The Juice Cleanse

With the new season comes the good old debate of... juicing or not juicing?  The goal is to heal, to restore the body to its optimal health, and to let the powerful detoxification system we are born with do its work.  Some of us think that juicing regularly is a great way to stay healthy while others believe it is a quick fix that does not bring long lasting health benefits.  What side of the fence are you on? 

All we know is that if you can handle the discipline that comes with juice cleansing (meaning you have the mental strength to get through it!) it does give you a great deal of energy, few less pounds and a -unanimously agreed- skin glow.  Here are two of our favorite recipes sourced on this lovely blog.

Beet, Apple and Blackberry Juice

3 small beets

2-3 apples
8 oz. blackberries
1/2 inch fresh ginger

Carrot, Golden Beet and Orange Juice

4 carrots

2 golden beets
3 cara cara navels
1/2 inch of fresh ginger

Happy Juicing everyone!

hot springs haven

Aki, our owner is currently taking a -well deserved- vacation back home and has been traveling east of Tokyo to the country side.  She sent us yesterday these beautiful pictures of lush nature from her hot-spring spa trip to Yugawara (Kanagawa). 

The resort is known to be one of the oldest in the country and its water to have ancient healing properties...
We want to go!!!

Next,  pictures of her city: Tokyo. 

Have fun Aki and keep documenting your trip!

Apothecary

We always loved the look of old pharmacies, the laboratory, the oak wood counters and glass cabinets with all the little hand-labelled bottles of natural remedies... something really lost in today's way of caring. 

On the topic, we are delighted this season to carry the beautiful classic American line of products Dr Hunter's original remedies in our store.

Their traditional products are faithful to the old-school way of caring and always affordable.

Did you know there is an actual pharmacy museum down in New Orleans? Would love to visit!!

Dr Hunter's

Dr Hunter's

Dr Hunter's