11 Security secrets To Protect Your Crypto From Hackers

Cryptocurrency has become a popular investment over the years and more people are opening up to the idea of owning and trading cryptocurrencies. This has created a surge in the number of crypto-related security breaches, which has increased the incentive to protect your crypto investments.

11 Security secrets To Protect Your Cryptocurrency From Hackers

Don’t Use Email or SMS for 2FA
Whitelist Your Crypto Addresses
Use The Best Antivirus/Internet Security Software
Use A No-Log VPN
Lock Sensitive Apps
Don’t Store Passwords Or Keys In Cloud Or Remotely
Store Passwords And Keys In A Physical Safe
Use The Most Secure Email Providers
Use A Hard Or Soft Wallet
Use Screen Lock On Your Phone
Use A Private Blockchain-Based Browser

1. Don’t Use Email or SMS for 2FA

Email 2FA is a little more obvious as to why you shouldn’t use it, your account can be hacked. Once hacked, they’ll have access to your 2FA and any confirmation emails needed to send your crypto to their wallet.

Many people think SMS is secure, however, it’s not as safe as it seems. There are 3 main ways a hacker can gain access to your SMS 2FA code:

SIM Swap

What’s SIM swapping? SIM swapping is the process of transferring your phone number, either to another device or to another carrier. This gives the hacker complete access to all data associated with your phone number.

Sometimes all that’s needed for a SIM swap is your phone number and the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number (SIN in Canada).

Device Forwarding

If you forward your text messages to another device such as a tablet or laptop all the hacker needs is access to that device.

So, if you lose your tablet, whoever is in possession of them will have access to all your forwarded messages.

SS7 Attack

SS7 is a protocol that is used to establish and maintain a communication session. It was designed to support the exchange of services between mobile and fixed networks. The biggest danger of the SS7 protocol is that it can be used for exploitation.

An attacker can perform a denial of service, exfiltrate sensitive data, or hijack a communication session. An attacker can also exploit the SS7 vulnerabilities to execute a denial of service attack, exfiltrate sensitive data and even hijack a communication session.

What to use instead?

An Authenticator app. There are a couple main options for this:

I have a personal lack of trust bias against Google and therefore I use Authy as my authenticator app. It’s worked flawlessly.

2. Whitelist Your Crypto Addresses

Whitelisting allows you to only be able to send cypto to authorized addresses. Not every app has this feature, but if they do you can typically find this option in the security settings.

For example, I have to manually add whitelisted addresses in my Nexo account.

Nexo also has an option to place a wait period of that address for 24, 48 or 72 hrs. Meaning, the newly added address cannot be used for that designated period of time.

Which is different from my Crypto.com account, as they automatically whitelist new address with a waiting period of 24 hours.

Here’s what my Crypto.com whitelisted addresses looks like:

Why do both Nexo and Crypto.com have waiting periods on new addresses?

If someone hacks my account and adds an address, I’ll receive an email notification that I’ve added a new address (which I didn’t). I can then take steps to protect my crypto before the 24 hour wait period is over and they wipe me clean.

3. Use The Best Antivirus/Internet Security Software

I’m a Windows guy and their built in antivirus is rated well based on my research. It seems to meet the average persons basic needs.

But since we’re dealing with our investments here, I only advocate for the best security money can buy.

Recommended security suites:

Bitdefender

Visit Bitdefender

Kaspersky

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I decided to go with Bitdefender and haven’t looked back since.

Bitdefender is Rated #1 as The Best Antivirus on popular tech sites like PCmag and Techradar with evidence to back up their decisions.

It’s not resource heavy and doesn’t slowdown my devices one bit.

4. Use A No-Log VPN

A VPN is a Virtual Private Network that is used to mask or hide your real IP address, and can be used to get around firewalls set up in your home or workplace, and access the internet without restrictions.

A no-log VPN is a VPN that does not keep any logs of your activity, including your IP address. This means that any website you visit, any emails you send and any downloads you make will not be stored on the VPN’s servers.

How does a VPN help protect you from hackers?

For example, a hacker might use your IP address to access your computer or phone to steal your personal information. VPNs help to encrypt your data and ensure that it cannot be accessed by anyone other than you. They also help to protect your internet connection from hackers and geo-restricted content.

I went with Bitdefender’s VPN since I was already using their complete security suite and was happy with the product. It may be cheap, however, it does lag, freeze and disconnect at times. It’s also not exactly the fastest VPN out there, but it’s probably the best in its’ price range.

Keep in mind when it comes to choosing a VPN, you typically get what you pay for in terms of speed.

Here’s some recommended no-log VPN options:

Company	Price (based on 1yr sub)
Bitdefender VPN	$1.99/mnth
Ivacy VPN	$3.99/mnth
Cyberghost VPN	$4.29/mnth
Nord VPN	$4.99/mnth

5. Lock Sensitive Apps

This allows you to lock any app you want that may contain sensitive information y way of a PIN or fingerprint unlock.

This adds an extra layer of protection to the 2FA built into your crypto apps.

Here’s the backend of my Bitdefender App Lock:

Most antivirus and security software have this feature built in.

6. don’t Store Passwords or Keys in cloud or remotely

When I read through the horror stories on Reddit of people whose crypto got hacked, the most common mistake people seem to make is storing their passwords or keys in the cloud or email.

Why is this not safe?

If you’re email or cloud account ever gets hacked, they now have backdoor access to your crypto.

If your email and password ever get leaked online through security breaches, you’re done.

7. Store Passwords And Keys In A Physical Safe

This adds to the points above. Write down all your passwords, seed phrases and keys down and store them in a safe. If you can afford it, get a fireproof safe.

If you lose access to your crypto wallet for whatever reason and you don’t have your seed phrase to restore your account, your crypto is good as gone.

You are your own bank, secure your assets like one.

8. Use the most secure email providers

You may be wondering “what? you mean Gmail and Outlook aren’t safe?”. The short answer is no, not to protect your crypto.

Why isn’t Gmail safe? The emails aren’t encrypted. Therefore, if the emails ever get intercepted, they can be read clear as day. Encryption equals privacy.

It’s not open source. Meaning, the security of the code cannot be verified by security experts.

You aren’t anonymous. Commercial email providers such as Gmail and Outlook know everything about you; name, address, age, where you live, heck they even know your favourite tv shows.

