Let's set the record straight: Hemp seeds are a nutrient-dense food with healthy fats and proteins - not a drug! Hemp plant is actually a different species of cannabis and contains very little of the active ingredient, THC. So no worries about drug tests when you eat these little power packed seeds.
HEALTH BENEFITS: Hemp seeds contain all essential amino acids, making it a complete protein. The powder is perfect to "beef up" your smoothie, with 10g of protein in 3 tablespoons. If the shelled hemp seed snacks are more your fancy, you get the benefit of added fiber! Whole hemp seeds are 10-15% fiber, which is good news for your bowels.
A good source of Omega 3 fatty acids, necessary for healthy hearts and minds, make hemp seeds ideal for vegetarians looking omegas with out the fish. Plus, essential minerals like phosphorus, zinc, iron and magnesium round out the nutritional benefits package.
SAVE 15% June 1-7 only, SAVE 10% the rest of June on all HEMP PRODUCTS
- Cousin Mary Jane hemp seed snacks, mixes, protein
- Himalaya chocolate covered hemp seeds
- Ziggy Marley Hemp Seed Snacks
- Blue Mountain Organics Hemp butter
- Naturally Nutty Nut Butters
- Nutiva organic, cold-pressed hemp seed oil
- Dr. Bronner's soap
- Merry Hempsters Lip Balms and Muscle Rubs
- Nubian Heritage Hemp & Vetiver deoderant, lotion, and soap
- Pacific Hemp Milk
BLACK SEED OIL (AKA Black Cumin Seed Oil)
By popular demand, we have found a quality source for black cumin! Having been used in medicinal preparations for the last 2000 years, it is no surprise that this product has been highly sought after for it's myriad uses - a range of reported cancer-fighting, blood pressure and cholesterol-lowering, liver-protective, and anti-histamine properties. Part of the reason is that it is a potent anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory, which can be helpful for a wide range of inflammatory diseases. Because of it's antibiotic properties, black cumin shows promise in fighting common antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria.
Also it has been shown to improve weight loss outcomes of obese individuals on an exercise program compared to a placebo. A 2007 Cancer Research Lab study concluded that black cumin, and it's extract thymoquinone, is ideal for tumor prevention and treatment, due to it's ability to increase bone marrow production, inhibit tumor growth, and stimulate immune cells. There have also been over 100 trials with other types of cancers that showed promising results. Find Heritage Store cold-pressed, unrefined Black Seed Oil in our Immune section for just $28.99 for an 8oz bottle. Just a tablespoon a day mixes well with honey! Refrigeration after opening is recommended.
You can also find Black Seed Oil in body care products: Nubian Heritage Black Seed & Honey deoderant as well as Indira Black Cumin anti-aging moisturizer.
A NEW WAY to get MAGNESIUM
You may know that magnesium is one of those essential minerals that you can't live without. It is known as a "calming" mineral, but it does so much more: over 300 regulatory functions controlling muscle, bone, DNA, glucose, and energy metabolism depend on magnesium. So, it is unfortunate that roughly 75% of Americans have a magnesium deficiency, according to a 2009 World Health Organization study.
Such deficiency can result in hypertension or other heart problems, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, leg cramps, kidney stones, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, PMS, headaches, diabetes, and fatigue to name a few!
It is so important to make sure you are getting enough magnesium every day, but it is difficult to know your magnesium levels with certainty. If you don't consume enough magnesium through food (like dark leafy greens, seeds, beans, whole grains) or supplements, you can absorb it with lotion!
With Elektra Magnesium Cream, you don't have to worry about disrupting the calcium-magnesium balance. Your skin absorbs just what it needs to achieve homeostasis, and then stops absorbing.
