Tag: wellness

  • Peace, Love & Joy with Pranarom

    Peace, Love & Joy with Pranarom

    Who Are They?

    As experts in Scientific Aromatherapy, Pranarom safely harnesses the active properties of plants for vibrant health and wellness.

    “Some see small amber bottles, we see a world of plants.” – Pranarom

    Pranarom products can be found in many scents, sizes, & forms – and 100% of their products are sustainable and certified organic by ECOCERT ICO.

    Think about this:

    • 2,000 pounds of lavender flowers = one gallon of lavender oil

    • 2,000 pounds of oranges = 10 gallons of orange oil

    • 5.5 million roses = 1 liter of rose oil (that’s 30 rosebuds in EACH DROP)

    Now that’s a lot of farming needed! Thankfully, Pranarom practices organic farming in order to keep plant life in its most natural state, from the farm to your home.

    “Essential oils, when harvested and produced organically, have the ability to play a vital role in our physical well being.” – Pranarom

    Check out the plant-tastic variety of products we carry from Pranarom below!

    Single Note Essential Oils

    Interested in organic essential oils but unsure of where to start? Look no further! You can incorporate these oils into your everyday routine – with a diffuser, enjoy them aromatically, apply topically, and you can even add them into your home cleaning & do-it-yourself recipes.

    Wellness Formula Essential Oils

    Their wellness blend essential oils have the perfect blend of single note essential oils to help meet the needs of you and your family. With multiple ways to use them, they’re the perfect addition to you essential oil collection.

    Aromatic Hydrosols

    Looking to improve your beauty care routine for your unique skin type? These gentle hydrosols provide botanical hydration and toning with healing benefits for face, skin and hair. The pure plant essences they contain are suspended in water from the steam distillation of essential oils.

    Virgin Plant Oils

    Cold pressed and unrefined from organically grown plants, these beauty oils can be used to moisturize skin, deeply condition hair, soften cuticles, remove makeup, and more! Use them on their own, or infuse with essential oils for additional, targeted benefits.

    Organic Perfumes

    Smell like fresh florals, balancing woods, or sparkling citrus with the finest aromatic botanicals – in roll-on form!

    Diffusion Essential Oil Blends

    These custom artisanal essential oil blends feature 3 note scales – top notes, heart notes and base notes to help soothe, energize or lift your emotions!

    Stock up on their products in any of our locations while they’re 20% off all December long!

    These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases.

    References:

    http://pranarom.us/

  • Shop Local This Holiday Season with Third Child Wellness Boutique!

    Shop Local This Holiday Season with Third Child Wellness Boutique!

    Their story begins with two strong-willed, creative women…

    ☑ Women-Owned

    ☑ Small Business

    ☑ Locally Made in Somerville, NJ

    ☑ Made in Small Batches

    ☑ 100% Natural Skin Care

    You don’t often see a mother in-law/daughter in-law team of entrepreneurs like this one. Theresa was a stay-at-home mom with a background in health and nutrition. Shirley was newly retired and looking for something meaningful to do with her extra time. After years of working for the man, Shirley decided it would be more fun to work for herself. Together, in 2018, this mother/daughter in-law duo decided to take on the world of natural skin care products. 

    Now, about making the world a better place. Theresa and Shirley care deeply about their community. They’ve decided to pay it forward by donating 5% of all profits to the following organizations: Steps Together, the ACLU and The Trevor Project.

    ​Shirley and Theresa Bonner love their planet and their community. They are proud to have their on-line and wholesale business based in Somerville, NJ and have taken every opportunity to help make Somerville and the world, a better place to live. 

    ‘Nothing Hidden. Just pure love for your skin.’

    All of Third Child Wellness Boutique products are free of parabens, perfumes, phthalates, SLS and petrolatum.

    Check out some of their NATURAL skin care products below

    Dry Skin?