What to look for in a secure email provider?

Encryption
Open source code
Anonymity

Recommended secure email providers:

ProtonMail

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Tutanota

Visit Tutanota

9. Use a hard or soft wallet

Storing your crypto in a hard or soft wallet gives your sole ownership over your crypto compared to keeping it on an exchange.

Soft and hard wallets are both decentralized, giving you full ownership to your crypto. This is not the case with exchanges as they are centralized.

What’s the difference between a soft and hard wallet?

Soft Wallet

A crypto soft wallet is a software program that stores your private keys, allowing you to sign transactions and initiate the transfer of assets. They typically use a private key that enables you to control your funds and store them securely.

In addition, a software wallet is more convenient because it is easy to access and use as all you need is internet access oppose to carrying around a physical device.

However, software wallets can be vulnerable to viruses, keyloggers, and malware. Therefore, it is important to keep your software wallet updated and monitored.

Recommended soft wallet:

Exodus

Hard Wallet

A crypto hard wallet is a software device that allows you to transfer your crypto onto it and store it offline. This makes them safer from hackers than soft wallets.

The downsides to using a hard wallet are if you were to ever lose it, you will lose all your crypto.

It’s extremely important it is stored in a fireproof safe for protection.

Recommended hard wallets:

Ledger

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Trezor

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10. Use Screen Lock

11. Use A Private Blockchain-Based Browser

A blockchain-based browser is a browser that uses the blockchain to help keep your private data safe. This is done by encrypting your data, so that nobody can access it without your permission. Therefore, you are in control of your privacy.

All the data that you share with your browser is encrypted and can’t be read by anyone without your permission.

Some main benefits of a blockchain-based browser are that they are faster, more secure, and more private than traditional browsers.

A blockchain-based browser is different from a regular browser because it’s based on a blockchain. Blockchain technology is a decentralized, distributed, and encrypted digital ledger that is used to create a record of transactions which cannot be altered once recorded.

What are the best blockchain-based browsers?

If you want more info, I talk a bit about the following two blockchain-based browsers in the post.

Brave

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Opera

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What Are Smart Contracts In blockchain? real world examples

Bitcoin is sort of the “first generation” of blockchain. We could call it Blockchain 1.0. Ethereum and the smart contract are pushing blockchain into the next stage: Blockchain 2.0. Smart contract is critical to applying blockchain into broader use, so let’s explore it further.

Who Invented Smart Contracts?

The computer scientist and cryptographer Nick Szabo first proposed the smart contract concept in a paper published in 1994. (It is worth noting that Szabo has been bandied about as the possible true identity of Satoshi, something he has denied.)

The smart contract created by Szabo is a computer system designed to facilitate and verify contracts between parties and people.

Smart Contracts are The Key To Ethereum

The cryptocurrency Ethereum is a decentralized platform that runs smart contracts and allows developers to build their apps on the blockchain created by Ethereum. Smart contract is key in Ethereum, since it finally allows cryptocurrencies to be used in broader business activities.

Smart contract can function in the absence of trust, because it executes terms without intervention from the parties involved. Once a smart contract is generated, it cannot be reversed.

Transactions are traceable but irreversible. A smart contract works on an “if-then” language. If A happens, then B will take place. So once a contract is set up, the terms will be executed automatically.

Real world Examples of smart contracts

Vending machine example

An example often used to help explain smart contracts is a vending machine. Everyone knows how they work. You go to a vending machine and put in a certain amount of money; in return, the machine dispenses a product.

Say a vending machine sells sodas for $.25. Bob puts a quarter into the machine, and in return, it spits out a soda. Alice puts a dollar into the same machine, and it spits back $.75 and a soda.

Not a hard concept, right?

Well, smart contract on blockchain functions similarly.

Smart contract on blockchain involves three steps:

Parties involved in the contract reach a consensus and formulate a smart contract.
The parties put the contract into the blockchain through a peer-to-peer network.
The smart contract is put into motion once it’s accepted into the blockchain.

Renter and landlord example

Say I would like to lease my apartment to you. You, as renter, pay me an advance in Bitcoins through a blockchain. Once the transaction is done, I receive the payment. You will then get a contract and receipt.

And I, as landlord, will give you a key to enter the apartment within a certain period of time. If the key is not delivered to you on time, the blockchain will return the advance to you. If the key is delivered before the agreed date, the blockchain will temporarily hold the key until you pay the advance.

The system works on these if-then propositions, and everyone on the blockchain is able to see the contract we’ve both agreed upon. Therefore, nobody has to worry about the authenticity of the contract.

And after the rental period is over, the contract will be automatically terminated once the terms have been fulfilled.

Decentralizing the Entire Contract Market

Just as Bitcoin is decentralizing currency and business transactions, smart contract has the potential to decentralize the entire contract market.

Assets in digital format are now able to be exchanged and traded in blockchain by adopting smart contract, so all kinds of interesting trades can happen on blockchain.

Smart contract broadens the potential use of blockchain dramatically —potentially bringing in almost the entire contractual landscape. And in my opinion, it’s just getting started.

The Future of smart contracts

I’m confident that in the future, smart contracts will be put into even broader use in the financial sector. I think this for a number of reasons.

Since a smart contract is capable of self-executing contracts related to assets transfer, it, as a technology, definitely presents uses related to stock trading and other financial market trading.

Another reason for the growth of smart contracts will be the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT).

Everything around us, including smartphones, cars, wearable products, and even furniture, is going to be connected to the Internet. This will create exponential data needs. What will we use to capture and store all of these new data? Blockchain.

Another trend in smart contracts’ favor is that blockchain is cost-efficient and friendly. In traditional law firms and auditing firms, adopting blockchain and smart contracts will significantly lower the cost of doing business and improve efficiency. It will be a win-win.

Ethereum: Simplified For Beginners

Vitalik Buterin is a name you may not be familiar with, but almost everyone in computer science, blockchain, and cryptocurrency is. His white paper, “Ethereum: A Next-Generation Cryptocurrency and Decentralized Application Platform,” released in Bitcoin Magazine back in 2014, put him into the spotlight.

And at just 19 years old, he totally disrupted the existing crypto world.

What is Ethereum?

Ethereum is an open software platform based on blockchain technology that developers can use to build and deploy decentralized applications. The first generation of applications on blockchain is, admittedly, quite limited.

