Tag: winter wellness

  • Have A Stress-Free Thanksgiving with PlusCBD Oil!

    Have A Stress-Free Thanksgiving with PlusCBD Oil!

    The holidays are known to be the most joyous time of the year- spending time with family, relaxing, and eating mounds of food. But they’re also known to be the most stressful time of the year too. This year, let PlusCBD Oil help you stay stress-free!

    What is CBD? CBD, or Cannabidiol, is a phytocannabinoid that is found in agricultural hemp. CBD is non-psychotoxic (i.e. it does not get you high) and has been recognized for its benefits on both human and animal health. Researchers have found that phytocannabinoids like CBD are plant derivatives that “communicate” to almost every major organ system in the body via the endocannabinoid system (ECS), to help restore normal balances and physiologic homeostasis.

    • ROLL-ONS & BALMS
    • CAPSULES
    • DROPS & SPRAYS
    • GUMMIES
    Check out all of the different applications to use PlusCBD Oil products!

    Some people have heard that CBD and Omega-3 is “better together,” but why? Great question! CBD and Omega-3 are both fats that interact with our ECS. Without enough Omega-3, our ECS cannot work well thus causing every system in our bodies to not “answer” communications well. CBD works by interacting with our ECS, so getting enough Omega-3 may enhance its effects and increase the CBD absorption!

    Want to make the perfect combination that is “better together?” Combine Nordic Naturals Omegas with PlusCBD Oil products! The omegas will help increase the absorbability of the CBD Oil while getting the added benefits from the omegas. Consider it your “winter wellness duo.”

    Stock up on their products by the end of November to take advantage of their 25% OFF discount!

    *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.

    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

  • Stay Healthy This Winter with Nordic Naturals!

    Stay Healthy This Winter with Nordic Naturals!

    When it comes to the cold winter season, everyone thinks about elderberry, echinacea, oil of oregano, vitamin C, vitamin D, and more. But does anyone ever think about combining some of those with omegas?

    What are omegas? Good question. Omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 are fatty acids that are important dietary fats. Finding the perfect balance may be difficult to find for each individual because we are all different; our lifestyles, our diets, our health routine, etc. However, scientists have found that everyone suffers from an omega-3 deficiency- and most people don’t know that! Thankfully, our friends at Nordic Naturals are committed to delivering an increase in awareness of this issue and to produce high quality omega nutritional supplements.

    There are two main omega-3s- EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). There is scientific evidence that these omegas help with many things. For example, cardiovascular health; mental health and brain function; eye health; pain due to physical stress; hair, skin and nails; adolescent development; and immunity.

    While we’re stuck inside during the winter months watching copious amounts of tv, playing video games, reading novels, catching up on bills, working on school projects, etc., remember to take your omegas with vitamin D! And what better to take than Nordic Naturals Omega+Vitamin D products. Since some people have a harder time swallowing soft gels, they have created a liquid option too! The increase in EPA from the omegas help with our immunity and eye health with the additional increase in vitamin D for all of the added winter wellness benefits. If you’re already taking a vitamin D supplement, don’t stress! Just make sure you add an omega supplement to your routine. Don’t forget about the kids either- they have many options for them too!

    Omega Supplements for Adults
    Omega Supplements for Kids

    But why Nordic Naturals? Great question! Nordic Naturals has high standards for their products and are set to protect the consumers. Their products are tested for a wide variety of environmental toxins as well as exceptional freshness levels and are third-party purity tested. Not only are their products always fresh, but they taste great! Most consumers come back for their products as they don’t have that “fishy” taste, aftertaste or smell and their flavors don’t taste artificial (because they’re not- they add natural fruit essences into their soft gels and liquid oils)! Another benefit of their products is that they ensure optimal absorption with a true triglyceride form. Meaning that most concentrated fish oils on the market use an ethyl ester molecular form- which is a synthetic fat. Nordic Naturals has always been deeply committed to not just the health of humans but the health of our oceans and planet. They use sustainable sourcing and environmentally conscious corporate practices (i.e. eco-friendly packaging and using only wild-caught, sustainably-sourced fish).

    Want to make the perfect combination that is “better together?” Combine Nordic Naturals Omegas+Vitamin D with PlusCBD oil products! The omegas and vitamin D will help increase the absorbability of the added benefits of CBD oil. Consider it your “winter wellness duo.”

    Stock up on their products by the end of November to take advantage of their 25% OFF discount!

    *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.

