If you're anything like me, your Instagram feed is populated by wellness influencers sipping adaptogenic lattes at the latest vegan brunch spot after yoga class. These women help define our vision of health today. They portray themselves as fit and happy, inspiring people to try and imitate their brand of "wellness." For instance, it's largely because of influencers' endless adaptogen-featuring recipes (think chocolate bars, beauty butters, and cold brews) that these herbs went from being a little-known Ayurvedic tradition to being featured on the news.

While I admire their entrepreneurship, these women project an image of wellness that is unattainable for the majority of people: you probably don't have $38 to spend on a minuscule three ounces of ashwagandha, especially if you're working minimum wage. You might not have time to do an hour-long yoga flow if you're working two jobs, either.