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12/08/2026

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Hoping to improve your immune system? Look no further than these seven foods and supplements, which have been clinically proven to enhance immunity, improving your response to a variety of illnesses and infections. By adding them to your daily meals or weekly regimen, you can easily and affordably s...

12/08/2026

Love this from ANIMA MUNDI HERBALS :

Vital + fresh allies to hydrate and boost absorption 💧Did you know aloe vera gel is 98% water, and has at least 20 medicinal functions? It has become a front and center ally to help soothe sunburns and electrolytes. 💦 many herbs that don’t have that wonderful mucuousa are actually excellent allies that can greatly help with mineralization and water absorption.

🌞 Tap into Nature’s medicine cabinet to stay cool and ready for any summertime adventure with these botanical essentials:

🌿 Aloe Vera: Known for its high water content + soothing properties, it hydrates from within + cools sunburned skin.

🌿 Marshmallow Root: Contains mucilage to form a protective moisture layer, soothing + hydrating tissues.

🌿 Linden: Calms + hydrates; perfect as a tea to keep your body hydrated + reduce anxiety.

🌿 Chamomile: Gentle + soothing for digestion + relaxation with mild hydrating benefits.

🌿 Slippery Elm: Coats + soothes, aiding in hydration + healing.

🌿 Licorice Root: Moisturizes, soothes irritated tissues + promotes hydration.

🌿 Hibiscus: Rich in antioxidants + vitamin C for added immune support.

🌿 Oat Straw: Packed with vitamins + minerals, also supporting overall health.

🌿 Cucumber: Composed mostly of water, it’s perfect for hydration + skin health.

🌿 Chia Seeds: Absorb water, forming a gel that provides prolonged hydration.

🌿 Sea Moss: Contains 92 of the 102 essential minerals, forming a gel-like consistency to hydrate tissues.

What’s your favorite hydration hack for the warmer months?

12/08/2026

This is the perfect season for soup & this recipe will support your liver, alleviate inflammation and can lower blood pressure ❣️

In folklore, the beet is a symbol of love, partially due to its often red color and heart-like shape. In Greek mythology, Aphrodite, the goddess of love was said to have eaten beets to retain her beauty. If a man and a woman ate from the same beet, they were destined to fall in love.

Today we know that the beet is rich in the mineral boron, which plays a signi cant role in the production of human s*x hormones. This could be one of the reasons it has been a food staple in northern Asia for thousands of years. To endure those long, dark, cold winters, a little love must have gone a long way.

This delightfully lemony summer borscht, flavored with garlic, would be perfect any time of the year. A little yogurt added at the end will change it from a clear, dark red to a gorgeous Valentine pink.

Summer Borscht

INGREDIENTS
2 pounds beets (approx. 8 medium) peeled, halved and thinly sliced
7 cups water
2 teaspoons sea salt to taste
6 tablespoons strained fresh lemon juice (from 2 to 3 lemons)
1 teaspoon minced lemon zest
4 garlic cloves (whole)
3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt (optional)
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
chopped fresh dill or chives for garnish

PREPARATION
• Combine the beets, water, and 1 tsp. sea salt in a soup pot and bring to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes.
• Add the lemon juice, zest and remaining salt and garlic cloves. Continue to simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and allow to cool, then cover and chill. Taste and adjust seasoning.
• Remove the garlic cloves.
• Place 2 tbsp. yogurt, if desired, into the center of chilled soup bowls. Ladle in the soup. Garnish with diced cucumber and minced dill or chives. This will keep 2-3 days in the refrigerator.

✨this recipe is from our “Sacred Cookbook” — find it on our website: thesacredscience.com

12/08/2026

Today, I’ve got an aromatic and revitalizing tea recipe to share with you. You can whip it up in minutes, and all the ingredients are readily available at most grocery stores.

The star of this herbal tea is holy basil.
In Ayurvedic medicine, holy basil is classified as a Rasayana, or an herb that promotes overall health and boosts one’s longevity.

For more than three thousand years, tea from this herb has been prepared daily and is believed to help balance the chakras, or energy centers in the body.

Known as tulsi in India, holy basil is referred to as the “elixir of life” and can be found growing around the most revered Hindu shrines and temples. Energizing and delicious, this fix-all has found its way into many surrounding cultures, including those of Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

The herb has withstood the scrutiny of science as well. Holy basil is rich in antioxidants, is extremely detoxifying, regulates the adrenal system making it an effective anti-stress tonic, and possesses unusually high levels of the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid, which supports good heart health.

Long story short, holy basil is good for you!

Holy Basil Tea Recipe

Ingredients:
* 1 cup water
* 1/4 tsp fennel seeds
* 1/4 tsp cumin
* 1/2 tsp cloves
* 1/3 tsp green cardamom, crushed
* 1-2 tsp of tulsi (holy basil)
* Wild honey to taste
Preparation:
* Put all ingredients in a small pot, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
* Strain into a mug or cup and enjoy!
* This tea can be enjoyed hot or iced, so you can harness the healing of holy basil all year round!

21/07/2026

📢 New Research Alert! 😴👣
Can reflexology help improve sleep?
🔬 A randomized controlled trial found that foot reflexology massage using aromatic oils significantly improved sleep quality in individuals with poor sleep. The researchers concluded that this approach shows promise as a safe, cost-effective complementary therapy to support better sleep.
💚 Better sleep starts with better self-care.
Reflexology - Evidence-informed care.
📖 Read the study:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42428595/
🔎 Find a Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist (RCRT™):
www.reflexologycanada.org

21/07/2026

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Learn how essential oils for neuropathy may help relieve diabetic nerve pain, support circulation, and complement diet, exercise, oral health, and chiropractic care.

21/07/2026

✨ Why is K1 called Bubbling Spring?

A spring is where water emerges from the ground.

Not forced.
Not pushed.

It rises naturally.

The ancient Chinese often named points through observation rather than description.

One of the most well-known points in Classical Chinese Medicine sits on the sole of the foot.

They called it K1 — Bubbling Spring.

Not because it looks like a spring.

Because the image of a spring helped describe what they observed there.

For many therapists, this is where Chinese Medicine begins to feel different.

Points are no longer just locations to memorise.

The names themselves become part of the learning.

They offer clues about function, relationship, movement, and observation.

When you begin to understand the meaning behind the names, you start to see that Chinese Medicine is not simply a collection of points.

It is a way of understanding the body.

In Classical Chinese Medicine, the name was often part of the teaching.

🌿 Explore more: www.chi-medics.com

🌍 Via the Feet | Reaching the World

20/07/2026

Ayurveda has a long tradition in India, and adaptogens like ashwagandha are often at the forefront. Discover the benefits of this Indian root.

16/06/2026

Polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS) has been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), a move health experts say will lead to faster diagnoses and better treatment for women of all ages.

15/04/2026