SPRING IS HERE HAVE YOU NOTICED THE BEES? WE HAVE... AND IT MAKES US SO HAPPY! We love spring time: we love the longer days, we love that everything in nature is coming to life, and we especially love to watch the bees come out to gather pollen! Right now, the bees are busy stocking their hives with the most magical food: honey. While scientists are barely scratching the surface on the medicinal benefits of honey, it is an ancient medicine. Raw honey has antibacterial properties that when consumed orally can help fight off and speed the recovery from gastric infections like S. typhi, S. flexneri and E. coli. It has also been used topically to help heal wounds and burns. Raw honey undergoes enzymatic production of hydrogen peroxide,...
CREATE A RELAXED MENTAL STATE: TRY THIS TONIGHT NOURISH YOUR NEED FOR SELF CARE AND WATCH YOUR RELATIONSHIPS AND WORK FLOURISH. Self care is one of the easiest things to de-prioritize. We are quick to push work, family obligations, and household duties to the top of our todo list and think nourishing ourselves can be reserved for our next day off... or the one after that... But you cannot pour from an empty cup. Taking time to feed your needs will trickle positively into every other aspect of your life. Feeling frustrated with loved ones? Fatigued by household tasks? Uninspired with work? Try this... TAKE A HOT BATHSoaking in warm water increases circulation, increasing the flow of oxygen to your brain...
QUARANTINE-ING WITH KIDS: IT'S NOT EASY Schools being cancelled and families spending most of their time at home is not easy! Right now, parents are really doing it all: they are the source of comfort, entertainment, education, structure, and health for their kids. It's a lot but, parents, you aren't alone. To get an idea of what quarantine-life is like with school-aged children, we reached out to our herbalist and master blender, Paola, and asked her a few questions. Here is what she told us… BEING A TEAM IS KEYFirst of all, kids don't easily understand the severity of COVID-19 and parents don't always agree on the severity, either. Mom might want the kids to wash their hands 20 times a day, while dad thinks...
DESSERT IN A CUP: HORCHATA ROOIBOS WHAT IS HORCHATA?Horchata is a traditional Mexican drink made from rice, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and lots of sugar! In New Mexico, it is frequently served over ice at family gatherings. It is SO DELICIOUS, but not the most healthy beverage. Our Horchata Rooibos tea is a healthy spin on this decadent traditional drink. CHECK OUT HOW WE PREPARE IT 1. Steep Horchata Rooibos with a generous spoonful of Wildflower Honey: Wildflower Honey is caramel-like and decadent, so it compliments this dessert tea well!2. Add your preferred creamer: we like extra creamy oat milk because it is dense, and gives the tea a richer taste and mouth-feel. 3. Serve either hot or over ice with a dash of cinnamon: while traditional Horchata is...
HERBACEOUS. CRISP. SOOTHING. ROSEMARY + CLARY SAGE ABOUT THIS BLEND:2 drops in each palm will make you want to close your eyes and forget the world for a while as you deeply inhale this intoxicating duo. It feels like your sinuses are opening up and like your mind is totally invigorated by the scent: It just makes you feel present for a moment, which is a feeling we are cherishing more than ever. PEAK THE MAGICRosemary and Clary Sage can help to soothe nervousness and increase feelings of wellness while boosting mental focus. This blend is great for meditation, yoga, or to diffuse in a hot shower or bath before bed. Clary Sage is mildly sedative, and both of these oils are soothing for many...
