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Raw Rewards - Your Guide To Our Loyalty Scheme
At Raw Living, we genuinely appreciate every order you place with us. Whether you're a long-time superfood fan or just starting your health journey, we created our Raw Rewards program to say thank you for supporting our mission. We’re more than a store — we’re a community of people who care deeply about quality, vitality, and conscious living. Whether you're here every week or just discovering us, we want you to feel appreciated every time you shop.We know that earning points feels great — and redeeming them should feel just as satisfying. So here’s a quick guide to help make sure you can always use your rewards smoothly and get the best value possible. Please read it carefully, and if you still have questions, you can email us at the address below. Redeem Your Points for Vouchers When you’ve earned enough points, you can exchange them for money-off vouchers: Voucher Points Needed Minimum Spend to Use £5 250 pts £70 £10 500 pts £125 £20 1000 pts £250 You can apply these vouchers at checkout, just like a discount code. Please note that your basket must meet the minimum spend for the voucher to be valid. Or Use Points for Reward Products - No Minimum Spend! Prefer something a little more tangible? You can also exchange points for selected Raw Living products. We keep a curated list of around six reward items at any given time — for example, 200 points for Activated Sunseeds with Shiitake. These reward redemptions don’t require a minimum spend — just add them to your basket via the Raw Rewards page. Common Questions Why is there a minimum spend to use my voucher?Minimum spends help us keep the program sustainable and fair for everyone — they ensure we can continue offering generous rewards, while maintaining our product quality and service standards. Can I save my points and use them all at once?The maximum that can be redeemed at once is a £20 voucher (1000 points). You can save points until you’re ready to redeem — or use smaller rewards more often, depending on what suits you. Where do I check my balance or redeem a voucher?Log into your Raw Living account at any time to view your points, claim rewards, and see your tier level. More Questions? Everything is explained in detail on the FAQ page. Just go to the Raw Rewards page and scroll to the bottom. Still got questions? Email Charlie hello@rawliving.co.uk and he will be happy to help.
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World Bee Day: The Beekeepers Behind Our Range
Bees are responsible for one in three bites of food we eat, and yet their populations are in freefall. To mark World Bee Day, we're shining a light on the small-scale ethical beekeepers behind our range, the extraordinary products they produce, and what sets genuinely raw, traditionally sourced bee products apart from anything you'll find on a supermarket shelf. 🐝 World Bee Day: Celebrating the Companies Behind Our Bee Products To celebrate World Bee Day, we wanted to highlight some of the amazing bee companies that we work with and the remarkable products they produce. Bees are among the most important creatures on the planet. The people who keep them, the traditions they uphold, and the products they produce deserve to be celebrated. At Raw Living, we only work with beekeepers who observe traditional methods and work to protect the bees and the vital role they play in our environment. Here's a closer look at who they are, what they make, and why it matters. 🌍 Why Bees Matter Did you know that there are over 20,000 species of bee in the world? Honey bees gather nectar from four million flowers to make 1 kilo of honey. Close to 75% of crops are dependent on bees as pollinators. But due to intensive monocropping and extensive pesticide use, the bee population is currently in rapid decline, endangering our biodiversity. World Bee Day is observed on 20th May each year to draw attention to the essential role bees and other pollinators play in keeping people and the planet healthy. It provides an opportunity for people everywhere to promote actions that will protect and enhance pollinators and their habitats, improve their abundance and diversity, and support the sustainable development of beekeeping. 