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Kale is one of the most nutritionally important vegetables in the world offering vitamins A, K, C, B1, B2, B3, B6 and possessing one of the highest levels of lutein of all vegetables. Lutein is invaluable when it comes to eye health as it guards against cataracts and macular degeneration. A fascinating aspect is - lutein is a strong contributor in forming the yellow pigment of the retina, which absorbs blue light a harmful component of sunlight. Lutein also helps protect against clogging of the carotid arteries in the neck, an indication of atherosclerosis, the disease that leads to most...

The safflower plant shines bright like the sun – resembling a thistle with tufted flowers in brilliant – yellows, oranges, and reds. try our safflower flower essence to work with the subtle energy of this plant  Normally $18.  Now $16 Or as a base oil for your essential oil blends  Each flower produces 15 – 20 seeds, white, shiny, and smooth; it is from these seeds the oil is produced.  This plant has been cultivated for over 4,000 years due to the myriad of health benefits.  A few of these include: * Omega 6 and 3 for cardiovascular, brain health, and...

Garlic is almost transcendent defying being categorized. Is it an herb? A spice?[1] A vegetable? It is even more romantic - it is a member of the lily family - Allium botanical group. This plant has been found in Pharaoh’s Tutu Kaman tomb, was placed by the ancient Greeks on the piles of stones at cross-roads, as a supper for Hecate -- a goddess of the wilderness and childbirth, or for protection from demons. Garlic was believed to confuse the evil spirits and cause them to lose their way. And has played a role in mythology of keeping users safe...

Welcome and Happy Holiday!  In keeping with the indomitable spirit of Rosie the Riveter our holiday sale is dedicated to all souls who have the desire to keep going until it is done. I love the following definition and would like to share it: "Something indomitable can't be beat. People described as having indomitable spirits don't need pep talks or protein shakes; their strength comes from within. The adjective indomitable starts with the Latin prefix in, which means "not." The second part of the word is also from the Latin word domitare, meaning "to tame." So the word literally means "not able to be tamed." Indomitable is often teamed with...

Lilacs have a deep rooted history originating in ancient Greek mythology. It was said that Pan, the god of forests and fields was hopelessly in love with a nymph named Syringa. One day he was pursuing her through a forest and she was so overwhelmed by his advances, she turned herself into a lilac shrub to disguise herself *. To Pan’s surprise, he could not find Syringa, but he did find the shrub. Because a lilac shrub consists of hollow reeds, he cut the reeds and created the first pan pipe. The scientific name for lilac is Syringa vulgaris, and...