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5 Thoughtful Women's Wellness Gifts To Express Gratitude & Appreciation
The month of September is significant for many reasons. Aside from marking the seasonal transition from summer to fall, did you know that both National Wife Appreciation Day and National Daughter's Day are honored in September? In this blog, we'll explore some things you can do to show a little...
Read More10 Natural Sleep Aids To Add To Your Nighttime Routine
This time of year is a crazy one, full of deadlines, seasonal transitions, and preparation for upcoming holidays. Needless to say burnout is a common experience in these end-of-summer months, and can leave you tossing and turning at night. If it's been a challenge for you to get a good...
Read MoreDebunking 5 Common Myths & Misconceptions About CBD
If you're a regular here, you already know a bit about the fascinating therapeutic benefits and healing properties of the cannabidiol (CBD) extract. As legal restrictions for the use and production of CBD loosen, research continues to unfold about its assortment of potential medical applications for conditions that affect both...
Read More3 Ways Ladykind Can Help You Enhance Your Friendships
Did you know today is International Day of Friendship? As part of Ladykind's mission to destigmatize mental and reproductive health topics in casual conversation, we thought it appropro to celebrate the occasion by providing some suggestions on how you can invite friends into your wellness practice to normalize a holistic...
Read More2 Ways To Support Minority Mental Health This 4th Of July
While no one is complaining about a day off from work, Independence Day can ring hollow and fail to capture the lived experience of people from historically marginalized backgrounds. In fact, the symbolism and representation of this patriotic U.S. holiday can bring on some serious, outright stress that calls on...
Read MoreHow CBD Supports Your Circadian Rhythm
In a previous blog, we unpacked the importance of decluttering your mind at the start of a new season the same way you 'spring clean' your home. New seasons prompt you to take action in many areas of life you need to improve on- such as your circadian rhythm. The...
Read More5 Hacks To Declutter Your Mind For Summer
Whenever seasons turn we tend to crave a newfound sense of freedom and clarity to enter into it ready to receive the opportunities that lie ahead. In the same way we are prompted to 'spring clean' our homes and tidy up our physical spaces, the start of any new season...
Read MoreWhat Are Bliss Molecules, & How Can You Take Full Advantage Of Yours?
Have you ever consciously interacted with your bliss molecules? Well, you wouldn't know if you didn't know what they were. So let's go over that first. What are 'bliss molecules'? Bliss molecules are also known as endocannabinoids, a group of naturally occurring compounds within the human body produced by your...
Read More4 Challenges Of New Motherhood CBD Can Alleviate
Becoming a mom is a jarring, life-altering experience that takes time to process and unfold. Matrescense is the term that's been coined to capture the psychological and emotional changes women experience in new motherhood, and that's not to mention the physical pain they endure and the way the body changes...
Read MoreWeekend Refresh: Try Our Margarita Mocktail Recipe
Cinco de Mayo celebrates the day the Mexican army claimed victory over France, otherwise known as the Battle of Puebla. Oh, and when we say "celebrate," we really mean that. Today, Cinco de Mayo is known as a staple party date across national societies worldwide. With that said, this year...
Read MorePMS Pet Peeve: 7 Tips To Help You Tackle Emotional Binge Eating
Many of us have developed unhealthy relationships with food. Some turn to it as a coping mechanism for stress, while others force themselves to live without the nutrients they need to function healthily because of how much guilt and shame come with indulging. When it's that time of the month,...
Read MoreYour New Best Friend For Better Sleep
The perfect cocktail of ingredients to put that racing mind to sleep. Holy Basil. Prized in India for it's healing and medicinal properties, this ancient Ayurvedic herb is considered sacred for its spectrum of therapeutic benefit. It has adaptogenic properties, which means it literally helps the body cope with stress...
Read MoreHow These 4 Ingredients Make Your Day Manageable & Improve Your Mood
All found in Ladykind's award-winning, best-selling product for women's wellness, the sublingual Rise Up Daily Mind Clearing Tincture. Vitamin B5. An essential nutrient popular in the health and wellness arena for balancing stressed hormones, relieving tension, and recharging energy levels. Maca Root. Maca is an adaptogenic herb from Peru that...