🍯 Our Honey Brands We stock three brands of honey. Bee Baltic works with small-scale local beekeepers in Lithuania, following sustainable and ethical practices. Founder Paul left a finance job in the city of London to return to the Baltic and follow in his grandfather's footsteps as a custodian of the beekeeping traditions. As well as honey, Bee Baltic produce propolis tincture and gum long prized in traditional medicine for its natural properties, and a selection of beautiful beeswax candles. Magic of Spain bases their business around a beekeeper they met while camping in the Pyrenees in the late 90s. They know all their beekeepers personally, now as well as Ramon, they work with Antonio who has hives in the mountains north of Madrid, and Luisa and Mario who live in bear country in north west Spain. Like Bee Baltic, they only carry raw unpasteurised honey, made by bees who are free to roam wild, and never treated with antibiotics or pesticides. Seggiano work with artisanal Italian farmers to produce truly raw honey: unheated, unpasteurised, nothing added and nothing removed, as close as possible to the condition it was in when it left the beehive. Their Italian beekeepers extract their honey from the comb through centrifugal forces as opposed to heat. Their mono-varietal honeys are never filtered, and are the kind of honey it is usually only possible to purchase direct from the beekeeper. 🌸 Our Bee Products Our Raw Living Organic Bee Pollen comes from Transylvania, where there are less than 100 bee colonies, living in a large area with a big floral multitude. There is no intensive agriculture in this area, and the type of bee that is bred is Apis Melifera Carpatica, a gentle bee that allows the beekeepers to work without any protection. Our Wild Bee Bread is produced in western Lithuania, in meadows that are 80km from the nearest city. Bee Bread is fermented bee pollen mixed with honey, and is considered an even better source of bioavailable protein than pollen, as well as minerals and B vitamins. 🌿 The Nutritional Power of Bee Products Bee products are among the most nutritionally dense whole foods available. Raw honey is rich in natural enzymes, antioxidants, amino acids and trace minerals including calcium, iron, zinc and potassium - all of which are preserved only in unpasteurised, unheated forms. Bee pollen is one of nature's most complete foods, containing around 35% protein, all nine essential amino acids, B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene and a broad spectrum of minerals. It is one of the few plant-derived sources to contain vitamin B12. Bee bread takes the nutritional profile of pollen further; fermentation breaks down the tough outer wall of the pollen grain, making its protein, minerals and B vitamins considerably more accessible. It is considered one of the most nutrient-dense fermented foods in the natural world. Propolis is rich in flavonoids, phenolic acids and antioxidants, and has been used in traditional medicine across cultures for thousands of years. Its composition varies depending on the botanical sources available to the bees, making the sourcing and environment of the hive directly relevant to the quality of the propolis produced. 🎧 Learn More To learn more about the wonderful bee companies we work with, click on the "Further Info" tab of any product description. You can also click on the "Podcast" tab of Bee Baltic and Seggiano to hear an interview with the respective founders. ❓ Frequently Asked Questions Q: What is the difference between raw honey and regular honey? A: Most supermarket honey is pasteurised. This process destroys many of the naturally occurring enzymes, pollen and beneficial compounds present in fresh honey straight from the hive. Raw unpasteurised honey is extracted without heat, leaving its natural composition intact. It often crystallises over time, a sign of quality rather than a flaw, and has a far more complex, varied flavour that reflects the flowers the bees visited. Q: What is bee bread and how is it different from bee pollen? A: Bee bread is fermented bee pollen, pollen which bees have packed into the honeycomb and mixed with honey and nectar, where it undergoes a natural fermentation process. This fermentation breaks down the tough outer wall of the pollen grain, making its nutrients considerably more accessible. It is considered an even better source of protein than raw pollen, as well as being rich in minerals and B vitamins. Q: What is propolis and how do you take it? A: Propolis is a resinous substance collected by bees from tree buds, sap and botanical sources, which they use to seal and protect the hive. It has been used in traditional medicine