"Sex is a part of nature. I go along with nature." - Marilyn Monroe.

Three letters. One word. Big topic. Sex has never been more in the spotlight. It's now well documented that sexual health is at the core of your holistic health and wellness. There is a long list of benefits that sex provides: immunity, cognitive functions, blood pressure, reduced headhaches, better sleep, lower stress. At Okana, our mission is to provide you with the right tools – or ingredients – that you need for holistic health and wellness. Early in Okana's development, creating the ultimate coffee alternative ritual, we had to consider sexual benefits when selecting our ingredients. Here's a brief summary of some of Okana's ingredients that are praized for their aphrodisiac effects and sexual health benefits. 

Known as one of the best mood influencers, Yerba Maté has other surprising wellness effects. And that includes sexual health. It has centuried old reputation for its ability to revive sexual drive, especially for men. We also know now that Yerba Maté’s high concentration of minerals and vitamins provides proven benefits for fertility and hormone balance. Consider Okana your Yerba Maté Aphrodisiac Potion. 

We love cute nicknames, which means we love that Reishi's traditional appellation is “the magic mushroom of the bedroom”. Positive for both female and male sexual health, it targets what chinese medecine believes is the epicenter of sexual power: kidney and urinary function. Reishi also helps reduce stress. This is critical since stress can cause women to secrete a hormone called prolactin. Its effect? Reduced libido. By reducing stress levels, Reishi helps boost libido. 

Speaking of traditional Chinese medicine, let's talk about Ginseng. It has long been been prescribed to treat sexual disfunction by acting as an efficient aphrodisiac and enhancer of sex drive. Ginseng is rich in “ginsenoids,” which have also been found to be beneficial for sperm fertility (use a condom, please). Here's some research to browse. 

Ashwagandha is arguably the star of natural aphrodisiacs. First and foremost, It helps increase blood pressure to the genitals (by increasing the production of nitric oxide). Holistically speaking, Ashwagandha is famous for improving sexual drive, maximizing pleasure, and boosting performance. We've also been told that it's potent on female orgasm (take note, ladies). You can read more there. 

Let's take a look at another root: Ginger. By boosting circulatory system, Ginger has been prized for many centuries as a potent aphrodisiac to spice up your sexual routine and increase the power of your erogenous zones. We loved discovering here an anecdote about the French King Louis XV's mistress feeding him Ginger to get him in the mood for love. Gotta create those heirs. 

Arguably the most officially recognized aphrodisiac, Cinnamon has a long history of promoting a rich sexual life. Cinnamon is known to boost abdominal blood flow – especially targeting female and male genitals – being rich in manganese (a sexual-mood-enhancing mineral), and supporting testosterone production. It's no wonder why Cinnamon has been used as an aphrodisiac since ancient times.

Don't believe us? Well, you can participate in perhaps the most exciting science experiment of your life. Enlist the help of your willing and consenting partner, create the right vibe – sunny Sunday morning or weekday evening, candles, lighting, music – and try a cup of Okana instead of wine. In our very professional opinion, it's best to run this experiment a few times. Y'know – for science.  

There is a long list of benefits that sex provides: immunity, cognitive functions, blood pressure, reduced headhaches, better sleep, lower stress. Early in Okana's development, creating the ultimate coffee alternative ritual, we had to consider sexual benefits when selecting our ingredients...

We at Okana love a good party. Like, a really good party. You know the kind – lots of friends, lots of people, good music, good drinks, making out with strangers, watching the sun rise. 

Social activities, nightlife, and prolonged periods of fun are extremely important for our well-being. As they say, "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." I don't know who the f*** this Jack is, but this phrase couldn't be truer. Don't be dull. Go have fun. 

However, this comes with some disclaimers. Big parties and festivals aren't exactly the best for our health: lack of sleep, alcohol, poor food choices, drugs, smoking. We all know the pitfalls and negative aspects of a weekend of heavy partying. 

We've all come up with silly ways to prevent and cure things like exhaustion or dehydration or general sickness. Pedialyte before bed, coffee and pancakes in the morning, Tylenol in between, water. I've even been known to chug some pickle juice to resupply on electrolytes. There are even services in Las Vegas that bring a nurse to your room after a night of partying to give you an IV of vitamins and nutrients! 

But what if I told you that drinking Okana when you're on a bender is the perfect way to keep up the energy for a night of dancing, and also to feel good when you wake up in the morning? Well, you'd have to believe me. Because I'm writing to you on the internet. And it's very safe to believe everything that you read on the internet. 