    All of their skin repair butters can be used on lips, hands, feet, elbows arms, legs, knees, necks, tummies, shoulders, backs and any other body part you can think of. People with thick, curly hair can use it to add shine and control! It is, however, for external use only.

    Available: Dude, Relax; Lumberjacked; Nagmasté; Sageing Grace; Sunny G

    Achy Joints?

    This massage oil blend is amazing for easing every day aches and pains. They, of course, use organic avocado oil as a base for their spicy warming massage blend.

    Available: Ooo, Spicy

    Itchy Beard?

    Their handmade, small batch beard oils are a one-of-a-kind experience for the facial hair wearing humans out there. All of their beard oils are made with organic avocado oil that is cold-infused with organic, fair-trade coffee grounds. It is nourishing, smooth and smells so good on those course beards, side burns and mustaches! Take care of itchy skin and ingrown hair while looking and smelling amazing all day long.

    Available: Lumberjacked; Americano

    Seeing Spots?

    Espress Yo inner beauty on the outside! Their handmade coffee oil is truly amazing for evening out skin tone as well as reducing the appearance of fine lines and age spots. Their use organic avocado oil to infuse their coffee oil skin treatment, and add a grapefruit or lavender essential oil for a light, lovely scent.

    Available: Espress Yo-Self (Grapefruit); Espress Yo-Self (Lavender)

    Funky Smell?

    Big sniff… hold it… ahhh… their aromatherapy room and body sprays freshen your home or office space anytime you need it. Because their sprays are pure and natural, you can spray them directly onto your skin to refresh yourself anytime, anyplace.

    Available: Chill-Ax; Get Yo Zeez; Lumberjacked; Sageing Grace; Yowee Zowee

    Enjoy Long Showers?

    Love a great bath bomb, but don’t have a tub? No time for candles and bubbles? Treat yourself to an aromatherapy sauna session in your own shower. Simply place one of their beautifully scented steamers on the floor of your shower and let the water do the rest.

    Available: Chill-Ax; Sageing Grace; Yowee Zowee

    Sensitive Pits?

    Their soft, spreadable natural deodorant won’t irritate your delicate underarm skin or clog pores. They use only gently, pure ingredients to keep you smelling fresh and spicy all day long.

    Available: New Spice


    While you’re out getting your holiday shopping done this season, remember to #ShopSmall & #ShopLocal! By shopping at your favorite local natural market (like us!), you are supporting families who started a small business to help make the world a little bit better & brighter!

  • Meet Hemp’s Biggest Fan: Manitoba Harvest!

    Meet Hemp’s Biggest Fan: Manitoba Harvest!

    Manitoba Harvest’s mission to transform consumer health starts simply and sustainably: with hemp. Since 1998, they’ve grown their portfolio of hemp products with a dedication to quality, sustainability, and consumer wellness that has positioned the company as the global leader in hemp foods.

    They’re Hemp’s Biggest Fan

    Their passion for hemp foods is rooted in their founder Mike Fata’s personal transformation. He used to weigh over 300 pounds and was sick and tired of being sick and tired. When he decided it was time for a change, he overhauled his diet, focusing on protein, healthy fats, and fiber – all nutrients found in hemp foods!

    Since hemp foods played such an essential role in Mike’s health transformation, he wanted everyone to be able to try them.

    Shop Hemp

    We’ve have them in all shapes, sizes, and flavors: Hemp Yeah! granola, Hemp Yeah! milk*, Hemp Yeah! snack bars, hemp hearts, Hemp Yeah! protein, hemp seed oil and capsules!

    *not pictured

    There are so many ways to add their products in your everyday meals! We’ve added their Organic Hemp Hearts in our October Smoothie of the Month – Caramel Craze! It’s everything we would imagine fall to be with bananas, dry oats, local apple butter, almonds, seasonal spices, apple juice, almondmilk, & a vegan caramel drizzle!

