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Intention vs. ConsciousnessWe've all heard the phrase "The road to hell is paved with good intentions", and I must admit, I was always a little confused by this. After all, having good intentions implies we mean well and want the best for everyone, right? But I've begun to see that having the best intentions doesn't necessarily equate to wanting what's best for all involved. Let's look …

I was returning from a lovely Saturday night dinner out with my husband and daughter earlier this month - one of the little things I'm more and more appreciative of as August approaches, and my second born follows in the footsteps of her older sister who left for college last fall - when we were struck by the beautiful full moon.It was a brisk and very clear evening in Red Hook, Brooklyn and …

Welcome to our guest blogger this month, Megan from Priory Pharmacia, who is sharing her love and knowledge of Cacao as we approach this most chocolatey of holidays.  Make sure you check out Megan's amazing Chocolate Lovers Kit here! Archaeological evidence suggests that 3500 years ago the ancient Olmec Civilization enjoyed a spicy, bitter beverage recognized as Theobroma Cacao. &nb …

So you want something to boost your immune system? That is the most common question at the shop this month.  As always when it comes to good health and wellness, diet and lifestyle are the best places to start. If your immune system is shot because you are under a lot of stress, see what you can do to address that. If you don't get enough sleep, explore ways to improve it, in addition …