Can you believe the back to school emails and pumpkin spice previews are already hitting inboxes and feeds?
As fall starts peeking around the corner waiting for summer to wind down, you’re about to feel a shift in not only summer light but also your own body. Seasonal transitions, no matter how drawn out or quick they may feel, can leave us feeling scattered and overstimulated, and panicked about the list of things upon us.
The heat and summery weekend plans may still be in effect, and yet an underlying pull towards new structure, schedules and changes may be undeniable.
On the positive side, this period is the perfect time to check in with ourselves, start to reset and gently prepare our systems for fall and everything that comes with it. One of our favourite ways to do that here on Team Noorish is with adaptogens.
What Are Adaptogens?
Adaptogens are plants and mushrooms that make our bodies and minds more adaptable to physical stress, emotional stress and environmental stress. Examples of each can include heat, inflammation, life transitions, anxiety, changing light/sun cycles, overstimulation and screen over-exposure.
At Noorish, we integrate adaptogenic mushrooms into our sipping chocolates, such as:
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Chaga for inflammation, antioxidant support and immunity
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Cordyceps for energy, stamina and respiratory support
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Lion's Mane for cognitive support, focus and mood stability
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Maca for hormonal balance and natural energy
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Reishi for stress relief and immune regulation
Why Immunity Boosts Before Fall Are Important
You don’t have to, and shouldn't, wait for the cold and flu season push to support your immune system. While we should always be showing our immunity some love, late summer is one of the best times to actively nourish our immune systems, as our bodies still have energy and inner warmth to work with to our advantage at this point in the season.
By integrating adaptogens into our rituals before fall begins, we can build nutrient and mineral reserves as well as bank the added energy and ability to rest when needed.
Alternatively, if we just let our bodies become depleted from summer heat, travel and disrupted rituals, it’d be even harder to stay balanced once fall activities and cool weather come back into play.
Not only will pre-fall adaptogens reinforce your immunity, you’ll also be stabilizing your nervous system and putting out the internal fires of any underlying inflammation.
Enjoy the Energy and Resilience of (Cocoa) Sun in Summer, Fall & Beyond
At Noorish, our Cocoa Sun Ritual is crafted with Peruvian ceremonial cocoa, gentle warming spices and adaptogens including cordyceps, maca, lion’s mane and reishi. This adaptogenic sipping chocolate is a wonderful caffeine-free alternative to coffee or matcha that will support your clarity, focus and energy without overstimulation or energy crashes.
Plus, with the power of these adaptogenic mushrooms, you’re helping to regulate our body in real time while also setting yourself up for more stabilized energy, mood and immunity down the road.