across many cultures for thousands of years and is long prized for its natural properties. Q: Why are bees in decline and what can we do? A: The primary drivers of bee population decline are intensive monocropping, pesticide use, habitat loss and disease. Bees depend on diverse flowering plants for food, and large-scale agricultural monocultures leave them with little variety or nutrition. Supporting small-scale ethical beekeepers like those in our range is one direct way to contribute; they maintain traditional practices, avoid pesticides and prioritise the health of their colonies over yield. Buying organic produce where possible also reduces the pesticide load in the environments bees depend on. Every bee product in the Raw Living range has been sourced with the same care the bees themselves put into making it. Browse the full range here. [Shop Bee Products at Raw Living →]
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What is Methylsulphonylmethane (MSM)? The Complete Guide to Organic Sulphur
MSM (Methylsulphonylmethane) is one of the most underrated supplements in natural health - a naturally occurring organic sulphur compound that supports everything from joint flexibility and energy to radiant skin, hair and nails. Simple yet powerful, it deserves a place in every home apothecary. What is MSM?MSM is simply organic Sulphur: widely overlooked, it's the third largest ingredient in our bodies. It's in rainwater and plants, but our soils are depleted and our cooking destroys it. Its many benefits depend on the quality, it must be organic, not synthetic. There are two methods used for purifying MSM, crystallisation and distillation. Crystallisation is cheaper and risks impurities. Our Raw Living MSM is purified by distillation, and is 100% pure. MSM helps all biological processes work more effectively, dramatically improving the permeability of the cell. MSM is a carrier - it helps draw oxygen and nutrients into the cell, and escorts toxins out. MSM is known to increase energy, accelerate healing, aid detoxification, improve flexibility and is known as the 'beauty mineral', because of its benefit to skin, teeth, nails and hair. In a nutshell: MSM (Methylsulphonylmethane) is a naturally occurring organic sulphur compound - the third most abundant mineral in the human body. It improves how cells absorb nutrients and release toxins, and supports everything from joint health and energy to skin, hair and nails. Quality matters: always choose pure, distilled MSM for the best results. ✨ Why is MSM Known as "The Beauty Mineral"? MSM holds this title because sulphur is a key building block in both collagen and keratin. As MSM is one of the most bioavailable forms of dietary sulphur, it makes it a popular way of boosting these proteins. Collagen is the most commonly-used protein in the human body, and acts as a structural scaffold - in this sense that it's a literal building block in the body. It's what gives the skin its firmness. When collagen is abundant, it gives the skin a fuller, more elastic look. Keratin is a robust structural protein - the essential raw material behind healthy hair and nails. Interestingly, it's the very same protein found in animals' hooves and horns, which gives a sense of just how strong and fibrous it really is. MSM isn't only effective when taken internally - it can also be applied topically. Look out for MSM serums and liquid drops applied directly to the skin, eye drops for eye health and clarity, and Living Libations toothpaste, which harnesses sulphur's natural cleansing properties for teeth and gums. 💊 How Much Should I Take? We recommend around 30g–40g a week, especially for sports professionals, yogis, manual labourers, those recovering from an accident or injury, and anyone with inflammatory joint issues. If you're doing extreme amounts of exercise, or you're looking to heal quickly, you can take up to double that. But be warned, if you take too much it can become detoxifying, and you might find yourself feeling enervated and restless, as if you've drunk too much coffee. This is just excess energy being released in the body, and nothing to worry about, simply slow down your dosage to a level that feels more comfortable. 