    Check out a few of these creative recipes that you can use Manitoba Harvest’s Hemp Hearts at home!

    Hemp Crusted Tofu

    from Dixya at Food, Pleasure, and Health

    Ingredients

    -1-16 oz. firm, tofu block

    -1 tablespoon sesame oil (or use olive, canola oil)

    -1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten free option)

    -2 tablespoons almond flour

    -3 tablespoons hemp hearts

    Method

    1. Drain water from tofu and gently squeeze as much water as possible using your palms.

    2. Place tofu on a plate and place another plate over it. Then place a heavy object (i.e. a book, canned goods, or a skillet) to help squeeze additional water for 30 minutes or so. Drain water in between that accumulates on plate.

    3. Cut tofu into cubes and use a paper towel to absorb additional moisture and pat dry. You may have to repeat process a couple of times.

    4. Preheat oven to 400° F.

    5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicon mat.

    6. In a medium bowl, combine tofu with sesame oil, soy sauce, and combine well.

    7. Mix in almond flour and hemp seeds until tofu is evenly coated.

    8. Arrange tofu in an even layer on a baking sheet.

    9. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Toss it half way and continue baking until it looks golden brown.

    10. Enjoy by itself or mix with your favorite salad!


    Creamy Chai Hemp Latte

    from Half Baked Harvest

    Ingredients

    -1 cup water

    -1-2 chai tea bags

    -1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

    -1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

    -1/2 teaspoon vanilla

    -1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

    -2 tablespoons raw hemp seeds

    -1 rounded tablespoon roasted cashews

    Method

    1. Bring water to a boil over high heat. Add the tea bags, cover and steep for 10 minutes.

    2. In a high power blender, combine the cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, honey, hemp seeds, cashews, and steeped tea. Blen on medium for 2 minutes, then blend on high for about 1 minute – or until the drink is smooth and frothy. Pour into a mug. If desired, top with a sprinkle of cinnamon and hemp seeds. Enjoy!


    Chocolate Superfood Energy Balls

    from Deryn Macey at Running on Real Food

    Ingredients

    -1 cup packed, pitted dates

    -1 1/2 cups raw walnuts

    -2 tablespoons chia seeds

    -2 tablespoons hemp seeds

    -1 tablespoon ground flax seeds

    -2 tablespoons hemp protein powder

    -2 tablespoons cacao powder

    -2 tablespoons cinnamon

    -1/2 teaspoon unrefinded sea salt

    -2 tablespoons water

    Method

    1. Blend walnuts for a minute or so until they’re broken down.

    2. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until a dough forms.

    3. Roll into approximately 16 balls and let them set in the freezer for a couple hours. These can be stored in the fridge for at least a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    4. Enjoy!

    NOTE: You can roll them in a mixture of coconut sugar and cinnamon for an extra treat, or you can roll them in hemp seeds, chia seeds, coconut or cacao powder for an extra treat!

    References:

    https://manitobaharvest.com/

    https://www.foodpleasureandhealth.com/blog/2016/07/hemp-crusted-tofu.html

    https://runningonrealfood.com/chocolate-superfood-energy-balls/

    https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/chai-cashew-and-hemp-latte/

  • Chill Out This Summer with PlusCBD Oil!

    Chill Out This Summer with PlusCBD Oil!

    Have you been interested in hemp products? Well now’s the time to start! PlusCBD Oil has been a pioneer in the CBD industry, taking extraordinary efforts to make high-quality, safe, and effective hemp CBD oil products.

    Why should I take CBD oil? Great question! CBD can have a positive effect on general well-being, impacting mood, sleep, stress levels, and so much more. Everyone has their preference on the way they consume CBD- capsules, topically, liquid droppers, gummies, etc. Luckily for us, PlusCBD Oil just had a price decrease for all of their products so now you can try more than one and feel like you’re not breaking the bank!

