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Can giving up sugar shift your health for the better? YES. I (and you!) have been about this years and this article confirms this somewhat ‘radical’ notion. (Related: See Apothékary’s newest tincture, Sugar Kick, which I’m now using about nine times a day.)*
*code RACHELLE for a 25% discount between now and mid-Jan. that’s a big one; take advantage!!
A new book for your botanical bar: Botanical Bar Craft: A Guide to the Art of Apothecary Cocktails and Herbal Tonic Elixirs by Cassandra Elizabeth Sears, herbalist and mixologist. (I also had the pleasure of an advance copy, and writing a blurb for Cassandra. Such a pleasure!) From herbal infusions to edible flower garnishes, it’s a treasure trove of inspiration for cocktail and wellness enthusiasts alike.
FDA pilot Study on Kratom Leaf Concludes Botanical “Is Well Tolerated.” Interested in learning more about this herb? See: Feel Free and stay tuned for an upcoming recipe that I’ll be sharing this later this month.
Ever heard of thaumatin? Me either, but this new study shows that this natural sweetener has anti-inflammatory potential. We loveeeee to hear it!
Fiber4ever RE: our very popular post ‘Gut Health 101’ and here are 4 foods that are higher in fiber other than the typical bran muffin that your doctor should be recommending.
More on gut health, of course: probiotics could provide a non-drug-based approach in the treatment of mood disorders, more here.
I launched a botanical perfume in collaboration with Serene Body Health. 😃 Read on about our process and the inspiration behind it all.
Study revels promise for a new treatment for OCD—any guesses on what it is?
Soy has been heavily demonized in the wellness world for over 20 years due to it’s phytoestrogens however, phytoestrogens and estrogen aren’t the same & phytoestrogens doesn’t affect the estrogen found naturally in your body — which won’t increase your chance of getting breast cancer.
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Is sugar kick truly effective? Have you noticed a real change?