Happy Monday 👋
Today is International Students’ Day, which isn’t about what most people think it is!
In today’s email we cover smartphone apps vs substance use, kava kava (the anxiolytic herb so good they named it twice, but watch out, because there’s a problem!), and how to avoid waking up stiff in the morning.
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Today’s Main Feature
Can Smartphone Apps Help Reduce Drinking?
The answer is “some actually can”, but there are definitely things to watch out for:
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Kava vs Anxiety
Kava (or “kava kava”) is a heart-shaped herb that bestows the powers of the Black Panther is popularly enjoyed for its anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) effects.
It works, but at a cost:
Watch and Learn
Stiff In The Morning? Here’s Why (It’s Avoidable!)
Mobility coach Marina Sarena shows us how to get things moving better:
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This Or That?
Vote on Which is Healthier
Yesterday we asked you to choose between avocado and banana—we picked the avocado (click here to read about why), as did 84% of you!
Now for today’s choice:
Click on whichever you think is better for you!
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Wishing you the most well-informed start to a healthy week,
The 10almonds Team
