Sacred's First Holiday Shopping Event - Saturday, December 5th 6-9 p.m.

Please join us for our first ever Holiday Shopping Event. Sacred has hand selected some of the best products to include in our fabulous gift baskets. Stop by and pick something up for you or anyone on your list. We have a wide range of baskets to fit any budget. If you can't find anything you love from our beautiful baskets we will work with you to customize baskets to your liking. Stop by and visit with us this Saturday from 6-9 p.m. and sample some of our Tangerine Ginger Vanilla Holiday Rum.

Sacred Vibes Apothecary

376 Argyle Road

Brooklyn, NY

718-284-2890

Tips to help you be kind to your stomach this Holiday Season

As we begin the holiday season, with all day and all night holiday celebrations, that may include rich, flavorful dishes and too many drinks, remember to be kind to your stomach by paying attention to your body's signals and have on hand a few herbs soothe your tummy.

The holiday season can wreak havoc on your digestive system. Traveling in itself, with a change in time zones, airport stress and other stresses associated with getting to you destination, not to mention fatigue, can cause heartburn, indigestion, constipation and diarrhea. Overeating or not eating on our regular schedules can cause further, indigestion, bloating, heartburn, flatulence and a host of other digestive ailments. But with a little advance planning, you can avoid these problems and enjoy the celebrations without interruption.

Here is a list of my top herbs to turn to during the holiday season:

Motion sickness - Ginger

Constipation- Triphala (an Ayurvedic blend of herbs, that works wonders)

Diarrhea - Agrimony and Red Raspberry

Bitters(before-meal tonics to help increase the flow of digestive juices and assist with the breaking down of food.) - Gentian, Fennel and Cardamom

Heartburn and Indigestion - Peppermint and Chamomile

Heartburn and Indigestion that interrupts sleep - Peppermint, Chamomile and Hops

Gas and bloating - Chamomile, Peppermint and Ginger

As an easy option you can pick up Sacred's amazing Digestion Tea blend that works wonders and contain many of these herbs. You can obtain any of the above herbs at our Herbal Apothecary at 376 Argyle Road in Brooklyn.

Remember to take care to drink plenty of water, get adequate rest, and eat a little less chocolate this year than last. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Quit smoking now- The Great American Smokeout

Yesterday, November 19th signaled the beginning of the Great American Smokeout sponsored by the American Cancer Society. This nationwide event's goal is to encourage smokers to quit for a day and can be a stepping stone for smokers that are concerned about the serious health risks associated with tobacco.

Sacred viewed this as an impetus to create a line of herbal smoking blends to ease the transition of giving up your tobacco habit. Herbal smoking blend have been used over time as a non -nicotine alternative to tobacco. They can offer a healthy heart and lung alternative to tobacco. Our blends are organic herbs without any additional additives. We recommend hand rolling organic herbs using natural organic rolling paper or a pipe.

Some of the benefits of using a herbal smoking blend are, it aids with the compulsion of the physical act of holding cigarette and blowing smoke. It provides calm, lung strengthening and clearing properties and can be soothing. Other advantages include cost benefits and different flavors. Herbal smoke does not contain nicotine or other harmful antioxidants, they are safe. However the smoke does affect your lungs and should not be used for long periods of times.

Our organic herbal blends include: Chill - which is a blend of herbs to induce calm, Light a blend of herbs to aid with stress, Spirit a blend of herbs to connect with spirit and Breath a blend to build the health of your lungs.

Sacred also offers our Addiction Withdrawal Tea to aid with releasing tobacco and other addictions.

For these and all you herbal needs please visit us at our Brooklyn Store 376 Cortelyou Road or send us an email at sacredvibes@verizon.net.

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.