🥤 What's the Best Way to Get Your Daily Dose of MSM? Unfortunately, unlike a lot of other superfoods, you can't just put it in a smoothie! MSM has a strong, bitter, and well, sulphurous flavour, which is hard to disguise. Add it to a fruit smoothie or some date and nut energy balls, and you're going to ruin them, sadly. So here are our suggestions on how to get it down: Just put it in a glass of water, stir well, and knock it back. Quick and easy! 1tsp in your water makes a great first thing in the morning drink, especially for those of us who are getting older, and feel a little creaky in the mornings. Add it to orange juice. The sweetness of the orange juice will mask the flavour a little. It still won't taste great though! 🍋 Make MSM lemonade with coconut water and lemon juice. This is a very refreshing, cleansing drink, perfect after exercise. The tartness of the lemon disguises the bitterness of the MSM a little. Add some honey, stevia or maple syrup if you wish. If you are familiar with naturopathic techniques, you may also want to consider MSM enemas. Putting MSM in your enema water is a very effective way to get it absorbed into the body. Add 1T MSM to 1 litre water and blend to dissolve, before using it in your enema bag. 🩹 I'm Looking To Heal Fast, Help! For those who are recovering from an injury, a daily dose of MSM can potentially speed up the process of healing, especially when taken in conjunction with Chlorella powder. Chlorella powder contains a unique substance called CGF, which means it supports the body in repairing and rebuilding cells. We can also recommend high-strength Curcumin, for reducing inflammation and lessening the pain. Take three capsules, as many times a day as you feel the need (not more than once an hour). Sleeping grounded is also a great practice for those with painful inflammatory conditions. And we have some great topical MSM creams that you can apply externally. ❓ Frequently Asked Questions About MSM Q: Is MSM safe to take every day? A: MSM is a naturally occurring compound found in the human body and in many whole foods, and is widely considered safe for daily use. As with any supplement, it's worth building up gradually if you're new to it. Q: How long before I notice the benefits of MSM? A: Most people begin to notice improvements in joint flexibility, energy, or skin within two to four weeks of consistent daily use. Those taking higher doses for injury recovery may notice results sooner. Q: What does it mean that MSM improves cell permeability? A: Cell permeability refers to how easily substances can pass through the cell membrane. MSM improves this, making it easier for oxygen and nutrients to enter cells, and for toxins to be carried out. Q: Can I take MSM alongside other supplements? A: Yes - MSM works particularly well alongside Chlorella powder for cellular repair, and Curcumin for reducing inflammation. Many people also combine it with topical MSM creams for targeted external support. Q: Is there a tastier way to take MSM? A: The easiest disguise is MSM lemonade - coconut water, lemon juice, and a little sweetener of your choosing. The tartness of the lemon balances the bitterness well, and it makes a great post-workout drink. 🍋 Shop MSM here.
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The Myth and Magic of Shilajit
Ancient Mountain Wisdom In A Jar Shilajit is truly one of the most ancient natural tonics on record. Its usage stretches back over millenia, across all the great civilisations where it is found naturally emerging from the mountains — through Asia, Siberia and Persia. The oldest confirmed use is in Ayurvedic texts dating back over 3,000 years. Our Shilajit comes from the Siberian Altai mountains (pictured above), a vast and mystical range that connects to the mountains in the Himalayas, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and the Caucasus — like a great dragon snaking its way across the Earth. The name Shilajit translates from Sanskrit as “the conqueror of mountains” or “destroyer of weakness born from mountains.” In ancient Vedic legend, it was said to be the blood or sweat of the mountains, formed when the Himalayas weep under the sun’s heat over centuries. Mountains were viewed as living deities, and Shilajit was considered their sacred secretion. In Persian traditions, it’s known as Mumiyo, meaning “to protect or preserve” (yes, like mummification!). It’s referred to in Arabic texts as “the juice of the mountain,” where it was also believed to be a heavenly gift, and was widely revered in Tibet, Mongolia and Siberia for its mystical properties. What is Shilajit? It’s essentially ancient, mineral-rich mud — decomposed plant matter that has fermented and compressed over centuries in the crevices of mountain rocks. According to traditional folklore, injured animals such as monkeys and goats were seen climbing the cliffs to lick the resin that oozed from the stone. Villagers, observing their rejuvenation, began to harvest it for themselves. It's long been considered sacred and rare, and only recently has it become more widely available in the West, thanks to growing interest in tonic herbalism and adaptogens. What Does It Do? ⚡ Energy Boost & Mineral Transport Shilajit is prized for its high fulvic acid content — a potent electrolyte and chelator that enhances mineral absorption and supports mitochondrial energy production. 