    References:

    https://www.nordicnaturals.com/en/professionals/why-omega-3s/536

    https://www.nordicnaturals.com/healthy-science/vitamin-d-cold-flu-season/

    https://www.nordicnaturals.com/healthy-science/an-introduction-to-vitamin-d/

    https://www.nordicnaturals.com/healthy-science/omega-3-dosage-how-much-epa-and-dha-should-i-take/

    https://www.nordicnaturals.com/en/professionals/why-nordic-naturals/580

  • RECAP: New Product Thursday 10/10/19

    RECAP: New Product Thursday 10/10/19

    Check out our NEW products this week!

    All Free Brownie Bites: Sea Salt Caramel & Double Chocolate Chip
    Boiron: Diaralia
    Cocojune: Vanilla Chamomile & Pure Coconut
    Good Catch: Fish-free Tuna
    Green Valley Lactose Free Butter: BACK IN STOCK!
    Holistic Hound: Full Spectrum Hemp & Mushroom Bites
    Hudson Green: Velvet Vodka & Meatless Bolognese
    Hybrid Remedies: HybridCR
    Zum Bar Soap: Frankincense-Lavender & Almond
    Oath: Indian Rose & Double Chocolate
    Prairie Melody Birdseed
    Pranarom Diffusion Blends: Meditation, Zen, Purity, Uplift, & Provence
    Rebel Green: Tree Free Toilet Tissue
  • RECAP: New Product Wednesday 10/2/19

    RECAP: New Product Wednesday 10/2/19

    Check out our NEW products this week!

    Andes Gifts: Back in stock with so many new options!
    Basil Bandwagon CBD Tinctures: 8mg and 16mg in either Citrus Mint or Unflavored
    Basil Bandwagon Elderberry Syrup: Back in stock!
    Bluebonnet: Simply Energy & Elderberry Capsules
    Califia Farms Pumpkin Spice: Better Half & Almondmilk Creamer
    Ecovessel: So many new colors and designs!
    Harmless Harvest Protein & Coconut: Chocolate, Vanilla Spice, & Toasted Coconut
    MegaFood: Elderberry Gummies
    MegaFood Multivitamin Chews: Women’s, Kids, & Men’s
    Natural Factors Womensense: PCOSense
    Organic Valley: Fuel (Chocolate & Vanilla)
    Ripple Yogurt: Strawberry, Blueberry, & Peach
  • Dry Skin? Moisture Up!

    Dry Skin? Moisture Up!

    Everyone knows when the seasons change from the harsh, cold winter to sweet, fresh spring due to their skin. Since we’re stuck inside all winter long or we go outside to shovel the snow from our driveways and off of our cars, our skin tends to dry up and crack. Which is never fun to deal with. We all have our parents voices engraved in our minds telling us to put on lotion before we go out in the snow- but most of the time we forget anyways. Thankfully, there are always new products coming out that help our skin when we forget.

    Even better news- we have lots of those products on our shelves just for you!

    Booda Butter

    Booda Butter’s All-In-One Moisturizer is made with organic shea butter, fair trade cocoa butter, coconut oil, olive oil, and jojoba oil. If you’re tired of feeling your skin crack all winter long, this “butter” will help prevent that! Bonus- it comes in a full and travel size so you can have it stocked in your house or in your bag.

    “Booda Butter has helped keep my hands “crack free” this entire winter. This moisturizer is a definite staple I use year round.” -Susan H.

    Puremedy

    This skin care company uses a variety of homeopathic ingredients. Their Intensive Skin Repair Salve contains arnica montana which helps relieve itchy dry skin, calendula to help heal wounds, echinacea augustifolia, and sambucus nigra to help decrease swelling and soothe the itch. Their Baby Skin Salve should be in every diaper bag. Not only does it contain sambucus nigra and calendula, but it also has cocoa butter and olive oil to help a baby’s skin stay soft and young!

    “My poor baby suffered from bad diaper rash and she couldn’t stop crying. Once we put this salve on, the tears finally stopped and it helped her rash significantly!” -Lynn I.

    Earth’s Care

    Earth’s Care is all about the Earth and your body- they are even a 1% for the Planet member! Their Dry & Cracked Skin Balm dives deep in your skin to moisturize at the source. With shea butter, arnica, and cajeput oil, your skin is in good hands! People who suffer from eczema will love their Eczema Lotion. Their improved formula contains colloidal oatmeal which helps protect the skin, along with aloe and almond oil to help soothe itching due to eczema and rash.