    How much should I take? Well that can be tricky… The best thing to do is start small and work your way up. Start with a couple of drops a day at bedtime (that way if you take too much and it makes you sleepy, you’ll be ready for bed!). If you feel like it didn’t help, try a couple more drops and work your body into it. Everyone has different tolerances so a strength that may work for your best friend may not work for you – and that’s okay! Check out some other common CBD concerns below:

    Do you have more questions? Come on in or call us! Our amazing Wellness Ambassadors are on the sales floors and ready to help you find the perfect CBD for you!

    Scroll down for recipes, savings, & more ↓


    Keep Calm and Chai On

    Ingredients

    Strong brewed chai tea

    nut milk (use your favorite!)

    PlusCBD Oil unflavored oil

    sweetener of your choice (sugar, honey, whichever kind you prefer)

    cinnamon

    nutmeg

    ice cubes

    Method

    1. In whatever cup you plan on drinking out of, pour in the milk and chai tea you want (I prefer about half of each in the glass). It’s also easier to measure these liquids in the glass so I don’t over-pour for myself.

    2. Add CBD oil. There is no right or wrong amount of oil but make sure you use only the dosage you normally take. If you haven’t used CBD before, start with a couple of drops and you can always add more as you go. Mix.

    3. Add your sweetener. There’s no right or wrong amount of sweetener either, as long as you’re using what you like you’re good to go! 🙂

    4. Next, add a dash of cinnamon and a small sprinkle of nutmeg. Mix.

    5. Add ice cubes, mix once more, and enjoy!


    Triple C Milkshake

    Ingredients

    4 large scoops (about 1 1/2 cups) cookies & cream ice cream

    1/4 cup milk

    PlusCBD Oil unflavored oil

    Method

    1. In a blender, blend together ice cream, milk, and CBD oil.

    2. Pour into a glass, top with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!


    But First, Coffee!

    Ingredients

    8oz freshly brewed coffee

    creamer (use your favorite!)

    PlusCBD Oil unflavored oil

    ice cubes

    collagen peptides (optional; use your favorite!)

    cinnamon (optional)

    Method

    1. Brew coffee and place in refrigerator.

    2. Once cooled, combine coffee, creamer, CBD Oil, collagen, and ice in a glass.

    3. Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon and enjoy!


    Stock up on all PlusCBD Oil products by the end of June to take advantage of their 25% OFF discount!

    BOGO DEAL! With the purchase of any PlusCBD Oil product, you’ll receive a FREE 10ct 5mg gummy pack!**

    *PLEASE NOTE: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

    **While supplies last. Available in all stores.

    References:

    https://pluscbdoil.com/faqs/

    https://pluscbdoil.com/blog/

    https://pluscbdoil.com/what-is-cbd/

    https://www.pluscbdoil.com/learn.html#benefits

  • RECAP: New Product Thursday 3/12/2020

    RECAP: New Product Thursday 3/12/2020

    Check out our NEW products this week!

    Ancient Nutrition: Multi Collagen Protein Single Serve Packets, Multi Collagen Capsules, SBO Probiotics (Ultimate & Gut Restore)
    Bjorn Qorn: Spicy
    Bucklebury: Silver Solution & Soothing Silver Lozenges
    The Coconut Cult Ice Cream: Top Secret Vanilla Recipe & Great Balls of Gluten-Free Cookie Dough
    Desert Essence: Activated Charcoal Toothpaste
    Natural Factors: Phosphatidylserine
    Roots: Oil-Free Kalamata Olive Hummus
    Spinster Sisters Co.: Body Butter (Oatmeal Milk & Honey, Lemongrass Sage, and Lavender), Shampoo Bar (Coconut Lime & Rosemary Mint), and Conditioner Bar (Coconut Lime & Rosemary Mint)
    Trace Minerals: Magnesium Gummies, Magnesium Effervescent Tablets, Pure Magnesium Flakes, Magnesium Chewables, & Magnesium Lotion
  • Tips for Staying Healthy This Flu Season

    Tips for Staying Healthy This Flu Season

    UPDATE 5/5/2020: Here is the latest important information:

    • Due to supply issues, we are limiting certain items as follows (we are unavailable to special order these items as well):
      • LIMIT 2 PER CUSTOMER:
        • Yeast
      • LIMIT 4 PER CUSTOMER:
        • Eggs

    UPDATE 4/30/2020: Here is the latest important information:

    • Due to high demand with curbside orders, our phone extensions have changed! Please listen to our NEW phone menu as they have changed for ALL stores.

