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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It’s officially Autumn, and If you haven’t noticed yet… pumpkin spice is trending. So why not a Pumpkin Spice Golden Milk?! Golden milk, a traditional Ayurvedic beverage has been touted for centuries for its soothing, belly friendly, and anti-inflammatory benefits. In our recipe, we’ve really kicked up the good-for-you spice with antioxidant rich golden milk ingredients…
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In the plant world, there are over 500,000 marvels. Among that precious bounty is a unique category of herbs that seems particularly relevant for modern life. They’ve come to be known as “adaptogens” even though many have been foundational medicinal herbs for thousands of years in various cultures. Humans may not be being chased by…
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By Bill Chioffi Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a key ingredient in Calm Mab Tabs, 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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By: Jill Ettinger Getting your Tarot cards read may offer you a momentary glimpse of the mystical, but if you really want your fortune read (and improved upon!), you need look no further than your local tea aisle, or even your own backyard. The benefits of chamomile tea—a cupboard classic—may improve your life well beyond…
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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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Good news! Spring is in the air and the world is abloom. Thrilling as this sense of renewal is, for an allergy sufferer, all those fresh buds can mean sneezing, scratchy throat, itchy or watery eyes, congestion, and headaches. There’s not much we can do to prevent allergies, but allergic reactions and all those irritating…
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By: Jill Ettinger You could be sleeping better. Unless you’re living deep inside a well-oxygenated forest full of birds singing and chirping in lullaby-like harmony, or maybe on a deserted island with nothing but the sound of lapping waves to lull you to your slumber, you could be sleeping better. No judgment, of course. The…
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By: Christina Mace-Turner This morning I spoke to a dear friend who lives in Florence, to check in as we have done every few days since COVID-19 exploded in Italy. When the topic first came up, she was on vacation with her family in the mountains of northern Italy, and while I was alarmed at…
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Cold and flu season is upon us and the spread of a new virus is causing global concern. Wondering how high quality herbal remedies can help you through? Let’s outline some of the ways herbs offer support, while unpacking some of the nuances of how plants interact with the human immune system. Immune support has…
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