Poppy
POPPY VS. CALIFORNIA POPPY The poppy that most people think of are the large red poppies made iconic by the film The Wizard of Oz; it’s Latin name somnifera comes from the Latin somnus, “sleep”, and ferre, “bring” in reference to the plants ability to bring sleep. These are also the poppies that we get seeds from for bagels, hamentaschen, as well […]
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Magnesium: The Mind Mineral
MAGNESIUM: THE MIND MINERAL By James Greenblatt, M.D. and Kelly Heim, Ph.D. Magnesium is required for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It ranks fourth as the most abundant mineral in the body, and second to potassium, is the most prevalent intracellular mineral. Its roles in brain function are diverse—it is essential for […]
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Rosemary
ROSEMARY HAS LONG BEEN CONSIDERED A SYMBOL OF FRIENDSHIP, LOYALTY, AND REMEMBRANCE. Ancient Greek scholars would wear laurels of rosemary on their heads to help them stay sharp and to keep their memories clear when taking exams. Rosemary was also burned in study rooms to help purify the air and keep the senses sharp. Rosemary stimulates […]
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Oregon Grape Root
GOLDENSEAL IS WELL KNOWN FOR IT’S ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND IMMUNE BOOSTING PROPERTIES; HOWEVER, IT’S ON THE ENDANGERED PLANT LIST AND IT’S TIME WE STARTED USING ALTERNATIVES, LIKE THIS AMAZING PLANT. Oregon grape is an evergreen herb native to western North America, from British Columbia to northern California. It is a low growing shrub with yellow flowers, purple […]
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