The blockchain Bitcoin uses merely focuses on transactions (and tracking of transactions) using Bitcoins. The use of first-generation blockchain is also very narrowly defined.

However, Ethereum is offering a public blockchain that goes beyond a peer-to-peer electronic cash system. By implementing smart contracts, the use of blockchain has the potential to expand beyond cryptocurrency.

Anything of value can now be exchanged with and through smart contracts. Agreements and exchanges of every sort can theoretically run on Ethereum.

Want to know more about smart contracts? Read this post next.

What are third parties on the Internet?

One way to understand his innovation—Ethereum—is to appreciate how it aims to replace third parties on the Internet through the use of blockchain.

They’re services like Google, Facebook, and Apple that hold our personal data, financial data, and professional data on their servers. The importance of replacing third parties is all about security.

Third parties makes it easier for hackers to hack, since everyone’s data are all in one place (or in just a few places). Also, under a third-party system, governments may be able to access your files without your knowledge.

DAPPS are built on Ethereum

Apps built using Ethereum are called DAPPs (decentralized applications).

Developers create their DAPPs using smart contracts. In keeping with the theme of decentralization, DAPPs are all decentralized and are not owned by individuals or organizations. Rather, they are owned by multiple people—specifically, everyone on blockchain.

How Ethereum Was Born

Despite these innovations, it hasn’t all been wine and roses. In the short history of Ethereum so far, it’s had several major challenges. Probably, the biggest has been the DAO.

In May of 2016, the former CCO of Ethereum, Stephan Tual, founded Slock.it, along with a few members of the Ethereum team.

In doing so, he also announced the concept of the DAO—the Decentralized Autonomous Organization.

Despite very little information about what the DAO actually was, during its Initial Coin Offering (ICO), the DAO raised an amount of Ethereum equal to $150 million from over 20,000 investors.

However, on June 17, 2016, a hacker hacked the DAO through a loophole in the system. Within just a couple of hours, the DAO lost 3.6 million ETH, the equivalent of $70 million.

The loophole facilitating this hacking did not come from Ethereum itself, but from an application on which it was built. However, the resulting mess was left to the Ethereum team and community to take care of.

Several proposals were presented to get the stolen money back.

Because transferred funds were always held in an account for twenty-eight days, the hacker couldn’t simply take the money and run.

Ethereum eventually proposed to “hardfork” the funds to an account available to the original owners. A hardfork involves making a primordial change to blockchain that can make previously invalid transactions valid, or vice versa.

But by doing so, it subverts the shared goal of decentralization that so many people involved in cryptocurrency share. Eventually, even though 10 percent of the Ethereum community voted against it, Ethereum decided to hardfork 192 million blocks in order to retrieve the stolen funds.

After this was done, a new blockchain was created called ETH (separate from the original blockchain, ETC).

There are many takeaways for the cryptocurrency and blockchain communities that come out of the DAO incident.

If you’re interested in getting granular, there are many articles on Google.

However, as Einstein is supposed to have said, a person who never made a mistake is a person who never tried anything new. Smart contracts is something new, and so is everything related to blockchain.

In my opinion, there are going to be bumps in the road—like DAO —along the way. But as long as we survive and learn from our mistakes, we shall all be stronger in the end.

Can Ethereum Be Hacked?

To answer this, I’m going to pull a quote from Ethereum.com.au:

If it is about the blockchain, the answer is no. It is not hackable. If it is about the smart contract, it depends who deploys it and if there is any exploitable flaw. If it is about the wallet, it depends on the wallet application and your security standard procedure. If it is about the exchange, it depends on the exchange’s centralized server, its API security, and your own security practice in securing your account credentials with the same exchange.

Opera Crypto Browser Review: Is it the best crypto browser? (2022)

The Opera crypto browser is a newcomer to the crypto browser scene looking to make a statement. But, is it all that it’s cracked up to be? I’m not so sure as it’s stacked up against some serious competition.

What is The Opera Crypto Browser?

The Opera Crypto Browser is a web browser that is focused on security, privacy and speed. This browser is free to use and it’s available for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android.

With the Opera Crypto Browser, you will be able to browse anonymously and download websites faster, which makes it a good choice for people who are looking for a cryptocurrency browser.

This browser has a built-in crypto wallet, which means that you can store coins on your browser for easy access and use. Opera browsers are also great for those looking for a privacy-focused browser that is less likely to give the NSA data on your browsing history.

Why use a crypto browser?

Crypto browsers are created to help users easily access the crypto market and make transactions without having to enter usernames and passwords while providing impeccable security.

For example, the Opera Crypto Browser is an alternative to the Opera browser that offers a built-in crypto wallet. The browser is a private and secure way to store your crypto coins. It also offers a built-in crypto wallet that is encrypted and can be accessed with a password. The browser also allows you to buy crypto coins through a built-in exchange.

Opera Crypto Browser has been designed to be as intuitive as possible from the start. This makes it easy for first-time users to get to grips with the browser and see what it offers.

What does Opera Crypto Browser offer?

The Opera crypto browser has a number of features that make it a must-have for crypto market users.

These features include:

Easily find and track the market and the coins you own
Set up a crypto wallet
Create alerts for when a coin or market is likely to increase
Track the market and coins you own, with the ability to set up alerts
Set up a watchlist
Securely share your portfolio with someone
Free no-log VPN offering anonymous browsing
Anti-tracking built into browser
Encrypted messaging

The Opera crypto browser is great if you want to keep your private data private and secure. However, it can be a bit difficult to use and the interface could use some improvement.

Is there a better alternative?

While Opera Crypto is a good browser, there is another crypto browser out there that provides a better alternative.

This browser is called Brave Browser and is the best alternative to Opera Crypto.

About The Brave Browser

Check out the Brave Browser here

The Brave Browser is a non-profit project that is focused on privacy and security. It has a built-in crypto wallet that is encrypted and can be accessed with a password. The browser also allows you to buy crypto coins through a built-in exchange.

It has all the same feature as the Opera crypto browser and then some.

My absolute favourite feature is you can earn crypto while browsing simply by allowing Brave to show you ads!

You can earn a cool $3-5 USD every month in Brave’s native token, for free, depending on how much you use the browser.

The Brave browser is free and doesn’t track your browsing habits. It is a revolutionary browser that gives you back your privacy. It also has a built-in ad-blocker and tracker blocker.

