Adaptogens

Discover 5 delicious and easy-to-make adaptogen-based recipes that can help you reduce stress levels. With ingredients such as ashwagandha, rhodiola, and maca, these recipes will not only taste great but also promote relaxation and calmness. There’s a lot that may be on your mind these days. From worries about finances, physical and mental health, relationships, […]

So you bought adaptogens! Now, get the scoop on everything you need to know about how to take adaptogens to best reap their benefits. Adaptogens have gone from buzzword to wellness royalty, and for good reason. Known for their ability to regulate stress, promote homeostasis, and improve overall wellbeing, adaptogens are a medicine cabinet staple. […]

For HUM’s September 2021 Mind Matters theme, we’re sharing easy-to-follow mental health tips to promote resilience and well-being through dedicated self-care. Sad? Stressed? Exhausted? You’re not alone. The busier our lives get, the more challenging it can be to pause and to ensure that we’re prioritizing our psychological and emotional well-being. That said, mental health […]

Adaptogens are having a moment and they’re here to stay. The powerful plants are standouts for helping with everything from stress, energy, brain fog, and more. Often, you hear adaptogens mentioned as a way to balance the body and adapt to life’s stressors. And they do! But while they share some things in common, the […]

Always feel like the wind is out of your sails? Shavonne Morrison, MS, RD, LD, shares what vitamins give you energy for lasting vigor and focus. Is the mid-afternoon (or mid-morning, or post-lunch) slump getting you down? Always feel like a nap is calling your name? It’s a fast-paced world, and if you’re like most, […]

Chelsey Amer, MS, RD, CDN, shares the best libido-boosting foods to help you get in the mood. Hoping to spice up your sex life? Quite literally sprinkling some foods that increase libido into your diet may do the trick. What Affects Your Libido? Your libido is another term for your sex drive, and any number […]

Meet your newest allies against stress: Calm Sweet Calm™ ashwagandha gummies. Do you struggle to keep up with the demands of daily life? Are worrisome thoughts constantly on loop in your mind? Fortunately, natural supplements for stress can help. Maryam Tantawy, HUM’s Director of Product Marketing and Innovation, walks us through the formulation and benefits […]

Garrett Munce, grooming expert and author of Self-Care for Men, explains why personal TLC is essential and easier to practice than you may think. Plus: six simple self-care ideas for men. Look, I totally get it. Taking time out of the day to care for yourself doesn’t always sound like the easiest thing to do. […]

Jessica Bippen, MS, RD, shares what ashwagandha is, its health benefits, how to take it, and more. Sure, you can think of ashwagandha as natural Xanax—but it’s so much more than that! Here’s how it works to effectively fight stress. Plus: what you need to know about the taste… What is Ashwagandha? It is a […]

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Rhodiola rosea is one of the shining stars of adaptogenic plants. But what is rhodiola rosea, exactly? And while we’re at it, what are adaptogens? Keep reading to find out and discover the vast and varied benefits of rhodiola rosea. What is rhodiola rosea? There are three different species of rhodiola, a perennial from the […]

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