support through winter's throes
fire cider discount & LA wildfire resources
good morning 𖦹
like many, i’ve been thinking about and mourning another tragedy that is continuing to unfold before our eyes - the LA wildfires. my heart goes out to all who are affected by this climate disaster, this rage and burning of the earth. i want to offer what i can at this time - below i’ve included some wildfire resources that have been helpful when trying to figure out where efforts can go. there is also a code for 20% off our fire cider from now until Sunday. use code “TONIC” at checkout.
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fire cider has been on my brain as of late as winter sets into its deeper rhythm. mostly, i realized how far i’ve strayed from my healthy routines due to the holidays and the socializing that comes with it. adding supportive daily rituals during the colder months helps me to stay nourished and healthy, getting on top of those colds before they begin or resting deeply so they don’t linger. i love fire cider because it’s an herbal remedy that is easily accessible, can be incorporated into our lives in many ways, and showcases the beautiful conduit of food as medicine.
so, what is it?
fire cider is a tonic made with powerful anti-inflammatory, antiviral foods & herbs that not only support the immune system, but also warm the body by improving circulation.
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it can be taken
𖦹 during seasonal shifts to support your body’s adaptation to changing weather
𖦹 to stave off a cold or other respiratory illness
𖦹 to warm up the body/improve circulation
𖦹 and to stimulate digestion before/after you eat.
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you can
𖦹 down it by the spoonful
𖦹 add it to broths or marinades (my favorite is adding it to dressings)
𖦹 or include it in a cup of warm water in the morning to get your circulation moving.
ours is made with a base of: garlic, onion, ginger, turmeric, cayenne, jalapeno, horseradish, and apple cider vinegar, with added supportive herbs of rosemary, elderflower, rosehip, and organic local honey.
together, these ingredients provide a powerful anti-inflammatory, vitamin-rich formula that strengthens our respiratory system, fights infections, and improves our body’s overall well-being.
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other supportive winter rituals:
𖦹 let yourself stay in bed a few minutes longer upon waking. no cell phone, no laptop. books and journals welcome.
𖦹 take 5 minutes to stretch each morning, focus on your breath and close your eyes to feel into each movement. watch the light streams moving under your eyelids.
𖦹 turn your phone off at night an hour before bed. don’t turn it back on until after breakfast.
𖦹 take a 15 minute walk outside each day. bundle up and make it fun. if you live rurally, make getting the mail an adventure, stop at a park on your way home from work, or make a game out of exploring different neighborhoods.
𖦹 find a used thermos at your local salvation army. make a big batch of herbal tea in a french press. when it’s finished steeping, pour it into the thermos so it stays hot until the evening. sip throughout the day.
LA WILDFIRE RESOURCES
𖦹 a guide to property damage claims following natural disasters
𖦹 gofundme’s with less than 20% of their goals reached, updated daily
know a friend who might want to read this? feel free to forward it along.
thanks for being here. xx, b