Aside from a hydrating skin conditioner, it provides magnesium and other trace minerals blended with plant oils like wild harvested African shea butter, macadamia nut oil, almond seed oil, apricot kernel oil and others. Magnesium chloride is infused with the oils in a special process to give 300mg of elemental magnesium ions in one 13g application. It takes a few minutes to rub in this rich cream, and about 10-20 minutes to be fully absorbed inside the epidermis, leaving a smooth finish and healthy glow to the skin. Try it with the in-store tester to see how easily it goes on. Just $24.69 for 100g
BACKYARD BLISS
Wind Chimes - Add a peaceful atmosphere and a striking visual element to your backyard with these fair trade wind chimes. For a splash of color and a higher-toned tinkling sound, we have a selection of 25" long colorful Capiz Shell chimes, ONLY $16.49. Natural-tone Bamboo Chimes hang up to 38" long, strung from a half coconut shell to create a more subdued sound and a more rustic look. ONLY $13.49.
Playful Birdhouses - Attract chirping birds with these cheerful houses. Birds will feel at home in these colorful houses by Fuzzy Felt Flats. Each unique birdhouse is made of felted wool, and priced just $29.99. Wool is naturally antibacterial, so after a rain, it will air dry, and not grow moldy. Keep it hung in a shaded area to keep colors vivid. These felt flats could also double for fairy garden homes too!
BLUE BOTTLE LOVE
This Hawaii-based company creates reusable glass bottles as a mindful way to carry and consume life-giving water! Etched on each bottle is an empowering word, phrase, or image. Keep an eye out for Healthy Habitz-styled bottles, coming soon!
Hydrate with clean water from this reusable glass bottle, and feel good knowing that you are helping reduce plastic bottle waste, and no chemicals are leaching into your water.
Bottles are leak-proof and can be cleaned by soaking in water mixed with hydrogen peroxide, white vinegar or grapefruit seed extract. Half liter bottles are $27.99, 1L bottles are $31.99.
YOGA CONNECTION
Despite increasing popularity, sometimes yoga is stereotyped as just hippies doing stretches and poses, but that misses out on the significant benefits yoga can offer to the mainstream.
Physical benefits include: increased flexibility and muscle tone, improved respiration, circulation and energy, weight loss and reduction of chronic pain and insomnia, and overall better athletic performance. Of equal importance, yoga can offer mental and emotional benefits of stress management, development of coping skills, and improved concentration.
Need a place to start? Make us your yoga connection with Hugger Mugger Yoga gear! With a range of yoga mats from lighter travel mats to thick, heavy duty mats, starting at only $21.99! Plus, find stylish carrying bags, slings or harnesses, plus blocks and even cleaner spray. While you're here, we are happy to make recommendations for local yoga studios, like Whole Wellness Within featured on our Find A Practitioner page.
Yoga practice can be adapted to all ages and abilities, so almost anyone can incorporate it into a routine. With everything you need, there are no more excuses! Start getting centered today!
Herb of the Month: LAVENDER
Lavender is known for its sweet floral smell, is a favorite herb for many. It’s beautiful, fragrant and therapeutic. Lavender can be used in baking and cooking.
As a Fragrance
Lavender is a cousin to mint, savory and thyme. Its scent is unpopular with insects making it a good scent for bug repellant. An herb used for stress and anxiety. Find it in our skin care products: soaps, witch hazel, deodorant, lotions, nail polish remover, laundry detergent and Poopourri.
As an Essential Oil
Many studies confirm Lavender’s effective antibacterial, antifungal and antiseptic properties, making it useful for staph, strep, colds and flus and fungal infections like ringworm and toenail fungus.
According to Young Living’s website, lavender essential oil is ideal for skin irritations, balancing and relaxing soothing, refreshing and great for relaxing and just plain winding down.
Lavender Essential oils are often used with acne, ADD, airborne allergies, burns, cholesterol, diaper rash, gas, herpes simplex, high blood pressure, insomnia, jock itch, mosquito bites, physical stress, poison ivy, Parkinson’s disease, rheumatic discomfort and joint stiffness, sunburn, teeth grinding, sensitive skin, sleep, thrush, and wrinkles.
As a Flavor Spice
Still wanting more lavender? Try lavender in honey, sorbet, or scones. Come on in and try our Premium Lavender Tulsi tea by Stash for a tea that fosters calmness and serenity.
