20% OFF all Carlson products into September... here at Rainbow...
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Putting their cheezy "family" oriented marketing aside, Carlson truly knows fish oils, probably better than any other company. They received the "superior taste" award in 2007 and have been around for over 45 years. They believe so fully in the beauty and cosmetic benefits of fish oils, as bestowed upon their family, that they've never had to hire some botox-faced model for their marketing materials. As the company approaches 50, they might have to reconsider that, but it's worked for them up until now. Several years ago they asked us to participate in a "Fish Oil Recipe Contest". The winners of that (Rainbow Remedies didn't enter) include "Lemon Garlic & Herb Popcorn", "Garden & Sea Salsa", and "Gorgonzola Bruschetta", all containing fish oil as one of the main ingredients. We have those recipes handily available from our beautiful Carlson display. Visit it at the store.
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If you're on the fence about fish oils and their omega-3 EFAs, here are some of the primary benefits:
*** Cardiovascular Health***
***Brain & Nerve Function***
***Healthy Vision***
***Immune System Health***
***Healthy Joints & Movement***
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010
how ’bout a chakra cleanse?!!
There are many ways that one can cleanse, and knowing what area of your body you want to affect is a great starting point to choosing a cleanse. Like all natural medicine, it is very important to understand your own body, life, abilities, and habits. A cleanse can be very involved or as easy as taking an herbal pill morning and night for a few weeks. know what you are capable of, then work from there. Know also that the amount of input you are willing to put into the cleanse is in direct proportion to what you will receive from it. Then be creative: research foods that nourish and detoxify, look into the tummy temple and a sauna/steam spa for outside help, meditate, exercise, drink tea, drink water, focus on what you are trying to achieve and listen to your body when it responds. The response and your willingness to listen will make later cleanses even more successful.
The most common aim for cleansing is the liver, kidney, and colon. This is understandable since these are the systems that filter and detoxify constantly, and its always a good idea to clean your filter once in a while. But there are many other systems that can be addressed and "cleansed" (this words becomes a bit overused, maybe conditioned is more appropriate) such as the lymph system, the circulatory system, the endocrine system, skin and even brain!
But lets not stop there! You could even go so far as what I recently did in creating a chakra cleanse. My intention was to raise my awareness of each of the chakra systems and how I relate to each of their energies. I focused on one chakra a day for a week starting with the root chakra and moving up to the crown. I organized the food I ate, the colors I wore, meditations, actions for the day, elements, scents, and interaction into each chakra's realm. I learned alot about myself from this cleanse, where I responded well or not, which day was harder than others...This was less of a "cleanse" and more of an opportunity to create conversation with my body, mind, and energy patterns.
But I believe this is always what these systematic regimes are about, giving your body and spirit recognition in its actions and processes and supporting what all the many parts do. All cleanses or conditioning treatments should be done with intention, awareness, creativity and compassion for your body and its incredible abilities.
The most common aim for cleansing is the liver, kidney, and colon. This is understandable since these are the systems that filter and detoxify constantly, and its always a good idea to clean your filter once in a while. But there are many other systems that can be addressed and "cleansed" (this words becomes a bit overused, maybe conditioned is more appropriate) such as the lymph system, the circulatory system, the endocrine system, skin and even brain!
But lets not stop there! You could even go so far as what I recently did in creating a chakra cleanse. My intention was to raise my awareness of each of the chakra systems and how I relate to each of their energies. I focused on one chakra a day for a week starting with the root chakra and moving up to the crown. I organized the food I ate, the colors I wore, meditations, actions for the day, elements, scents, and interaction into each chakra's realm. I learned alot about myself from this cleanse, where I responded well or not, which day was harder than others...This was less of a "cleanse" and more of an opportunity to create conversation with my body, mind, and energy patterns.
But I believe this is always what these systematic regimes are about, giving your body and spirit recognition in its actions and processes and supporting what all the many parts do. All cleanses or conditioning treatments should be done with intention, awareness, creativity and compassion for your body and its incredible abilities.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Blackberry…like the leaf, not the phone :)
i have been away for a few weeks, so the tea blog has been on hiatus. but now i am back....back in black (berry...sung to ACDC's famous song) i know, silly, but i can't resist silly humor like that at times.
Rubus spp. (but be sure because red raspberry is also from the genus Rubus, and although it does have similar properties...red raspberry has other uses specific to that plant) There are many species of blackberry....a few can be: villosus, canadensis, fruticosus, laciniatus.
it is a fitting day for blackberry leaf tea here in Seattle. it is warm and slightly muggy. it seems funny to say that after being on the east coast for a couple weeks, where this sort of muggy would be a pleasant break. the energetics of blackberry leaf is cooling, and it tastes really nice on ice, with a bit of a sweetner like honey or maybe even lemon balm glycerite would be tasty.
medicinally the leaf of this plant is used for its astringent quality. it is used in that way for diarrhea, and can be used on infants as well, according to Ellingwood. in Mary Bove's book on children and infants, she recommends the mother drinking the tea for babies under the age of 3 months. it is also used for many skin inflammations, as a poultice or a wash. as a mouthwash, it can be helpful for weak gums and is great as an aid in a sore throat gargle.
so whether you have loose bowels or just want to cool off with a tasty beverage...try some blackberry leaf tea. you're gonna love it!
enjoy!
melissa
Rubus spp. (but be sure because red raspberry is also from the genus Rubus, and although it does have similar properties...red raspberry has other uses specific to that plant) There are many species of blackberry....a few can be: villosus, canadensis, fruticosus, laciniatus.
it is a fitting day for blackberry leaf tea here in Seattle. it is warm and slightly muggy. it seems funny to say that after being on the east coast for a couple weeks, where this sort of muggy would be a pleasant break. the energetics of blackberry leaf is cooling, and it tastes really nice on ice, with a bit of a sweetner like honey or maybe even lemon balm glycerite would be tasty.
medicinally the leaf of this plant is used for its astringent quality. it is used in that way for diarrhea, and can be used on infants as well, according to Ellingwood. in Mary Bove's book on children and infants, she recommends the mother drinking the tea for babies under the age of 3 months. it is also used for many skin inflammations, as a poultice or a wash. as a mouthwash, it can be helpful for weak gums and is great as an aid in a sore throat gargle.
so whether you have loose bowels or just want to cool off with a tasty beverage...try some blackberry leaf tea. you're gonna love it!
enjoy!
melissa
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