With Your Heart in Mind
With every beat of your heart, you can thank calcium and magnesium for helping muscles contract and relax. Keeping these two in balance is essential. Unfortunately, most Americans are magnesium deficient, often resulting from poor diet, emotional stress, some drugs (diuretics, antibiotics, oral contraceptives, insulin, cortisone), or GI disorders.
Natural Vitality CALM Magnesium is water-soluble in an ionic form, meaning it is highly bioavailable for the body to utilize - and it is needed throughout the body!
Magnesium is involved not only in your heart beat, but helps muscles and nerve function, supports healthy bones and immune system, helps regulate blood sugar levels, and promotes normal blood pressure, to name a few!
A scoop of Natural Calm in water is an easy way to fight magnesium deficiency.
All flavors are 20% Off in February!
A PERFECT PAIR: Hawthorne & Cleavers
These two herbs of the month work well to support the circulatory and lymphatic systems. Intertwined, these systems work to produce liquid transports (blood and lymph) to nourish and remove wastes. The lymph system empties into the circulatory system’s subclavian veins near the heart.
The job of the lymph system is to kill germs, neutralize toxins and filter. The movement of lymph is slow, about 3 liters a day when compared to blood flow which is about 5 liters a minute. Lymph moves in one direction towards the heart and is propelled only with our own movement. Blood is propelled by the force of our beating heart.
Hawthorn berries, leaves and flowers are considered the herb for all things heart. Hawthorns are small trees and shrubs with small apple-like fruit known as pomes and are chuck full of bioflavonoids, antioxidants, procyanidins and vitamin C which nourishes and tones the heart.
Historically its May bloom was the inspiration of the pilgrim’s ship the Mayflower.
The Hawthorn berry As a cardiac tonic it’s considered invaluable for lowering blood pressure, hypertension(1), coronary palpitations, angina, stroke, valve murmurs and enlarged hearts.(1,2) It increases the heart’s ability of oxygen utilization and the reduction of cholesterol when used on a regular basis.(3)
How does it work?
Research suggests that hawthorn works in part by dilating the arteries and veins, thus lowering blood pressure. It contains a component called proanthocyanidin which relaxes blood vessels farther from the heart.(4) When studied by a group of Cochrane Researches using hawthorn extract and a placebo for treating 855 patients with chronic heart failure they found significant improvement in heart workload, increased exercise tolerance, reduced oxygen consumption by the heart, reduced shortness of breath, with a small number of patients reporting mild nausea(5), which could have been from detoxification.
1. Heinerman’s Encyclopedia of Healing Herbs & Spices, by John Heinerman,a
2. School of Natural Healing, 15th ed., Dr. John R. Christopher
3. The Little Herb Encyclopedia, The Handbook of Natures remedies for a Healthier Life, by Jack Richason, N.D. 3rd ed.
4. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080122203321.htm Science Daily Newscenter
5. http://umm.edu.health/medical/altmed/herb/hawthron University of Maryland Medical Center
While there many known benefits to using Hawthorn, it is
best to check with your health care practitioner before taking any herbs if you
have any medical conditions, pregnant or nursing, or taking medications.
Cleavers (Galium aparine)Cleavers herb is also known as goosegrass or sweet woodruff and is commonly used with eczema. As a tea or skin wash is assists with the body’s healing process for scrapes, cuts and complexion. Used as a poultice, salve or in ointments, herbalists have long regarded cleavers as a valuable lymphatic and diuretic tonic and used it for centuries for a variety of skin ailments, light wounds and burns, swollen lymph nodes and glands.(6)
How does it work?
Lymphatic support to reduce swelling and heal. The lymph system is responsible for clearing extracellular waste, a positive for glands, cysts, water retention and edema. It promotes urination when used as a tincture or tea. Researches find that Cleavers Herb has the ability to assist our bodies’ lymphatic system to flush wastes and toxins that can show up as eczema, psoriasis and other skin issues.(7,8) This is how it stimulates cleansing resulting in a better complexion and clearer skin.
6. http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail215.php
7. http://www.herbs2000.com/herbs/herbs_cleavers.htm
8. http://www.livestrong.com/article/143210-benefits-cleavers-herb/
While there are no known contraindications for Cleavers Herb, it is best to check with your health care practitioner before taking herbs if you have any medical conditions, pregnant or nursing, or taking medications.
All Hawthorne and Cleavers in Bulk, Supplements, and Teas are 15% Off!
SHOW YOUR SKIN SOME LOVE
Keep your face kissably soft with Dew Puff!
A plant-fiber sponge like no other, Dew Puff is made from Konjac root, a plant native to Asia with myriad uses. The glucomannan fiber from Konjac root is often used medicinally for digestive health and weight loss support, and it is also used to make zero-carb noodles. It was used in Japan as a food source as early as the 6th century! Konjac contains iron, phosphorus, copper, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin D, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C and folic acid... just to name a few.
