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Licorice Root: Nature's Ancient Adaptogen for Modern Living
Botanical Adaptogens and Whole-Body Resilience
Adaptogenic herbs have become an expanding field within integrative medicine.
Unlike stimulants, adaptogens help support the body's ability to maintain equilibrium under changing physiological conditions. For centuries, traditional medical systems recognised Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) as a botanical capable of supporting resilience, digestive wellbeing and vitality.
At Mayella, we believe wellness begins by working with the body's innate intelligence.
Botanicals like Licorice are an example of how traditional botanical wisdom and modern nutritional science continue to converge, helping support everyday wellbeing from the inside out.
How Nature's Antioxidants Support Your Mood, Mind & Microbiome: The Power of Polyphenols
When we think about brain health, better sleep, or boosting mood, we often forget where the conversation begins: in the gut. The emerging science of the gut-brain axis reminds us that what we eat doesn’t just nourish our body—it also nurtures our mind.
Enter: polyphenols—a powerhouse group of natural plant compounds found in many of our Mayella blends, including Acai Berry Beautiful, Sunshine & Hemp Protein, and Nutritional Greens.
The Vital Link Between Women’s Wellness and Skin Health
SKIN HEALTH AND REFINED SUGARS. Your skin reflects your health.
Guest Blog by Naturopath Kelli Kolar
As a naturopath and nutritionist I love to support you to make better choices about your diet and skincare routines and look much younger and healthier.
Sugar triggers a process called glycation, where sugar molecules bind to proteins like collagen and elastin, causing them to become stiff and malformed. This leads to various skin issues, including premature aging, inflammation, and acne.
The Wonders and Health Benefits of Drinking Tea
In ancient times, tea was not sipped for pleasure but for medicinal purposes and as an aid to meditation. In ancient China, Buddhist monks cultivated and harvested the plants, sharing tea in their travels and keeping the traditions of growing tea alive throughout Asia.
In other cultures, remedial teas were made from plants growing in local fields and forests, with recipes and folklore handed down from woman to woman over generations.