The Brave Browser also has built-in privacy and security features. Opera Crypto has a lot of features but does not quite have the privacy and security that the Brave Browser does.

Check out the Brave Browser here

2 Best Ayurvedic Nutrition Certification Courses (2023)

2 Best Ayurvedic Nutrition Certification Courses

Name: 2 Best Ayurvedic Nutrition Certification Courses (2023)
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Comparison Table

Ayurveda is compromised of several treatment options including, but not limited to: nutrition, massage, acupuncture, teas, and herbal medicine.

Because of the various treatment options, many people who see the benefits of Ayurvedic, don’t know where to start. Ayurvedic nutrition is always a great place to start as food is a fundamental part of everyone’s life.

Learning Ayurvedic nutrition prior to learning other Ayurvedic treatment options gives you a strong foundation to build upon should you pursue further education in Ayurveda.

Figuring out which Ayurvedic course is best for you is the next challenge. I seek to help you out with that by presenting 2 great options in vary different price ranges.

What is an ayurvedic nutritionist?

An Ayurvedic nutritionist has studied Ayurveda and the traditional Indian medicine system. They offer dietary guidance and treatment plans based on a person’s constitution, health, lifestyle, food sensitivities and many other factors.

Ayurvedic nutrition, a subset of the system, centers on whole foods and healthy, fresh ingredients. Ayurvedic medicine is based on herbal, dietary and lifestyle changes that aim to support the body’s natural ability to heal itself.

Ayurvedic nutritionists might also recommend supplements, herbs, and medicines for optimal health.

Compare 2 Best Ayurvedic Nutrition Certification Programs

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Established	2008	2013
Certifications	Certified Master in Ayurvedic Digestion & Nutrition	Certified Ayurvedic Nutritionist
Help you stand out from the competition	✔	✔
Accredited	✔
Can Start Anytime		✔
Prerequisite Requirements	None	None
Length of Program	11 months	Self-paced, no time limit
Total Hours	500	unknown
Hours/week	Any	Any
Live Presentations	✔
Live Case Studies	✔
Live Exercises and Discussions	✔
Video Content For Modules	✔	✔
Lifetime Access To Resources	✔	✔
Investment (if paid in full)	$3899 + $600 deposit	$420
Payment Plan	$250/month	$210 x 2
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Program: Master Ayurvedic Digestion & Nutrition Certification

Price: $3899 + $600 deposit

Payment Plan: $250/month

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Become an Ayurveda Health Counselor through this certiﬁcate program that teaches you the fundamentals of Ayurvedic medicine. Master the art of clinical Ayurveda as you apply practical knowledge of diet, lifestyle, and herbs to lead your clients to new health and vitality. This rigorous course presents the fundamentals of the body, health and disease from an Ayurvedic perspective. It ensures you have the Ayurvedic training necessary to work independently with clients and establish yourself as a leading professional in the ﬁeld of integrative health care.

Pros and Cons
Curriculum
Accreditations
Reviews

Overall

Pros

All online

Accredited

Created those looking to make a career with Ayurveda

In-depth 500 hour, 11month course

Weekly live presentations

Weekly live case studies

Weekly live exercises and discussion

Comprehensive manual exclusive to Joyful Belly

cons

Can’t start any time. Runs in cohorts lasting 11 months each.

Can be a little pricey for some

Digestive Tract Pathology

Become a leader in integrative health care by enrolling in this comprehensive course in Ayurvedic digestive tract pathology and Ayurvedic nutrition. Through this online course you’ll become conﬁdent in your knowledge of digestive tract health and wellness remedies, and how Ayurveda uses food and herbs as medicine. This rigorous program uses a hands-on approach so that you experience the knowledge directly. The material you learn in this program can be used to enhance your career and clinical skills in digestive health to the point of mastery.

Presentations include a week-by-week walk through of disorders of the digestive tract. This portion of the program will cover all major digestive tract disorders from bad breath to hemorrhoids. A partial overview of topics includes:

Mouth – Appetite, anorexia, bulimia, etc.
Stomach – Burping, acid reﬂux, ulcers, nausea, weight loss, etc.
Liver / Pancreas – Enzyme deﬁciencies, gallbladder, etc.
Small intestine – Leaky gut, allergies, celiac, intolerances, gas, etc.
Colon – Constipation, appendicitis, diverticulitis, etc.

Cleansing protocols including enema, purgation, and other detox regimes

Lecture content is based upon Ayurvedic literature, our personal clinical experience, and the testimony of our clients. We integrate innovations from other traditions wherever possible, including Chinese medicine, Western medicine, Western herbalism and other modalities such as massage therapy, yoga, and western psychology. At the end of each lecture you will not only understand the physical disorder but also the personality and emotional patterns associated with it. For each pathology, you will be presented with a combination of:

Etiology, risk factors, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis
Pathogenesis and development from a Western perspective
Enumerate Ayurvedic patterns of imbalance underlying the disorder
Ayurvedic as well as Western treatment protocols
Diet, lifestyle, herbs, yoga, & cleansing remedies
Psychological and emotional factors

Theoretical Foundations

Ayurvedic model of digestion & nutrition
Ayurvedic pharmacology for the digestive tract
Doshas, gunas, tastes in the digestive tract
Yoga for digestion, other important topics
The eﬀects of metabolism, blood, & stress on digestion
Other miscellaneous topics

Clinical Practicum

You will meet with or observe clients through case studies and personal encounters, including:

30 Live webinar classes discussing digestive cases & clinical assessment
4 Buddy Consultation Personal Encounters as a client, and 4 as a student practitioner
5 Clinical Personal Encounters
Food & Herb Experiments
Body Awareness & Case Studies
Treatment Protocol Writeup

Type of Skill to be Learned

You’ll develop your body awareness to improve your experience of your digestive process in each of the tissues in your digestive tract. You’ll know what is happening to the food in your digestive tract every step of the way. You’ll be able to correct imbalances in digestion through natural remedies.

