Calling all Herbal Enthusiasts and Jazz Lovers - A Sacred Evening of Infinite Possibilities

Please join us for an Evening of Infinite Possibilities as we showcase Sacred Vibes' magical Elixir Line. The evening will feature the live music of Beavin Lawrence. Come sample the evening's signature elixir "Infinite Possibilities" inspired by Beavin's self-titled CD, Beavin Lawrence - Infinite Possibilities. The elixir is an Earthy, Sensuous and Energizing blend of medicinal herbs and spices.

When: Thursday, November 12, 2009 @ 7 p.m.
Where: Sacred Vibes Apothecary
376 Argyle Road@ Cortelyou Road (Ditmas Park)
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 284-2890
www.sacredvibeshealing.com

For more information on Beavin Lawrence please visit www.myspace.com/beavinlawrence.

What am I Vibing - Cinnamon

Over the pass weeks, I have been obsessed with Cinnamon! Cinnamon rubs for our feet in the winter, cinnamon tea, cinnamon toast and even cinnamon gum.

Did you know that cinnamon can nourish your skin, boost your memory and keep the pounds away? Chewing cinnamon gum gives you more than fresh breath, it also benefits your short term memory. Trying to lose weight? Use cinnamon, the spice regulates the swings in blood sugar, cutting hunger spikes, and it burns calories, its in our Drop it Like it's Hot - Slim Down Tea!

My favorite new favorite treat in the mornings have been cinnamon tea. Besides being delicious, warming and comforting, cinnamon tea can calm a scratchy cough and soothe a sore throat.

This winter try our warming foot oil with cinnamon and cayenne to massage your feet. Cinnamon is rich in antioxidants and will soften rough, tired skin.

Is it the seasonal flu, swine flu, allergies or what?

We listen to the news and read the papers, we start to feel sick and we definitely have the swine flu! Not so fast. Here are a few key symptoms to help you identify what ails you:


Seasonal Flu - Fever that comes on fast with chest discomfort, body aches and exhaustion. Dry and unproductive coughs.

Common Cold- Nasal Congestion, runny nose, sore throat, cough (hacking and productive) and maybe even a low grade fever (below 100 degrees F).

Allergies - Allergies are less bothersome in winter than fall and spring but if you have itchy eyes, nose and throat with sneezing, you maybe having an allergy attack.

Swine Flu- The H1N1 virus feels alot like the seasonal flu (although possible milder), but
often comes with stomach issues, i.e., nausea, diarrhea and vomiting.

Know your symptoms and seek the appropriate care. For information on how herbs can help this season check out our blog on herbal approach for flu season.

Swine Flu (H1N1) Fears - Prevention - Some Facts and an Herbal Approach

Like many worried parents, I too sent my children off to school this week; as we held our collective breaths, and prayed that the flu would passed over our loved ones. We cautioned our them to wash their hands, cover their mouths, use common sense and take necessary precautions to ensure a flu season without being infected.


While many states have reported high cases of flu-like illnesses in the past week (the reported numbers maybe larger due to schools being reopened), this note is to encourage all of us to use our common sense, exhale, and not act in a state of panic. Earlier this week the Associated Press reported that the CDC issued a statement to say that the original estimated number of possible infections was much higher that what is now being expected. This is good news. During this same time, Federal Health Officials have also said that Tamiflu and Relenza (the antiviral used to combat the swine flu) should only be used to treat people who are sick and at high risk for complications, and those at greater risk, i.e., those with asthma and heart disease, pregnant women, the elderly and children, and not as a preventative. What that means is that the majority of adolescents and adults would not needing the swine flu vaccine. We also want to keep in mind that the swine flu is not the only strand of the flu that can be infectious, the winter flu or seasonal flu also can be just as serious to our compromised populations. Health officials also warn against the over use of the antivirals, because a virus can develop a resistance, making the drugs ineffective. It also being reported that the cases of the swine flu has disproportionately infected historically under-served groups; Hispanics and African Americans. This fact continues to bring attention in an important way to social justice and access in our health care system.

What to do next? The first step is to remain calm and become educated, secondly - know your options, take necessary precautions and always stress prevention rather than treatment. For more information on prevention and an herbal approach to treatment, please reference my article http://ezinearticles.com/?id=2781661.

An Apothecary in Brooklyn!

What a beautiful day it is today! The view from the Apothecary is amazing! I hear voices, laughter, birds, planes and traffic in a strangely beautiful mixture. I could not and have not thought about being any where else but exactly here all morning!

Naturally Healthy Children - September 6th at 1:00 p.m.

Please join us for our first workshop of the Fall - Naturally Healthy Children, on Sunday, September 6th at 1:00 p.m. School begins for most of our children in a few weeks and this hands-on, educational workshop comes just in time. In the three hours you will learn herbal approaches to the most common childhood illnesses and how to keep your children healthy with common sense prevention and herbal medicine. You will leave knowing how to address four of the top ten childhood ailments, --Naturally!! There is a $40 fee for the workshops materials and information.

Please send me an email to sacredvibes@verizon.net hold your spot and I look forward to seeing you then. Thank you!

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