Do you struggle with feelings of sadness or hopelessness as the days grow shorter and colder? As we head into the winter months, many people in the northern hemisphere will experience symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This is a type of major depression that follows the seasons — occurring most often in the winter…
Have you tried ashwagandha? It’s considered one of the most effective nervine tonics in Ayurveda, an ancient Indian system of natural medicine. A nervine tonic is a medicine that can calm your nerves and help you feel relaxed. But ashwagandha can do so much more. Below are the top 5 benefits of ashwagandha. But first,…
If you’re hoping to stay sober this holiday season, kava may be exactly what you’re looking for. Kava is often used as a substitute for alcohol. Not only is it a social drink, but similar to alcohol, kava is believed to have an effect on the GABA receptors (which play a role in that relaxed…
Have you ever needed to finish a big project right before a midnight deadline, so you just kept drinking coffee after coffee — only to feel run down and jittery? Siesta Botanicals offers several herbs to help boost your concentration levels and keep you working without the jitters and ultimate crash. Yerba Mate Yerba mate,…
Trying to figure out which botanical gives you an energy boost and which ones help you chill? Below is a quick guide to our products sorted by those that are energizing and those that are more relaxing. Energizing botanicals Siesta Botanicals has all kinds of products to get you going. Check them out below. Yerba…
As the holidays quickly approach, so do the casseroles, pumpkin pies, and sugar cookies. These delicious treats tempt even the most disciplined eaters among us. So if you’ve been ramping up your daily workouts to fend off any potential weight gain, it might help to know that yerba mate could be your best friend this…
Since ancient times, people from every culture have used herbal remedies to help treat illness and enhance their health and well-being. Today, herbal folk medicine has made a big comeback as people are looking for a more natural approach to their health. Siesta Botanicals offers several herbs that have been in use for centuries. Let’s…
What is moringa? Moringa oleifera (Moringaceae) is an extremely nutritious plant known for its high levels of antioxidants. Every part of the moringa plant can be eaten: flowers, leaves, pods, seeds, and roots. It is a distant relative of cruciferous vegetables such as kale, broccoli, and cabbage, and shares the same nutritious compounds. Moringa is…
Are you interested in what researchers have to say about kratom? In this article, we include links and summaries to various kratom news releases published within the last few years. Study Pokes Holes in Kratom’s Bad Rap (University of Rochester Medical Center news release) Summary: A scientific review, led by researchers at the University of…
If you were to ask current kava enthusiasts why they drink kava, many would say that it helps reduce anxiety and stress. Others would say it helps them stay away from alcohol. And some might say it helps with insomnia. Below are 4 reasons why people drink kava and the research to back it up….