Monday, November 3, 2014

November eNews

Around the store

Let the Feast Begin!
Get a better bird with Mary's Turkeys.  Happy turkeys taste better, and all of Mary's Turkeys are raised with 4x the grazing space than conventional ranches.  Not given antibiotics or hormones, all turkeys are fed a high protein, vegetarian diet, and for the Organic birds, this means organic, non-GMO feed.  All are preservative-free and gluten-free as well.  

We'll have some turkeys in stock, but we prefer you order ahead to get the size you want.  A good rule of thumb is to count 1.5 pounds per person so you'll have leftovers.  
The prices and size ranges are below, we'll try to match your preferred size as close as possible.  Order today!

FREE RANGE:  $2.99/lb
10-11.99lb
12-13.99lb
14-16.99lb
17-19.99lb
20-21.99lb

ORGANIC:   $4.79/lb
8-11.99lb
12-16lb

Pie Oh My! 
Make a new family favorite from *local, organic* cherries this year with Omena Organics canned cherry pie filling.  Made from Montmorency cherries grown in northern Michigan.  Just $5.49 for a big 21oz jar.





Black Friday Door Buster Sale
The annual sale that's too good to miss - Black Friday save up to 40% on EVERYTHING and get at least 20% off ALL DAY!  The early birds get the best deals, but unlike other big box stores, we hold regular store hours and offer a fantastic discount on everything* in stock!  

In order to make things run as smoothly as possible, any bulk herbs, spices, or teas will be bagged and labeled by a staffer away from the register, so no jars will have to be carried back and forth.  
Bring in your own shopping bags to more efficiently hold your goodies, too!  Our carts and baskets may all be taken!  

Here's the hourly breakdown:

9:30am - 10:00am  - 40% off
10:01am - 12:00pm - 30% off
12:01pm - 9:00pm - 20% off

*Special orders or rain checks do not apply. Cannot be combined with other offers. Merchandise only, services excluded.


Green Bean Candle Co.

When looking for a gift, who doesn't love a good candle to warm up the home?  Aptly-named Green Bean Candle Company makes soy candles with essential oils & cotton wicks, right here in Michigan (Bridgeport, to be precise.)  
Find the following scented candle blends for $19.99 each: 
Coffee, Energy, Peppermint, Relax, Sixties, or Sweet Orange Cinnamon Clove

Additionally, for just $9.99 each, find 8oz massage oils in an almond oil base in scents like: Patchouli, Lemongrass, Lavender, Breathe Again, and Antiviral.



Chakra Oils by Aura Cacia 

Using 100% Organic essential oils, in a base of organic sunflower and jojoba oil, 
these roll-on blends can be applied directly to skin on pulse points or near the corresponding body location.    

What is a chakra anyway?  Originating in ancient Vedic tradition and used in some yoga practice, chakras are seven interconnected energy centers that are said to influence spiritual and emotional expression.  Each blend meant to target and balance one of these centers. 

Test them out at the store alone or combined with others to create a unique essence that doubles as a perfume.  You'll also find a little pamphlet explaining how to use each one!



Listed below are some of the key components of the blends.
Grounding Root - with warming nutmeg and vetiver
Sensual Sacral - strengthening sandalwood and uplifting sweet orange
Empowering Solar Plexus - uplifting lemon and restoring helichrysum
Opening Heart - mood lifting geranium and refreshing lemon
Expressive Throat - calming vanilla and roman chamomile
Insightful Third Eye - clarifying rosemary and calming lavender
Enlightening Crown - meditative frankincense and soothing neroli

Buy 3 Get 1 Free* in November!  
(*Not valid on 20% Off Tuesday or Black Friday - 3 must be purchased at regular price $18.99)



Attention Cold & Allergy sufferers: Try Nasopure

If using Neti pots seems awkward, you might want to try more ergonomically designed Nasopure squeeze bottle.  It's so easy, even as young as 2 years old can manage it.  The bottle features new perfect positioning lines for the right angle - to effectively flush solution along the nasal floor to encourage natural sinus drainage.  

Always use distilled water/boiled and cooled to room temperature, then add the buffered salt.  It's buffered because regular salt can be harsh and cause a burning sensation.  The mix is made with pharmaceutical grade ingredients with no preservatives; it creates a hypertonic solution that can be used over several days.  

Effectively shrinks swollen membranes and thins secretions, and gently removes allergens, dust, excessive mucus, and other pollutants.  

A 2008 study using participants with asthma, allergy, and nasal polyposis noted significantly improved symptoms for all three groups.

Made with BPA-free plastic, this FDA-registered medical device is made in the USA  and assembled by adults with disabilities, so it's a company we are happy to support.  

Keep watching Facebook this month, as we'll be giving away several Nasopure kits complete with instructions and buffered salt wash mix.  


Cracked, Chapped or Cold Sore lips need Miracle Lips 

Because so many of our customers are looking for relief for cold sores and painful, cracked lips, we are pleased to offer Miracle Lips salve.    One of the key ingredients is Brazilian natural bee propolis.  Bees use propolis to sterilize the hive, protecting it from infection.  