    UPDATE 4/17/2020: Here is the latest important information:

    • Due to supply issues, we are limiting certain items as follows (we are also unavailable to special order these items as well):
      • LIMIT 1 PER CUSTOMER:
        • Hand sanitizers and related products (glycerine, tea tree oil, etc.)
        • All immune-related and anti-viral supplements
        • Whole chickens
      • LIMIT 2 PER CUSTOMER:
        • All household cleaning products, toilet paper, etc.
        • Protein staples, and beef products
        • Chicken, eggs, milk
        • Yeast
      • LIMIT 4 PER CUSTOMER:
        • Cascade toilet paper

    UPDATE 4/15/2020: Here is the latest important information:

    • In order to shop inside all of our stores, state mandated masks must be worn inside.
    • The coffee/tea stations and nut butter machines are no longer self-service. To use these areas, please ask an associate for help.
    • Want to change up your routine at home, check out our blog, social media accounts and our Pinterest page for fun ideas! There is something new everyday! Make sure you check out Women’s Voice magazine & the Non-GMO Project’s streaming of the award-winning documentary film Modified, available for FREE until April 22nd! For more information, check out our social media pages (Facebook and Instagram).

    UPDATE 4/11/2020: Here is the latest important information:

    • Please wear a mask if you leave your house. All of our team members are wearing masks and we are encouraging all customers to wear masks when they shop inside with us.
    • All stores will be closed tomorrow for Easter and we will reopen on Monday.
    • Our Curbside Pick-Up program will be unavailable from 6pm tonight until Monday morning. If you have a Curbside order in process or ready for pick-up, you must come get it before 8pm on Saturday as we will be CLOSED on Sunday for Easter and you will have to wait to pick-up on Monday. However, all stores will remain open until 8pm tonight if you need to grab a couple of last minute groceries for tomorrow!
    • Regarding our Curbside Pick-Up program, orders may take more than 24 hours to fulfill. Please check your email for receipt of order and kindly DO NOT place a repeat order to insure we got your first one- it confuses the system too much. Thanks for your patience.

    UPDATE 4/9/2020: Here is the latest important information:

    • Please be patient with us! In order to practice proper social distancing, we are limiting the number of customers in the store at a given time.
    • Curbside orders may take extra time to be fulfilled – we thank you for your patience and cooperation. Our stores are still open for walk-in business but please practice proper social distancing.

    UPDATE 4/7/2020: Here is the latest important information:

    • Effective today, 4/7/2020, our cafe hours have changed! Cafes will be open from 9am-4pm everyday. If you would like to place an order, you can place the order inside, call or order online through www.shopbasil.com.
    • Please be aware of certain policies for our Curbside Pick-Up program:
      • We will process orders as quickly as possible, but please understand that it might take us several hours (or longer) before your order is ready for pick up.
      • Depending on volume, some orders may not be available for collection until the following day.
      • Orders placed after 6pm will ONLY be available for collection the following day.
      • Orders are available for pickup from 9am-7pm daily.
      • All orders are final. We currently do not have the ability to revise the order after it is submitted.