🧽 Detox & Gut Support It also contains humic acid, which works synergistically with fulvic acid to bind toxins, aid heavy metal detox, and strengthen the gut lining. 🌱 Replenishes Depleted Soil Nutrients Modern agricultural practices have stripped our soil of vital nutrients, meaning even organic produce can lack minerals. Pair that with the onslaught of chemicals found in our food, water, and through chemtrailing, and you can see why extra support is essential if we want to achieve true health and vitality. Shilajit offers an impressive 80+ trace minerals in ionic, highly bioavailable form — no other food offers the same full-spectrum mineralisation. 🌿 Rare Adaptogenic Compounds Shilajit contains Dibezopyrones, fascinating compounds that amplify fulvic acid’s effects and act as adaptogens. Shilajit and medicinal mushrooms are the only known sources of this unique Earth intelligence. 🌍 Primordial Earth Connection Energetically, consuming Shilajit reconnects us to ancient Earth wisdom. It enhances oxygen flow, boosts nutrient uptake, and supports cellular function. It’s like eating the essence of the ancient forest. What to Look for When Buying ShilajitNot all Shilajit is created equal. High-quality Shilajit should contain a high percentage of fulvic acid — ideally 60–80%, which is the component responsible for its deep cellular absorption and detoxifying power. Ours contains 77% fulvic acid and 6.9% humic acid, making it one of the most potent and bioavailable forms available. You should also look for Shilajit that is: • Authentically sourced from high-altitude mountain ranges (ours comes from the Altai Mountains) • Purified using traditional, solvent-free methods • Lab tested for heavy metals and contaminants • In its pure resin form, not diluted with fillers, powders, or capsules Avoid products that are overly processed or unclear about their source — true Shilajit should have a rich, tar-like texture, a deep earthy taste, and dissolve easily in warm water or tea. This is a living substance, and you should be able to feel its vitality. 🍫 How To Take It Kate, in her naturally magical way, has created some beautiful Shilajit recipes, including her famous Chocolate Mud Pie and the soon-to-launch Shilajit raw chocolate bar. But the simplest way to consume it is as a hot tonic: Dip a teaspoon in hot water before scooping out the sticky resin (it softens it!) Use a pea-sized amount in a cup of hot water or milk Add your favourite natural sweetener if desired Want to get fancy? Add it to our Creamy Hot Chocolate recipe — it’s divine. 👉 How big is a pea? It depends on your body — we always recommend starting with a grain, and working your way up to a chickpea-sized dose if it feels right. 📦 Available Now We currently offer Raw Living Shilajit in 10g trial sizes, 40g family pots and 250g catering tubs. When taken daily, a 40g jar will last one person 3-4 months. With over 100 5-star reviews, find out for yourself why Shilajit is one of the most-loved products on our site. And our raw chocolate Shilajit bar launches next week — keep your eyes peeled 👀
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What Is Miso? A Guide to Clearspring's Artisanal Japanese Misos
Miso is a fermented Japanese soya food made using the special koji fermentation culture and different types of grains.
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Colloidal Silver: Nature's Answer to Antibiotics
Discover the benefits of colloidal silver for your holistic home medicine cabinet. A natural alternative to antibiotics — shop Nature's Greatest Secret at Raw Living.
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What Is Grounding? An Introduction to Earthing Technology
Discover the science and benefits of grounding (earthing), and how reconnecting with the Earth can reduce inflammation, improve sleep, and support whole-body health.
