By Davina C.
As we begin 2022, after another tumultuous year, setting off a new year with a positive mindset and goals seems more important than ever. Whilst 'New Year resolutions' have been a tradition for decades generally involving huge lifestyle changes such as cutting out food groups, changing sleep schedules or strict exercise plans, new research shows that whilst 45% of people set resolutions only around 8% actually succeed. Not sticking to resolutions can then lead to feelings of shame and failure.
New Year 'intentions' have recently become a much more inspiring and feasible way to start the year: intentions can be broader and encompass multiple areas of life, setting intentions helps you reframe old patterns and discover and build habits that you enjoy.
Intentions also have a spiritual element that many have in the past considered 'woo-woo' but today neuroscientists are showing the power of intention setting and its ability to change our human biology. According to Dr Bruce Lipton, when we set intentions, “the beliefs we hold in our minds are converted into electromagnetic fields by nerve cells and the brain ‘broadcasts’ this information to all of the cells within our body. Cells respond to the information in these energy fields and use it to control their behaviour and gene activity.”
As intentions work best when mind, body and environment are in alignment, we recommend soothing and immune boosting products for a successful year ahead*.
Organic Traditions Ceremonial Matcha Tea
Traditionally used in the daily diet and for ceremonial purposes, it is said that Zen Buddhist monks consumed Japanese Matcha Tea for facilitating meditation, health and longevity. Matcha tea contains the amino acid L-Theanine, thus providing balanced sustained energy and encouraging a relaxed, calm, alert mind. Set your intentions from a place of wellness whilst enjoying Organic Traditions Ceremonial Matcha tea. This 100% pure Ceremonial Matcha is made with care from the highest grade certified organic, Japanese young Tencha leaves. Create your own Matcha tea ritual to enjoy by yourself or share with your family and guests at home.
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Om Lion’s Mane powder
Lion’s Mane is often referred to as the ‘smart mushroom’ and has been traditionally used in tea by Buddhist Monks to give clarity to their meditation. Spark your creativity, focus and alertness with Om Lion’s Mane organic superfood mushroom powder - ideal support to bring focus to your 2022 intentions.
There are many ways to add Lion’s Mane Organic Mushroom Powder to your daily diet -simply add a teaspoon daily to smoothies, coffee or tea, soups, stir-fries, or dips.
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Om Reishi mushroom powder
These superfood mushrooms contain unique nutrients and beta-glucans that cannot be found elsewhere in nature. Research has shown that beta-glucans have a supportive action on the immune system and may help to build our resilience against invading pathogens and microbes. Thought to be one of the most studied medicinal mushrooms, Reishi has been prized for its wide array of bioactive compounds including beta glucans, polysaccharides, triterpenes.
Also referred to as the ‘Elixir of Life’, Reishi mushroom has been a staple in some Eastern cultures for almost 2000 years. In Traditional Chinese Herbalism, Reishi has been said to act as an ‘adaptogen’, helping the body systems better deal with the daily life stresses modern life brings. Incorporate the natural goodness of Om Reishi Organic Superfood Powder into your favourite drinks and recipes - experience harmony of the ‘three treasures’; life force (Jing), energy (Qi) and spirit (Shen).’
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*The claims are based on clinical research, are not aimed to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Food supplements should be used within the framework of a healthy lifestyle and not used as substitutes of a varied and balanced diet.