    UPDATE 3/31/2020: Here is the latest important information:

    • We’re online! You can now place your orders for our Curbside Pick-Up program online through our website by clicking here or visiting www.basilbandwagon.com/curbside-pick-up/.
    • Need a quick and easy dinner for two? We now offer F2M Dinner for 2 for only $19.99! To see what’s on the menu, please call the stores directly:
      • Flemington: 908-788-5737
      • Clinton: 908-735-3822
      • Lambertville: 609-460-4500

    UPDATE 3/23/2020: Here is the latest important information:

    • Regarding our Curbside Pick-Up program, your tips are applied to our round-up program as generous gift to our local organizations. Each of our stores are “rounding-up” at the registers for different local groups (as follows):
      • Flemington = The Flemington Food Pantry
      • Clinton = The Open Cupboard Food Pantry
      • Lambertville = Fisherman’s Mark
    • Our cafés are still open! To order from the café, you can come in, call ahead, or order online by visiting www.shopbasil.com!
    • We are asking all customers to follow these guidelines in order to help our staff and community stay as healthy as possible:
      1. Practice social distancing (6 feet) at all times (and when possible)
      2. Shop quickly
      3. Please limit shopping to one family member when possible
    • Due to supply issues, we are limiting certain items as follows (we are also unavailable to special order these items as well):
      • LIMIT 1 PER CUSTOMER:
        • Hand sanitizers and related products (glycerine, tea tree oil, etc.)
        • All immune-related and anti-viral supplements
        • Whole chickens
      • LIMIT 2 PER CUSTOMER:
        • All household cleaning products, toilet paper, etc.
        • Protein staples, and beef products
        • Chicken, eggs, milk
      • LIMIT 4 PER CUSTOMER:
        • Cascade toilet paper
    • We’re working on our checkout terminals so that physical touching of pinpads are limited. What do we mean by this? When paying with a card (debit or credit), all cards are to run as credit. This means that for debit transactions, customers must press ENTER when prompted for a pin (but DO NOT enter your pin).
    • Until further notice, CASH BACK IS SUSPENDED.

    UPDATE 3/20/2020: Here is the latest important information:

    • Starting Saturday 3/21/2020, the first hour (8am-9am) of all stores will be open solely to seniors (62+), pregnant mothers and immunocompromised individuals. If you do not fit under any of these, please wait to shop until after 9am!
    • In an effort to protect our most vulnerable Community Members, we are now offering curbside pick-up. Please call us directly at the following numbers to place a phone order:
      • Flemington: 908-788-5737
      • Clinton: 908-735-3822
      • Lambertville: 609-460-4500
    • Unfortunately, we do not have our catalogue online currently available. However, you can place a cafe order for pick-up at shopbasil.com. We are working on getting the rest of our catalogue online.
    • Our curbside pick-up is a work in progress and we greatly appreciate your support and patience with us as we work through the “kinks” of this program! We are trying to process orders within a timely manner.
    • We are not selling self-serve kombucha until further notice.
    • We are also “rounding up” at the registers for local food pantries in the area. The following stores that we are “rounding up” are for the following food pantries:
      • Flemington = Flemington Food Pantry
      • Clinton = Open Cupboard Food Pantry
      • Lambertville = Fisherman’s Mark

    UPDATE 3/19/2020: In support of a healthy community, we are updating some store policies:

    • Please be expedient with your purchases and exit the building. While you are shopping in the building, we appreciate the practice of social distancing (maintaining a distance of about 6 feet from others) when possible.
      • To limit the time it takes to wait for your cafe orders, you can place your order, pay for it, and select a pick-up time online! To do so, please visit www.shopbasil.com. Please make sure that you select the correct store before ordering!
    • If you’re feeling “under the weather,” please be mindful of others and stay home.
    • We have temporarily suspended our refund and return policies. To ensure the health and safety of our employees and customers, ALL sales are final.
    • In order to reduce the spread of germs, we are asking that all customers and staff to not bring in any reusable containers, drinkware, or bags. However, if you are using a reusable bag, we would like to ask you to bag your own items.
    • Due to supply issues, we are limiting certain items as follows (we are also limiting special orders of these items as well):
      • LIMIT 1 PER CUSTOMER:
        • Hand sanitizers and related products (glycerine, tea tree oil, etc.)
        • All immune-related and anti-viral supplements
      • LIMIT 2 PER CUSTOMER:
        • All household cleaning products, toilet paper, etc.
        • Whole chickens, protein staples, and beef products
        • Chicken, eggs, milk

    If you’re staying home and would like to invest in a future purchase with us (once we all nip this thing in the behind), please consider ordering a gift card! You can purchase a gift card at shopbasil.com!

