Own Your Wellness

~ 𝘌𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 ⁣
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Elderberries have been used for thousands of years to help support the immune response and manage fever. Shown to reduce the severity of symptoms, and help protect against infection. Our elderberry concentrated elixir also contains Chaga, cloves, and rose hips, to give it an extra immune boosting kick with an exquisite flavour. Unlike an elderberry syrup, our concentrated brew is not as sweet as a traditional elderberry syrup, giving you the same power with less natural sugar. ⁣
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Check your email for this months Own Your Wellness box or add your email to our mailing list. If you haven’t received this email yet send us a DM and we will fix that. Stay strong and healthy with us this winter 💪⁣
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~ Own Your Wellness ⁣
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Own Your Wellness is a monthly wellness box that you can build yourself. You will have the option to purchase one, two, or all of the items in that month’s list to build the wellness box that works for you. Each wellness product will come with detailed information on the herbs traditional uses, key actions and energetics of the plant, and when it is best to use them. We craft the products in each monthly box to fit the seasonal changes and productions of what will be most beneficial. All locally and sustainable made. ⁣
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Love from the Wellness team 🖤 ⁣
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Link in bio for Own Your Wellness email going out tonight. ⁣
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𝗠𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 🖤⁣
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~ 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘢 ⁣
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The benefits from schizandra come from the fact that it's a potent liver tonic. The sour flavour effects the liver by improving organ function, specifically phase 1 and 2 of detoxification. ⁣
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During these phases, the liver removes toxins such as xenoestrogens from the body.⁣
Schizandra helps your liver pack up toxins and appropriately remove them while minimizing detox symptoms like blemishes, fatigue, and headaches.⁣
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When we get those toxins out of our body we can experience better hormone health and reduce the symptoms of ‘estrogen dominance' that can affect both women and men. ⁣
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𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲 🖤⁣
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~ 𝘗𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯 ⁣
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What is pine pollen? It is the yellow powder you see falling of the pine trees in about April and May depending on where you live. Pine pollen is rich in antioxidants, minerals and its best part, phytoandrogens. This is bio identical plant testosterone, meaning they mimic natural occurring testosterone in the body. Healthy levels of testosterone are needed in both men and women. So ladies, don’t be afraid of it, we need it too. Balanced testosterone levels (all hormones need to be balanced) are essential to reduce disease risk, cholesterol levels, body composition, and s*xual function in both men and women. This becomes even more important as we age to maintain health and vitality through life. ⁣
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How do use pine pollen? A tincture is a great way to go, easy to put into almost any drink or take a few props on an empty stomach first thing in the morning. ⁣
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The powder can also be put in a hot chocolate, like the photo you see here ☝️. ⁣
In a blender⁣ with 1/2 tsp pollen powder.
~ 2 cups hot water or Chega tea ⁣
~ 1 Tbsp Raw Cacao powder ⁣
~ 1 Tbsp Organic Ghee (or coconut butter)⁣
~ honey or maple syrup to taste⁣
~ 1/4 cup Coconut cream ⁣
~ top with roses ⁣
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My personal experience with this product has been fantastic, I started using the powder in my breakfast smoothie or oatmeal. I have noticed a different in my alertness in the morning and being able to handle stress a little better, I’m not as quick to feel overwhelmed. I, like many women, have always stayed away from testosterone anything, thinking I would grow a beard or something, but that didn’t happen. Instead, I’m feeling better, and my s*x life has been better too 🤟. ⁣
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As a holistic nutrition consultant herbalist, I would recommend Canada Pine Pollen to anyone needing some balance. Check out their website to try 🖤⁣
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𝘉𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦 ~ 𝘉𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴 ⁣
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The fresh herb has a cucumber like taste and fragrance, used in drinks and food to add a refreshing flavour. Borage has been said to mean ‘I bring the heart’ ‘A man of courage’ and used for the comfort of the heart, driving away sorrow and increasing the feeling of joy. ⁣
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Used for the nervous system, lifting the spirits and bring courage to those who are feeling low or in times or change. Use in the reproductive system for PMS and menopause. Borage is cooling and helps in hot dry conditions to help cool and calm those who are hot an irritated, such as kids in the summer. ⁣
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Borage flowers and leaves have a soothing, demulcent action that helps prevent inflammation of the gastrointestinal mucosa in cases of allergy and infection. ⁣
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The flowers are so beautiful and alien 👽 ⁣
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What do you think of Borage? ⁣
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Have any questions? ⁣
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𝘊𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘦 ⁣
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I haven’t had caffeine in 5 years. This is because of a few reasons but the biggest one was being told by my doctor that I had adrenal fatigue. It was so hard on me when I stopped drinking caffeine and I honestly could only get one or two things done each day. Caffeine withdrawal is no joke but I needed to do it to allow my adrenals to heal so I could get my energy back. ⁣
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This summer I was craving iced coffee and thought I would try introducing decaf coffee into my system, And I fu***ng love it! I will still continue to be careful with coffee, even decaf coffee can have small amounts of caffeine. ⁣
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Now here’s something for the caffeine lover too, cold brew! Cold brew coffee is less acidic, a study showed it was 67% less acidic. It has a sweeter, smoother flavour and is less bitter. So for anyone who feels that coffee is giving them gut pains making cold brew is a great alternative. ⁣
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How to make ~ ⁣
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1 cup coarsely ground coffee ⁣
3 cups filtered water gently stirred ⁣
Glass jar or container ⁣
Let steep for 12-24 hours depending on how strong you would like your brew. ⁣
Strain ⁣
Keep in the fridge and add your favourite cream. ⁣
I have been using Rolling Meadow cream, Monogram decaf and a dropper full of Chocolate Reishi tincture from Pranic forest 🖤⁣
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Get your cold brew on 🤟⁣
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Ps. Coffee still doesn’t count as water. ⁣
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𝘗𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 ~⁣
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A pine pollen tincture is a liquid extract that preserves and enhances the potency of pine pollen in a solution, alcohol in this case. pine pollen is a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and contains a high amount of phytoandrogens. These plant hormones, known as brassinosteroids, are ‘bioidentical,’ meaning they mimic naturally occurring male hormones. ⁣
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Healthy levels of male hormones are essential to reduce disease risk and promote general health, cholesterol levels, body composition, and s*xual function (equally in men and women). There is an important link between low androgens and an increased risk of health problems, obesity, and premature death.⁣
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The research strongly suggests that both genders would be wise to ensure they have sufficient male hormones, especially as they grow older. The reason for this is that across the board, androgen levels plummet with increased age. This reality is why ingesting food sources of phytoandrogens is essential to maintain health and vitality throughout life. ⁣
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the plant-based hormones in pine pollen have a strong influence on the human mind and body without the side effects of pharmaceutical hormone replacement therapy (since they are bioidentical). There are few plants on Earth with phytoandrogens, and none come close to pine pollen in potency and efficacy⁣
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Check out Canadian Pine Pollen for more information and to try pine pollen 🖤⁣
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When you get the creative craving and take a boring white wall and put a flower on it 🖤 Magnolia grandiflora