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Pine Needle Extract And Understanding Shikimate Pathways
What Is a Shikimate Pathway? The shikimate pathway is a series of biochemical reactions found in plants only, not animals. It's important to understand that everything happening in our bodies is conversational and interdependent, meaning that the constituent parts of the foods we intake are communicating with all the different types of cells in the body, and these conversations are ongoing. Shikimates affect our ability to manafacture critical amino acids, and also affect brain chemistry. A damaged shikimate pathway can shut down the health of the microbiome, and also means we have a harder time detoxifying heavy metals. Generally it is going to cause more degenerative and auto-immune diseases. As it is a precursor to dopamine, it can also cause depression. Although humans do not have a shikimate pathway, many strains of our gut bacteria do. Including plants that are high in shikimic acid are essential to the health of these bacteria, and so the health of the gut biome. This is a beautiful example of how plants support our health, and work synergistically with our bodies. What Is A Spike Protein? A spike protein is an antigen, created in the body by the novel virus. The experimental injections that people have been choosing to have over the last 18 months have caused the body to produce spike proteins and replicated the mechanisms of the virus. These spike proteins attach to human cells as a means of gaining entry to the cells. This is both how the novel virus spreads, and why a person who has recently received an experimental injection will be able to transmit the virus to people around them through what is being called "spike protein shedding." How Can Pine Needle Extract Help? Pine needle extract is one of the highest natural sources of shikimic acid. The health of the shikimate pathway is increased by including plant sources of shikimic acid in the diet. It will promote the health of the microbiome and reduce the risk of platelet aggregation (which leads to heart attacks and myocarditis), as well as reducing inflammation and being anti-fungal. It has also been shown that glyphosate herbicides inhibit the shikimate pathway in humans, so people who consume non-organic foods are also more at risk of imbalances in the gut microbiome, leading to associated heart conditions, auto-immune disorders, and depression. Manafacturers of Roundup and other glyphosates claim that because humans do not have the shikimate pathway in our cells, these chemicals are not toxic to us. Listen to the interview with David Barbash of Harmonic Innerprizes on our podcast here. You can find the Harmonic Innerprizes Pine Needle Extract here. Other good sources of shikimic acid stocked on Raw Living include: schizandra, triphala, gingko, and wheatgrass.
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Raw Magic Academy Video Classes – Now Available to Download
Big news! For the first time ever, Kate Magic’s Raw Magic Academy video series is available as downloadable files—meaning once purchased, they’re yours to keep forever. No more streaming issues, no more lost access—just instant, lifetime access to all the essentials of the raw food lifestyle. 📽️ What’s Inside?Originally filmed in 2013, this practical, down-to-earth guide covers everything you need to know about sustaining a raw food diet. Whether you're brand new to raw foods or looking for fresh inspiration, these videos include: ✅ The basics of eating raw✅ How to make delicious, simple raw meals✅ Essential kitchen tools & techniques✅ How to balance a raw diet for long-term success✅ Easy ways to incorporate raw foods into daily life… and much more! Each video also comes with a PDF guide, packed with recipes and key information to help integrate the teachings with ease. Why Trust Kate Magic? Kate Magic is recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on the raw food lifestyle. She has been eating raw for over 30 years, raised her three children on a primarily raw vegan diet, and is the author of five raw food recipe books. As the founder of Raw Living (est. 2002), her approach is real, accessible, and refreshingly practical—no spiritual bypassing, just tried-and-tested wisdom that works. 📽️ What’s Inside? 🍰 The Legendary Quantum Cake – Learn how to make Kate’s iconic raw cake, a must-try for all raw food lovers! ❄️ Raw Foods in Winter – Stay warm and nourished while keeping your raw food lifestyle thriving through the colder months. ✨ Raw Magic: Your Basics Guide – A practical introduction to raw foods and how to sustain a healthy raw lifestyle with ease. 🌿 How to Detox Naturally – Discover naturopathic detox techniques to cleanse and revitalize your body safely and effectively. 💪 Superfoods 101 – Everything you need to know about superfoods, plus video and recipe guides to integrate them into your diet. 👧 Encouraging Kids into Healthy Eating – Tips and tricks to make healthy eating fun and accessible for little ones. 🍫 Raw Chocolate Magic – A deep dive into raw chocolate—how to make it, why it’s amazing, and how to use it in delicious recipes. 💧 Hydration for Health – Learn how to make nourishing, delicious drinks and why hydration is key to well-being. 🔥 How to Use a Dehydrator – Master the art of raw dehydrated foods, from crackers and cookies to breads and crisps. 🔗 Download the Raw Magic Academy videos today and start your raw journey with confidence!
