This Summer Buzz Is Hangover-Free
The sun’s out, music plays softly in the background, sandals are kicked off, and something crisp, cold, and surprisingly relaxing is in hand, without the hangover or the guilt. Herbal Oasis by cbdMD is redefining what it means to sip and chill. Whether it’s a cookout, a beach hang, or just a quiet moment on the patio, these refreshing drinks marry wellness and fun, one can at a time.
And clearly, the buzz is real: all three Herbal Oasis flavors were honored at the 2025 L.A. Spirits Awards: Gold for Mango Bliss, Bronze for Berry Fusion, and Silver for Tropical Twist. Even without the alcohol, these drinks are racking up recognition in the city that knows nightlife best.
A Healthier Way to Get The Summer Buzz
As more people cut back on alcohol or skip it altogether, the search is on for something that offers the same mood boost without the crash. Herbal Oasis delivers exactly that. It’s crafted for those who want a healthier, hangover-free way to unwind, socialize, and make the most of the summer.
The shift away from alcohol isn’t just a passing trend. The view that alcohol consumption—and not just binge drinking—is detrimental to one’s health is at an all-time high. Gen Z in particular is embracing mindful consumption, with studies pointing to wellness, mental health, and a desire to avoid next-day effects as leading reasons for cutting back.
Fueling the shift away from alcohol is not just health awareness, but also the rise of alcohol-free alternatives and the growing legalization of cannabis in many states, offering new ways to relax without the side effects.
A Fresh New Option: Herbal Oasis by cbdMD
Beer may still rule the cooler, but for those craving flavor, Herbal Oasis by cbdMD is leading that charge with its award-winning Social Tonics: crisp, colorful, and designed to elevate your state of mind.
Let’s meet the lineup:
Mango Bliss (10mg THC) — Gold Winner
For those who want a deeper unwind, Mango Bliss delivers the highest dose in the series with 10mg of Delta 9 THC and 10mg of CBG per can, alongside tropical flavor and sunshine energy.
- Delta 9 THC (10mg): A legal, hemp-derived cannabinoid that offers a stronger but still manageable euphoric buzz. Thanks to nano-liposomal tech, the effects kick in fast and feel smoother than traditional edibles or beverages.
- CBG (10mg): This “mother cannabinoid” is believed to support mental clarity and balanced energy, perfect for rounding out the THC experience.
- Mood-Lifting Mushrooms (2,500mg): A powerful blend featuring lion’s mane mushroom extract and other varieties known for boosting brain function and endurance.

Berry Fusion & Lemon Lift (5mg THC) — Bronze Winner
Looking for something lighter? Berry Fusion offers 5mg of THC and 5mg of CBG for a softer socialbuzz, plus the same brain-boosting and body-friendly extras.
- Great for first-timers or daytime sipping
- Two flavors: Berry Fusion brings a tart-sweet kick while Lemon Lift is citrusy, crisp, and ultra-refreshing
- Same fast-acting formula, same vegan, low-calorie base
Tropical Twist (THC-Free) — Silver Winner
Tropical Twist skips the THC but still includes 2,500mg of functional mushrooms, L-theanine, and B12 to give you that smooth, serene lift. It’s perfect for focus time, mocktail hour, or anyone skipping cannabinoids altogether.
- THC- and alcohol-free
- Crisp, juicy, and ideal for mixing or sipping solo
- Loved by sober-curious folks, new moms, and designated drivers alike
All three blends are low-calorie, gluten-free, vegan, and flavored with natural ingredients that taste like real fruit, not artificial syrup. And with high praise from the L.A. Spirits Awards, these cans are clearly top-shelf worthy.
Set the Scene: Herbal Oasis Summer Recipes
Time to elevate your sipping game. Whether you’re hosting, sunbathing, or dancing into dusk, here’s how to make Herbal Oasis shine even brighter:
Mango Bliss Cream Pop Slushie
Summer vibe: Backyard barbecue
- 1 can Mango Bliss (10mg THC)
- 1 scoop coconut sorbet
- Frozen mango chunks or crushed ice
- Optional: chili salt rim for a spicy-sweet twist
Blend and serve frozen. Think tropical cocktail meets popsicle, minus the alcohol.
Lemon Lift Cucumber Spritz
Summer vibe: Rooftop party at golden hour
- 1 can Lemon Lift (5mg THC)
- 2 slices cucumber
- A splash of elderflower tonic (non-alcoholic)
- Ice + lemon wedge for garnish
Serve in a wine glass over ice. Light, floral, and effortlessly chic.
