February 27, 2019
Author: Lily MazzarellaHere's to your sexual health!
We suggest dropping a dose of your select herbal libido booster into this sensual sparkling blend of cherry and blood orange.
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January 10, 2019
Author: Lily MazzarellaThese tasty herbal treats are perfect mid-morning and early afternoon pick-me-ups—the times you might be crashing/craving/irritable and reaching for something sweet and caffeinated. Full of healthy fats, fiber, protein and herbal adaptogens, these superfood balls will keep you fueled without the down slope on the other side. They actually contribute to your system—which is what good food and herbs should do. Eat 1-2 per day.
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November 24, 2017
Author: Lily MazzarellaHoney: More than just a sweet treat.
In its raw, unheated/unpasteurized form, you may be shocked at the plethora of heavy hitting health benefits honey possesses.
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November 22, 2017
Author: Lily MazzarellaIf you've never tasted fire cider before, you're in for a treat. This zesty, delicious vinegar preparation straddles the line between food and medicine,
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March 20, 2017
Author: Lily MazzarellaI love dandelion greens! These delectable bitters are chock-full of potassium, vitamins A, C, K, folate, and choline. In herbal medicine, we use them as a classic bitter tonic to stimulate digestion and gallbladder activity, and to decongest the liver.
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June 27, 2016
Author: Lily Mazzarella Those of us unlucky enough to deal with insomnia and any inflammatory condition such as joint pain, eczema, asthma, allergy, or colitis know that a missed night of sleep equals an immediate skyrocketing of symptoms. And we all know what it's like to get up from bed after a lost night's sleep and see our skin blotchy, and our eyes bleary and blood-shot.
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June 08, 2016
Author: Lily Mazzarella"Superfood": an admittedly brilliant marketing concept that typically describes a nutrient dense food—one that usually hails from a far-flung corner of the world.Well, locally grown, garden variety herbs like parsley, cilantro and basil are in fact "superfoods," we just don't usually eat them in appreciable quantities. Pesto changes all that.
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April 01, 2016
Author: Lily Mazzarella
Easy-As-Pie Sweet Potato-Nut Butter Rounds
Slice an already baked, firm (not mushy!) sweet potato into 1.5 inch rounds.
Place 2-3 rounds on a plate and wrap the rest up and refrigerate for the next snack.
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February 11, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaThese simple & scrumptious truffles boost libido by providing deep rooted energy, nourishment and delightful taste.
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April 13, 2015
Author: Lily MazzarellaFor some, the hardest part of a cleanse is giving up coffee. For others, it's sugar and bread.And then there are those who dread giving up their evening cocktail–the glass of wine at the end of the day that signals to the body and brain, "I'm done now. Right? Can I be done now?"
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April 06, 2015
Author: Lily MazzarellaI say with confidence that this is the best margarita you’ll ever have. I have seen dozens of people delight in this exact recipe, made without sugar or bizarre powdered mixes. Credit goes to Joshua Margolis, who among his many other talents is a mixologist extraordinaire.
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May 30, 2014
Lily's Divine Turmeric PasteI first learned about the healing properties of Turmeric in the late 90's while studying Ayurvedic medicine and working at Integral Yoga Natural Vitamin in NYC (I call it the Integral Yoga Natural Compound, since they occupy most of the buildings on one block of 13th st. It's technically an ashram in the middle of the West Village—wild!). Turmeric was everywhere, drifting in plumes around the bulk bins,
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