Read More5 Ways To Support Your GF On Her Period
Did you know? One of CBD's most significant benefits is alleviating the pain and discomfort many women experience during times of hormonal fluctuation, such as menstruation and menopause. Can you tell when your girlfriend is on her period? Maybe she's noticeably moody or abnormally emotionally reactive to things she would...
Read MoreA Unique Remedy For Endometriotic Pain
Falling under the umbrella of women's health, it's only right that Endometriosis Awareness shares the month of March with International Women's History Month. Although the celebratory season is coming to a close, we thought the former was deserving of a closer look under our spotlight. Did you know that one...
Read MoreWhat Is Ladykind's Pledge To Customer Transparency?
Here at Ladykind, our mission is to destigmatize the social discourse about menstruation and menopause by reframing it as a powerful, sacred, normal topic of conversation. Obviously, we believe CBD offers a reliable solution to the pain and discomfort hundreds of thousands of women experience during these times of hormonal...
Read MoreCelebrities Who Use CBD & How They Use It
There's no doubt that social discourse about CBD has been stigmatized. People either want to associate it with the reputation of its notorious counterpart compound, THC, or it just doesn't hold significance because they haven't experienced it for themselves. Without a chance to witness its magic firsthand, we tend to...
Read More5 Ways CBD Can Spice Up Your Sex Life
CBD, otherwise known as the "bliss molecule", has built quite a name for itself in the self-care arena over recent years. Ever since the legislation of the 2018 Farm Bill, we've finally been able to unlock and explore the true range of benefits that support women's health and wellness. The majestic compound...
Read More6 Creative Ways To Celebrate Your Galentine's
Valentine's Day isn't just for partners in committed relationships. You can use this day of love to pay special affections to anyone you want to show love and appreciation for. Particularly, it's a great opportunity to celebrate the loved ones that add so much value to your life. If you have plans...
Read MoreFoods To Eat & Avoid On Your Period
Did you know the foods you consume while menstruating can either help or hurt painful or uncomfortable PMS symptoms? Cramping and bloating - two of the most commonly experienced ones - are easily influenced by those cravings for pizza and burgers that feel nearly impossible to ignore. The good news,...
Read More8 Ways To Protect Your Peace During The Holidays
Holiday socializing can be easily overwhelming, even for extroverts of the furthest extreme. Everything gets busier during this season. School, work, and family calendars become jam-packed with places to go, things to do, and people to see. Since we see people during this time we don't normally see as much throughout the...
Read MoreYour 2022 Holiday Gift Guide
In last week's blog post, we spilled the tea on how to take a more thoughtful approach to gift-giving this holiday season. However, we recognize gifts are not a universal love language. Whether you dread the task of shopping or are just too indecisive, some of us simply need more...
Read More4 Ways To Give Thoughtful Gifts This Holiday Season
There's nothing like getting a thoughtful gift from someone you love. It hits different when you can feel the tangible result of a person's effort, similar to how a parent might feel receiving an art project their child made them at school. While being thoughtful doesn't require a handmade gift, that's always one...
Read MoreAnswering 8 Of Your Most-Asked CBD Questions
When you think of cannabis, you probably associate it with the widely known experience of "getting high". However, the plant has so much more to offer than just that. There are 100+ chemical compounds that can be extracted from it, featuring a gamut of benefits to help you better tend to your mental...
Read More12 Best Practices For Optimal Mental Health
Taking care of yourself goes beyond exercising and eating well. Although diet and physical activity are two significant contributors to health, there are other habits you can develop to set the stage for your best-self to shine. It's World Mental Health Day today, and we'd like to highlight some easy ways...
Read MoreTinctures vs. Soft Gels: A Side-By-Side Comparison
CBD and THC are the two most prevalent chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant. However, unlike THC, CBD hosts a range of therapeutic offerings (both physical and mental) without bringing on any psychoactive effects. This power ingredient supports your body's endocannabinoid system (ECS), which is responsible for your hormone...
Read MoreHow To Achieve Skin Hydration During Menopause
How To Achieve Skin Hydration During Menopause : Your body inevitably goes through many changes during menopause. From hot flashes, to sleep problems, thinning hair, and skin dryness, hormonal changes will surely take form in many physical and mental symptoms. Yet, that doesn’t mean you have to struggle through these symptoms alone. Skin...
