Mindful Matter
5 Things We Learned About Wellness this Month
Jennifer Lioy, Creative and Community Lead at Holstee
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Aaché.
It seems like flu season lasted longer than ever this year. Whenever I find myself with an itchy throat or stuffy nose, I know it’s time to break out the Aaché. What’s that, you ask? It’s a tea-tonic that Mike and I have come to depend on over the years, filled with all sorts of natural, immunity-boosting goodness. Since we are exploring the theme of Wellness this month, I thought it would be fitting to invite you into our kitchen and share our not-so-secret recipe for it.How To Make Aaché: Throw the following into a blender… - One small clove of garlic (peeled)- One peeled piece of fresh turmeric, about the same size as the garlic clove (one small teaspoon turmeric powder can work as an alternative)- One peeled piece of fresh ginger, about double that size- One heavy-handed shake of red cayenne pepper- A quick shake of black pepper- Fresh-squeezed juice from half a lemon- A heaping teaspoon of (preferably local) honey- 5 oz of hot water Blend until liquified (or if you don’t have a blender, hand-chop the garlic, turmeric and ginger into a puree and stir it briskly with the other ingredients). The final result should be cloudy. Give it a good stir before drinking to make sure that too much isn't settled at the bottom of your glass. Drink twice a day or until you feel even better than you did before you got sick. Bottoms up!🍹 Dave RadparvarCo-Founder, Holstee P.S. Friends often ask where the name “Aaché” came from. As mystical and exotic as it might sound, we actually made it up 😆. The name is inspired by the sound you make when clearing your throat after that last, heavily concentrated sip. Try it and you’ll see exactly what we mean ;-). P.P.S. Wellness comes in many forms — and physical health is just one component. Explore our Wellness Guide where we explore the six dimensions defined by the National Wellness Center.
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Take care.
This month’s Wellness Art comes from Jennifer Lioy, our creative and communications lead at Holstee. When Jennifer first showed me a draft for this art, I asked her why she chose the words "take care" as her starting point. I loved her thoughtful response: “I love the phrase ‘take care’ as a mantra for wellness because while it's most commonly used as a casual, sometimes careless way of saying goodbye, when you give it a moment of pause, it's actually a lovely message to wish someone (or yourself).There’s no guilt implied, no judgment about what you should be doing buried underneath.While taking care for me means spending time in the sun, sleeping soundly, eating roasted veggies, and not drinking too much coffee, maybe it looks completely different for you. I hope this art serves as a helpful reminder to do whatever you need to feel good, content, and strong. Take care." What do you need to do in order to “take care” of yourself today? Dave RadparvarCo-Founder, Holstee P.S. For me, this comes back to my daily non-negotiable habit that I shared in a past Reflections email. P.P.S. Love this month’s art? Become a print or digital member today and let me know by shooting me an email. I’m happy to send you a copy of this month’s Wellness Art and Guide as a gift. Oh and if you haven't seen it yet, here is a peek of the art...
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Mind your temple.
I was fortunate enough to travel to Bali recently. During my time there, I came to love so much about the local culture and traditions. In particular, I was amazed at the dedication that each person gave to their family temple. In Bali, most Hindu families have
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Toothbrush to toothbrush.
For years, I felt like my phone ruled me — a small, buzzing, bright-faced dictator in my pocket. I used to only check on it when it rang. But in time, I would preemptively check it. Then I would click into each app for the latest news and notifications. Before long I was reaching for
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