You’ll know how to apply the principles of ayurveda and awareness of your body to know the pharmacological eﬀects of foods, just through taste and your experience of digesting the food.
You will be able to teach this body-centric approach to your clients, showing them how to make better food choices guided by actual digestive and nutritional experiences.
You will gain eﬀective techniques to address a wide range of digestive concerns with clients as well as practical skills to eﬀectively coach clients in achieving their health & wellness goals

Approximate Duration of Time

313 hours presentations & live online classes 241 hours clinical practicum

554 clock hours total including all course material & homework over an 11 month period

American Association of Biocharacteristics Clinicians (AABC) – The American Association of Biocharacteristics Clinicians is a professional society that provides healthcare professionals with education and continuing medical education. It was founded in 2005 with the goal of promoting excellence in the science and practice of biocharacteristic medicine. It has a membership of more than 8,000 members from all over the globe.
National Association of Ayurvedic Schools and Colleges (NAASC) – The National Association of Ayurvedic Schools and Colleges (NAASC) is a not-for-profit organization that was established to serve the professional interests of the ayurveda profession and to maintain standards of education in ayurveda. The NAASC is composed of volunteer members who are health care providers, practitioners, educators and students.
American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP) – The American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP) is a nonprofit organization which was founded in 1996, and has a mission of educating healthcare professionals and the public about the benefits of drugless therapies, and promoting the use of drugless therapies in the United States. Drugless therapies are treatments that are used without the use of drugs, and they include practices such as acupuncture, chiropractic, naturopathy, massage, yoga, and more.

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Pros

All online

Start anytime

Ayurvedic Nutrition Certification

Learn to create customized meal plans

Downloadable tools and charts

Optional direct support from Michelle, Founder of MVP

Lifetime access

30-Day money back guarantee

cons

No live teachings or discussion

Focuses only on the nutritional aspects of Ayurveda

The My Vinyasa Practice Ayurvedic Nutrition Certification is a self-paced program with a flexible timeline that will help you to build your knowledge, develop your skills, and take your yoga business to the next level.

Introduction

Course Overview
Materials & Required Reading
Course Deliverables & Certification Requirements
Introduction To Ayurveda

Nutrition & The Human Body

Foundations Of Nutrition
Digestive Mechanisms
Digestive Disfunction
The Psychology Of Nutrition

Foundations Of Ayurvedic Nutrition

Ayurveda 101
The Ayurvedic Disease Process
Ayurvedic Food Combining
Assimilation & Digestion
Eating For Your Dosha

Eating Disorders & Ayurveda

Disordered Eating & Prakriti
Disordered Eating & Psychology
Western Nutrition Vs. Ayurvedic Nutrition For Eating Recovery
Education & Integration

Working With Clients

Identifying Potential Clients Needs
Assessing Client Health
Creating Accessible Goals
Developing Meal Plans
Working With Clinical Providers

Business & Ethics

Scope Of Work
Waivers
Marketing
Conclusion

The My Vinyasa Practice Ayurvedic Nutrition Certification is a program that provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to create and run a healthy business. You can use this certification to address your career goals as a yoga teacher or alternative health practitioner, personal life goals as a healthy lifestyle coach, or your business goals as a yoga studio owner or educator.

Drawing on years of research and clinical experience specializing in digestive disorders, John Immel directs the Joyful Belly School of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion. He is the founder of Joyful Belly, an educational Ayurvedic health care website, and oversees the Joyful Belly Clinic.

John holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Harvard University. He ﬁrst discovered Ayurveda while working on a public health project in Bangladesh. His interest in Ayurveda and digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel.

Using ingredients familiar from his childhood, John created thousands of Ayurvedic recipes for the average American, published on Joyful Belly. Joyful Belly proves Ayurveda is a practical way to improve everyday health & wellness. His simple, direct and familiar approach has helped thousands on their journey to health. John recently published, “Explore Your Hunger: A Guide to Hunger, Appetite & Food” with co-author Natalie Immel.

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I hope that this blog post was able to help you out in your search for the best Ayurvedic nutrition course. Good luck with deciding on which course will be right for you!

Bitcoin: Simplified For Beginners

Transferring money from one person to another used to be as simple as handing someone a dollar bill. Of course, people still use tangible cash today, but what happens if you need to get money to someone across the country or across the world?

For this, we have credit cards, which come with various external fees preventing the receiver of the money from seeing the entire intended sum of cash. For international transactions, there is also a conversion fee to change one currency into another.

In short, there was never a practical way to digitally transfer money from person to person without external regulation by banks or government – that is until 2008, when the concept of Bitcoin was developed.

Who Invented Bitcoin?

A person, or group of persons, under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, developed Bitcoin. In 2008, Nakamoto published a paper describing the Bitcoin currency.

In 2009, Nakamoto released the software, developed the first Bitcoins, and launched the Bitcoin network all while remaining virtually anonymous.

What Exactly Is Bitcoin?

Bitcoin is, in essence, an unregulated and decentralized virtual currency. This is to say that all transactions and transfers are done online and are not regulated by any third parties including banks or governments.

How are bitcoins obtained?

Bitcoin is obtained through “mining”, which is done by powerful computer programs. These programs work through complex software algorithms that are used to validate recent Bitcoin transactions. These math problems have the capacity to release new Bitcoin.

Whichever of the Bitcoin miners solves the equation first, gets a reward of a certain amount of Bitcoin called “blocks”. This process of obtaining the currency is intended to mimic the production of a tangible commodity such as gold.

One can also obtain Bitcoin buy purchasing it from a Bitcoin exchange like CoinBase or one can accept it as payment for products or services.

Bitcoin is digital Gold

In many ways, Bitcoin is similar to gold. Like gold, Bitcoin is a hedge against inflation.

The total number of Bitcoins that can be mined is 21 million. Both gold and Bitcoin are unregulated by banks, and the value depends entirely on investors’ confidence in the commodity.

Where is Bitcoin stored?

Bitcoins are stored in Crypto Wallets. Each person’s Crypto Wallet has a different electronic signature associated with it , which are essentially long strings of numbers and letters.

There are four main types of Bitcoin wallets: web wallets, software wallets, mobile phone wallets, and hardware wallets.

Users remain anonymous

Bitcoin is often interpreted as a “pseudo-anonymous” network. This means one can hold an electronic signature or address, without revealing any identifying factors about oneself in the address.

Theoretically, one person can have multiple Bitcoin addresses with nothing to indicate that one person owns them all. On the other hand, every transaction made with Bitcoin is traceable. They are all locked in the blockchain, a public ledger of all Bitcoin transactions.

