๐ฟ LEMON BALM ๐ฟ Boosts cognitive function. Reduces anxiety. Eases insomnia. The little herb that hung in the stars. This delicate lemon flavored herb has been used to calm the body and mind dating back to ancient times. Native to the Mediterranean, lemon balm is a lemon scented and flavored herb that belongs to the mint family. The use of lemon balm dates back thousands of years to the times of ancient Romans and Greeks. The relationship between astrology and herbalism was highly regarded in ancient medicine practices. According to a historical botanist and astrologer, lemon balm is ruled by the planet Jupiter, and has an association with the element of water, which impacts emotions. The herb has been referred...
THE MAN. THE MYTH. THE LEGEND. Happy Father's Day Dad. ๐ฟโ๏ธ๐ฟ Our awesome dads and what they taught us: My dad taught me the value of hard work and paying your dues. In order to be successful and valued in the workplace, it is important to learn every aspect of a business from the bottom up. It teaches us an understanding of a variety of situations, and makes us better leaders. (He also taught me the importance of being goofy, and being able to laugh at myself when I do something dumb).ย ๐ - Heather - My dad has always taught me to work hard at everything I do, and to always remind yourself that you are a badass, and that...
pโeโpโpโeโrโmโiโnโt ๐ crisp โ cool โ refreshing ๐ A Name Derived From Greek Mythology: According to the ancient Greeks, Hades, the god of the underworld, fell in love with a water nymph by the name of Menthe, who lived in one of the five rivers of the underworld. When Persephone, Hades' wife, discovered this she transformed Menthe into a plant for people to trample on. Hades wanted Menthe to be remembered, and in his sorrow and grief he gave Menthe the distinctive fragrance that we now associate with peppermint.ย HEALING PROPERTIES OF PEPPERMINT Peppermint is known for its primary active ingredient, menthol, which provides a cooling sensation and is an expectorant and decongestant. It is used to help treat many...
SELF CARE SATURDAY โจ traditions that inspired the world โจ Burning sage, also known as smudging, is an ancient spiritual ritual established as a Native American cultural or tribal practice. Traditionally, smudging is done to cleanse the energy of a person or space, and is said to promote healing and wisdom. While herb bundles have been burned throughout history by various cultures for spiritual rituals, burning desert sage originated with Native American tribes. The aroma of fresh sage brings us back to a childhood spent in New Mexico and reminds us of the fierceness of the desert, as this is a plant that thrives in the dry heat!ย Sage is herbaceous, woodsy, and cooling. While this ancient practice has strong...
๐ฟ The Science of Tea's Mood Altering Magic The need for tea is growing. For thousands of years, people from all walks of life, all over the world, have consumed tea for its relaxing and soothing qualities. In modern times, scientists are digging deeper to find out why tea has this affect on our mental health, as there is a growing need to find more ways to tackle anxiety, depression, and age-related cognitive decline. What if tea could be an answer? The Secret Super Power of Tea L-theanine is an amino acid found in tea leaves and certain types of mushrooms. Theanine is responsible for slowing the โspeedyโ energizing effect that caffeine has. This explains the difference in how caffeine...