Taking a break from case studies to craft up some elderberry magic 🖤

Who says bone broth is only for cold days, let’s change that! ⁣
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This is a chocolate bone broth slushie 😱 my summer has completely changed! They also have brothsicles to keep you cool, and brothsicles for you furry friends too. knows how to keep you cool and healthy all year long 🤟. These beauties were made by who you will most likely see when you head down to get yours 😁

Let’s stay hydrated! ⁣
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This recipe is from Cordelia, my nutrition teacher at Pacific Rim College, and it is amazing for this crazy heat we are experiencing in Calgary right now. I have added a little twist to her recipe so let me know what y’all think 🤟⁣
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Drinking water is essential, but we should also replenish our electrolytes to keep us functioning. Dehydration can cause all sorts of problems, including death, so let’s do our best to keep ourselves well hydrated 😊⁣
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Here is the recipe for this fantastic drink ⁣
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Cut up two oranges ⁣
Half a lime⁣
Half a lemon ⁣
1/4 sea salt ⁣
A splash of maple syrup or honey ⁣
Fill your container with ice ⁣
Fill with water ⁣
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My added treat to this is 1/4 cup seabuckthorn purée 🖤⁣
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I have been sending this out with my construction worker friends and family to keep them going right now. It’s better than Gatorade, and better for you 😁⁣ thank you
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Chocolate bone broth, did you know this existed? ⁣
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Bone broth can be extremely beneficial for your guts, especially if you suffer with leaky gut. Full of cologne, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, bone broth helps with better digestion, gut health, better immune function, and so so much more.⁣
I suffered a lot with gut issues most of my life until I discovered fermented foods and this elixir is one of my favourites. The chocolate bone broth is made in Calgary by High Vibe Bone Broth a company dedicated to quality and health. ⁣
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~ 2 cups High Vibe Chocolate Bone Broth (heat separately)⁣
~ 1 Tbsp Dandy Blend ⁣
~ 1/2 or to taste Honey ⁣
~ 1/4 cup Califia Unsweetened Better half Coconut Almond Cream⁣
~ Topped with crushed or powdered Rose ⁣
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Blend and enjoy 🖤⁣
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