    We appreciate your cooperations and your local support!


    UPDATE 3/17/2020: This is an evolving situation that we will continue to closely monitor on a daily basis. When updates arise, we will notify our staff and customers as soon as possible. We want to thank our staff and customers for the endless love and support that we have received over the past couple of days. We appreciate your understanding of our various supply issues and our constant updates. Here are the updates as of today:

    • We have sent out a company wide update informing all team members of CDC recommendations for preventing the spread of germs. In that same communication we are putting a strong emphasis on team members adhering to the Basil Bandwagon Handbook sick policy, which reiterates many of the CDC’s recommendations.
    • As always, our team members will continue to frequently wash their hands and will be wearing gloves at checkout lanes. Cashiers will also have cleaning supplies at the registers to frequently wipe down checkout lanes, pin pads and other frequently touched surfaces.  Our teams will also be wiping down frequently touched surfaces throughout the store, including doorknobs and handles.
    • All seating areas have been removed.
    • All cafés will continue to have take-away service.
    • We will not be offering any food samples and all vendor demos have been cancelled in an effort to reduce the spread of germs and reduce person-to-person contact. We have also removed all testers (grocery, wellness, and beauty areas) from the shelves and will replace with new ones in the future.
    • All kombucha stations are no longer self-serve. We ask that all customers do not refill your personal growlers at this time. Please ask an associate to fill a growler or cup. We will be providing free growlers soon- until then, please use to-go cups only.
    • Our staff is working hard to keep the store fully stocked as possible. We are working with our distributors to maintain inventory, although we may experience temporary out of stock issues with some essentials. This is an unprecedented event and volume of sales.
    • Due to supply issues, we are limiting certain items as follows (we are also limiting special orders of these items as well):
      • LIMIT 2 PER CUSTOMER:
        • Hand sanitizers and related products (glycerine, tea tree oil, etc.)
        • All immune-related and anti-viral supplements
      • LIMIT 3 PER CUSTOMER:
        • All household cleaning products, toilet paper, etc.
      • LIMIT 4 PER CUSTOMER:
        • All meat and protein staples, eggs, milk

    UPDATE 3/7/2020: Hey there Basil Bandwagon shoppers! We know coronavirus is the talk of the town lately and while we don’t want to make light of it, we want to remind everyone that there’s no reason to panic! Even in China where most cases have occurred, there is only 1 case for every 85,000 residents that live there. And the other good news is that in 80% or more of those cases, symptoms are like a bad cold.

    How is Basil Bandwagon Natural Market Doing Their Part to Limit the Spread of Germs?

    Cashiers have wipes at the registers to frequently wipe anything that may be touched by our shoppers (keypad, register belts, etc.). As always, our employees will continue to frequently wash their hands with hot water and soap, and we will continue to make sure that café tables and other frequently touched areas of the store will be washed and disinfected to help avoid the spread of germs.    

    Tips for Staying Healthy in General:

    • Wash Your Hands – Frequent hand washing with just soap and warm water is important for protecting against all infectious diseases and use hand sanitizers and disinfectants when soap and water are not available. Hand sanitizer is becoming harder to find as distributors cannot keep up with such high demands. Click here for some DIY recipes you can make at home!
    • Disinfect Surfaces – Coronaviruses can persist on surfaces for up to 9 days! Make sure you disinfect surfaces in your home, especially if you think someone might be infected.
    • Strengthen Immunity – Unfortunately those folks who are older and/or are immune compromised have a much higher rate of death from all viruses, and so doing what you can to strengthen your immune system is vital.

