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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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
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
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