Post pandemic self care and the resumption of 'experiences'-including endurance races (and all that training that goes into it)-require different stuff (think actively anti-inflammatory) than just sitting around for another Zoom call.
Everyone 'gets' the hydration part of workouts (by now)-but the 'what' to drink has really evolved into functional beverages as an option to fuel/ feel better-or in the case of Good Idea-to stabilize blood sugars' highs/lows via a winning no -calories-no caffeine-no-junk mash-up of sparkling water spiked up with amino acids and the essential mineral chromium (chromium picolinate, precisely). That doesn't leave you spiked up (or crashing).
A quarter of a can ( lightly berry flavored=totally refreshing)-with a meal-is suggested-evens out metabolism too and miraculously when we tried a half a cup of the refreshingly cold black currant flavor -at a recent Organic Spa Magazine event-the need for the usual later afternoon crash nap... just wasn't needed. Interesting.
Thrown In for good measure-potassium and zinc.
WISH: Good Idea available at the water stations of Ironman triathlons---might shorten those run times.
FYI: A Swedish product, backed by science, available by the case.
The leading lights bringing Good Idea to the USA-have quite the winning product launch background (Fiji Water, Oatly Group). Major Respect.
For hands on help- the powerful anti inflammatory properties of full spectrum CBD combined with the topical pain relief of homeopathic powerhouse to heal-arnica, cooling menthol and lidocaine -are delivered by a new to us-but by a well established upscale brand BOTANKIA LIFE.
Elegant packing aside (and it is-inside a sleek black glass jar with a metal tiny applicator /spatula thing ensuring the integrity of the product from light)...it's the practically scentless healing balm/salve that impresses the most.
Tried out on one spot of a sore left rotator cuff that could benefit from a corrective lesson, our sample DID BENEFIT that painful spot-with just a tiny bit of the buttery (shea butter, jojoba/coconut oils) but not greasy Botanika Life-rubbed in. Impressed as we were with the high qaulity ingredients' list (needed iPhone magnifying app to read)... it's the ability to document the 3rd party lab tested quality of the CBD used (via QR code on the outer packaging)...that's a real standout attribute.
Available online and at Neiman's.
Gift Idea: Has gift assortment/package of pain relief that would thrill any weekend warrior (or pro athlete).
FYI: The importance of sourcing CBD from organic hemp-as Botanika Life does...is because hemp the plant grows up soaking up all matter of everything in the soil it sprouts from...and that can include pesticides.