Berry Fusion Frozen Fizz
Summer vibe: Catching sunset with friends on a terrace
- 1 can Berry Fusion (5mg THC)
- 1 cup frozen berries
- Juice of ½ lime
- Ice as needed
Blend until smooth. Top with mint and feel like you’re on vacation.
Tropical Twist Ginger Cooler
Summer vibe: Day at the beach or a lazy poolside afternoon
- 1 can Tropical Twist (THC-free)
- Fresh ginger slices or a splash of ginger syrup
- Juice of ½ lime
- Optional: soda water topper + rosemary sprig
Serve chilled or over ice. It’s the hydrating mocktail you’ve been missing.
Of course! Here’s a revised ending that weaves the summer use cases naturally into the flow, keeps the tone bright and breezy, and reinforces the awards without repeating too much:
The New Favorite Summer Refreshment
Whether you’re blending up a slushy or sipping it straight from the can, Herbal Oasis is designed for easy enjoyment. No bartending skills required; just chill, pop, and relax.
Bring a can to your next rooftop hang, toss one in your beach bag for a post-swim cool-down, or enjoy it after a yoga session when you want to stay grounded but feel good. It’s perfect for poolside reading, sunset hikes, or those solo nights when wine just doesn’t feel right.
With three award-winning varieties, Herbal Oasis has officially entered the chat as summer’s flavored and favored sip. No alcohol, no crash, no compromise.
Real Estate
Amelia Turbyfill Is Building Bozeman Luxury Homes With Clarity and Fusion
What do luxury mountain living, thoughtful design, and real estate all have in common? Amelia Turbyfill.
Wide blue skies and jagged rocky peaks surround Amelia Turbyfill’s listings. Bright wood accents are strewn throughout the homes, and tasteful modern furnishings complete the design.
Her work is integral to the selling of these million-dollar houses. Deeper than that, she mirrors these rugged surroundings and contemporary finishes in her practice.
Amelia Turbyfill is influencing Bozeman luxury real estate through thoughtful development. She connects the shape of new homes to the lifestyle and long-term value buyers desire.
The new construction of Bozeman Yards exemplifies Turbyfill’s expertise. Her approach involves knowing how to sell luxury property and understanding the lasting appeal that architecture, location, and community can bring to investment potential- foundational qualities to the new development.
Where Experience and Relationship-Building Collide
Bozeman Yards is a 39-residence luxury development that has recently broken ground in the Bozeman Mills Arts District, with construction underway. Turbyfill is the Exclusive Listing Agent for Bozeman Yards.
While this role is distinctive, Turbyfill also brings expertise in ski resort and lifestyle markets, including Big Sky and Park City. There, she advises clients on luxury homes, ski-in/ski-out properties, and more.
But how does she do it? Turbyfill aligns clients’ lifestyle goals with her gained long-term asset strategy knowledge to create a purchase that serves personal and financial goals.
To do so, she evaluates new developments through several lenses: design, location, livability, lifestyle fit, market positioning, and future value. Her monetary knowledge likely comes from over seven years of industry experience, but the rest comes from deep conversations with clients.
For Turbyfill, real estate buying or selling is not merely a transaction; it is an opportunity to build unique relationships.
Also unique to Turbyfill’s work is contradiction. She brings the inside and outside together in a central space, while also selling the irreplaceable “luxury” of mountain living.

Combining Contradictions Into Cohesion
The outdoors is a significant part of life in Bozeman, Montana, where the build is located, and Turbyfill explains on her Instagram, @ameliarealestateco, that much of the natural, relaxing feeling comes from the condo design process.
Her work strongly reflects her interest in an outdoor lifestyle with residential comforts. Just as she marries price and design, Turbyfill represents properties that combine the wildness of nature with a serene home.
The difficult part is determining what luxury means in mountain markets. Listening to clients is half the struggle, but so is navigating a shifting definition as consumer needs and wants change.
In previous decades, luxury may have meant expansive property, high-end finishes, expensive building materials, or prime location. While many of those still matter in today’s market, buyers are also turning toward thoughtful architecture, convenient location, proximity to experiences, surrounding community, sustainability, and ease of ownership.
Turbyfill has shown she doesn’t shy away from a challenge. As the sole listing agent for the new Bozeman yards build, she provides reason to believe she has her finger on the pulse of what contemporary luxury property buyers want.

