Most people don’t think about the impact of healthy foods on their moods, only their waistlines, and immune systems. That’s a shame because they are essentially ignoring one of the easiest, most affordable, and safest available options for increased personal happiness. That’s right, simple changes in your food intake can lessen symptoms of depression,…
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Are you Familiar With the Wide-ranging Benefits of Turmeric?
If you are a health conscientious person who aims to live well into your 90s, while maintaining stellar control over your cognitive and physical abilities, then you are probably familiar with the wide-ranging benefits of Turmeric. Used throughout history as a textile dye, condiment and healing herb, turmeric has long been hailed as one…
August Box – Zen
ZEN SUBSCRIPTION BOX The truth is, we are all desperately trying to fill an inner emptiness we feel inside. We may have different ways of dealing with this inner feeling— sometimes even distracting ourselves with things outside of us. But the goal is always to achieve absolute peace of mind. The first step toward untethering…
12 Healthy Sleep Habits to Ease Anxiety and Stress
Insomnia, a common symptom of anxiety and stress affects many adults in the U.S. No one wants to toss and turn all night. Still a goodnight’s sleep seems to elude many adults. According to a 2016 Consumer Reports survey, an estimated 168 million Americans suffer from insomnia –a symptom of anxiety and stress. During sleep, our…
Our ELEVATE Playlist Will Take You On a Journey
For this month’s installment of music exclusively curated for Merkaela’s subscription box of organic products, I decided to take you on a quick trip around the world. This month’s theme is ELEVATE and what better way to do that than to inspire a desire to travel, explore and consume unknown cultures. I got the inspiration for the Elevate playlist…
July Box – Elevate
ELEVATE BOX Sometimes in life, we become stuck and get caught up in the moment. We feel restricted by our current situation or mode of thinking. When your relationship with yourself has lost its spark, you feel unconnected to others or stagnant energy creeps up — that is when we know it’s time to ELEVATE….
Crystals for Beginners: Amethyst Gemstones
One of the most popular forms of quartz, amethyst gemstones is associated with spirituality and healing. amethyst can be found in Brazil, Britain, Canada, East Africa, India, Mexico and the U.S. The healing properties of amethyst include mental, physical and spiritual balance. They are believed to emit highly spiritual vibrations that correspond with the number…
Our FEARLESS Playlist Will Change Your Life
Discovering new music is one of the most powerful experiences ever. Even with the endless choices, streams and stations hearing something new are akin to visiting a country and seeing it’s most famous attraction for the first time. It’s awe-inspiring and exhilarating. It’s curious and adventurous. It’s fearless. It’s rewarding. We have been fearlessly discovering…
