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Sal de Maras - Peruvian Maras Salt
We know we have many customers who are big salt fans! We already stock Sel De Guerande, a grey Celtic Salt from the World Heritage Site of Guerande in Western France, and Saltverk and Islensk Hollusta, geothermal sea salts from Iceland. Kate recently visited the Maras salt flats of the Sacred Valley in Peru, and we are delighted to add Maras salt to our range of high quality premium mineral salts. The Maras salt flats are some kind of miracle of nature, existing 3,200 km above sea level. They have been farmed for over 500 years, each pond being passed down from generation to generation. Traditional artisanal methods of panning salt are used. Maras salt is a beautiful salt, favoured by many gourmet chefs and restaurants. Not as dominating in flavour as Himalayan salt, not as soft and gentle as Icelandic salt, try adding a sprinkle of the magic of the Sacred Valley to your next meal! Buy Maras Salt here. See more pictures of the Maras salt flats here.
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Phoenix by SuperTonic Herbs - Supporting Women Over 50
My mother went through menopause when I was 10 years old. Watching her struggle, I sought to find out why she experienced this difficult ordeal. That began my path as a health practitioner, and ultimately led to the creation of products -- one of which I'd like to talk about today - Phoenix. Now, I know my mother’s symptoms were intensified by severe stress. Menopause, and andropause in men, causes changes in hormone balance. For both sexes, the drive to reproduce abates, ideally freeing us to refocus from our nuclear family to the larger human community. But, while men are hardwired to respond to acute stresses, women are not… Women need to feel safe. When women are under constant stress and anxiety, the primary female hormone, progesterone, is cross-synthesized into androgens. At menopause, percentages of progesterone and estrogen reduce in relation to androgen hormones. During this life-stage, women are best suited to be our leaders. But progesterone depletion causes imbalances in estrogen, and can affect women’s energy. In a more evolved future, mid-life women will best represent our communities and run our politics, and I can state with certainty that we would have a much better, more compassionate, healthier society, with equality for all, and we would take better care of our planet. Phoenix is my formula to support women at mid-life and beyond. There are four primary concerns during and after menopause. STRESS: Consistent stress can deplete Progesterone, the primary female reproductive hormone responsible for all estrogen synthesis. This can cause hormonal imbalances, and symptoms including hot flashes. HORMONE SUPPORT: Mid-life women can rely on certain nutritives, primarily diosgenins, found in yams and many other foods, to assist regulation of the primary female hormones. BONE/TENDON/LIGAMENT: Bone density requires adequate progesterone to support osteoclasts. At menopause, progesterone synthesis is reduced, which can affect bone density. PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL STAMINA: Like all of us, mid-life women can benefit from herbs and nutratives that help support lasting energy and spiritual fortitude. Phoenix contains four primary herbs, used by women the world over for millennia, to help support balance during the shift and beyond. Dioscorea is a wild yam, high in Diosgenins; precursors to progesterone. Eucommia Bark is the top bone/tendon/ligament herb in Asian herbal medicines. Reishi mushroom offers emotional and spiritual fortitude. Ho sho wu, Morinda, and Rehmannia are herbs said to tonify the kidneys. And so, I am thrilled to offer this super-sophisticated formula to help support the needs of an under-represented and under-respected demographic of our society. Phoenix is safe and beneficial for all women from approx. age 40 and over.
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Current Global Cacao Market
You may have noticed the big increase in the price of cacao recently. In this podcast interview, Kate explains some of the history of cacao trading, and how the roots of African cacao in slavery are still having a negative impact today. Also how the coca market impacts the ability of producers to create a flourishing cacao trade. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify
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Bali VIP Activation Retreat 2023
We are currently taking bookings for 121 retreats in Bali for Nov 23-Feb 24. This is a personalised experience, tailored to your unique needs. What is an activation? It means a remembrance of who you are on a deep soul level . A reconnection with the purity of your souls essence . A refocus towards your precious souls mission here on earth at this incredible time. We do the activation through a combination of modalities : discussion , yoga, reiki, raw foods, being in the portal space of Ubud, and Kate's energy as being a frequency to align to. It’s a potent combination ! If this sounds exciting to you, we invite you to book a 121 activation for winter 2023/2024. Here is the testimonial of our first activation guest, Lisa Chan. My heart is filled with overwhelming joy, love and deep gratitude for the 1-2-1 Bali activation experience with Kate. As soon as I felt the call to sign up, I knew it was the right decision and one of the best investments I could ever make for my soul. It was a big almighty yes and I am so glad I listened to the deep call to go to Bali. The experience from being at the magic villa and working with Kate was truly magical and will stay with me forever. It takes courage to say yes and do the inner work. I was able to do this in a safe space and container which Kate created for my stay with her, where my nervous system was finally able to rest and relax and I was able to exhale. I could feel the love as soon as I arrived at the magic villa and surrounding land. The energy was so powerful and transformative, I felt activated as soon as I arrived, before even starting my retreat. I felt very welcomed and was so touched at the beautiful room Kate had prepared for me with beautiful fresh flowers, charged crystals and Balinese furnishings made with care and love. The beauty of the VIP experience is you get to tailor it to what you want. It gives you an opportunity to set your desires, intentions and really personalise your experience. I loved the combination of yoga, reiki, meditation, coaching and raw foods. Plus part of the activation can be done in the wonderful backdrop of Bali if you desire. Absolute paradise! What is also so beautiful and unique about the whole VIP experience is you get to work with the energy and flow of the day and can change your itinerary if needed to support your needs. As someone who is not even vegetarian, let alone raw, I was absolutely converted to raw vegan foods thanks to Kate. Kate made delicious nutritious raw vegan foods and drinks every day which were deeply nourishing and exactly what I needed to help me on my healing journey. The food was really out of this world and transformative in itself. I felt hydrated at a deep cellular level. One of the many reasons I love working with Kate is her ability to hold space and really listen not to just your words but what's in your heart. Kate provides a space of love, compassion and non-judgement that makes you feel so safe, held and supported to be able to do the deep inner work to release trauma, old beliefs, patterns and old timelines. Kate provides encouragement, healing and guidance for you to step confidently into your new timeline, to feel empowered and come back to the remembrance of who you really are. I highly recommend the VIP retreat if you desire a change or upgrade in your life. Learn more here. We are also taking bookings for the Magic Villa for March-Nov 2023. It is a beautiful space, with all the little thoughtful touches that you might look for and not always find when travelling: a raw food kitchen equipped with high-power blender, dehydrator, milk bag, and spiraliser; a space to do yoga, incense and incense holders; eco soaps and cleaning materials; even a hook to hang your enema bag from! Ubud itself is a raw vegan mecca, with an abundance of fresh tropical fruits, juice bars, kombucha brands, raw chocolate, and gourmet restaurants. If this sounds like paradise to you, get in touch, we can help with all aspects of arranging your booking, including airport transfers. Learn more here.
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