How I Came to Learn about the Vagus Nerve The first time I ever heard of the vagus nerve was from my neurologist. I had been diagnosed with chronic migraine and subsequently referred to a
Wellbeing
Wellbeing
Can CBD Really Reduce Anxiety?
A question that is asked quite frequently of Cordial Organics and out in the web discussion venues is, “Can CBD replace my anxiety meds?” Or, “I am depressed, can CBD help?” More research needs to
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Wellbeing
How Should A Breast Self-Exam Be Performed?
My own experience with a breast lump is very different from Shelly’s. We thought it would be good to hear both sides of what can happen when you find a lump in your breast. My
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Wellbeing
What happens after a breast cancer diagnosis?
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. I was 46 years old when I received a diagnosis of triple negative breast cancer.
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Beauty
The Ultimate DIY Gua Sha Guide
What’s Gua Sha? Gua sha, means to scrape or rub away stagnation. The scraping can be done with stones, horn, wood, metal tools used with a lubricant to scrape or rub a person’s skin repeatedly
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Food
How to Make a Nourishing Vegetable Broth for Intermittent Fasting
We are fans of fasting, intermittent fasting, and seasonal wellness rituals. A quick Google search on fasting benefits shows that fasting: Speeds up metabolism, reduces insulin sensitivity, promotes longevity in your cells, improves brain function,
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Education
How to Care for Over-Washed Hands
By now we have all picked our twenty second song or mantra for giving our hands a thorough washing. Just in case you missed the memo or you haven’t bought into how important handwashing is
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Education
CBD and Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis is a condition in which pouches form and protrude in the lining of the digestive system. These pouches are the result of the inner layer of the intestine pushing outwards through weak spots in
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Education
CBD and Melatonin for Sleep
In a previous blog post, we addressed some of the questions surrounding CBD and sleep. As the conversation surrounding a good night’s sleep continues, melatonin as a sleep aid and when combining melatonin and CBD,