Bitcoin is volatile

Bitcoin is very volatile, meaning, its value is impacted and fluctuates every day based on a number of factors. Geopolitical events or news stories suggesting that Bitcoin is going to begin to be regulated often sway the confidence of investors.

News about security breaches, although rare, produce a similar effect on the value.

What determines Bitcoins value?

Technically speaking, there is no real reason why Bitcoin should have value. It does not have value as a physical commodity but, economically speaking, it has value because people desire it.

Like gold, Bitcoin has value because it is useful as a physical commodity, not because the government grants it legal tender status like it does with paper money.

Bitcoin and journalism

Lately, many news organizations have employed the use of paywalls on their websites as many news outlets move toward primarily digitized formats. Using Bitcoin, news organizations could offer an alternative to paywalls for less frequent news consumers.

Users could have the option to pay by article using micro-payments of Bitcoin, as opposed to paying monthly, weekly, or yearly online subscriptions.

Bitcoin and immigration

Bitcoin can also provide a means in which immigrants can send funds back to family in their home countries. This eliminates foreign exchange fees as well as the need to utilize companies such as MoneyGram or Western Union, which charge high transaction fees.

Bitcoin and international trade and business

Thirdly, Bitcoin could theoretically become the currency of international business due to the fact that it is a universal currency. The international trade industry could benefit from a decentralized currency if businesses are educated on the potential benefits of investing in the commodity.

Summary of Bitcoin

In short, Bitcoin has many benefits as a currency having largely to do with the fact that it is an unregulated, peer-to- peer network.

It is internationally friendly because the value of a Bitcoin is the same all over the world.
Because it exists in a peer-to-peer network, no third parties can intercept transactions and no taxes can be enforced.
The government cannot seize Bitcoin as long as it is stored in a hardware wallet and not left on a centralized exchange. Meaning, someone’s wealth cannot be frozen.
Unless a user publicizes their Bitcoin address, nobody can trance transactions back to him or her.
Transaction fees are extremely low compared to those of credit cards and other traditional methods of money transfer.
The Bitcoin protocol is designed so that each block takes approximately ten minutes to mine. This is how each transaction is verified. The process is secure, relatively quick, efficient, and convenient.
The economic potential for the currency is unbounded. The ease of use combined with the tiny transaction fees and lack of international conversion fees, make for a truly versatile and practical currency for businesses to adopt and accept.
Bitcoin has the potential to change the way we pay for journalism online.

Does Walking Meditation Work? 6 Benefits of Walking Meditation

When you think about meditation, you may automatically picture yourself sitting down, but meditating while walking is another useful option.

Consider these benefits of walking meditation and suggestions for how to get started.

Benefits of Walking Meditation

1. Learn a popular technique

Walking meditation is a common variation that you’re likely to encounter at many retreat centers. By getting acquainted with this method, you’ll be ready to join in.

2. Get off to a good start

Beginners may find it uncomfortable to sit for long periods. Taking a stroll provides a different approach to launching a meditation practice.

3. Reduce agitation

When stress builds up, you may prefer to keep moving around. Rather than skipping a session completely, just stay on your feet.

4. Manage fatigue

It’s easy to nod off if you were up all night finishing a report or nursing a sick child. Remaining erect is likely to keep you more alert until you can get the rest you need.

5. Exercise more

Meditation can be good for your body as well as your mind. Every bit of physical activity counts when it comes to staying fit. A walking meditation of 15 minutes to an hour is a gentle, but effective, workout.

6. Integrate mindfulness into ordinary activities

One purpose of meditation is to develop a clearer mind that you can rely on all day long. When you get used to walking while meditating, you’ll become more skilled at generating positive thoughts in any setting.

How to Practice Walking Meditation

1. Create a path

Lay out a route for yourself. You could walk around your living room or visit a local park. If you stick to an area you know well, it will be easier to minimize distractions.

2. Focus on your feet

Start out by noting each step. Over time, you’ll become more aware of the many individual movements involved. Imagine that your soles are caressing the earth.

3. Pace yourself

Most people find that a slower pace is conducive to becoming more deliberate and attentive. You may want to start out walking the way you usually do and gradually ease up.

4. Lower your eyes

Try keeping your eyes half shut and softly aimed at the ground a couple of feet ahead of you. If you’re in a spot where there are too many obstacles to do this, relax and enjoy the scenery.

5. Position your arms

Lower your shoulders and let your arms hang easily along the side of your body. Clasp your hands gently in front of your lower abdomen.

6. Welcome a smile to your face

Let a smile well up from within. Visualize pleasant and soothing images like flower gardens and snowy mountains.

7. Quiet down

Leave your earphones at home. Put aside your plans for the evening. Observe the stillness in your mind.

8. Take full breaths

Breathe deeply from your diaphragm. Feel your abdomen rise and fall. Gradually synchronize your footsteps and your breath in whatever pattern is natural and sustainable.

9. Prepare for sitting meditation

Walking meditation is an ideal transition to a sitting meditation. A brief walking meditation session will help you clear your head and dissolve tension in your body so you can concentrate better.

10. Alternate between walking and sitting

Another good use for walking meditation is to make it a supplement to your sitting practice. If your foot gets a cramp or you just want to move around, meditating on your feet will help you extend your practice time.

Diversify your practice by meditating while walking. It will help you apply mindfulness to more of your daily routine so that you can enjoy greater peace and contentment.

What’s The Purpose of meditation? 4 Benefits Anyone can Gain

Many religions and philosophies advocate meditation. Meditation is also used as a tool in many activities and for self-help purposes. While all of these things might be rather disparate, the reasons for performing the meditation are rather similar.

Many of us feel we have a reasonable understanding of the practice of meditation, but many of us can’t really describe the actual purpose.

A meditative practice brings you many benefits:

1. Meditation can give your mind a much needed a rest.

Your mind is constantly active. It’s thinking about ten different things every 15 seconds. It’s telling you that you need a drink of water. It’s worrying about your date next Saturday and reminding you that you don’t have enough money in your bank account to pay your cable bill.

Sleep isn’t any better. In your dreams, you’re largely acting and behaving the same way you do while awake. You’re still worrying about the same stuff during your dreams. Sleep is great for resting your body, but it’s not as useful for resting your mind.

In meditation, you can create a space where your mind is essentially empty.