Profile of a Distinguished Real Estate Agent
Turbyfill also serves as the Northwest Regional Director for RealLuxury, a premier luxury real estate section. In this role, she supports top-performing agents while shaping the regional strategy that expands luxury services across key Western markets.
In addition to this leadership position, Turbyfill has several accolades and certifications. She is a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) and a Certified Listing Expert.
Turbyfill is also Certified in Real Estate Negotiation and is a Zillow Premier Agent, certifications that enable her to perform her roles more efficiently and with greater skill.
Currently representing Lofts on Beal, Turbyfill demonstrates a vested interest in Bozeman’s new thoughtfully designed constructions. The condominium development is an exclusive 11-unit development designed with modern, intentional living in mind.
Newly listed, the project combines clean architectural design with elevated finishes, providing a space that is energy-efficient, all-electric, and conveniently located in the town.
Designing, Influencing, and Building the New Era
Bozeman Yards is a significant project for Amelia Turbyfill, and she is approaching it with tenacity and clarity by posting construction updates with a positive attitude.
As Bozeman builds into a new era, Turbyfill can work with clients to influence and shape it. Her strong relationship-building can amplify clients’ voices and needs, helping design developments that suit their lifestyles.
She has one eye focused on her clients and one on the future, and with her skill for combining contradictions, Turbyfill may take Bozeman further in the mountain market.
Written in partnership with Tom White
Music
Zaruflo: For the Joy of Creating Music
Zaruflo is an independent multi-genre music producer. Zaruflo Productions blends hip-hop, R&B, and electronic elements into his unique music. Working on music and his future career as a professional pilot keeps him balanced, driven, and focused.
Zaruflo, also known as Imar Forbes, is an independent, self-made music producer. Zaruflo grew up in the Bronx in New York City. A natural creative, he developed his unique sound through experimentation and learning from other artists. Inspired by Beastboi and HOL!, he explores neo-dubstep, dubstep, hip-hop, R&B, and trap.
“I started making my own music after spending time listening to my favorite artists and thinking, ‘What if I could make my own?’” says Zaruflo.
Music as a Source of Joy
For Zaruflo, making music provides a way to be creative and continue to improve his craft. He’s not interested in music fame or fortune, but makes music for the joy of it. “Growing up in a strict household, I changed my trauma into a superpower instead of sadness and worked to become the best version of myself,” explains Zaruflo. Zaruflo believes that difficult experiences in life can build personal strength and be used as motivation to create and grow.
Creating music provides both a challenge and a way to focus on fun throughout life’s ups and downs. Zaruflo continues to work on building his audience and expanding his listener base. Growth isn’t easy. Zaruflo currently works multiple jobs to support his music and his aviation education.
When independent artists like Zaruflo create, it expresses their unique experiences, struggles, and triumphs. In essence, through music, one can create connections in the world and share experiences in a positive manner.
Dual Goals in Zaruflo’s Journey
Zaruflo is not only a musician but also has a career goal to become a professional pilot. Once a pilot, Zaruflo plans to relax and expand his music through continued creation. Although music will play second fiddle to his Aviation pilot career, Zaruflo plans to continue working to gain more plays on streaming platforms and get noticed by celebrities and influencers. “My pilot career is going to be the biggest accomplishment I’ll ever achieve,” says Zaruflo. “Of course, if I ever become successful off music itself, that would be awesome!”
Future Aspirations and Direction
Zaruflo plans to dedicate himself to completing his aviation education and becoming a professional pilot. Music becomes an important, life-building hobby that brings joy and continual creative challenge. He wants to continue producing music and getting plays on multiple platforms. Achieving over 10,000 plays on a single track remains a secondary goal. The most important goal in music is continuing to learn from other artists and producing music that attracts listeners.
Zaruflo wants the world to hear his music. Knowing that listeners enjoy his creations makes him happy. It’s good to be popular, but for Zaruflo it’s mostly about having fun and enjoying life. Zaruflo’s audience enjoys listening to original music inspired by his Bronx upbringing and experience with a wide variety of genres. He is up for the challenge of attracting new listeners and continues to work on getting his music out to the public. Reaching listeners in a massively competitive market isn’t easy, but it’s possible. If you’re looking for a unique mix of sounds, check out Zaruflo’s music.
