LIKE MANY NEW BEGINNINGS IN LIFE THIS ONE STARTED WITH A LONG PATH OF CONFUSION AND THE SENSE OF FEELING LOST. I moved out to Colorado from North Carolina to go to school at CSU in 2009. I yearned for something new, something unknown, and that is exactly what I received. It was adventurous […]
Don’t let the holidays get you down! Stay on top of your self care with this month’s staff pick… RELAXAING BATH SALTS This product was made for pure pampering pleasure. A combination of epsom salts, dead sea salts, roses, and lavender, this is one of the best ways to make sure you stay […]
What comes to mind when you think about Saint John’s Wort? For many it’s “good for depression” but this isn’t quite accurate…or at least it’s very limiting. According to a meta-analysis of twenty nine “randomised, controlled, double blind trials of hypericum extracts versus placebo or versus standard antidepressants in people with major depression” concluded “Hypericum (St John’s […]
WHAT SUPPLEMENTS SHOULD I TAKE EVERYDAY? This is one of the most common questions get in my nutrition practice, and while people are individual and may not need everything on this list, this is my go-to list for daily supplements for most people (including what I take myself). You see, I believe 100% that you […]
Hello loyal apothecary fans! I’m really excited about this blog post today because I’m feeling special…you see, I was invited by my healing hero Aviva Romm to be allowed to offer you a special discount on her AMAZING new online program Healthy All Year. Aviva Romm is an herbalist midwife turned Yale trained doctor who has written […]
WHETHER PLANNING TO BE A MOTHER, PREGNANT, OR A NEW MOTHER WE HAVE SOME GREAT HERBS AND PRE-MADE ESSENTIALS FOR YOU THAT WE JUST LOVE! ONE OF OUR FAVORITES HERE AT THE STORE IS THE NURSING TEA. Many women struggle with breast milk production, whether due to stress or nutrition, we have the perfect tea that […]
STAY HEALTHY THIS SEASON WITH ONE OF OUR FAVORITE PRODUCTS, THE IMMUNE SOUP MIX The immune soup mix is not a stand-alone mix that you simply add water too, rather it’s a little baggie of herbs that you sprinkle in to your own homemade soup while it’s cooking to add in an immune boosting punch. Turkey […]
SKIN REPAIRING BODY OIL STAFF HERBALIST BRITA SAYS: “THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE PRODUCTS FOR THE SUMMER SEASON!” So many of us end up with sunburns, or flaking, itchy skin from prolonged sun exposure. This oil is is my go-to remedy during the summer months. It nourishes the skin, rebuilds skin cells and moisturizes. The blend […]
Risa started as an apothecary intern, trading 3 hours of her time each week for the chance to learn more about what goes on behind the scenes at the apothecary. As our need for more people in the store grew, Risa quickly trasitioned from intern to store employee. She quickly found a love and pasison […]
HEALTH & HEALING THROUGH THE SIGNS: GEMINI By: Ashley Noack, CCH GEMINI—THE TWINS (May 21-June 21) Element: Air—Intellect, Swift, Adaptable Planet: Mercury—Speed, Versatility, Communication Body Part Ruled: The Lungs, Shoulders, Arms, and Hands Energetci / Responsive / Social / Clever / Humanistic / Intellectual / Dualistic Oh, Spring-One minute it’s as bright as […]