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Stinging Nettle - Spring Tonic and Most Valuable Herbal Remedy This spring, cleanse the body of metabolic waste and send aid to your kidneys! Stinging nettle provides your body with a gentle on going cleanse if used regularly. High in vitamins and anti-oxidants, this herb is both safe and nutritious. Here are some of it's many common uses: -Supports waste elimination in the kidneys and is a common diuretic. Useful in cases of bladder infection and fluid retention.... -Reduces uric acid in joints in gout. -Reduces (enlarged) prostrate inflammation. -Use to build blood by adding iron in cases of anemia or fatigue ladies. -Break down proteins properly, use nettle to help digest and assimilate them. - Nettle also has been used as an antihistamine and has anti-inflammatory properties. -As it is stimulating, topically stinging nettle works as a rubefacient to treat bursitis, arthritis, rheumatism, gout and tendonitis. -Regenerates hair growth. How to use it? Juice fresh, or add dried powder of the leaf into smoothies. Use a mortar and pestle to grind up the herb for for topical applications. Boil the dried leaves (tea) with diarrhoea. Use for hair rinses Combine in foods like pasta. source:http://www.herballegacy.com/Vance_Medicinal.html

Ashwaghanda - An Ayurvedic Miracle for Your Cortisol! Ashwagandha is a herbal dietary supplement grown in both North America and India. It has many great properties such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-stress properties. Ashwagandha in particular is known for its ability to calm, and can be used to promote sleep. Its ability to stabilize moods and encourage adrenal recovery is highly valued by many herbalists. It is also used to help older patients with mental agi...lity, cognitive ability, and memory. It is also known for its ability to fight off cold and cough symptoms. Preliminary studies give researchers reason to feel that ashwagandha also has the potential ability to decrease cancer cells without adversely affecting healthy cells. Ashwagandha is also considered by many to be an anti-aging supplement, and it traditionally was known for its ability to provide nourishment to bones and muscles. Sold here in powder form for your pantry or as an add on to any smoothy. Lower cortisol levels today with some herbal magic from the ancients!

Maca - One Sensational Tuber! This South American root has been a prized commodity in the Andean region dating back to the 1600's. Tangy and sweet, this root aside from being a source of food has been used for is herbal properties by indigenous cultures for ages. Although unrelated to ginseng, it is also known as Peruvian Ginseng and here at Samadhi we prize it for its sweet taste and ability to boost energy with high Vitamin B content (and B12 for you vegetarians). ... With isothiocyanates and glucosinolates (the compound that gives it a strong pungent smell) it is also known to inhibit carcinogens and is thus a protective against cancers. And, according to our resident yogi and Registered Holistic Nutritionist, maca is great to increase libido, balance hormones, help conceive, modulate immunity and give stamina. Traditionally is it known to have the following herbal actions: -anti-fatigue -aphrodisiac -nutritive -immuno-stimulant -steroidal -tonic High in minerals, like calcium and iron, and nutrient dense, order a bliss smoothie or add it another smoothie to get your natural kick in the pants!

What's the deal with Spirulina? Spirulina is an ancient single-celled trichrome blue-green algae that existed since the beginning of time. Under a microscope, it has unique spiral shaped strands. Why does everyone benefit from it? ... -high protein contains 8 essential amino acids and 18 in total. -has tryptophan which produces serotonin which allieviates depression -highly alkaline -easily digestible protein source (12X more than beef) -antioxidants -vitamins and phyto nutrients -used to treat undernourished people around the world -fatty acids GLA (Omega 3 - plant sourced) -enzymes -can't overdose -trace minerals -sulfer for joints -immune-boosting -beta carotene -blood purifier -chloride, chlorophyl -high iron -oxygenates the blood -easy to use in smoothies, salads, cereals etc. Spirulina has a strong fishy smell and a strong green taste and may take some getting used to. At Samadhi Yoga and Wellness, we can add spirulina into your smoothie for $1 or buy a jar for pantry in our boutique. information sourced from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGhihv2HM84

This Season, Cool Down with Coconut Water! This summer, instead of reaching for sugary cold drinks, stop into Samadhi for a coconut water. We are now selling Blue Monkey Coconut water for $3.00 Why Coconut water?... Coconut water is the ultimate hydrater, the purest form of water in the world and has a deeply cooling effect. It is an excellent hang-over remedy and is low in calories. Coconut water is rich in nutrients and helps to reduce blood pressure. Pick up yours today, rehydrate after your yoga or massage session!