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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The heart is arguably the hardest working organ in your body. Even during rest, it beats anywhere between 60 to 100 times per minute, pumping blood throughout the body, delivering life-enabling oxygen to every cell while removing waste products and carbon dioxide. Of course, you’re probably already aware of the importance of heart health. But...
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05 September, 2023
Want to reach a certain weight? Run a marathon? Age more gracefully? To reach your goal, you must first find your “why.” According to Simon Sinek, author of Start With Why, “Regardless of WHAT we do in our lives, our WHY—our driving purpose, cause or belief—never changes.” Your “why" is the core reason, purpose, or...
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01 September, 2023
Spirituality has been humankind’s guiding North Star for millennia. This idea that we are connected to something bigger than ourselves has influenced nearly every aspect of our lives, from cultures to traditions to scientific quests. Now, modern researchers have found that spirituality is more than a cultural practice—there are key correlations between spiritual practices and...
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14 August, 2023
Food is not just for survival; it should also make us feel good. Unfortunately, some of our go-to foods have been shown to negatively affect brain health and send us into a state of doom and gloom. Here are the top 10 foods to avoid if you want to keep your spirits high. 10 Foods...
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07 July, 2023
Preserving your memory—whether working, short-term, or long-term—is quintessential to living a meaningful and fulfilling life. But how can you stay out of the clutches of age-related cognitive decline? While memory decline is common with increasing age (research suggests it could happen as early as middle age!), it's not inevitable. You can take active steps to...
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05 July, 2023
Some people couldn’t live without the energy and satisfaction they get from their daily spin or HIIT classes. Others couldn’t think of a worse way to spend their time. If exercise is an essential healthy habit for all of us, why do some people hate it? If you’re one of those people who’d rather do...
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15 June, 2023
Climate change is an existential crisis that threatens the future of humanity. We must make more sustainable decisions to preserve Earth for generations to come. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the United States produces 292.4 million tons of trash annually. That breaks down to about 4.9 pounds per person per day. Here are ten...
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12 June, 2023
Do you prioritize buying organic products, but sometimes find yourself unsure if what you're purchasing is truly organic? We get it. With so many products on the market claiming to be organic, it can be tricky to know if you're getting the real deal or just a marketing ploy. In this post, we'll explore how...
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12 June, 2023
How often have you spat out hurtful words during a conversation, only to realize that you’ve sorely misunderstood the other party’s intentions? Oh, the suffocating shame and guilt. So many relationships are unintentionally hurt in this way. If only you could swallow back your words! While you cannot undo the initial hurt, you can actively...
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12 June, 2023
We've recently launched THC-enhanced gummies under our new sub-brand, Budder. With the option of either 2.5mg or 5mg of Delta-9 THC per serving, they've created quite the buzz. These two formulas have quickly become top sellers, and have caused many CBD consumers and business owners to wonder: how exactly are they allowed to do this? ...
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05 June, 2023
Warning: what you’re about to learn will change everything you know about posture. Ready? Here’s the shocking reveal: There’s no such thing as “good” posture. So, all the advice you’ve heard about sitting upright, pulling your shoulders back, and aligning your neck to your torso? Forget it; you now have permission to slouch away—with a...
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30 May, 2023
Have you ever wondered why some people are more sprightly at 85 than others at 55? Does it really all come down to lucky genes, or do they have a secret pass to the fountain of youth? While we have yet to discover an actual mystical spring of eternal vitality, research in anti-aging and longevity...
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30 May, 2023
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