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Where To Start
When you're new to this world, the options can seem overwhelming. How do you tell your Mucuna from your Lucuma? How to choose between 12 different types of Reishi? How do you even say Astragalus? We've put together a handy "Where To Start" section for you. Or if you already know your Shilajit from your Shiitake, it's a great place to send friends and family when they are starting out. It's one page of products that are all under £10 each, or you could buy the whole lot for under £170, and use it as a starter for your raw kitchen. All you need is some nice seasonal veggies from the farmers market and some fresh fruits, and you'll be eating the high vibe way in no time. For example, for breakfast, you could make your own superfood granola with buckwheaties, gojis, hemp oil, tahini, honey and maca. Or perhaps a chia porridge with lucuma and gojis. Lunch could be a nori wrap with some tahini, fresh veggies, and sauerkraut. Or you might make a dip with the sunflower seeds, and have it with crudites and sauerkraut. Kimchi and kelp noodles with some home-grown sprouts makes a great dinner, or just have a big salad with a hemp oil dressing and a Super Salad Sprinkle topping. You can make lovely chocolate energy ball snacks with tahini, honey and Tonic Power, or maybe just fill-up on a handful of activated nuts. And don't forget to keep sipping on your Eterniteea throughout the day to stay hydrated, The possibilities are endless, but we believe with the help of the recipes in Kate's book Raw Transitions, you've got all the tools you need to eat a high-vibe, high-raw diet easily and economically. Check out our Where To Start section here.
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Eternal Jing by Rehmannia Dean Thomas
Jing is our life-force, accumulated from our ancestors; this “epigenetic” inheritance is called Pre-natal Jing. How we were nourished during our formative years is called Post-natal Jing. Our Jing can be traced back four generations; the diets and lifestyles of our great-grandparents are imbedded in our bloodline, our genome. Jing is our treasure. How much will we accomplish during our lives? How adventurous will we be? How resilient are we against life’s stresses and destructive elements? How creative are we? How effectively do we avoid sickness and recover from bodily damage? How ready are we to take on challenges and new endeavors? This is the measure of our Jing. When we feel vulnerable at our core, weak at our root, we are depleted of this all-important treasure. We will show signs of aging more quickly, and what’s worse, our children will inherit the same energy deficits. Fortunately for us living in today’s stressful and toxic environment, we have discovered ancient Chinese herbs long documented to replenish Jing. I cannot stress how monumental this is; we can replenish our deep life reserves and reclaim super-empowerment, to help us accomplish our dreams and live our adventures! Historically, these tonic herbs have been sequestered to the elite of China, and were only recently revealed in the Western World. I feel blessed to have attained the knowledge of Jing herbs, and to have created these stellar combinations, based on thousands of years' use. The Jing herbs are safe for everyone, and as I mentioned, there is no more important time than now to learn about them and incorporate them into your dietary regimen. Some of the premier Jing herbs are: He Shou Wu, Astragalus, Cistanche, Rehmannia, Reishi, Eucommia and Schizandra. This is an edited extract from an article by Rehmannia Dean Thomas. You can find his Eternal Jing product here.