    “I LOVE the Eczema Lotion. Not only does it help the itch, but it also smells great and doesn’t feel too heavy on my skin.” -Kaitlyn A.

    Badger

    This family owned company specializes in organic topical products. They come in all shapes and sizes- especially in tiny tins for relief anywhere you go! Their Cuticle Care Balm gives you cuticle relief with shea butter, castor seed oil, olive fruit oil, and more. The Badger Balm for Hardworking Hands smoothes and softens your rough and dry skin. Perfect for after long days in the harsh winter weather.

    “My cuticles get so much wear and tear that they never look nice during the winter holidays. But now with Badger’s Cuticle Care Balm, my nails look great and they don’t hurt anymore!” -Jennifer M.

    Natural Hope Herbals

    This new brand of herbal salves is a great addition to your body care routine. Most of their natural ingredients are grown on their family owned farm in Millersburg, PA. Their Arnica & St. John’s Wort Salve can help relieve the itching and pain due to wound healing. The Calendula Salve helps decrease the unwanted redness and dryness from the winter weather. It helps soothe and nourish for the appearance of healthy looking skin.

    “I use the calendula salve everyday on my cheeks to help with the dryness from the ‘winter wind.’ I no longer have red or dry patches on my face and I love it!” -Lindsey S.

    Regardless of which product you use, make sure you tell us how much you’re in love with your product! Leave us a note, email us, or tell us in person! #basilbandwagoncares

  • Now Available: Elderberry Gummy Kits!

    Now Available: Elderberry Gummy Kits!

    We are very excited to now be carrying Elderberry Gummy Kits from Fat Stone Farm- especially during this time of the year!

    Why elderberries during the winter? Well, elderberries are known to be the “natural medicine” for the cold and flu. Most people take elderberries when they first start to feel a cold coming on, as a protection against the germs. There are many benefits to taking elderberry. Including support for cold and flu relief, aiding sinus infections, helps encourage healthy skin, and helps boost your immune system to fight against allergies. Elderberries contain many antioxidants and vitamins that can help improve your overall health and immune system.

    There are multiple ways that you can take elderberry. Some ways are in a syrup/liquid form, gummies, bulk (to add to any recipe you may have at home), lozenges, extracts, crystals, and teas! Bonus– all of these are available at your local Basil Bandwagon Natural Market!

    Luckily for us, Fat Stone Farm has made a creative and fun way to take your daily dose of elderberry. Not only will it help you and your loved ones take elderberries, but your kids will love helping you make them too! Check out their new gummy kit below (supplies two tray’s worth of gummies but recipe below will only show ingredients for one tray’s worth):

    Ingredients

    -1 x reusable non-BPA silicone tray (15 fruit-shaped gummies)

    -1 x 60ml “mini” bottle of Fat Stone Farm’s Elderberry Apple Shots

    -1 x 60ml “mini” bottle of Fat Stone Farm’s Organic Maple Syrup

    -1 x envelope of kosher beef gelatin

    Method (to make 1 tray of the Gummy Kit- 15 gummies):

    1. In small saucepan, pour one 60ml “mini” bottle of Elderberry Apple Shot and add 1 ice cube. Allow ice cube to melt.

    2. Slowly add 1 envelope of gelatin over cold mixture. The gelatin will expand and will look wrinkled. Make sure each granule is soaked. Do not stir or the gelatin will clump. This takes a few minutes.

    3. Place saucepan on medium or medium-low heat. Let the gelatin dissolve. Stir as necessary. Use as little heat as possible to preserve the nutrients in the Elderberry Apple Shots.

    4. Stir in 1/2 of the 60ml “mini” bottle of Fat Stone Farm’s organic Maple Syrup.

    5. Pour the gummy liquid into the mold, filling up to the top of each one.

    6. The gummies will solidify in 10 in the freezer, 30 minutes in the refrigerator, or 1 hour at a cool room temperature.

    7. Once cooled, gently flex the molds to remove the gummies.

    NOTE: You may want to use a small tray or a dinner plate to transfer the warm gummies into the fridge or freezer.

    When you buy your Fat Stone Farm Elderberry Kit from Basil Bandwagon, make sure you post it on Instagram or Facebook and tag us! #elderberrykit #healthyfun #basilbandwagon

    Additional Resources:

    https://draxe.com/elderberry/

    https://www.fat-stone-farm.com/blogs/recipes

    https://blog.gaiaherbs.com/2017/11/08/4-reasons-to-love-elderberry/

    https://www.megafood.com/blog/elderberry-winter-immune-herb.html?q=elderberry