All articles by Hannah Smith
Hannah Smith is Joy Organics Director of Communications. She is driven by her passion for providing clear and accessible wellness and CBD education. In 2015, she received her BA in Media, Culture and the Arts from The King’s College in New York City and before Joy Organics, worked as writer and photographer in the Middle East and North Africa. Her work has been featured on Forbes, Vice, Vox, Denver Post, and the Coloradoan.
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When you think about healthcare, what comes to mind? First-aid kits? Hospitals? Surgery? Medications? While these innovative modern healthcare techniques and tools are constantly changing how (and how long) we live, they tend to focus only on sickcare and leave out the other major aspect of healthcare: wellcare. Let’s learn more about the difference between...
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25 May, 2022
Wouldn’t it be great if we could turn on our creativity like we turn on the tap? Unfortunately, our brains don’t quite work that way. The creative process is unpredictable and finicky—especially when we need inspiration now! While we can’t force creativity, there are plenty of tricks we can use to open our minds and...
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23 May, 2022
When did wellness become so overwhelming? We’re supposed to make healthy dietary choices, exercise regularly, practice mindfulness, stay connected to loved ones, and still make time for at least seven hours of sleep per night. Twenty-four hours doesn’t feel like it’s enough time for you to prioritize wellness and your various roles in life (e.g.,...
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18 May, 2022
The CBD industry is booming and hemp is having a heyday. Legal hemp products are everywhere, and CBD has become an increasingly popular wellness product. In case you haven’t heard, the newest trend in hemp products just so happens to be THC. Yes, we’re talking about the same intoxicating THC that’s been illegal at the...
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16 May, 2022
Whether you’ve been using CBD for a few months, a few weeks, or a few days, you might be curious as to how CBD works over a long period of time compared to using it every now and again. Here we’ll take a look at both, offering insight as to how you might benefit from...
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11 May, 2022
It’s easy enough to get married. But staying together for the long haul? Let's just say it isn't always a piece of cake. So, if you've been catching yourself pining after the “honeymoon phase,” this article is for you. Below, find 12 quick fixes—or “love hacks,” as defined by psychologist Eli Finkel in his book,...
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25 April, 2022
Until recently, the majority of full spectrum CBD gummies contained only minute amounts of delta-9 THC, the compound responsible for marijuana's high. But in the past couple months, there's been a shift. CBD gummies with 2 or even 5mg of THC are hitting the market and are rapidly growing in popularity. For those not overly...
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30 March, 2022
Your period will feel—and look—different from your mom’s, sister’s, or friend’s: that’s perfectly normal. You bleed for six days; they bleed for five. That's nothing to worry about. But what if you spend most of those menstruating days doubled over in pain, feeling like someone is taking their time wringing out your uterus? While painful...
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28 March, 2022
Diets promise weight loss—and yet, ironically, there’s mounting evidence to suggest that food restriction makes you want to eat more. According to a meta-analysis of 29 long-term weight loss studies, participants regained more than half of the lost weight within two years and more than 80% within five years. More sobering still: dieters are more...
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23 March, 2022
If you could use a bit of a mental wellbeing boost, there are plenty of ways to naturally increase your happiness. Did you know that there are a handful of “happiness hormones” that support feelings of joy, happiness, and delight? Here we’ll take a deeper look at how to naturally increase these happy hormones so...
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18 March, 2022
There are always a handful of new or trendy skincare ingredients that find their way into the spotlight each year. And while some appear deserving of their hype even without further research (e.g., vitamin C), others may make you do a double-take (e.g., bee venom, anyone?). So, to help you navigate the tricky waters of...
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11 March, 2022
Burnout can negatively impact our relationships, careers, and physical and mental health. With everyday stressors like work, children, and relationships adding up—not to mention a global pandemic—burnout may seem inevitable. Thankfully, it can be avoidable. Here's our guide to handling burnout naturally! What Is Burnout? Burnout is an experience that many of us understand but...
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11 March, 2022
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