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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? ...
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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? ...
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Biodynamic gardening at Gaia Farm
educationsustainability

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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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Shiitake mushrooms

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...
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Turkey Tail Mushroom

Turkey Tail Mushroom Benefits, Usage, and Side Effects

Mushrooms are small but mighty. They can support the body in an astounding manner, and the Turkey Tail mushroom is no different.* In this article, we’ll go over a few of the way...
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Cordyceps mushrooms in the wild

Cordyceps Mushroom Benefits, Usage, and Side Effects

It’s unlikely that you’ve ever seen a Cordyceps mushroom in the wild, but you may have heard about this unusual fungus. Although they look strange and grow in an odd manner, the...
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lifestyle

Get Growing: Spring Planting Tips & Tricks from Our Expert Gardeners

Spring is in full swing: The sun is shining, and warmer days are here to stay. It’s the start of the growing season, time to get plants planted so you can watch your garden blos...
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Woman holding her knee after running

7 Best Herbs for Everyday Pain to Support Additional Pain Relief and Restore Balance*

Everyday pain can disrupt your daily life and prevent you from doing the things you love. It’s your body’s way of telling you that you may have overdone it — but that doesn’t me...
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Lion's Mane mushroom growing in the wild
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Lion's Mane Mushroom Benefits, Usage, and Side Effects

With a stringy, light-colored fruiting body, the Lion’s Mane mushroom is a unique fungus that looks something like, as its name suggests, the mane of a lion. But this mushroom i...
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Gaia Herbs New Mushrooms Line
lifestyleproducts

4 Tips for Choosing High-Quality Mushroom Supplements to Support Your Health*

“Mushrooms are mothering; they represent Earth energy. Mushrooms transform wood and decaying matter into earth and are representative of Earth.”— Susan Hirsch, Gaia Herbs Formul...
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Black Elderberry & Sweetish Bitters recipe
recipes

Black Elderberry Syrup Mocktails: Yes, Please!

Recipes provided by Lily Holmberg, Gaia Herbs Education Director, dedicated home herbal enthusiast, creator of amazing herbal recipes, and all-around plant fan! Are you trying t...
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