Dew Puff has created this unique sponge by a repeated freezing and drying process. Once wet, this sturdy sponge softens to an almost jellyish texture, while still gently exfoliating. To maintain your puff, it is best to ring it out as dry as possible in between uses. You may also periodically sanitize it in boiling water or microwaving the wet sponge for a minute. See FAQ for details. Try all three. Just $6.99 each!
Original - No colors, fragrance, just pure Konjac. It is perfect for babies and those with sensitive skin. Original Dew Puff can be used with or without your favorite cleanser. Konjac (the only ingredient in Dew Puff) makes the sponge slightly alkaline. This neutralizes the skin, washing away dirt and impurities without soap. If you choose to use a cleanser, be sure to thoroughly rinse soap residue from your Dew Puff after each use.
Bamboo Charcoal - The Bamboo Charcoal natural sponge contains activated carbon and minerals to help prevent breakouts, plus antioxidants to fight acne-causing bacteria. This konjac sponge is soothing and helps fight blemished skin.
Asian Clay - Combining the benefits of konjac with a clay mask, Dew Puff Asian Clay natural sponge helps stimulate skin cells white absorbing impurities below the pore level. Leaves skin looking rejuvenated, renewed and helps reduce signs of aging.
PACIFICA SALE
Guys, find the perfect perfume for your sweetheart among PACIFICA's extended selection of botanical-inspired sprays, roll-ons, or balms.
SAVE 15% on all perfumes, body butters, soaps or reed diffusers.
Feb. 1st - 14th ONLY
Beautifully packaged already, just add ribbon and voila - an easy and romantic gift for your Valentine.
SWEET DEALS ON CHOCOLATE
Good Stuff Cacao - Buy a better box of chocolates this year, with great taste and no regrets. Raw, organic dark chocolate with straightforward ingredients: cacao and honey.
If you want to mix it up, try other flavors like Coconut, Almond-Pumpkin seed, Cranberry, or all of the above in the Trail Mix variety.
Perfect for the no-frills, no-fuss kind of person who appreciates quality, simplicity and delectability! At an introductory price of only $4.99 each, Your Honey will truly appreciate this brown paper package tied up with string. What's even better - it's made in Michigan!
Smooth Belgian chocolate is the basis for Chocolove bars, ready made with a different love poem inside each flavor. A small token of affection that comes with a caveat: may result in chocolate-flavored kisses.
With 10 different flavors to choose from, you can get one for all the sweetest people you know! Buy more and save - Buy 3+ bars for ONLY $2.33 each (Regularly $3.39).
WELLNESS CENTER
Eat and Live for your Blood Type
Wed. February 25
6:30pm - 8pm
Rachael Ramirez & Suzan Moody
Nicola Danks
Register by Mon. 23rd. Class Fee $5*
Feeling less than your best? Try eating right for your type! Wondering difference blood type makes in your health? Find out the genetic and historical basis for this kind of diet and lifestyle and make the connections between blood type and the kind of food and exercise best suited for you. Learn what herbs, spices, and foods are the most beneficial as well as those which are best avoided.
Living right for your type can help you achieve and maintain optimal weight, improve your body's immune response, and promote longevity. Class based on material from naturopath Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo.
Are you an O, A, B or AB? If you don't know, Nicola, a Registered Nurse, will be on hand to test it for you. You will need to purchase a blood typing kit $16.99 for Nicola to utilize.
*Your $5 registration fee can be used towards the purchase of any Blood Type books, charts, DVDs or the Blood Type Kit.
NOW AVAILABLE: You'll Melt Over a HOT STONE MASSAGE
If you have never had a hot stone massage, now is the perfect time! Especially in winter months, our muscles tend to tense up from the cold and stress. Let Certified Massage Therapist Bailey Minkler help you combat sore, stiff muscles with a hot stone massage.
Warmed, smooth stones supply heat and pressure, allowing your muscles to relax so that the deeper tissues are accessible for an even greater therapeutic effect.
FEBRUARY DEAL: Get a hot stone upgrade FREE with the purchase of an hour full body massage or gift certificate.
Young Living Classes
Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm
Tina Serra
$5*
*If you haven't been yet - your first visit is FREE! (Essential Rewards members under Healthy Habitz also have free admission).
You love your essential oils, so come find out all the ways they can be used! Experience first hand the power of quality, therapeutic-grade oils.
FEB
3 Chemistry of the Oils
10 Single Oils and their Uses
17 Blends and their Power
24 Shakes, Bars & Chocolate
Adelpha Thermography
Linda Allchin, RN
Monday, Feb. 16
By Appointment
Linda will be back for this mammogram alternative. By taking infrared pictures, medical thermology can reveal the abnormal metabolic and blood-flow features that cause changes in the temperature of the skin that are characteristic of certain types of diseases including breast cancer. Learn more here. Call us to make your appointment.
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3 YLEO Class
10 20% OFF Tuesday!
10 YLEO Class
14 VALENTINE'S DAY
16 Adelpha Thermography
24 YLEO Class
25 Eat and Live Right Blood Type Class
