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Ashwagandha is everywhere. It turns up on social media, in conversations about stress, in wellness routines and even alongside the much-talked-about "cortisol". But behind its popularity lies a plant that has been used traditionally for centuries and which, in recent years, has also caught the attention of scientific research.

Getting back into your routine after the holidays can be harder than expected. Readjusting to your schedule, responsibilities and usual pace takes a few days, and it is normal to feel less energetic or motivated at first. This set of feelings is known as the post-holiday blues. Although the term "post-holiday depression" is also used, it is not a clinical diagnosis but a temporary response to a change of pace.