Healthy Living

Meditation. The word tends to produce a pretty visceral response when you hear it. Perhaps it’s one of serene excitement, where the nervous center has a Pavlov-dogs’ style reaction to the anticipation of getting a reset. Or maybe, it’s a feeling somewhere between skepticism and revolt, where the idea of slowing down strikes your “lack-of-productivity” nerve.  But as we enter World Mental Health Awareness...

In continuing celebration of Mental Health Awareness Week, we are doing a roundup of our favorite wellness apps and podcasts to help you work towards or maintain balanced mental health. Without further ado, here is Bluebird’s list. Wellness Apps Wellness apps are plentiful. They range from those that teach you mindfulness tools that can assist with managing your own mental health to those that...

Come with me, and you’ll be, in a world of pure imagination. That’s right, I’m talking about none other than a trip to Whole Foods Market! While I can’t say I exclusively shop at Whole Foods (it’s the fourth closest grocery store to me, okay?!), I do make it a point to get over there and, when I do, this is my Whole Foods...

“Natural” is a pretty big buzzword in beauty. Gone are the days of unpronounceable names of harsh chemicals on product labels. Instead, natural ingredients have become a best practice for ensuring quality and healthfulness as part of a self-care regimen. Read on for Bluebird Botanicals’ selections of the 11 best natural beauty products for men and women that actually work! 1. Native Deodorant When...

I’ve often heard mindfulness described as paying attention to the present moment on purpose with non-judgment. More broadly, it can be defined as, “the quality or state of being conscious or aware of something.” But what does paying attention to the present moment entail, and what exactly does the quality of being conscious feel like?  Let’s get started.  Back to Basics: What is Mindfulness?...

Summer may be coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to neglect your skin. To help protect your epidermis during and beyond the hottest months of the year, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best cannabis-infused skincare products on the market. In no particular order, here are Bluebird’s picks for seven must-try CBD topicals. Bluebird CBD Sport Cream We...