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Botanical alchemy in a modern world
THE LENGTH
The 20 minute power nap is a quick way to "reboot" while 30 minute nap might just increase the drowsiness feeling. A nap just a little longer, between 40-60 minutes could help increase memory.
Napping is a very controversial subject with parties supporting both ends of the spectrum. Some people swear by naps while others believe it disrupts their sleeping cycle…
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REBALANCE EMOTIONAL & ENERGETIC STATES
Flower Essences can be used to rebalance the emotional & energetic state of the body and help with common complaints from anxiety to emotional eating.
Flower Essences are one of my all-time favorite energetic treatment modalities because it is very low force yet can have profound effects! Flower Essences can be used to rebalance the emotional & energetic state of the body and help with common complaints from anxiety to emotional eating.
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RELAX…
There is nothing better than to sip a relaxing tea in the evening and let all your worries escape while you ease the tension of a long day.
There is nothing better than to sip a relaxing tea in the evening and let all your worries escape while you ease the tension of a long day…
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THE QUESTIONS
1. Do you feel tired all day even with that double tall almond milk latte?
2. Do you have trouble sleeping at night despite trying to relax and taking lavender baths?
3. Have you gained weight recently or started craving more salty and sweet foods?
4. Have you had to call in sick more often because you keep picking up colds around the office?
5. Have you recently been experiencing more stress than usual?
Do you feel tired all day even with that double tall almond milk latte?…
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RELAX & REST
Contains antioxidants, including plant pigments like cyanidins, essential oils, such as phenylpropanoids and terpenes, and phenolic compounds, including protocatechuic, ferulic, and caffeic acids
Are you still looking at the clock hours later after trying to go to bed?…
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GOOD NIGHT
B 62 is located on the outside of your heel, below your outer anklebone and is called Calm Sleep.
K6 is located on the inside of the heel below your inner anklebone is called Joyful Sleep.
Is your schedule go, go, go and then hit the pillow? Are you still checking your inbox at 10pm?…
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THE BARK
Studies have shown that magnolia bark has decreased symptoms of depression, anxiety, and pms.
Magnolia bark (Magnolia officialis) has been shown to lower cortisol, the stress hormone. Increased cortisol occurs from chronic stress and is also associated with weight gain…
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ANCIENT RESPONSE
Whether you realize it or not, stress plays a huge role in your health! The stresses in life have changed dramatically over the centuries but our response still remains the same.
CALIFORNIA POPPY
(Eschscholzia californica)
Nervine
Get dreamin' with california poppy added to your bedtime tea…
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EVENING RITUALS
Take a warm bath or read a book
It seems as though insomnia is a common occurrence in our culture with the constant stresses in our lives and the endless amounts of media at our fingers tips keeping us awake at night. Not getting enough sleep can lead to some serious health issues and impair our ability to learn, our memory, mood, decrease our immunity, and negatively affect our weight and metabolism. Creating a proper sleep hygiene habit is the first step for a restful nights sleep.
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