The Wellness Brief
The Science of Calm Focus
Americans will spend $11.6B on brain supplements this year. But the real breakthrough isn’t another pill — it’s understanding the difference between stimulation and clarity.
Cordyceps: The Ancient Mushroom Behind the New Science of Sustained Energy
There's a story that changed the functional mushroom world forever. In 1993, a group of Chinese distance runners shattered multiple world records — and their secret wasn't a new training method. It was cordyceps, a parasitic fungus revered in traditional medicine for centuries. Today, peer-reviewed research is finally catching up to what practitioners already knew: cordyceps supports the body's natural energy systems at the cellular level.
What Are Nootropics? (And Why You Should Care)
You know that feeling when your brain just works? When ideas flow, decisions come easy, and you're completely dialed in? Most of us spend our days chasing that feeling through coffee and willpower. But what if there was a smarter way? Learn what nootropics are, how they work, and why SOLIS uses them to help you find your focus, naturally.
The Rise of the "Functional Buzz": Why Santa Barbara is Trading Hangxiety for Adaptogens in 2026
The "Sober Curious" movement isn’t just a Dry January trend anymore—it’s a lifestyle evolution. We are collectively waking up to the idea that we don't need alcohol to unwind, socialize, or feel good. In fact, in 2026, we’re demanding more from our beverages. We don't just want to "take the edge off"; we want to tune in, sharpen up, and find our flow.