Get familiar with mycologist Paul Stamets’ work and you’ll come across this surprising fact: Humans share almost half the same genetic material as mushrooms, to the point we can contract many of the same viruses. And with such close DNA, he’s also quick to note it’s possible for humans to benefit from the survival structures…
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Like so many good things—yoga, plant-based diets, fanny packs—methylliberine (aka Dynamine™) is nothing new. It was discovered in the 1930s but it’s recently started #trending as a caffeine substitute and metabolism booster. Methylliberine is an isolate extracted from sources like green tea leaves (such as Kucha) and coffee beans. “It’s basically a byproduct of caffeine,”…
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Just thinking about breathing exercises may make you feel sleepy, conjuring images of yogis and expert meditators in zen-like states. And yes, controlling your breath can absolutely calm you down but it can also energize you and/or help you to focus. So whether you’re about to go into a big pitch meeting and need a…
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At Mab & Stoke, for each product we develop, every email we send, and box that arrives on a customer’s doorstep, there is a small team working tirelessly to make each detail a success. Our team loves putting products into the world that serve human potential. We love plants and how miraculous it is that…
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At Mab & Stoke, we have access to top herbalists, phytochemists, and sourcing experts. In this new article series, we tap into their knowledge to bring you answers to some of the most common questions surrounding plant medicine. The expert: Kevin Spelman, Ph.D., herbalist and molecular biologist based in Ashland, Oregon The answer: There are…
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These 6 bodyweight moves and gentle stretches have multiple benefits. Welcome to Mab & Stoke’s workout series. We believe that movement is medicine and fitness is for all. So, each month, we’ll bring you a new routine from a trainer in our community. Next up: give your lower back some TLC with these moves from…
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This do-anywhere routine has a plethora of benefits. Welcome to Mab & Stoke’s proprietary workout series. We believe that movement is medicine and fitness is for all. So, each month, we’ll bring you a new routine from a trainer in our community. First up: strengthen your glutes with these six moves from Simone Tchouke. Your…
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The margarita is a classic cocktail for a reason – Tequila and limes are a delicious and perhaps infamous pairing. We’ve taken the go-to combo and given it the Mab & Stoke treatment- adding antioxidants and herbs of course! This Blackberry Mint Margarita is a refreshing and juicy treat. We’ve chosen our star ingredients not…
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In honor of Valentines week, we’ve crafted a cocktail with some of our favorite ingredients that lend both their botanical benefits and their beauty to this rosy hued stunner! The Blushing Botanical is a gin cocktail made with pomegranate, lemon, and our newest beverage obsession, Wolffer No.139 Botanical Cider infused by Mab & Stoke. The…
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Elderberry syrup is delicious, good for you, and a versatile way to incorporate more herbs into your daily routine. We love it by the spoonful, mixed into sparkling water as an herbal tonic, or mixed into a mug of your favorite herbal tea. Simple yet brimming with benefits, it is a recipe excellent for herbal…
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After months of hiding out at home and merry making for the holidays, we are all about green juice for January. We tailored this recipe to be an ultra hydrating juice for recovery from late nights or when you’re dragging and simply need a boost. Not just good for you, this detoxifying and restorative juice…
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Gløgg is the traditional mulled wine of Scandinavia made with red wine, mulling spices, ginger, and an extra boozy spike of aquavit – a nordic spirit distilled with caraway and star anise. Almonds, raisins, and orange drop into the mix, and a delicious alchemy of flavor ensues creating a complex and very drinkable winter cocktail.…
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Mab & Stoke was inspired by a personal discovery about the power of plants to soothe and heal our bodies. For me, there was one juice – my daily green juice – that lit the match. I started making it about three years ago to help reduce pain and inflammation in my back, and have…
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The Farmer’s Market finally opened last weekend, and I was up and ready to go hours before the booths had even been set up. After this endlessly bleak winter, I’ve been dying for sun and fresh produce and the bright flavors you can really only get with fresh out of the ground ingredients. I take…
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If staring at your screen all day is leaving you feeling fatigued and unproductive, you’re not alone. In a world filled with constant distractions, it can be tricky to actually get work done. Thankfully, there are some time-tested strategies for optimizing your focus. Try these three clever techniques for settling into deep work. Banish brain…
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Plus, pro tips for treating them. If you picked up running as a way of staying fit (and maybe sane) during the pandemic, you’re not alone. In a recent survey of almost 4,000 runners by RunRepeat, an athletic shoe review site, more than a quarter of them reported that they started their running habit over…
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Turns out, the age-old advice to calm down and “just breathe” may be just a touch oversimplified. The good news is that your breath is an incredibly powerful tool that you can learn to harness to calm yourself down in the moment—any time, anywhere. Still, for the strongest effect, it helps to be specific about…
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As told to Caitlin Carlson Recovery means something different for everyone. It could be that you’re recovering from an injury or simply that you’re taking care of yourself after a workout. In this series, we talk to people in our community about how they recover—plus, what their fitness routine looks like, when they feel most…
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This deep red juice is made with beta carotene rich carrots, stamina-boosting beets, and stimulating ginger. Mixed up with an Energy Mab Stick, this delicious elixir will supercharge your day. 1 large Carrot1 beet½ apple1 inch gingerJuice of ½ lemon6 oz water1 Energy Mab Stick Directions for those with a Juicer: Rinse and process the…
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This smoothie has everything you need to refuel your body after a morning workout. In addition to the powerhouse herbs in our Recovery Mab Stick, raspberries and pineapple contain antioxidants that can help aid in muscle recovery, Chia seeds boast essential minerals and three grams of complete protein per serving as well as some healthy…
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Ruby Grapefruit Paloma This cocktail is made with juicy grapefruit, lime, and mint topped with mineral rich sparkling water. It’s tangy and effervescent – which is just how you’ll feel after drinking it! Boosted with an Energy Mab Stick, this is the beverage to enjoy before a night out dancing. Ingredients for 2: Juice of…
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When we say cannabinoids, you say…. what, exactly? Pot? THC? Maybe CBD? Most people have a narrow definition of cannabinoids but there are actually roughly 100 of them—and you find them in cannabis, yes, but also in hemp. (Fun fact: Some of the molecules that bind cannabinoid receptors in echinacea could be called phytocannabinoids.) And…
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Botanically Boosted Green Juice This green juice is made with vitamin C packed grapefruit, mineral-rich cucumber and celery and a brain boosting addition of a Focus Mab Stick. If your morning is full of meetings or involves a deep dive into spreadsheets, whip up this recipe ahead of time to rev up your mental engine. …
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Blood orange + Rosemary Spritzer This sparkling sunshine orange cocktail features aromatic rosemary and juicy sweet blood orange. The uplifting citrus and addition of brain-boosting herbs make this the ideal happy hour concoction to enjoy with some stimulating conversation. Ingredients for 2: Juice of whole blood orange1 oz Rosemary simple syrup8 oz Club soda1 Focus…
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