2. Meditation can teach you how to focus.

When you think of meditation, do you imagine someone sitting alone in a quiet room with subdued lighting? This is the easiest way to meditate, with no distractions. It’s like meditation with training wheels. But you could actually be meditating most of the time as well.

In many forms of meditation, you focus on one, trivial thing and concentrate all your thoughts on that single item or idea. It’s incredibly relaxing.

It’s easiest to learn to meditate under ideal conditions. Then, try expanding your meditation skills to other activities. You know you can really meditate when you can stay calm, happy, and focused on a loud, hot, busy, smelly subway. Don’t live near the subway? Try a long day with the in-laws.

Most of us focus very poorly. Imagine how much better you would feel and how much more you would accomplish if you could stay focused on the activity at hand. Plus, it’s hard to worry if you’re controlling the content of your thoughts.

3. Meditation can help you find answers.

When your mind is running a hundred miles an hour, it’s difficult to find elegant solutions to your challenges. A brain needs a little space to find effective solutions to tough challenges.

Meditation can provide that needed space.

Have you ever noticed that many of your best ideas have come while doing something that occupies your mind in a rather mindless way?

Activities like mowing the grass, taking a shower, or driving down the highway with little traffic are great for solving problems. Your mind is occupied but free to wander a little. Meditation is similar.

4. Meditation can improve your health

Stress is incredibly hard on the body. Meditation reduces stress, lowers your pulse and blood pressure, and improves sleep.

Meditation can be done quickly. You’d be surprised how much more you can accomplish and how much more enjoyable your day is when you meditate for a few minutes several times a day. Five minutes every hour is a great place to start.

Meditation isn’t just for a Yogi in India sitting on top of a tree. Anyone can use meditation to bring rest and peace into their life. It can also improve your performance.

Learn to meditate and enjoy a greater quality of life.

Best Cryptocurrency Exchanges If You Live In Ontario (2022)

If you’re like me, you live in Ontario (Canada) and have no idea where to start when it comes to finding the best cryptocurrency exchanges, I made this post for you.

I’ve used all of the crypto exchange apps in this post. After hours of research and fiddling around with each of the exchanges, I now primarily use 2 of them; Nexo and Crypto.com. I explain why in my reviews below.

Important Terms To Know Before Reading

Staking

Staking is a mechanism to achieve distributed consensus and validate transactions and blocks, creating an alternative to mining. The term comes from the idea of a stake, where a user or a node locks up some of their cryptocurrency (called the stake) and validates blocks and transactions.

The cryptocurrency holders can then receive a portion of the block reward for each validated block. These are often referred to as staking rewards and advertised in terms of APY (annual percentage yield).

Staking is a great way to earn passive income. You can earn between 4-16% APY of many popular crypto exchanges. For example, if you stake $10,000 worth of a certain crypto with 10% APY, you will earn $1000 in rewards if staked over 1 full year.

Spread

The spread is a term that is used to describe the difference in price between the buying and selling price of a certain currency.

For example, if someone is buying Bitcoin and the price is $8,000 and the exchange is selling Bitcoin at $10,000, they are making a $2,000 spread, they are making the difference between the buying price and the selling price. In this example, the spread is 20%.

The spread is usually detailed in percentage. The smaller the percentage, the less money you pay the exchange.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the cryptocurrency exchange you use have to be a Canadian, or Ontario-based company?

The short answer is no.

Are their benefits to using Canadian-based over International-based cryptocurrency exchanges for Ontarians?

After trying numerous Canadian and International exchanges, I’ve come to the conclusion that there isn’t.

What is the best exchange for cryptocurrency in Canada?

In my opinion, the best Canadian-based crypto exchange is Wealthsimple and the best International-based crypto exchange is Crypto.com.

Can I use Coinbase in Ontario?

Yes, although I don’t recommend Coinbase.

Can I use international exchanges in Canada?

Yes, to my knowledge there are no international exchanges banned from being used in Canada.

Best Cryptocurrency Exchanges for Ontarians

Top Canadian Crypto Exchanges

Wealthsimple

Newton

Shakepay

Top International Crypto Exchanges

Crypto.com

Nexo

YouHodler

Uphold

Top Canadian Cryptocurrency Exchanges

wealthsimple

#1 canadian crypto exchange

Wealthsimple is trusted and used by over 2 million Canadians. The perfect crypto exchange app for beginners.

Ease of use

Fees

Security

Variety of Coins

Staking Rewards

Trust Factor

Support

Pros

No commission fees

Small spread on trades

Never been hacked

ACH bank transfers

Pre-paid Visa rewards card with 1% cashback

Limit orders

Licensed with FINTRAC

Cold-storage

Cons

Low variety of coins

No staking

Limited coin withdrawals

1.5% spread fee

Mixed reviews about their support

7.4

Overall Score

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Wealthsimple Review

Wealthsimple was created with beginners in mind. I’ve explored dozens of crypto exchange apps and none are simpler, swifter, or easier to navigate than Wealthsimple.

Watch how simple it is to buy crypto on the Wealthsimple app.

How to buy crypto with the Wealthsimple trade app! #wealthsimpletrade #howtobuycrypto #investing

What I love about Wealthsimple

ACH Bank Transfers

As a Canadian, no other exchange offers this to my knowledge. Once you add your banking info, all it takes in 1 click of a button to transfer funds from your account into Wealthsimple.

Up to $1500 can be added instantly, anything more than that takes up to 5 business days. In my experience, it usually takes all 5 business days.

If you plan to move large sums of money (more than $10,000), this is the best method to use.

Why?

Because other crypto exchanges use e-transfer and most Canadian banks limit the amount that can be e-transferred per day and per week. For example, I bank with CIBC and their e-transfer limits are $3000/day and $10,00 per week.

This can be very frustrating if you’re looking to buy a timely dip in the market and you can’t get your funds fast enough.

Trust and Safety

It could be just an illusion, but given that Wealthsimple has been in business since 2016 and amassed and excellent track record.

Users talk highly of them on social media and through reviews on Google, Facebook, and Trustpilot.

If Wealthsimple is so good, why don’t I use it?

I’d absolutely prefer to use it. However, there’s 2 main reasons I don’t:

They don’t offer crypto staking (yet)
They don’t offer cryptos that I want to invest in

I recognize everyone has their own investment strategy and these above reasons may not affect you at all.