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You Are My Magic! Dragon Herbs
We had to share this song by Ron Teeguarden, founder of Dragon Herbs! Here's what he had to say about it: "I have a particular urge this year to offer my heartfelt thanks directly to my clients and customers, who have supported my efforts spanning decades to spread the timeless wisdom and benevolence of tonic herbs to everyone. We at Dragon Herbs feel that we have played our unique part in spreading the word to millions of people, and that these people have benefited in countless ways. That is very gratifying for sure. I’m so grateful to you! My life has been rich in all ways, and for that I thank you more. Rich spiritually, rich in the joy of adventure, learning, creating, sharing, connecting, and I have been blessed with just the right amount of success in the physical plane.For no good reason, I feel compelled to send you a song I wrote many years ago, but I feel it relates today to how I feel about all of you as well. I have so many dear friends, and so many people that I love and who in turn have blessed me by joining me on this remarkable ride. My life has been a wild and amazing adventure, and surely I’ve had my troughs and peaks. This song is about that ride. And it expresses my feelings toward you. You are my magic!" Shop Dragon Herbs here.
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Mood Boosters
February is widely regarded as the most depressing month of the year in the Northern hemisphere. The post-holiday glow has worn off, and the promise of Spring is still around the corner. So we thought we would deliver up some suggestions of natural mood-boosters this month. Of course, the best medicine is always nature: wrapping up warm and getting outside as much as you can; staying grounded, by using grounding mats and sheets when it's too cold to go barefoot; using saunas and hydrotherapy to stop the system getting sluggish; avoiding too much blue-light or at least wearing blue-light blockers like Swanwick glasses. But maybe you're doing all that and it's still not cutting it. That's where the plants come in to give you that extra helping hand. Two of the main happy chemicals in the brain are serotonin and dopamine, and there are many plant foods that support the body in increasing production of these chemicals. Here are some of our favourites: Cacao contains a feast of happy chemicals for your brain, including precursors to serotonin, PEA (the molecule of joy), and anandamide (the bliss chemical). Always our first stop! The blue-green algaes such as Spirulina and Chlorella are another great source of PEA, which also supports focus and concentration. The most concentrated source is Blue Majik from E3 Live. Etherium Gold is a unique monatomic supplement, which is scientifically proven to promote Alpha brainwaves, the brainwaves we produce in a meditative state. Taking Etherium Gold is like instant meditation! All the adaptogens, such as Reishi and Ashwagandha, calm the nervous system, which has a knock-on effect on our mood, making us feel more calm and relaxed, and less stressed by the little things. St Johns Wort is one of the most established natural anti-depressants, encouraging the manafacture of serotonin in the brain. It's present in our PMTeea herbal tea, and in the Fushi product, Women's Plus Tincture. You might know Turmeric for it's anti-inflammatory properties, but did you know that it's also proven in studies to be a more effective anti-depressant than Prozac? Try an afternoon Turmeric and Ashwagandha Latte for a lovely lift, or treat yourself to one of Anima Mundi Herbals Golden Milks.. He Shou Wu is the Chinese herb said to promote hair growth, as well as feelings of ecstatic bliss! As one of the premier Chinese tonic herbs, t's a powerful kidney strengthener, and a good one to give you that extra well-being boost. While we are on the Chinese theme, the ancient Taoist texts say the only side-effect of eating too many Goji Berries is laughing too much :) Nutritionally, getting an abundance of the essential fatty acids, vitamin D, and probiotic foods in the diet are all well-recognised ways of improving mood. Don't forget the gut is directly linked to the brain, so feed your tummy happy foods like sauerkraut and sprouts, so that it can send those feel-good signals along the vagus nerve up to your mind. And we saved the best for last! Mucuna is the number one superstar in this category, containing precursors to serotonin, dopamine, and DMT. DMT is a chemical which is naturally created by the pineal gland in a healthy person. It is known as "the spirit molecule"; it helps us access the visionary state, connecting us with our highest ideas and dreams. All the chemicals in our environment, as well as blue light pollution, calcify the pineal gland and block our natural ability to produce DMT. As well as our own Raw Living mucuna, we stock Anima Mundi Herbals and Sun Potion as well. Check them all out, and more, in our mood boosters section here. Try making your own raw chocolate with mucuna, Etherium Gold, and ashwagandha, and snacking on it throughout the day, whenever you need a pick-me-up. If enough of you request it, maybe we will share a recipe next month? 😀
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