Matcha Latte

MATCHA LATTE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Matcha is a powdered form of a Japanese green tea that is grown in shade to increase certain properties and make the taste more smooth with a less astringent aftertaste. Matcha is a ground powder of the entire leaf of tea which is consumed whole rather than steeping the leaf and discarding, which…

HPA axis

The HPA-axis: Managing Stress and Adrenal Fatigue

THE HPA-AXIS: MANAGING STRESS AND ADRENAL FATIGUE Did you know the HPA-axis (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal), also known as “fight-or-flight,” plays a dynamic role in bodily function? When appropriately activated, this stress response can aid in survival. When over-activated, it can lead to destructive imbalance. The HPA-axis regulates your body’s health from body temperature to satiety, fluid retention,…