If you have no interest in staking your crypto or buying crypto that can’t be found on Wealthsimple, this is the best crypto exchange for Ontarians and Canadians, hands down.

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newton

#2 Canadian crypto exchange

Newton is trusted and used by over 2 million Canadians. The perfect crypto exchange app for beginners.

Ease of use

Fees

Security

Variety of Coins

Staking Rewards

Trust Factor

Support

Pros

Beginner friendly

Founded in 2011

Never been hacked

Limit orders

Licensed with FINTRAC

Spreads are 1% or less

Cold-storage

Cons

No ACH bank transfers

No staking

Long waits for support

Interface lacks a modern touch

6.4

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Newton Review

I have a verified account with Newton but have yet to use them for any transactions.

I only signed up for them as I thought they offered ACH bank transfers. I misinterpreted their meaning of “pre authorized payments”.

They offer bank e-transfers through a third party app called Plaid. It allows you to pre-connect your bank account so you don’t have to manually e-transfer each time you want to deposit or withdraw to your bank account.

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shakepay

#2 canadian crypto exchange

Wealthsimple is trusted and used by over 900,000 Canadians. The perfect crypto exchange app for beginners.

Ease of use

Fees

Security

Variety of Coins

Staking Rewards

Trust Factor

Support

Pros

No commission fees

Licensed with FINTRAC

Cold-storage

Cons

Only offers 2 coins

No staking

Limited coin withdrawals

No ACH bank transfers

Spread fees are not listed, no transparency

5.3

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Shakepay Review

This is the very first crypto exchange app I ever downloaded and got verified on. I had my account registered and verified in no time

Here’s how easy it is to set up an account:

Once verified, I transferred $4000 into the app through e-transfer and took about 1 hour to see my funds.

As I waited for Bitcoin’s price to come down before I bought in, I continued to research other crypto exchange apps I could try.

Once I came across Wealthsimple, Nexo, and Crypto.com I immediately withdrew my funds from Shakepay and re-allocated them.

Why I Decided not to continue with Shakepay

Given my crypto investment strategy moving forward, it’s based on the following reasons:

Only offers Bitcoin and Ethereum to purchase, I want more diversification
No option to stake either coin for passive income
I may choose not to add either of those cryptos to my portfolio at this time

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5 Best Evidence-Based Teas For Stress and Anxiety Relief

Stress is called the silent killer for a reason. From anxiety to panic attacks to trouble sleeping, a dose of stress can do a number on your health. Yet most of us are so used to managing some stress or anxiety in our day-to-day lives that we tend to ignore the issue until it’s too late.

The good news? For those willing to make a few basic changes, tackling stress and anxiety can be as simple as updating your night-time routine and sipping on the right cup of tea.

Today, we’re going to be looking at the 5 best evidence-based teas for stress and anxiety you can use to unwind at the end of a stressful day. Not only do these teas promote relaxation, but they may help the 30% of people who suffer from chronic sleeplessness and insomnia too.

Consider enjoying a cup of one of these teas each day:

Chamomile Tea

Probably the best-known choice for relaxation, chamomile tea is an ancient remedy for inflammation, anxiety, and insomnia. Some experts say that the effects of chamomile are similar to that of a mild tranquilizer.

Chamomile is packed full of a substance called apigenin, which helps to decrease anxiety and initiate sleep. Studies have found that drinking around 400mg of chamomile extract a day can improve sleep quality.
Further research has also gone on to show that postpartum women suffering from poor sleep quality were soothed with chamomile tea.

While not everyone will respond well to chamomile, the gentle taste and relaxing aroma are a great place to start if you suffer from stress.

Valerian Tea

The valerian herb is another substance that has appeared throughout the centuries as a cure for nervousness and insomnia. The product was also used in England during World War II as a way to relieve stress caused by air raids.

Valerian is one of the most popular sleep aids in the world today, and it’s available in both liquid and capsule form, as well as a tea. Researchers believe that valerian root may improve GABA levels in the body, which can improve sleepiness, and reduce anxiety.

Studies into valerian root for insomnia indicate that it can reduce the amount of time it takes for a person to fall asleep at night and improve the quality of the sleep too. These studies also indicate minimal side effects after using valerian. There are no issues such as morning drowsiness to detract from the experience.

Lavender Tea

There are few things more relaxing than the smell of lavender. This sweet and soothing herb is championed for its ability to reduce stress and improve sleep quality. The substance is available in tea form as a way of encouraging relaxation and stronger sleeping patterns.

According to one study, women who drank and enjoyed the aroma of lavender tea for two weeks had less fatigue than their counterparts
Other studies indicate that reductions in heart rate and heart rate variability were evident in women who inhaled the scent of lavender for 12 weeks, twice per week.

Try sweetening this tea with honey for a unique sleeping experience.

Lemon Balm Tea

Lemon balm is an herb that actually comes from the mint family. Commonly used in aromatherapy, lemon balm is great for reducing stress and improving relaxation. Evidence suggests that lemon balm could be effective at increasing GABA levels, which improve sleepiness.

Further studies show up to a 42% reduction in symptoms of insomnia after patients took a lemon balm extract for 15 days.
The warm and refreshing lemon balm tea could be an incredible benefit to your night-time routine, and the flavor will likely appeal to plenty of people.

Passionflower Tea

Made from the dried stems, flowers, and leaves of the Passiflora plant, passionflower tea is a traditional solution to feelings of anxiety and insomnia. Studies indicate that this substance may be suitable for improving sleep quality and insomnia.

A study among 40 adults found that those drinking passionflower tea for one week reported a significantly better quality of sleep than their counterparts.
Further studies have shown that a combination of passionflower and other relaxing substances like valerian root can be excellent for treating insomnia.

Sip Your Way to Sleep

Many delightful herbal teas are now making their way into the market as powerful sleep aids. Although these teas won’t eliminate the underlying cause of your sleeping or stress issues, they can help you to get the relaxation you need.

For those suffering from high levels of anxiety and stress, the teas above offer a natural solution to common issues like insomnia. However, if you are using these teas for sleep improvement, try to avoid using any sweeteners, as these could increase your blood sugar levels and make you feel more awake.

It can also be a good idea to avoid adding milk to certain teas before bed if you have any dairy sensitivities that might harm your stomach.

For a natural and pleasant alternative to pharmaceuticals, consider trying these teas to help relieve stress and support a great night of sleep that refreshes you.

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