Canadians know that when Winter is coming, it's time to make preparations. We winterize our homes and our vehicles, but don't always take the same care with our bodies. With the changing season you may have noticed that your energy is less abundant, your sleep patterns are more profound, your appetite has increased and your moods are up and down for no apparent reason. This is your biological instinct to prepare for Winter. The natural way your body tells you “Slow Down! It's time to rest, relax, and rejuvenate". The summer months are the time for long days and hard work, energized by sunshine and fresh enzyme rich fruits and vegetables. For Winter, we must take special precautions to ensure we have enough fuel stored to get us through the dark months. Now in Autumn, we must harvest healing herbs, and ripe nutritious berries, and take advantage of the bounty of rich fresh food from our farms and forests. Here in the North, folks are hunting, fishing and foraging to fill up our freezers and pantries. As well as food, we can prepare dried herbs, tinctures, salves, and tonics to keep us relaxed, nourished, and energized.
The closer you live to the cycle of nature, the better you'll feel. Unfortunately, this is not always possible for those in the city, working full time jobs year long, you may not be getting the nutrition and time of rest your body needs to stay healthy. The constant stress of pushing our bodies when we should be resting creates illnesses that force us into unproductive rest periods filled with misery. It can feel like a downward spiral, but making changes to your diet is the key to feeling better. No special diet is needed. Vegan, vegetarian, or omnivore, just eat real food. That is all you need to do. Eliminate junk, highly processed food, and sugary drinks. Eat real foods, drink real beverages. Real food is alive, and will make you feel more alive. One benefit of our busy modern world is that nature's bounty can be found in stores year round, all you have to do is make the right choices.
Another great way to focus on improving your health is with herbs and herbal remedies that target your specific issues and help you feel supercharged through the stress of the season. At Rockpile Remedies we offer many herbal products that can keep you feeling healthy and vital through the dark times.
Chaga is a smart fungi rich in antioxidants and is beneficial for lowering cholesterol levels, slowing cancer growth, supporting immune function, and reducing blood pressure. We have it available in it's whole form as Chaga chunks, or as a tincture.
Rhodiola is a Northern adaptogen herb that gifts you with energy and a clear mind. Our Rhodiola tincture is a great way to jump start your day.
Elderberry works to defend against viral infection, fight pathogens, allergies, and shorten cold and flu symptoms. It also tastes delicious and is available as an elixir for children, or adults, or as a soothing syrup.
Our Super Food Powders are real nutritious plants dried and powdered to supplement the lack of enzymes, vitamins, and minerals in a Winter diet, with ease.
Oxymels made with apple cider vinegar, fruit, and vegetables are a super nutrition bomb. Just a tablespoon a day of this high test fuel will keep you going all season.
Our Infused honeys give you a sweet medicine that you can put on your toast, drink in your tea or just lick off a spoon.
Whatever you need to stay vital, nature will provide. This winter, get on your own health care team and give your body, mind and soul the gift of vitality and health with love, laughter, exercise, creative hobbies, real food and herbal remedies. You will be so happy you did. Its a feel good thing, you deserve it!
Wishing You Health and Happiness,
Jackie at the Rockpile
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