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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5 Ways to Reduce Stress in 5 Minutes or Less Managing stress is a lifestyle, not a quick fix. But we all have those moments when we need to calm down fast. When time is of the essence, we can calm our minds by first shifting our bodies into a state of relaxation. Research shows...
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18 May, 2023
Sometimes staying focused can feel like walking through mud with stilettos on; you spend all your effort to move forward but keep getting stuck. What can you do when you’re motivated to make progress, but your brain fails to cooperate? We often think of focus as a measure of our productivity. But more importantly, how...
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15 May, 2023
As human beings, we are social creatures. It’s no surprise that our happiness and well-being are deeply connected to the quality of our relationships. Now, research proves it. The Harvard Study of Adult Development is the longest-running study on happiness and well-being. Since the 1930s, researchers have tracked the lives of 724 men over a...
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09 May, 2023
We all know that eating a well-balanced diet full of fruits and veggies can seriously benefit mental and physical health. But did you know that consuming a wide variety of different fruits and veggies can actually maximize the health benefits plant foods contain? That’s right. Eat a wider diversity of healthy plant foods and you’ll...
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01 May, 2023
Thanks to diet culture, everything you put in your mouth can taste a lot like guilt. That slice of brownie could be the most tastebuds-pleasing, decadent, chocolatey goodness you’ve ever eaten … and, yet, instead of mmm-ing and ahhh-ing your way to pure bliss, you’re downright sweating inside: Oh god, what have I done? How...
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01 May, 2023
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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01 May, 2023
If you’re a daily coffee drinker who loves the energizing buzz a cup of Joe offers, you’re certainly not alone. People love their coffee, so much so that an estimated 79% of Americans drink two or more cups of coffee daily. While coffee definitely has its benefits, it can cause some adverse effects for those...
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18 April, 2023
Toxic. Obesity-causing. A recipe for heart problems and a slew of auto-immune disorders. Are seed oils really all that? While typing “seed oils” into any search engine and scrolling through the results would likely have you screaming, crying, and rushing to evict those bottles of canola/sunflower/corn oil from your kitchen, recent research suggests seed oils’...
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11 April, 2023
It's found exclusively in your gastrointestinal tract but has far-reaching effects on nearly every aspect of your health and well-being…What is it? Yep. It’s the gut microbiome. Well, OK, we know the title is a dead giveaway—so if you’re looking for a challenge, try these questions: What health conditions have been linked with an “unhealthy”...
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04 April, 2023
In 2017, several people in Utah became seriously ill from a poison outbreak linked to synthetic cannabinoids. Last spring, there were 56 reports of severe bleeding in Chicago and other areas across Illinois where synthetic cannabinoids were suspected to be the culprit. Two of these 56 people died in what a spokesperson for the Illinois...
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22 March, 2023
Essential Takeaways: The quality of hemp-based products is directly related to the quality and care with which they were grown. Several CBD products on the market today are produced from hemp grown in countries where there are few regulations regarding cultivation practices. Hemp absorbs everything from the soil in which it’s grown. Soil quality affects...
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15 March, 2023
Cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are the two most well-known cannabinoids, and unsurprisingly so. CBD is linked to a range of possible effects that promote health and wellness, while THC provides a balanced, mind-opening, uplifting effect. But here’s the thing: The cannabis plant has so much more to offer. Research shows the cannabis plant contains...
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15 February, 2023
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