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If you’re anything like us, this time of year is when seasonal cravings hit hard! But should we really feel guilty for abandoning our trendy unicorn superfood powders for simpler staples? We dove deeper into research on our favorite fall flavors, and it turns out they are way more healing and super-powered than we give them credit for! Apple Don’t …
It was a hot summer, and your body totally felt it! If you’re anything like us, you may have found yourself on double time this summer, active and on-the-go and fueled by the firey energy! It’s also no secret that cooler temperatures are around the corner, and our bodies are going to react a little differently. Ever gone from the …
Fresh organic produce is forever the staple of our diet, but summertime travels don’t always allow for constant fix! So what do we do to elevate how we feel and keep our cells vibing high and healthy when we’re on the go and can’t carry juices around with us? We LOVE essential oils! Back at our love headquarters you may …
It’s officially summer when this baby is back in season! Watermelon is forever one of our favorite fruits and key summer staples, and we get sooo excited when it’s back in season and ready to be juiced again! We’re not just talking about sweetness – despite being 92% water, watermelon is full of nutritional benefits that make our bodies happy …
Summer may already be in full swing in your books since Memorial Day, but the sunshine season actually begins today! This solar peak is the longest day of the year, a time we’re experiencing more light, fullness and beaming energy. The perfect time for a symbolic ritual tap into this eternal vital power that nurtures and sustains life everywhere on …
Milk-Free Moon Latte First it was from cow’s, then soy and now a variety of nuts and seeds… milk in all of it’s forms are a key staple in anyone’s home. When we think of making a creamy smoothie or a milky latte – it’s a must have… Until now! We’ve created a milky moon latte that doesn’t require any …
Are you ready for new beginnings? It can be a little daunting when Spring hits us after an introverted winter… we may feel like there’s a little gap to fill between what we’re feeling right now and the lightness that Spring embodies. That’s totally ok! Transitions are real thing… we don’t flip to a new season overnight, nor would that …
As we wrap up February, we’ve decided to revisit some of the intentions we set at the beginning of 2018. We began the year with a nationwide Clean Living Cleanse – *pure magic btw* where we explored a cleaner eating plan alongside some powerful soul-centered rituals. Whether or not you find yourself still following your resolutions or straying off course …
Today the Winter Solstice falls upon the Northern Hemisphere marking the first day of winter. It started the moment this part of the Earth pointed at the sun from the farthest distance it will be all year. The winter solstice is considered a turning point in the year by many cultures as this is the real solar event of the …
Welcome back to reality, summer lovers 💥 💕 Time to get back on the program, right?! Well, it’s not like us to impose any strict lifestyle regimes, but we’ve been feeling really called and curious this September season to go deeper into the idea of ritual. Is it really as important as we think? It turns out there may be a physiological …
There’s been a lot of buzz in the media lately putting down one of our favorite magic ingredients: coconut oil. So we’re swooping in to set things straight 🙂 It’s super important to first note that not all coconut oils are created equal. When we talk about the coconut oil we love, we’re talking about that good 100% organic, raw …
Moon goddesses, Get ready for what may feel like one of the most powerful nights of 2017. A full moon, lunar eclipse and comet – all on one Friday night. Let’s start with the basics. Full moons are essentially an illuminating culmination… basically the finale of the month’s culmination of lunar phases. And the bright moonlight and intense yin energy …
Goddesses and lovers, valentines day is approaching. So this month we’re focusing on the theme of LOVE. And you don’t need to be paired off to join in. Our real focus is self-love. This is the time of year we want to get back to feeling sexy, beautiful and nurtured. It’s the time of year we think that everyone should …
We’re all about strengthening our superpowers – whether it’s using nutrition, movement or mindfulness. Here’s our top 5 fast-tracks to feeling great in a really short amount of time – because sometimes life can get in the way of that. Stop what you’re doing and take a minute to do one of the following. We guarantee you’ll feel that much …
Saturday was the end the volatile Fire Monkey Year, and the dawn of The Fire Year of the Metal Rooster. Feng shui can help determine our fate this 2017. It’s all about how the basic elemental energies of the earth interact with each other – earth, fire, water, metal, wood; the positioning of feng (wind) and shui (water). So regardless …