Written in partnership with Tom White
Wellness
Eugene Pallisco Breaks Down Five Wellness Foods That May Not Be as Healthy as You Think
Many foods marketed as “healthy” have developed superfood status on social media, with claims ranging from better gut health to improved energy, weight loss, and longevity. Personal trainer Eugene Pallisco says that while many of these foods can have a place in a healthy diet, their benefits are frequently overstated, and context matters just as much as the ingredient itself.
In many cases, the hesitation has less to do with the food itself and more to do with portion size, nutrient quality, processing, cost, or whether the scientific evidence matches the marketing. Here are five popular wellness foods that some nutrition coaches approach with caution.
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Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are nutrient-dense, but they are sometimes overrated for people focused on increasing protein intake. Although they contain about 17 g of protein per 100 g, a typical serving of 1 to 2 tablespoons provides only around 2 to 4 g.
Chia seeds can reduce the absorption of minerals including iron, zinc, and calcium. While this is rarely an issue for people eating a varied diet, coaches working with clients who have mineral deficiencies may recommend other foods.
Their exceptionally high fiber content can also cause bloating, gas, or constipation in people with sensitive digestive systems or those who suddenly increase their fiber intake. At roughly 140 calories per two tablespoons, chia seeds can also contribute more calories than many people realize.
“Healthy foods still count toward your daily calorie intake,” says Pallisco. “It’s important to look at the full nutritional picture rather than assuming every superfood deserves unlimited portions.”
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Sea Moss
Sea moss has become one of the wellness industry’s most talked-about products, yet high-quality human research remains limited.
Although it contains vitamins, minerals, and fiber, there is little evidence showing it provides benefits beyond those of a balanced diet. Its iodine content can also vary substantially depending on where it is harvested, potentially posing concerns for people with thyroid conditions.
Sea moss may also absorb heavy metals and other contaminants from ocean environments, making sourcing and third-party testing important considerations.
Many online claims involving immunity, gut health, hormone balance, energy, and weight loss remain unsupported by robust clinical research.
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Plant-Based Milk
Plant-based milks can be excellent alternatives to dairy, but their nutritional value differs considerably between products.
Many almond, oat, rice, and coconut milks contain just 1 to 3 g of protein per serving, compared with approximately 8 g in cow’s milk. Soy milk is the primary exception, offering a similar protein content.
Many products also contain added sugars, while others include gums, emulsifiers, stabilizers, and oils to improve texture and shelf life. For this reason, nutrition coaches commonly recommend choosing unsweetened, minimally processed varieties whenever possible.
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Store-Bought Bone Broth
Bone broth has earned a reputation as a wellness staple, but commercial products vary significantly in quality.
Some contain only a few grams of protein despite being marketed as collagen-rich. Sodium is another consideration, with many brands providing between 400 and 900 mg per serving. Others rely on concentrates, flavorings, and additives rather than traditional slow-simmering methods.
Pallisco notes that “Research supporting claims that bone broth directly improves joint health, skin, or gut health also remains limited, with much of the available evidence focusing on collagen supplements instead.”
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Coconut Cult
Coconut Cult has attracted attention because of its probiotic content, but nutrition coaches encourage realistic expectations.
Each serving is relatively high in saturated fat from coconut, making portion size important for people monitoring cholesterol levels. Although the product contains multiple probiotic strains, research on the product itself is limited, and probiotic effects depend on the specific strain, dose, and individual.
Some people may also experience bloating or digestive discomfort when introducing highly concentrated probiotic foods too quickly.
“Pursuing better nutrition doesn’t require chasing every trend,” Eugene Pallisco says. “Consistency with balanced eating habits will almost always deliver better long-term results than relying on any single food.”
Eugene Pallisco Explains The Bottom Line on “Healthy” Foods
None of these foods are inherently unhealthy, and most can absolutely fit into a balanced diet.
The reason some nutrition coaches are cautious is usually because of portion size, nutrient density, product quality, marketing claims, or how well a food aligns with an individual’s health goals.
Rather than labeling foods as “good” or “bad,” evidence-based nutrition focuses on the overall dietary pattern.
A diet built around a variety of whole, minimally processed foods will almost always have a greater impact on long-term health than any single trendy ingredient or superfood.
About Eugene Pallisco
Eugene Pallisco is a fitness instructor and certified trainer in Dallas, Texas. After beginning as a group fitness instructor, he transitioned into personal training before launching his own private training business. Through strength training, cardio, and sports performance coaching, he helps clients build sustainable fitness habits and enjoy long-term movement and health.
Written in partnership with Tom White
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