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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We sat down with Bill Chioffi, our lead advisor on supply chain sustainability to talk about how he helps Mab & Stoke meet our high standards of transparency, accountability, and quality. Q: What got you interested in plant medicine and the world of natural herbal supplements? I went to Poland after college to teach English. The…
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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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When it comes to modern wellness, ingredients with exotic names and mystical pedigrees are often the ones to make headline status. But amongst the Astragali, Ashwagandhas and Burdocks is the ubiquitous but equally potent Ginger. The knotty, irregular shaped root counts turmeric and cardamom as cousins, part of a family of flowering plants called Zingiberaceae.…
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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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By Bill Chioffi Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a key ingredient in Calm Mab Sticks, but it has been in a relationship with humans for centuries as a medicine in India. It’s quickly becoming familiar to many Americans. Ayurveda, the system of Traditional Medicine from India has been documented since 6,000 BCE and this plant is…
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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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