Wellness Wednesday

Join us this Wednesday and fortify yourself with a delicious, nutritious shot of wellness.

Ginger Spice Antioxidant Shot

Wellness Wed

 

Lemon Ginger Echinacea and Beet Shots

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Wellness Shot Deets*:

 

Echinacea: Echinacea is a powerful herb that supports immune competence by supporting both innate (first response) and adaptive immunity (learned immunity). It helps the immune system gear up its response by encouraging production of natural killer cells and other white blood cells. It also supports T-cell function by promoting healthy levels of interferon—an important component of the immune response.i  Additionally, it’s also been shown to support healthy levels of cytokines—inflammatory molecules produced by immune cells as part the immune system defense mechanism. For more information on echinacea, see our CLF Echinacea—Stop a Cold Before it Stops You.

 

Ginger: Ginger contains compounds that function as free radical scavengers in the body. Free radical molecules are produced by the immune system to destroy invading pathogens. Unfortunately, when produced in excess, healthy cells can also be damaged by these free radical molecules leading to tissue damage and inflammation. By scavenging these free radicals, ginger supports a balanced immune response, reduces collateral damage to healthy cells and tissues and supports healthy levels of inflammation.

 

Beetroot juice: Beetroot juice isn’t typically the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about ways to support our immune health. Turns out, however, it’s actually an immune health powerhouse. This is because beetroot juice serves as a source of dietary nitrate, which stimulates production of nitric oxide within the body. In addition to supporting healthy relaxation of blood vessels, nitric oxide promotes strong, robust mucosal immunity in the respiratory tract. Stress depletes nitric oxide levels, thus reducing the amount of nitric oxide available to support mucosal immunity in the respiratory tract. Beetroot juice, by helping us maintain adequate levels of nitric oxide supports immune competence and immune function in the respiratory tract during times of stress.

 


i https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2362099/

 

Mary Mix Shot

Wellness Wed

 

Orange Carrot Sweet Burn

Orange Carrot Sweet Burn

 

 

Matcha Mint Lime

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The Pure Green Goodness of Matcha and Mint*:

 

Matcha, even though it contains caffeine, is still full of green goodness. It is made from finely ground young tencha leaves that are picked off of the shade grown tea bush (Camellia sinensis). The leaves are younger and softer, and they have a high chlorophyll content which accounts for the vibrant green color, and also helps bring oxygen into cells. Matcha has been shown to help with relaxation and meditation. You can thank the amino acid L-theanine in the leaves used to make matcha for that one! L-theanine supports a feeling of calm and emotional wellbeing and increases the production of serotonin and dopamine — two powerful neurotransmitters in your brain that help your memory, concentration, and the balance of mood levels. Every bottle of Rebbl Matcha Latte contains 35mg of L-theanine.

 

Mint, even though there is no caffeine in this green goodness ingredient, it ups alertness. It has also been shown to support retention of facts—like matcha contains caffeine—and other cognitive functions. It's strong and refreshing smell promotes relaxation when feeling stress and rejuvenates the mind. Mint has adaptogenic properties that support healthy cortisol levels and boost the body's natural resilience to stress. Mint is also soothing to the digestive tract and supports relaxation of the smooth muscles of the respiratory tract.

Chocolatey Fun(gi) Boost

Wellness Wednesday

 

The Healthy Deets on Chocolatey FUN(gi) Boost Wellness Shot:

 

The REBBL™ Reishi Chocolate Immunity Elixir is a stress busting and immune support tonic all on its own, owing to the coconut milk and reishi mushroom it contains. We’ve added REBBL™ Turmeric Golden-Milk to it to take it to another level giving you a bit of fortifying turmeric to help the brain rebound from chronic stress, support healthy inflammatory levels and a balanced immune response. Then we added an extra boost of immune supporting mushrooms. Can anyone say Dynamic Trio?*

 

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any disease.