Read More8 Daily Habits To Adopt For A Less Stressful Life
When we fail to create distance between ourselves and our emotions, we live on auto-pilot while vehemence controls our thoughts and behavior. Concealing fears and insecurities only causes them to amplify inside. Sooner or later, they manifest as external conflicts or a lack of self-awareness. The good news is, there are...
Read MoreCurating A Home For Your Self-Care Practice
Bringing yourself back to center might mean meditating, exercising, reading a book, drinking a latte, or enjoying some CBD. Whatever activities help fill your cup, if you haven't actually rooted yourself in their practice, you could be missing out on the full potential of their benefits. One reason people become inconsistent in their self-care...
Read More10 Kind Gestures To Try On A Stranger Today
The reward for being kind is not insignificant, and the opportunities to practice are all around you. Incorporating kindness into your daily interactions cultivates compassion for all parties involved. How can you exercise understanding and/or thoughtful compassion with a lucky stranger today?
Read MoreWhy You Should Use CBD In Your Skincare
If you've ever enjoyed cannabis before, you can attest to the magic it works on your physical and mental wellbeing, and the veil of peace and serenity it casts over your day. Similarly to how THC soothes and transforms your physiological state; CBD, the second most prevalent chemical compound in the...
Read MoreIs Period-Syncing Real?
Have you ever had to ask to borrow a tampon from your best friend, only to find out she's also on her period at the same time? You could chalk this up to coincidence, or, this intimate information might muster a small sense of pride, empowerment - or at the...
Read MoreCaring For Your Post-50 Skin
The body's ability to produce the proteins, humectants and hormones necessary for youthful skin (such as collagen, hyaluronic acid, and estrogen) decreases incrementally as we age. Slowly but surely, this creates roots for many health issues women over fifty face to occur - including dehydration. Contrary to popular belief, dehydration...
Read More5 Tips on How to Thrive this Summer on your Period
5 Tips on How to Thrive this Summer on your Period : Summer is filled with exciting beach vacations wearing cute bathing suits and sundresses. But your period could inevitably put a damper on your highly anticipated summer plans, making you rethink, worry, and even cancel such plans last minute...
Read MoreEverything You Need To Know About Traveling With CBD Oil
If you're traveling within the U.S., the first thing you need to know is that while each state has its own jurisdictions regarding marijuana production, sale, possession and use, hemp-derived CBD products containing <0.3% THC are federally legal to fly with in your checked luggage or carry on bag. Always make sure to check the THC...
Read MoreHow To: Social CBD Self-Care
Usually, you think of self-care as a routine or activity you do when you're alone. Yet, so much of how you nurture your mental and emotional wellbeing can be attributed to the support you receive in community. Yes, self-care can mean diving into a new romance novel amidst a steamy,...
Read MoreTry It Yourself: Ladykind's Summertime Watermelon CBD Cocktail Recipe
Summer is upon us! After two long, grueling years of being cooped up at home, people are returning to the social scene. Whether that means backyard BBQs with the family or day parties on a yacht for you, we have the perfect recipe for you to add to your hosting...
Read MoreHarness Overwhelming Emotions Using Your Somatic Responses
Instead of burying ourselves in the defeat of our emotions for the sake of performance, why can't we use our somatic responses to develop healthy communication patterns between our body and nervous system? If our somatic responses are carrying fruitful knowledge from our nervous system, how can we invite them in...
Read MoreTry It Yourself: Mental Health Cleanse
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month this month, we thought we would present a unique offering for you. 👀 The same way you hear about the importance of 'Spring cleaning' your home every now and then, you should aim to keep the same maintenance with your mind and body,...
Read More3 Ways Stress Manifests In The Vagina
Studies show that 77 percent on people experience stress that affects their physical health. It might show up as an abnormal lack of energy, increased headaches, muscle tension, indigestion, chest pain, insomnia, lowered immune system, nervous shakes, cotton mouth and teeth grinding. Yikes. Can you even imagine what it might do to the vagina? The...
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