I have gotten a lot of questions about my Golden Milk routine, so here’s the deal:
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I started incorporating ashwaganda (an adaptogenic herb) into my diet a few months ago. Despite all of the coping mechanisms and practices I have, I had a really, really, reeeeeeeeaaallly hard year and my nervous system was frazzled. I have essentially been in a constant state of crisis/loss/grief/stress for two and a half years straight — and stress physiology is NO JOKE. I had signs and symptoms of elevated cortisol and in general felt “on edge”, even when doing things like yoga or meditating.
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My incredible Naturopath recommended ashwaganda and I have noticed a big difference since incorporating it into my morning drink, an ashwaganda-turmeric latte, otherwise known as Golden Milk.
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There are about a million healing benefits to the herbs I use in my Golden Milk mix, but personally, I am focused on using ashwaganda for the stress-hormone-balancing effects and turmeric for it’s anti-inflammatory properties.
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I also take a natural supplement called “Cortisol Manager” at bedtime and both of these routines impact my behavior. When I am spending money and doing something intentional to stabilize my stress hormones, I am less likely to rush around frantic in the morning or do something like watch Game of Thrones right before bed (but, like… that still happens – no one is perfect ;))
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Since incorporating these things into my routine, I have noticed a BIG difference in how I feel. Here is my recipe and sourcing info if you want to give it a try:
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Golden Milk:
1 part ashwaganda
1 part turmeric
½ part cinnamon
¼ part ginger
¼ part cardamom
“pincheroo” of black pepper powder (still figuring this out – I used 2 Tbs when 1 part = 1 cup)
The pepper helps with absorption and so does adding ghee or coconut oil when you heat this mix (1-2 Tbs) with your favorite milk or milk substitute. You can also add honey if you are feeling like more of a treat 🙂
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I buy my herbs in bulk from Mountain Rose Herbs and also add Vital Proteins collagen powder to my morning drink (collagen powder adds 20 gm of protein and dissolves easily in hot or cold liquid – I take 2 scoops one way or another every single day).
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Enjoy 🙂
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XO