GINGER: soothes nausea, boosts digestion & promotes metabolism Ginger is a beloved root known for its sharp, warm, and lemon-like flavor. It grows in the ground, like most roots do, and has big, flourishing leaves that pop out of the ground! Ginger was and still is an herb that is widely used in China and has been commended for its ability to improve digestion. In India, ginger has been valued as an ingredient in meat dishes since 4 BCE. It is also mentioned in the Karma Sutra that it acts as a wonderful aphrodisiac. SCIENCE TELLS US: Ginger is high in gingerol, a substance with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Just 1–1.5 grams of ginger can help prevent various types...
Blue Zones: How to live longer + the science behind it. 💙 ☀️ 💙 ☀️ 💙 It's all in the lifestyle. "Blue Zone” is a term that describes geographic regions that are home to some of the world’s oldest people. (A huge number of them live to be over 100! 🤯) But these old people are not to be underestimated because they are as limber, sharp, and healthy as can be! And the craziest part? Their genetics are NOT the biggest factor as to why they live so long. It's all in the lifestyles they live. Oh BTW, you don't have to live in a Blue Zone to still be crushin' it when you are 100. Here's how to do it....
cucumber mint refresher with green tea and lavender sage lemonade 🌿 💦 🌿 💦 Cool down with a tea refresher that's so good you will have to have seconds. This easy recipe is made with iced Sencha Green Tea and our Lavender Sage Lemonade. Muddled cucumber, mint, and Cotton Honey sweeten and add fresh flavors to this recipe. Drink on hot afternoons and/or spike with gin or vodka if desired. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED FROM US TO GET STARTED ⬇⬇⬇ Sencha Green Cotton Honey Lavender Sage Lemonade INGREDIENTS (makes 1 serving) 4-6 oz hot water ice 1/2 cucumber finely diced a handful of mint 2 tsp. OBTC Sencha 2 tsp. OBTC Lavender Sage Lemonade 1 Tbsp. OBTC Cotton Honey INSTRUCTIONS Add 2 tsp. of Sencha and 2 tsp. of Lavender Sage...
YOGA PAIRING Check out our June yoga flow with our favorite yogi, Ashley. 1 part Lemon, 2 parts Lemongrass and 4 parts Lavender Backroad Lemonade Stand Essential Oil Blend tart lemon ∙ sweet florals ∙ summertime This essential oil combination reminds us of childhood summers, spent running through sprinklers, and selling lemonade on the side of the road. This uplifting blend inspires feelings of nostalgia and joy, as aromas of tart citrus and sweet florals fill the air. The three oils work together to promote a fresh and clean feeling, while purifying the air. The month of June brings beauty in all forms, from healthy and sound bodies to flowers and sunlight. June also signifies the beginning of summer, which...
summerville sweet tea + methods for the best brew. Worthy of sippin' on your front porch. 🌿 🌿 🌿 Our Summerville Sweet Tea captures everything you love about a classic sweet tea and MORE! We amped up this tea by adding a few different ingredients that highlight the natural crisp, cool, and sweet flavors of a simple sweet tea. Made with black tea, spearmint, calendula, and lemon, this tea is made for sippin' on the porch and shootin' the breeze with. The ingredients in this blend are energizing, immune system boosting, and rich in antioxidants. Summerville Sweet Tea BREW TIPS: Add 1-2 teaspoons of tea in 8 oz of hot water for 3-5 minutes. We recommend serving this tea with a big dollop of honey,...