I have been practicing cold therapy for a few years now and continue to be amazed by the benefits. My friends and family can attest to the praises Im often singing of the cold. Its an extremely beneficial health practice this time of year especially when temperatures drop and the nights are longer. I often think about the native people …
So maybe you haven’t got around to your juice cleanse yet (it’s ok, we forgive you!) Either way, it’s so important to reset the body from toxins once in a while. It’s ok that you drank a little (or a lot) during the holidays. And it’s more than ok if you’re not abstaining from everything decadent and naughty in your …
With the winter solstice behind us the sun is lingering longer and longer in the sky each day. This understanding awakens hope in human beings and we look to the coming seasons for abundance and betterment. For me Im taking this resolution season as opportunity to recommit to my values and take on new personal vows. I would say the …
Natural Beeswax Candles There’s always that one person you forgot to buy a present for. Or maybe you spent all your money already. Or don’t have time to shop before the big day. It’s ok – mercury is in retrograde after all. Luckily, we discovered an awesome DIY gift that’s so easy to make. Homemade Beeswax Candles. We totally recommend …
“Three jujubes a day keeps the doctor away and keeps you young” -Ancient Chinese Saying Winter doesn’t have to be all roasted vegetables and soups. We know that we want our food to be warming and nourishing – but these qualities can go beyond temperature! Yes, salads and ice cream will imbalance you in winter – but you shouldn’t …
It’s getting cold outside, and it is time to think about keeping things warm on the inside. Could spicy food be the right way to heat things up? In Traditional Chinese Medicine, every organ responds to a specific flavor. The spicy flavor is said to correspond to Lung energy, and can expel wind and cold from the body due to …
What if your medicine could taste like dessert? It can seem totally bizarre to Western people, but Asian medicine teaches us that simple foods have medicinal effects – often just as potent as pharmaceutical drugs. Turmeric is one of those foods that have healing properties comparable to drugs. The golden spice is packed with compounds called curcuminoids, most notably curcumin, …
We know the struggle. Drinking tea is not something that appeals to everyone, no matter the health benefits. A creamy vanilla latte or a turmeric-pumpkin-spiced tonic seem much more appealing choices to start the day – even over healing morning lemon tonic sometimes – so we often find ourselves having to compromise maximum nutrition to satisfy our taste buds. But …
There can be two food related responses to stress and upset emotions – over eating, or not eating at all. Which is healthier? Should we avoid food at all costs when unhappy to avoid binging or should we be grounding ourselves with food at emotional times?
Ever wonder why we recommend smoothies as part of a juice cleansing detox program? Let’s think of detoxifying as a whole body process. Every ingredient you consume as part of cleanse expels toxins from a certain organ or body system. Many of us experience a flatter tummy within a day or two of the juice cleanse – but let’s go …
We know by now that fad diets are not sustainable or good for us. But let’s go deeper. Could eating for your blood type be a healthy thing to do? The admirable thing about eating for your blood type is that it recognizes that not every body is created equal. Ancient medical systems like Ayurveda, Tibetan Medicine and Traditional Chinese …
We’ve heard that probiotics are amazing for the gut. These live bacteria can work wonders on the digestive system, and they have been proven to contribute to a healthy immune system and a lower risk of urinary infections. But like all living things, probiotics need food! Which is why if you haven’t heard of prebiotics yet, it’s about time you …
Summer is coming to an end, it’s nearly back to school back to work season already. But we’re not there quite yet. We’re in the transition period. Fall is about transitions, the in-between, the not-so-clear-cut middle of things that can be so hard to understand and appreciate for us humans. The space in between things that’s frustratingly abstract yet possibly …
Summer calls for strawberries. Most strawberry smoothies out there are loaded with milks, sugars and unnecessary stuff. We like to keep things pure and simple, and organic. With long summer nights and busy days, we all need an immunity boost this time of year. This is the perfect vitamin C rich recipe loaded with citrus and antioxidants. The secret …
We know at this point our diet effects our children’s development directly but did you know it can alter the genes and development of your grandchildren too? Their genes begin to form the moment of your child’s conception. It’s a shocking truth but it just might explain why what we put into our bodies today may determine the health and biology of …