    Strategies to Boost your Immune System

    Exercise, stress relief, a balanced diet and certain supplements are all effective ways to boost your immune system:

    • Exercise – Regular exercise mobilizes T cells, a type of white blood cells which guard the body against infection. However, continuous rigorous workouts can actually weaken the immune system, so moderation is a key.  
    • Sleep – A solid 7-8 hours is needed to avoid reducing the activities of T cells in your body.
    • Less Stress – Stress can release the hormone cortisol, which negatively affects T cell reproduction. Try yoga, meditation or deep breathing each day to reduce your stress levels. If you would like some recommendations, ask some of our staff members – there are lots of local businesses who would love to work with you!
    • Moderate Alcohol Intake – while moderate consumption of alcohol can positively affect overall health, excess intake (more than 2 drinks/day) can negatively affect the immune system.
    • Stop Smoking – Smoking impairs the immune system, and you have a significantly higher chance of being seriously affected by virus infections.
    • Healthier Diet – Vegetables, fruits, seeds and nuts are loaded with nutrients essential to immune health. A diet rich in colorful food typically will be higher in valuable vitamins. These foods all can help you strengthen your immune system: citrus, red bell peppers, broccoli, garlic, ginger, spinach, yogurt, almonds, turmeric, green tea, kiwi, poultry, and sunflower seeds to name a few!
    • Herbs, Vitamins and Supplements – While the hope is you can get many needed nutrients from your diet, supplementing can help improve your immune system.  Here are just a few things you may want to include in your daily regime:
      • Echinacea, Elderberry, Andrographis, Colloidal Silver, Monolaurin & Zinc
      • Vitamins A, B6, C, D & E all help strengthen your immune system, and especially Vitamin C, which you can get from citrus fruits, spinach and strawberries. And although it’s cold here now, consider getting outside during sunny days to help your body produce more Vitamin D. Even just 15 minutes in the sunlight will help!
      • Mushrooms and mushroom supplements – rich in essential nutrients and very good for your immune system.

    We all hope that the spread of Covid-19 is curtailed as soon as possible and if so, great, but if not, we look forward to helping you as you reduce stress, improve your diet and strengthen the ever important immunity system.  All of which is good regardless of what season we are in!    

    For more information:

    https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html

    https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/show-me-the-science-hand-sanitizer.html

    https://www.who.int/gpsc/5may/Guide_to_Local_Production.pdf

    https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

    https://www.lifeextension.com/protocols/infections/2019-novel-coronavirus-sars-cov2-covid-19

    https://www.npr.org/2020/02/27/810016611/coronavirus-101-what-you-need-to-know-to-prepare-and-prevent

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/02/26/how-to-prepare-for-coronavirus/?arc404=true

    https://healthcareinamerica.us/for-a-stronger-immunity-natural-ways-to-boost-the-immune-system-d7aba9ae599b

    https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html?utm_source=Good+Harvest+Contact+List&utm_campaign=407de02845-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_06_05_08_19_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ae16396593-407de02845-109654375

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    References:

    https://pluscbdoil.com/faqs/

    https://pluscbdoil.com/blog/

    https://pluscbdoil.com/what-is-cbd/

    University of Minnesota. “High fat foods can increase oral cannabidiol absorption into the body.” ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 13 August 2019. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/08/190813130426.htm

    Papanikolaou, Yanni et al. “U.S. adults are not meeting recommended levels for fish and omega-3 fatty acid intake: results of an analysis using observational data from NHANES 2003-2008.” Nutrition journal vol. 13 31. 2 Apr. 2014, doi:10.1186/1475-2891-13-31

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    RECAP: New Product Wednesday 11/13/19

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