Ok, let's be clear: we definitely do not suggest that you pump Okana into your veins through an IV. We also won't claim that drinking Okana will magically cure your hangover resulting from 1.5 hours of sleep and a pint of tequila. But!...Okana is undoubtedly a perfect ally to help you during your wild weekends. 

How is that? It's simple, really. The first thing that you're going to need to survive your rave, your Halloween party, your bachelor party, or your trip to Coachella is energy. Especially when you cross the bridge into 30 or, dare I say, 40. Okana is full of healthy, slowly-diffused, and long lasting caffeine to give you the energy that you need to stay up through the night. And that's important, because who wants to miss the headlining band, miss the sunrise, miss the late-night/early-morning escapades, miss the girl or guy looking to make out with you, or miss any of the turpitude that might come from tomfoolery with the mates.  

Drinking Okana, especially if it helps you to cut out a bit of the heavy drinking, can help you be your healthiest to exalt life to the maximum. Sometimes, the best time's come from having a clear mind. I mean, it's always best to remember the good times that you have, no? So perhaps one or two fewer beers and one or two more cups of Okana. 

Then there's the morning after. Or, perhaps, the afternoon after, depending on how late you sleep in. Your body and mind are going to be desperate for some healthy reinforcements. Maybe even lots of healthy reinforcements. What better than superfoods and adaptogens? Okana's blend of reishi, lion's mane, yerba mate, cinnamon, ginger, ashwagandha, ginseng, lucuma, and licorice will give your body exactly what it needs after you wake up at noon…face-down in a gutter on Las Vegas Boulevard…without your pants…and with a raccoon snuggled up to your rib cage. Where's my wallet? This is why Okana is more than just a dose of caffeine; it's also full of theobromine, ginsenosides, polysaccharides, and other fancy-sounding-but-natural perks that improve your well-being (hence, recovery). 

Okana was developed first and foremost to give you natural, healthy energy. But we also developed it to give your mind what it needs to be focused, and give your body what it needs to be its healthiest. A heavy night – or weekend, or week – of partying is the perfect time to suck down some Okana. Before the night begins, and after the night ends.

"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." I don't know who the fuck this Jack is, but this phrase couldn't be truer. Don't be dull. Go have fun.

The Ultimate Alternative For Festivals: Why Okana Is Great To Drink While On A Bender

Exalt. What a fancy word. We don't use it enough. 

Well, look at that! We at Okana are bringing it back with the world's best coffee alternative. How serendipitous! 

Ok, maybe this has been planned for a long time. But we are bringing it back. 

Why? Because it's a great word. It's a powerful word. It's a meaningful world. 

Exalt actually has a few definitions. But we're quite fond of one in particular: “Hold (someone or something) in very high regard; think or speak highly of.”

Exalt life? That sounds weird. And maybe it is. But that's because we think life itself is worth exalting. Something to hold up with high esteem, something to praise, something to cherish and enjoy and take advantage of. 

But, you might wonder: does Okana play a role in this? You bet your ass we do. 

We developed Okana Coffee Alternative to give you a healthy, fulfilling, and powerful alternative to coffee. Exalting life is quite difficult when you're rushing off to the bathroom, bogged down by stress, distracted by jitters, or hiding your stained teeth. So instead of coffee beans, we fortify your well-being with superfoods and adaptogens like ashwagandha, lion's mane, reishi, ginger, and more. 

That smile of yours is worth a lot to someone in this world, and your presence means even more. We want you at your best, strongest, healthiest, and happiest so that you can jump head-first into life and live each day with fulfillment and purpose. 

Maybe these words are a bit grandiose for a coffee alternative company. But we mean it! 

Thomas Edison once quipped, “The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will instruct his patients in care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.” 

We, of course, don't claim to be doctors, or Thomas Edison for that matter. That doesn't prevent us from taking these words to heart, and wanting to help you live your healthiest life so you can Exalt Life. So we give you the best ingredients to help your body combat viruses, disease, and all kinds of stress before you find yourself sick and stressed. 

And this is also why we will strive to bring you inspirational content in our Explore, Excel, Exalt series. 

The exaltation of life helps us strike an important balance, since a sad soul can be just as deadly as a virus or germ. So it's important to jump into the world and enjoy art, music, friends, family, vacations, festivals, hobbies. 

