This column is mostly about wellness products I’ve more recently added into my routine, but you can also read back about supplements I like, protein powders, and how to positively change up your diet.
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Armra Colostrum - I’m really excited this has been added to my supplement routine. It’s a nutrient rich superfood we get within the first few days of life, with benefits like strengthening the immune system, building up gut health, boosting metabolism, it helps with sleep, mood, skin, energy… the list goes on. Armra is the real deal. I prefer the unflavored option to mix in to water or smoothies to start the day. Not Dairy Free so I take with a digestive enzyme.
Moon Juice Ashwagandha - I’ve been researching different Ashwagandha products because the science is there for for stress relief, lowering blood sugar, memory and focus, sexual health, muscle strength and so on. Ashwagandha has been used in the Ayurvedic tradition for thousands of years. With Moon Juice the concentration of the product is high and it’s not in pill form, which I’m excited to have as a nightly wind-down type of drink. The reviews are incredible!
A not so recent but well-tested product is the Hatch Restore 2. We have been using the Hatch Restore 2 for about 4 months now and are so happy with the way it helps us wake up. I’m a morning person and consider the time around waking up almost holy, hah! How I awaken impacts my mood for the start of the day, so making the experience a pleasant one is important. We have ditched the noisy iPhone beeping and now use the Hatch app. You choose a specific sunrise color that gradually brightens and a calming wake up sound from their library of options. Waking up in a more relaxing way from the get-go is life changing. I’m also not as inclined to grab my phone and scroll Instagram after turning off the alarm.
Along with the Rise setting, Hatch has a Rest and Unwind setting with sleep sounds, music, light settings, meditations, etc. I’ve customized my whole unwind routine with a red light automatically turning on before bed. AJ is all about reading with the unwind music before bed. It’s a whole zen vibe, guys.
I was looking to refresh my workout shorts and just bought these Outdoor Voices Shorts in Navy. I love how simple they are. The length is my favorite part - they’re really flattering because they aren’t too short. I also bought another one of their easy tees, the Everyday Shortsleeve. Walk the dog, workout, relax in these.
I picked up this Goop Morning Skin Superpowder because it has a lot of skin-enhancing antioxidants I wasn’t getting in foods or supplements already. It’s surprisingly an inexpensive try for Goop, if you’re wanting to dip in! The flavor is citrus-y so this will be great in the AM as suggested.
More on skin - I’ve been more recently using the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen and am really loving it. Some sunscreens are thick and leave a white cast but the BoJ sunscreen is so lightweight and absorbs well. It’s moisturizing but not greasy. Easily one of my favorites now! We keep one in the bathroom for use in the morning and another in a sunscreen drawer in the kitchen for a re-apply situation throughout the day. Get one ASAP because they are sold out on their website. I found some in stock here.
Hoping to help you know wellness more,
Noelle McCort, MPH