YOGA PAIRING try the campfire essential oil blend with these relaxing poses The Campfire Essential Oil Blend 4 parts Sweet Orange, 2 parts Frankincense, & 1 part Ginger A scent as old as time, the aroma of a campfire inspired this combination! This blend is intended to create grounding effects that inspire you to look inward, while also strengthening the immune system, and promoting healthy cellular turnover. Try pairing the campfire essential oil blend with these yoga poses in the evening to wind down from the day. ⬇︎⬇︎⬇︎ 1. Mindful Breathing Sit or lie down comfortably, and breathe in deeply and fully. Close your eyes and focus on your breath. Breathe in to the count of 5, completely filling the lungs, and...
💚 GREEN CHILE 💚 the history & health benefits of New Mexico's favorite spice Green chile plays a significant role in New Mexican culture and runs deep in our roots. Dating back all the way to 1600, green chile has flourished in the sun-drenched valleys of southern New Mexico, and we put it in pretty much everything - even on our license plates! Hatch, New Mexico, is a tiny little town made up of mostly farmland, and is the birthplace of the widely popularized Green Chile that we know and love today. Some plots of farmland that grew chile hundreds of years ago are still in use today to produce the same crop! The town is also known as the chile...
1 - 2 teaspoons in 8 oz of hot water for 5 - 10 minutes HERBAL TISANES: a history and guide to tisanes 🍃 🍃 🍃 Tisanes are often referred to as herbal teas, but tisanes actually don't contain any tea leaves at all! The word "tisane" is derived from the Greek term, ptisanē. That word is used to describe a medicinal drink. Tisanes are made of things like herbs, flowers, spices, and fruit pieces, and humans have used these ingredients to make herbal teas since the dawn of time. The earliest record of the use of tisanes takes place during the third century AD. Writings about tisanes were recorded by Hua T’o, a Chinese physician known for creating some of the...
SELF CARE SATURDAY 🌿 natural movement exercise 🌿 According to the Blue Zone's study, a study on how certain communities prolong life through lifestyle habits, moving naturally throughout the day has a positive effect on our overall wellness. The idea here is that you don't necessarily need to go to the gym or dedicate time to working out if you incorporate regular and consistent movement (every 20 minutes or so) into your routine. In this photo, Nenada, one of the owners at OBTC and the gal who oversees all store operations, is taking her son on a walk in the pines - one of their favorite activities to do together! We want to share some ideas on how you can incorporate more movement...
Dulce Sueños Tea 🌙 sleep well, live better 🌙 INGREDIENTS: valerian root, honeybush tea, chamomile flowers, spearmint leaves, passion flower inclusion, lemon balm, lavender flowers, dried cherries, and blue cornflowers floral, refreshing, herbaceous, & earthy BREW TIPS: Steep 5 to 10 minutes and serve hot and unsweetened, or with a touch of honey. About Dulce Sueños Dulce Sueños, which translates to "sweet dreams," is a blend of herbs that promote rest and relaxation. The primary ingredient in this blend, valerian root, is so soothing it is often referred to as "nature's sedative." This blend also includes chamomile, lavender, passionflower, and spearmint, which are commonly enjoyed before bed to promote relaxation and combat insomnia, and lemon balm, which is thought of as the...