Thus we will bring you exalted content to help inspire you to Exalt Life. To visit a thermal hot spring, to take the side streets and admire the street art, to attend a cooking class, to cheers your friends both old and new, to lose yourself in Rome, to find yourself at Rock In Rio, to enjoy that red velvet cupcake, to sing at the top of your lungs,  to meditate, to savor, to experience, to uplift, and to do it all in good health and with good intentions. 

Life is best enjoyed well-lived. A balance of focused success and lost inhibitions.

So keep an eye out for our Exalt Life content series and get inspired to live your own best life. 

We'd be remiss if we didn't end with another quote, but this time from a French philosopher:

“I have chosen to be happy because it is good for my health.” – Voltaire

Ok, enough work for the day. Time to Exalt with a cup of Okana, and to Exalt Life.

Exalt. What a fancy word. We don’t use it enough.

Sunday morning in February. It’s cold outside. Gray clouds block the sun, which is still finding its place in the sky. You’re wearing something cozy: sweat pants, a puffy sweater, thick socks. 

You walk through your dimly-lit living room and sit on a plush, cushion couch. Next to you is a thick and oversized blanket, which you drape over your legs for added warmth. You glance out of your window and see the blurred fluttering of snowfall, which is obfuscated by the fog on the glass. You connect your phone to a Bluetooth speaker and play something befitting of that moment and that time of year. Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Chopin. Maybe even “Paris 2004” by Peter Bjorn and John:

“Sunday morning, 
On the bed two half-eaten croissants,
Sunday morning,
We’ll soon be out on the boulevards.” 

The atmosphere is almost perfect. But you remember the pièce de résistance: resting on the end table next to the couch is a mug. The contents of the mug are warm. Perhaps tea, coco, a hot toddy, mulled wine. Or, perhaps, Okana. 

You grab the mug with both of your hands and its warmth jolts your cold fingers back to life. You lean back on the couch and, in that moment, you feel a warmth take over your body – your soul, even. It’s a feeling that you can’t describe. Comfort, coziness, contentment. But it doesn’t matter, because all is right in the world. 

That feeling? That’s what the Danes call Hygge. 

Pronounced hyoo-guh, this is a Danish word that encompasses all things having to do with cozy. While there isn’t a direct and exact translation to the English language, the feeling that it manages to summarize in a single word is absolutely universal. Hygge exists in Denmark. But it also exists in Japan, in Argentina, in France, in the United States. Sometimes, people experience hygge without realizing it. Other times, people actively pursue the special feeling that hygge engenders. 

Hygge is officially defined as: a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being. Hygge is found indoors, outdoors, in the summer in the winter, at home, at a café, at a restaurant, by yourself, or with friends. In Denmark, it can effectively be used as a noun, an adjective, a verb, and even an exclamation of joy. “Let’s get together and hygge,” you might hear.

People around the world drink coffee for an energy boost. You know the type. “I can’t live without coffee.” “I can’t start my day without coffee.” “Don’t even try to talk to me until I’ve had my coffee.” For busy-bodies everywhere, it’s a stimulant to keep you going. Of course, Okana is a healthier alternative to coffee, which provides you with a wonderfully slow-burning infusion of energy as well as a heap of health benefits. But it’s important to remember that there is another type of coffee drinker. 

These are the cozy-seekers, the break-takers, the soul-warmers. These are people who use coffee – or tea or hot chocolate – as the perfect accompaniment to get comfortable and relax. To nourish and replenish the body and mind after a tough day at work or during a busy day. Or to decompress after a hectic holiday season. 

While Okana is a perfect coffee replacement for those seeking energy, it’s also a great replacement for those seeking hygge. That’s right – Okana is hygge. It’s warm, it’s comforting, it’s nourishing, and it’s the perfect beverage to enjoy while you’re curled up on a bed in your pajamas, or on the couch watching a movie, or next to a fireplace, or taking a break with friends. 

To maximize Okana’s hygge potential, it should be enjoyed with other hallmarks of hygge lifestyle. Natural woods, comfy sweaters, wood-burning fires, puffy blankets, books, leather, greenery, candles, natural scents like pine and lavender. All of these things together – along with your hot mug of Okana – are the perfect antidote to the potential poisons of the modern world, whether those poisons be literal or metaphorical, mental or physical.

So find your cozy space, your comfortable nook, your place of respite. Light some candles, snuggle some blankets, read some books, squeeze your dog, and embrace that warm, uplifting mug of Okana in your hands. 

If you don’t have a space or routine to hygge, you should start. But if you already know how to hygge, we’d love to see where and how you do it. With a cup of Okana, of course! 

Have you heard about Hygge? A concept that suits well our coffee alternative!

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