Along with Tea Tree oil, it is a powerful anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal component.  A few other select ingredients include shea butter, aloe vera, golden seal extract, myrrh extract, and vitamins for skin soothing, healing, and rejuvenation.  It has been shown to work better than the leading cold sore cream.

With no waxes to block deep penetration, this is not your average lip balm.  Because of the stellar healing properties, it also works for blemishes, insect bites, and minor cuts and scrapes.   Although it is a new product, it has been  flying off the shelf - sure to be a new customer favorite!  

Get the "Skinny" on your Gut
Researchers are finding more about the complexity of the gut microbiome, and it's influence on a wide range of health factors, so it is important to keep your gut happy.  
To that end, we now carry The Skinny Gut Diet  book and wide variety of on-the-go or refrigerated probiotic blends for every need. 

Ready to change your weight loss fate for good? The Skinny Gut Diet reveals the missing piece of the puzzle—the secret to losing weight and keeping it off that Brenda calls the gut factor. Peek inside the book today and discover how living a Skinny Gut lifestyle can help you absorb fewer calories from food, curb cravings and store less fat—all with the benefits of improved digestion, a stronger immune system and even a better mood.  Read more here


Plus, get your recommended 20-35 grams of fiber with the help of Skinny Gut Acacia Fiber ($19.99 now in stock) along with the Ultimate Shake (with 20g protein and 10g fiber, coming soon).  Prebiotic Acacia fiber is a soluble fiber which help curb appetite by helping you feel full and help maintain blood sugar and cholesterol levels already in the normal range.  Unlike psyllium fiber, acacia fiber is not gritty nor thickening

 In case you missed the Dr. Oz program with Benda Watson, find a few Skinny Gut recipes here.

Find everything you need to start your Skinny Gut lifestyle today!

Hello New Staff!
You may have noticed new faces if you've been here in the past few weekends.  The lovely faces belong to Suzan Moody and Angie Palmreuter!  

Suzan is our resident detox expert and offers Foot Detox Spa sessions here in the Wellness Center for only $30 per session!  Suzan is also a skilled teacher with a passion for sharing health information.  Because of this expertise, she is now coordinating our Wellness Center Classes as well as leading some of them.  See the calendar below for upcoming events!

You will know Angie by her smiling face and warm, bubbly personality.  Find her to chat about keeping your family healthy, essential oils, or whatever you like.  Aside from her knowledge of essential oils, Angie has a great interest in working with customers to help them find what they need.  We are pleased to have them on our team!

WELLNESS CENTER

Make & Take: Gentle Facial Scrubs & Masks

Wed Nov. 12,   5:30pm-6:30
Suzan Moody, $5

Using 6 basic ingredients, mix up three different facial treatments to unclog pores, hydrate, and promote skin cell renewal.  Take home recipes so you can duplicate your concoctions and start your radiant skin facial regimen! 

Call us to register by Monday 11/10.  Discounts on featured ingredients for registered participants.


Massage GIFT CERTIFICATE Deal

We all know someone who could use a little stress-relieving around the holidays, so what better gift than a Massage?  

Buy a minimum $50/1 hour massage gift certificate during November and get an Essential Oil upgrade for FREE (a $10 value).  Get the enhanced experience with therapeutic-grade Young Living oils to complement the massage.   


Vitality Tanning Buddy Deal

Refer a Friend and you both can save in November.  It's simple - you buy 5 or more sessions and you tell a friend, when they come in and buy 5 or more sessions and mention your name, you BOTH will get an additional 5 sessions FREE!  
You and your friend do not have to purchase at the same time, as long as you both buy during November. 
*Free sessions must be used during the regular expiry period (for example, 5 sessions purchased= 5 weeks to use them, starting after session 1 of the package has been used)

Hormones Talk with Dr. Strauchman of Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Center
Sat. November 22
11am - 12 pm
FREE

Moodiness, depression, anxiety, "brain fog", migraines, hot flashes.  We know the common symptoms of hormonal imbalance, but what is lesser known is the underlying cause and how to correct that imbalance. 

“Hormonal imbalances can be caused by a variety of outside factors and lifestyle choices. Chemicals in our makeup, toxins in our air and water, preservatives in our foods, and heavy metal exposure can all contribute to hormonal imbalances."  Read more here

Join Dr. Strauchman as she illuminates this tricky topic, as well as possible treatment options.

"My goal for each patient that I see is to figure out not just what is wrong, but also why it’s going wrong. That way I can correct the underlying cause of the symptom and keep it from coming back. This is the true essence of preventive medicine"


CALENDAR  View on web
Nov 4    Young Living Essential Oil Class:  Aging
Nov 11  20% TUESDAY
Nov 11  YLEO Class: Fatigue & Stress
Nov 12  Make & Take: Facial Treatments
Nov 18  YLEO Class: Metabolism
Nov 22  Dr. Strauchman Talk: Hormones
Nov 25  YLEO Class: Sleep & Memory
Nov 27  Thanksgiving Day - CLOSED
Nov 28  Black Friday Sale