Stress

Ashwagandha: the ancient Ayurvedic adaptogen

Ashwagandha: the ancient Ayurvedic adaptogen

We explore Ashwagandha’s roots, both in Ayurvedic tradition and as a powerful adaptogenic ingredient that helps to improve sleep and reduce stress.

Feeling overwhelmed about this holiday season?

Feeling overwhelmed about this holiday season?

At a time of year when the pressure is on us to think about what we can give to others, don’t neglect what you need to give yourself.

My Formula: Dr. Tiffany Lester’s top tips for a healthy holiday season

My Formula: Dr. Tiffany Lester’s top tips for a healthy holiday season

From exiting social situations graciously to feasting without painful discomfort, our medical advisor shares how we can all have a more balanced break this year.

The science behind the calming effect of forests

The science behind the calming effect of forests

We explain the invisible stress-relieving, immune-boosting medicine that we inhale every time we step into a forest.

“Nature is a friend without words"

“Nature is a friend without words"

American illustrator and model Langley Fox Hemingway is now based in L.A. but spent her childhood in the idyllic town of Ketchum, Idaho. We spoke to Langley about nature’s profound impact on her art, her grief and her perspective on life.

Making vetiver fair for all

Making vetiver fair for all

Good for your mental health, good for local farmers: supporting a cooperative and improving sanitation in Haiti for the vetiver we use in our new anti-stress fragrance supplement FOREST LUNGS.

Turning sawdust into scent

Turning sawdust into scent

The innovative upcycling process behind the Moroccan cedarwood extract we use in our new anti-stress fragrance supplement FOREST LUNGS.

Responsibly sourcing “green gold”

Responsibly sourcing “green gold”

Prized for its use in Earl Grey tea, medicine and perfume, we spotlight bergamot, the fruit of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, and its journey from Calabria, Italy to our new anti-stress fragrance supplement FOREST LUNGS.

Why Am I Always Tired?

Why Am I Always Tired?

If sleep's just not cutting it, there may be other lifestyle factors that are having an impact on your energy levels throughout the day. From improving your diet to optimising your desk job, we suggest some straight-forward steps to getting your bounce back.

My Formula: Dr. Tiffany Lester on the fundamentals of immunity

My Formula: Dr. Tiffany Lester on the fundamentals of immunity

We dropped in for a virtual consultation with our resident medical advisor, Dr. Tiffany Lester, to ask the questions we’d love to know about our immune systems—from where it’s actually located in our bodies to whether social distancing can cause any long-term impact on our resilience to illness.

How to boost your immune system naturally

How to boost your immune system naturally

We explain our plant-based approach to immunity using DEFENCE DROPS, our liquid tincture blend of organic adaptogenic herbs and immunomodulating extracts.

World Mental Health Day: Everyday mind maintenance

World Mental Health Day: Everyday mind maintenance

From nourishing our gut to moving mindfully, there are everyday steps we can take to improve our mental health. Discover our round-up of ways to help you destress, manage anxiety and sleep better.

The effects of modern culture on bloating

The effects of modern culture on bloating

We examine the impact of how we live today on our gut health, from plant-based diets to remote working amidst COVID-19.

What are tension headaches?

What are tension headaches?

We explore the mystery behind the most common form of headaches.

Cognitive Health

The impact of this year’s trauma on how we’re sleeping

The impact of this year’s trauma on how we’re sleeping

Why sleep disturbances are likely to be a common issue for many of us amidst the traumatic events of 2020.

Yoga Is For... Anxiety

Yoga Is For... Anxiety

As recommended by Mental Health America for treating anxiety, yoga can improve mood and overall wellbeing. SKY TING yoga studio’s class of grounding forward folds and calming breathwork, alongside gentle inversions and slower flows, help quiet the mind and relax the body into a more spacious and level state.

Why The Scents Make Sense To Mental Health

Why The Scents Make Sense To Mental Health

We look into the science of the age-old method of aromatherapy behind FUNCTIONAL FRAGRANCE.

Functional Fragrance

Yoga Is For… Headaches

Yoga Is For… Headaches

Co-founders Krissy and Chloe of New York yoga studio SKY TING take us through a mix of therapeutic postures and gentle flows to ease headaches, using breath to help flush out the system and alleviate tension.

Cognitive Health

Fitness for the frontline

Fitness for the frontline

We spoke to Debs Manlove of WIT Fitness about what they're doing to help frontline workers train, and how it's about more than just muscles.

Good Mood Food #5 | Dana James

Good Mood Food #5 | Dana James

Founder of Food Coach NYC and nutritionist Dana James shares her crunchy curried chickpea recipe for a satisfying and nutritious whole-food approach to snacking.

Stress + The Gut: Creating Balance

Stress + The Gut: Creating Balance

From bloating to cravings, Functional Medicine Nutritionist and Cognitive Behavioral Therapist Dana James explains the role of stress on the gut in our Q&A.

Notes from the nose: Frank Voelkl

Notes from the nose: Frank Voelkl

Perfumer Frank Voelkl on why we should allow ourselves non-essentials too via scent's evocative power in de-stressing, pleasure and self-care.

Functional Fragrance

Your pre-lockdown mental health still matters

Your pre-lockdown mental health still matters

We spoke to existential therapist, writer and life-coach Sara Kuburic a.k.a @millennial.therapist about how a little validation goes a long way.

How laughing off stress can benefit your immunity

How laughing off stress can benefit your immunity

Stress is not always the enemy—we look into how stress works as our first line of defence, and how we can deter it when it lingers.

Good Mood Food #2 | Paola Atlason

Good Mood Food #2 | Paola Atlason

As a Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Coach and mother of two, Paola Atlason shares her simple, nutritious and comforting family recipes for the perfect weekend alternative to take out.

Stress Awareness Month: An opportunity to create healthy habits

Stress Awareness Month: An opportunity to create healthy habits

How having the power to control your perception of stress can paint a more positive outlook.