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Sun Potion Journal

Transformational Foods for a Transformational Life

Welcome to the journal - an online, intersectional wellness platform - to connect, educate and inspire our international community.

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Hey Sun Potion, I just had my second miscarriage in the last year. See I have a healthy four year old, and all the test have ruled out known fertility issues...

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"...I should be able to have another child medically speaking especially since I have had one already. Something is going onthat the tests the doctors run are missing. Do you have anything that might help hormone balancing or fertility?" ... Hi there, thank you so much for reaching out to us here in this space and sharing. We would be happy to offer some recommendations, alongside a wonderful contact for a fertility herbalist that knows Sun Potion well, her name is Minka and can be reached for an appointment here. Some adaptogens and tonic herbs we recommend looking more into are: Pine Pollen, which may be great for both you and your partner to enjoy and wonderful to ask an herbalist about as it works to support dual-directional hormone support. Yin Power and also Cordyceps are wonderful to consider as well. 

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I have something called idiopathic hypersomnia, which basically means I'm extremely sleepy all the time...

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"...it's like narcolepsy, but taking naps or sleeping a lot doesn't actually help. Do you have any potions that help with alertness and energy? Thank you so much!" Hey there, we definitely have tonic herbs and adaptogens that work to support alertness and energy. These include: White Dragon Matcha, Lion's Mane, He Shou Wu and Green Adaptogen too. You could try one of these or make a potion with a few of them! We often share potions for energy and mental clarity on our IG @sunpotion and you can always let us know if you have recipe questions! 

Is there a resource that will help with which items can be taken with others and how much?

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Great question! YES is the short answer...this journal is a great place to start! You can also gather this information by doing research, reading books on Ayruveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine and also our instagram (@sunpotion) where were always sharing potions with ingredients that we love and that go well together. Also, when we do combine ingredients we like to stick with 1/2 tsp. of each and sometimes less if we are making a more complex potion.  You can always reach out to us if you have specific recipe questions!

Do you have a potion I can travel with for optimal gut health? Thanks

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Adaptogens and tonic herbs can support gut health, some like Reishi and Ashwagandha support gut health due to their ability to lower inflammation in the body. Additionally, Triphala is a wonderful traveler's tonic! We recently published two pieces on adaptogens that may support gut/digestive health, we recommend checking them out!   ADAPTOGENIC COCONUT YOGURT TRIPHALA TRAVEL TONIC

Which of your potions help with hormonal fluctuations/Menopausal issues? Thank you! 🍃🙏🏼🍃

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Adaptogens and tonic herbs are wonderful support for handling hormonal fluctuations and menopausal issues. While we are not herbalists, we recommend looking at some of the below and consulting an herbalist if possible or continue to research them and go with what is best for you. Some adaptogens + tonic herbs you can look into more for this are... Ashwagandha Astragalus Reishi Pine Pollen He Shou Wu Yin Power Additionally this article from Kiana Reeves is all about supporting pelvic health and shares some supportive techniques: RITUALS FOR PELVIC HEALTH

I'm a busy mom, working full time and need a pick-me-up that gives me energy and elevates my mood. Which Sun Potion would be best to start out on?

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Hi there busy mom, we would love to help! You could start with a morning Matcha if that is something you enjoy- with additions like Lion's Mane to promote cognitive health and Mucuna Pruriens which contains 15% L-dopa, a direct precursor to dopamine (try 1/2 tsp. of both). Reishi is another great addition to for supporting daily stress. You could make a tonic with all of these or just add a couple to your tea or coffee to start the day.

Which products are most comprehensive? In other words, which products would you choose to have in your pantry at all times? Thanks!

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Great question! While difficult to just pick a few, the ones we currently have in rotation and stocked on our shelves are: Jasmine Tocos, Reishi, Pine Pollen, Anandamide, Shea Butter and Chlorella. But this is always changing based on how we feel and what is working best for us at the present moment!

Hello! What supplements/powders would you recommend for brain health? I am specifically hoping to address a genetic proclivity for dementia/alzheimer's disease. I have heard of Lion's Mane before! But beyond that, could really use guidance. Thank you!!

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We love brain-supportive adaptogens and tonic herbs. First we would like to preface our response by sharing that we are not herbalists or practitioners and reaching out to one may be best. However, based on our knowledge of the products- Lion's Mane is certainly a great one to look into but also Mucuna Pruriens. Mucuna contains 15% L-dopa, a direct precursor to dopamine and has been studied for its neuroprotective properties. Pearl is another amazing superfood to check out. Pearl is often featured as a skin tonic but additionally can be very supportive for brain health. A super brain powered tonic could include Pearl, Mucuna Pruriens and Lion's Mane!

Which of the Sun Potion products would you most recommend for a 60 year old recovering opiate addict that has terrible pain from having had a stroke...continued below

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Q: Which of the Sun Potion products would you most recommend for a 60 year old recovering opiate addict that has terrible pain from having had a stroke. He is also an insomniac. Also for another in his 60’s who has pain due to having had a fall when younger from a roof that has resulted in broken bone fragments in his hips and legs. Thank you for your amazing potions. A: Thank you for asking these questions! We want to preface our answer by stating we are not herbalists and it may be best for these individuals to consult their practitioner and an herbalist if possible. That being said, for the first individual we recommend looking more into: Reishi, Cordyceps, Eucommia and Mucuna Pruriens. For the second individual, Eucommia may also be beneficial for them plus Pearl which works to support bone health and would be great in a tea or tonic alongside the Eucommia. 

Testosterone

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Hi there, we believe you are asking about the best adaptogens and tonic herbs to support testosterone. If so, we recommend looking further into Pine Pollen - a tonic herb providing dual-directional hormone support. Moringa is another great one to look into and tastes great in a green smoothie or Matcha! You could prepare a matcha latte and add Pine Pollen and Moringa for a morning tonic.

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