

Your brain is constantly on—processing, analyzing, deciding, reacting—and it needs support to function at its best.* Whether you want to combat mental fatigue at the end of a lo...

14 Self-Care Ideas to Manage Stress and Maintain Your Well-Being

In a stressful and fast-paced world, self-care is an essential aspect of managing stress and safeguarding your health and well-being—both physical and mental. If you’re not sure...

products

Turmeric: 4 Tips for Choosing the Highest-Quality Supplements—Plus, Introducing Our 2 New Turmeric Gummies

With insight from Susan Hirsch, MS, CNS, Gaia Herbs Formulation Manager There’s a lot of talk about Turmeric lately. For good reason: It is an incredibly versatile spice in the...

education

Why Adrenal Health Matters, Plus How You Can Support Your Adrenal Glands

You’ve probably heard some buzz about adrenal health lately, but do you know why it’s important to have healthy adrenals—or what and where your adrenals are in the first place? ...

sustainability

What Is Biodynamic Gardening? Understanding the Basics + Advice from Our Team for Your Garden

With insight from our team of biodynamics enthusiasts: Thomas Leonard, Farm Operations Manager; Kate Renner, Farm Operations Assistant Manager; and Will Bratton, Procurement Man...

Why Am I So Tired: 6 Causes of Fatigue and How to Combat Them

Frequent tiredness is a reality for many people. If it is for you, you may feel frustrated having to constantly ask yourself the same question: “Why am I so tired?” There are ma...

Banishing Burnout: 6 Natural Ways to Fight Mental Exhaustion

In our fast-paced world, it’s no surprise that more and more people are dealing with burnout and mental exhaustion. If you find yourself in this boat, there are steps you can ta...

sustainability

Leave It Better: 9 Highlights from Our 2020 Social & Environmental Impact Report

Let’s state the obvious: 2020 was no ordinary year. The COVID-19 pandemic caused untold suffering and upended the way we work, live, and love. The climate reached new levels of ...

Shiitake Mushroom Benefits, Usage, and Side Effects

You’re probably familiar with the Shiitake mushroom. This fungus is edible, tasty, and used in many dishes, as well as easy to find in your local grocery store. What you might n...