At the recent Yoga Journal, our booth was adjacent to Chakras by Didi. The owner, Didi Wong, became instant friends. She is an actor turned clothing designer. Check out her beautiful yoga inspired clothing.
I’m pretty flexible, but I don’t ever think I’ll be able to do this 
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I have been traveling through Asia and everywhere I go, people are wearing face masks. I had my temperature taken as I entered a museum and was asked to use hand sanitizer when I walked into a hotel.
So, what natural alternatives exist to an hand sanitizer and face masks?
Here are my recommendations :
1) WASH with plain hot soap and water – anti-bacterial hand soaps and hand washes disrupt the natural bacterial layer (or acid mantle) of your skin. you are always better off using hot water and soap.
PURDUE PROFESSORS ENCOURAGES HAND WASHING OVER HAND SANITIZER
2) AVOID all synthetically fragranced lotions – the chemicals in synthetic fragrances damage your skin weakening your natural defenses. 99 percent of products purchased in your supermarket will contain fragrance chemicals (including non-scented lotions). your best bet is whole foods.
i recommend Pangea Organics products.
3) Make your own defense spray –
5 drops of tea tree essential oil
6 drops of clove essential oil
3 drops of lemon essential oil
1 drop thyme essential oil
1 drop oregano essential oil
2 oz water
5 ml vodka
mix all ingredients and put into a spray bottle. spray three pumps into palms of hands. rub hands together and cup them around your nose. inhale deeply.
inhaling essential oils brings the phytochemicals straight into your lungs and boosts immunity.
use liberally. avoid spraying in eyes.
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Many people have asked me recently where they can find more information about flower essences. Below I’ve placed some links to some resources in the Bay Area and abroad.
For those of you who are new to flower essences, you may not know that flower essences are equally effective when taken orally or topically. Since flower essences are vibrational remedies and work with the bio-energetic field of the body, they need not be taken orally for efficacy.
In fact, I prefer giving flower essences topically to animals, small children and for the average adult who takes so many vitamins, herbs and medicines and can use a change in routine.
In every body of Nectar Essences, you will find blends of 7 to 15 flower essences from around the world. Some of them I have created and some of them come from other amazing practitioners from around the world.
St. Germain Flower Essences – flower essence company from brazil. three generations of flower essence makers. i love these essences and combine them with essences from around the world (plus essences I’ve made myself). I love these essences because they are from wildflowers and cultivated plants from around the world – they really reflect the diversity of brazil.
Teresita Espinoza Woters - my mentor Teresita is one of the most amazing flower essence practitioners in the world. (site is in spanish). she is an amazing practitioner, teacher and person. she is very involved in the international flower essence scene.
Ananda Apothecary – an online emporium of flower essences, essential oils and herbs
FES – FES makes brilliant essences and they can be found in all health food stores
Patricia Meyer – pat is a Flower Essence Practitioner and friend. Check out her site!
Gail at Cat Faeries – flower essences for Cats – oh yes, animals LOVE flower essences. (made is San Francisco!)
Tree Frog Farm – Flower essences from Washington State
Bach Flowers – Nelsons makes Bach Remedies. They are a great company. Personally, I prefer the energy behind these Bach Essences made by Healing Herbs of England.
Hope this information helps!
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Reclaim is located near Stanford Shopping Center in Menlo Park. They are a new retailer of Nectar Essences.
Bridget Biscotti Bradley is a Certified Green Building Professional and her husband Kirk and her own Reclaim and live in Menlo Park. She has authored or co-authored seven home improvement and decorating books, and acted as managing editor on over twenty additional titles for Sunset, This Old House, and DIY TV. She now uses her knowledge of green materials and remodeling practices for eco-home consulting and project management.
Reclaim Home is a beautiful store. You’ll love their array of green home products, furnishings and building materials.
*Also check out our friends @ Spring in San Francisco for Green Home Goods. Spring is located in Russian Hill.
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1) Take a walk around the office or grounds . It’ll only take 5 minutes and the increased oxygen and circulation will have you feeling more mentally stimulated and ready to face the task at hand. Leave a pair of walking shoes at your desk.
2) Rest eyes every hour. Put a screen saver on your monitor that reminds you to do eye saving exercises. Try these exercises : http://www.visionworksusa.com/computereyestrain.htm
3) Drink water – stay hydrated…and take the time to walk to the water cooler and back to your desk. Water is essential for a creative mind.
4) Breathe deeply – essential oils encourage you to take deep breaths – I recommend lemon for concentration and vitality and lavender for relaxation. Put two drops of essential oils in your palms, cup hands and bring hands to nose. Inhale deeply. Repeat.
5) Bring Flowers to the Office – Who says your office or cubicle has to be stark and dreary? Bring life into your office with plants or a long blooming flower ( like an orchid). Gazing at flowers improves mood. Reference this study on flowers affecting mood from Harvard Researchers :
Jenny Pao is Holistic Health Practitioner and Founder of Nectar Essences. She recommends flower essence remedies for stress relief. They are non-habit forming and completely safe and natural – similar to homeopathic remedies. Try Dr. Bach’s Rescue Remedy. 5 flower Remedy or Nectar Essences DE STRESS remedy for natural stress relief.
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nectar essences | nov. 6 | talk from 5-6pm
Tomorrow, from 5-6pm, I will be giving a talk and demonstration about Nectar Essences. The topic will be centered about how to use essential oils and flower essences for mind body balance. We will be reviewing our BALANCE Aromatic Spray, a spray that helps people connect with self -love and romance.
Please join us for this free talk. We will be passing out free samples and answering questions.
