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Our Fave Things from 2022
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Our Fave Things from 2022

Acupuncturists, Faves, Self-Care, Wellness

Our Fave Things from 2022

By JaimeRoslyn|2022-12-28T22:30:46-05:00December 22nd, 2022|Categories: Acupuncturists, Faves, Self-Care, Wellness|Tags: 2022, Best of, Faves, local, Our Team|

From media to munchies, we gathered our year-end faves. Get to know our staff's picks with our big "Best of" 2022 list. An asterisk (*) denotes local business. Sarah O'Leary, L.Ac., Acupuncturist, Founder & CEO Coffee: Flash frozen pods that you simply add water to, cometeer.com Meal Kit Delivery: Dinnerly - an affordable and easy (4-6 ingredients) meal prep service that’s lower waste and lower cost than its competitors, dinnerly.com Arts & Crafts: Pigment Salt Sprinkles - a fun new art tool. Sprinkle on wet watercolor paper and watch the dynamic color expand. Up the [...]

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Our Fave TCM Tools of 2022
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Our Fave TCM Tools of 2022

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Our Fave TCM Tools of 2022

By JaimeRoslyn|2022-12-20T16:35:18-05:00December 20th, 2022|Categories: Retail Highlight|Tags: 2022, Best of, cupping, Dr. Bob's Medical Oil, Faves, moxa|

We think being able to carry over some of the modalities and techniques that we use in clinic to the home front can be an important part of the treatment plan and healing process. Plus, it's always good to have some effective remedies on hand when pain or inflammation is at its peak. Here we offer our favorite TCM tools of 2022 that you'll want to keep around, especially this winter. Cupping Set by Lure Essentials These small, but mighty cups work fast to release stiffness and tension in the shoulders and back. Alleviates common muscle, [...]

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The Winter Solstice: A Time of Self-Care & Celebration
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The Winter Solstice: A Time of Self-Care & Celebration

Seasonal Changes, Self-Care

The Winter Solstice: A Time of Self-Care & Celebration

By JaimeRoslyn|2023-12-21T11:05:23-05:00December 13th, 2022|Categories: Seasonal Changes, Self-Care|Tags: 2022, celebration, Chinese medicine, Dongzhi, rituals, winter, winter solstice, yin/yang|

Photo by Marina Leonova from Pexels What is the Winter Solstice? The winter solstice marks the perfect time for celebration, reflection, and self-care. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, this is the day when the Earth’s axis tilts the furthest away from the sun, creating the shortest day and longest night of the year. While the solstice marks the start of winter, it also signals the beginning of more light ahead. The Winter Solstice in Traditional Chinese Medicine During the winter solstice, Yin will be at its peak. This is the time of year in which [...]

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Our Fave Black Makers of 2022
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Our Fave Black Makers of 2022

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Our Fave Black Makers of 2022

By JaimeRoslyn|2022-12-14T02:34:08-05:00December 12th, 2022|Categories: Retail Highlight|Tags: 2022, 228 Grant St., Best of, Black Makers, Cashmere Moon, CTOAN Co., Faves, Herituals, Personal Best Ceramics|

This year we committed to dedicating at least 15% of our retail shelves to Black Makers, inspired by the 15% Pledge movement (15% is the national percentage of Black people in the US). In support of this pledge, we looked at our stock and made changes. In Our Fave Black Makers of 2022, we share the brands that made it to the top of our list. Some we've carried for years, while others are newbies. We're loving these goodies and we think you will, too. 228 Grant Street Candle Co.* Initially inspired by high-end, otherworldly fragranced [...]

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