Elemental Alchemy

As you continue to comply with health officials’ recommendations and practice responsible social distancing, hand-washing, etc, consider the many ways you can still actively engage with local business, and show your support for the independent purveyors in your community! . Tag your favorite small businesses, repost, DM.... spread the word that while many businesses are closed or scaled back, they are not forgotten. After all, we are all in this together, and though times are... tough, it is maintaining a sense of community and neighborly kindness that will get us through. . . ***Elemental Alchemy is open for online sales and virtual sessions @ Oakland, California See more

A few of you have asked what more you can do to support your immune system in the face of #covid19. The best advice I have is what you already know to do: . GET GOOD REST DRINK PLENTY OF WATER MANAGE DAILY STRESSORS... . It is that simpleand that challenging. . In addition to these foundations you can.... . Run a humidifier Germs survive and spread more easily in dry air so boosting indoor humidity levels is a proven way to make it less likely for germs to survive. Humidifiers also help moisturize your nasal passage, making it easier for air to pass through and for your airway to remain moist which helps tiny nasal hairs continue to ward off bacteria and germs. . Up Your Vitamin D Evidence is growing for the importance of vitamin D in fighting viral infections. Since it’s difficult to get enough from food and sunlight, doctors recommending supplementing, especially when you're stuck indoors #socialdistancing. The official recommended dose for adults is 600 to 800 IU per day, but many experts recommend taking more. Consult with your doctor. . Boost Gut Health The gut and the immune system are intricately intertwined: an incredible 80% of our immune system is actually located in the gut lining. And while many people know that probiotics have a beneficial effect on the digestive system, they also have a regulatory role on the immune system increasing the production of immunoglobulins and specialized immune cells called Natural Killer cells (NK cells) and T Lymphocytes (T cells) which protect us against infection. . Post any questions below and read more at wwww.elemental-alchemy.com/blog . See more

As you limit trips to & from the store, you can rely more on your kitchen pantry, a precious resource when it comes to first-aid and DIY remedies. From headaches and joint pain to GI issues and insomnia, there are common herbs & spices packed with anti-inflammatory compounds, antioxidants, mood boosters and parasite fighters to support your health, head to toe. . [FULL POST LINKED IN PROFILE] . 10 HERBAL KITCHEN AIDS... . BASIL Digestive aid Antioxidant . CAYENNE Mild stimulant that is warming and energizing Increases digestive power . CINNAMON Supports circulation Reduces blood sugar levels . FENNEL Relieves gas & bloating Reduces intestinal inflammation . GARLIC Antiseptic, anti parasitic and antibacterial Boosts production of infection-fighting white blood cells . GINGER Relieves arthritis pain Relieves nausea and headaches, motion sickness, etc. . ROSEMARY Increases blood circulation Relieves muscular pain . SAGE Great for treating sore throat Reduces menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats . THYME Digestive aid Antimicrobial . TURMERIC Supports liver and gallbladder health Promotes good sleep & blood sugar stability . . More at www.elemental-alchemy.com . See more

A prayer for the times ~ And the people stayed home. And read books, and listened, and rested, and exercised, and made art, and played games, and learned new ways of being, and were still. And listened more deeply. Some meditated, some prayed, some danced. Some met their shadows. And the people began to think differently. . And the people healed. And, in the absence of people living in ignorant, dangerous, mindless, and heartless ways, the earth began to heal. .... And when the danger passed, and the people joined together again, they grieved their losses, and made new choices, and dreamed new images, and created new ways to live and heal the earth fully, as they had been healed." ~ Kitty O'Meara See more

** Bay Area Friends! ** Join me at this year’s Women Sound Off Day, an immersive one-day summit created to help you turn your ideas into goals as you expand your resources and network.I’ll be speaking on transparency and innovation in wellnessand that’s just part of what’s going down 4/3-4/5. For full festival details and to grab a ticket for the summit or weekend, head over to www.womensoundoff.com / @womensoundoff. . Hope to see you there! .... . . . . #WSOFest2020 #ayurveda #ayurvedalife #holistichealth #holisticlifestyle #myelementalalchemy #ancientwisdom #femprenur #femalefounders #naturalhealing #wellnesadvocate #wellbeingwarrior #wellnessthatworks #keepitoakland #keepitwell See more