June is National Dairy Month
What a great way to start the summer. Dairy foods are nutrient rich with 9 essential nutrients including calcium, potassium, phosphorus and magnesium to help build bones, repair muscle tissue and skin. The calcium recommendation is 800 mg for young children, 1,300 mg for adolescents, 1,000 mg for adults and 1,200 for adults over 51 years.
Health Habitz 4 Life carries: Organic Milk, butter milk, ice cream, sour cream, yogurt, cream cheese, cheese, the BEST cottage cheese (staff favorite!), goat milk’s cheese, powdered goat milk, grass fed whey, ghee and milk kefir grains (kit).
For those folks who need help digesting we have supplemental enzymes for casein and lactose.
And for those who are dairy intolerant, there are LOTS of non-dairy alternatives. Coconut milk, hemp milk, organic almond milk, organic Rice Dream milk substitute. For frozen dessert alternatives we have non-dairy Larry & Luna coconut fudge bars and coconut bliss bars, among others.
Milk is GOOD for your skin from the outside in too. Check out our very own Rachael’s goat milk soap, and milk & oat bath skin powder with restoring, calming and relaxing aromatherapy oils.
WELLNESS CENTER
BREAST HEALTH AWARENESS
with Linda Allchin, RN and Frances Sterling, DC
Sat. June 20
11am-noon
FREE EVENT
Join Linda and Fran of Adelpha Thermography as they share the how-to's and health benefits of self breast massage, lymph node clearing, and fibroid energy release. Can three simple massage techniques taking a few minutes 2-3 times a week save the 1 in 8 women diagnosed with breast cancer today?
Linda, a critical care nurse for 30 years, is trained in massage and subtle energy modalities. Fran, inspired by an unresolved healing crisis, went on to graduate chiropractic college. They are committed to natural health solutions including breast thermal imaging. These fun and entertaining women are available to inspire you in taking greater care of your health during this interactive lecture.
Free Event! Space is limited, so please call to reserve your spot.
While you're here, ask Fran or Linda any questions you have about Thermography, and make your appointment for June. Linda will be doing scans Mon. June 29. Must have a current medical doctor, MD or DO to schedule. Cost $165 Appointments take about 30 minutes.
AQUAPONICS Info Session
Sat. June 20 noon-12:30pm
Frances Sterling, DC
FREE EVENT
Interested in sustainability?
Want to grow organic produce year-round with greater yields and faster growth time all while saving money?
Frances Sterling, DC will be introducing the fundamentals of AQUAPONICS. She has joined forces with a Michigan-based company: Dimension One. Together, their mission is helping people grow organic food that is greatly superior to the produce grown by today's industrial farming methods. Aquaponics is a synergistic system that replicates nature by combining the best growing principles of gardening, hydroponics, aquaculture and permaculture and can be used indoors or outdoors.
Creating an environment in which pet or edible fish, plants and naturally occurring beneficial bacteria can thrive and "feed" each other in a self-contained and self-regulated system allows you to grow food with the highest level of mineralization and vitality. This is why many are calling aquaponics the Year Round High Performance Future of Food: food that is pure and safe, non-GMO, no chemical or pesticides. Food you can trust.
BRAIN-GUT CONNECTION
Informational talk with Dr. Strauchman
10am - 11am
With Dr. Megan Strauchman, of the Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Center (NWPRC)
FREE EVENT
Call us to reserve your spot!
YOUNG LIVING Classes
Marie Koch
NEW TIME 6-7pm
$5* (1st time visitors FREE and Essential Rewards customers free)
Join the discussion and get to know the power of your Young Living oils, or find which ones are best for you. Marie often has sample bottles so you can enjoy the full learning experience. Upcoming topics:
June 2 - Blends & Their Power
June 9 - Pet & Animal Care
June 16 - VitaFlex and Raindrop Technique Tips
June 23 - Learning Difficulties
June 30 - How to Travel with my Oils
CALENDAR View Online
June 1-7 Hemp History Week
June 5 Lady Jane HEMP FOODS In-Store DEMO
June 9 20% TUESDAY
June 20 Breast Health Awareness Talk
June 20 Aquaponics Talk
June 23 Try It Tuesday
June 27 Brain-Gut Connection Talk
June 29 Adelpha Thermography Scans