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Who knew your best defenses for the Cold / Flu Season could be found in your kitchen spice rack? Stock up on these herbs and spices* for infection fighting support. I learned about these herbs and spices in my training in Quantum Energetics and recommended them for 9 years to clients and family.
About 80 percent of your immune system lives in your gut, and most respiratory and throat infections are preceded by poor gut health or vulnerability. These medicinal herbs and spices strengthen your gut health and can be eaten on a regular basis for a strong immune system. You can also find clove and ginger essential oils in our AT HOME aromatic spray.
1) Cloves (powdered) - cloves are anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal. it will kill staph and strep.
2) Cayenne - heats the body, reduces inflammation, break down congestion, fight sore throat and colds.
3) Ginger (powdered) - heats the body, treats respiratory ailments, aids digestion, reduces inflammation (* i recommend powered over fresh for more heat)
Cough, Phlegm, Fever, Chills -
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper in 1 cup room temperature water, 3 x a day for 3 days
1 tsp powdered ginger in 1 cup warm water, 3 x a day for 3 days
Cough, Sore Throat – 1/8 tsp powdered clove in 1 cup room temperature water, 2 x a day for 3 days
Diarrhea – 1 tsp powdered ginger in 1 cup warm water, 3 x a day for 3 days
Head cold – 1/8 tsp powdered clove in 1 cup room temperature water, 2 x a day for 3 days OR
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper in 1 cup room temperature water, 3 x a day for 3 days
Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Flu – 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper in 1 cup room temperature water, 2 x a day for 3 days AND
1 tsp powdered ginger in 1 cup warm water, 3 x a day for 3 days AND
1/8 tsp powdered clove in 1 cup room temperature water, 2 x a day for 3 days
(* most spices that enter the US have been irradiated. Certified Organic Spices can’t be irradiated. Irradiation devalues the energy of the spice or herb, decreasing the medicinal qualities.)
(* all herbs and spices in large quantities can be toxic. use common sense)
(* consult your primary care physician or acupuncturist to make sure these spices and herbs are ok for you. be wise.)
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Patti and Dr. Kalish, the owners of Clary Sage Organics have invited me to practice out of their boutique and wellness center in Pacific Heights, San Francisco. Over the course of the last year, I have become friends with Patti and all of her employees at Clary Sage Organics. They are a wonderful group of people and I’m really excited to get back into private practice.
Office Hours : Tuesdays and Fridays
Services offered : Custom Flower Essences Consultations, Quantum Energetics Structured Therapy, EFT
website : www.jennyqe.com
to make an appt : 415.295.1539 to speak with Jenny or call Clary Sage Organics directly to schedule 415. 673.7300
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A beautiful monarch butterfly flew over my face and head earlier today. I’ve been thinking about it that butterfly quite a bit. There are so many big changes happening in my life and the butterfly appearing shows me that I am in the process of transformation. I came across this beautiful story on the internet (http://www.birdclan.org/butterfly.html)
the butterfly is the only living being capable of changing entirely its genetic structure during the process of transformation: the caterpillar's DNA is totally different from the butterfly's.
Life Struggles
A man found a cocoon of a Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly. He took it home so that he could watch the Butterfly come out of the cocoon. On the day a small opening appeared, he sat and watched the Butterfly for several hours as the Butterfly struggled to force the body through that little hole. Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could and it could go no farther. It just seemed to be stuck.
Then the man, in his kindness, decided to help the Butterfly, so he took a pair of scissors and snipped off the remaining bit of the cocoon. The Butterfly then emerged easily. But it had a swollen body and small, shriveled wings. The man continued to watch the Butterfly because he expected that, at any moment, the wings would enlarge and expand to be able to support the body, which would contract in time. Neither happened! In fact, the little Butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling around with a swollen body and shriveled wings. It never was able to fly.
What the man in his kindness and haste did not understand was that the restricting cocoon and the struggle required for the Butterfly to get through the tiny opening was the way of forcing fluid from the body of the Butterfly into its wings so that it would be ready for flight once it achieved its freedom from the cocoon. Freedom and flight would only come after the struggle. By depriving the Butterfly of a struggle, he deprived the Butterfly of health.
Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in our life. If we were to go through our life without any obstacles, we would be crippled. We would not be as strong as what we could have been. Give every opportunity a chance, leave no room for regrets.
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For the last year and a half, I’ve been running my own business and the life of an eco-preneur can sometimes be lonesome. By the nature of my business, I spend a lot of time crafting my remedies, fulfilling orders, meeting with prospective clients and working behind the computer.
What I love most about my job is that I have the opportunity to meet and befriend other small business owners like Leslie Hollingsworth, the owner of San Francisco Massage Supply.
I met Leslie last September when I popped into her store to show her my product line. We clicked instantly and she began carrying Nectar. Leslie started her business two years ago and currently operates out of a beautiful space on 10th street. Her inspiration for the store came when she moved to San Francisco and couldn’t find a store to buy massage supplies. As a bodyworker, she immediately saw the opportunity to provide massage related items to therapists in the Bay Area. With the help of her wonderful husband, Steve, she opened the store. The rest is history.
Leslie behind the desk at SF Massage Supply. Her favorite Nectar Essences remedy is DE STRESS.
Whether you are a holistic practitioner, spa owner, or just someone who is interested in learning massage for self-care, you will love everything this store has to offer. Leslie has the largest selection of massage beds, oils, linens and tools for wellness in the San Francisco Bay Area. Most days of the week, you’ll find her behind the counter. She has a wealth of knowledge about all things Massage and Bodywork related.
365 Tenth St.
between Folsom and Harrison
Now Open
Monday 12 noon – 7PM
Tuesday 9AM – 7PM
Wednesday – Saturday
12 noon – 7PM
http://www.sfmassagesupply.com
(415) 255-4693
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