Evergreen Nutrition

When you think of mushrooms, you may think of savory culinary dishes or perhaps funky looking growths in the forest. Perhaps your mind travels toward magic mushrooms and ancient sacred rituals or Alice in Wonderland and fairy rings. But chances are that when you mull over mushrooms you don’t think of researchers in white coats and heaps of scientific data. But mushrooms have been the subjects of numerous scientific studies all over the world for decades.
Research has shown that CORDYCEPS (Cordyceps sinensis) and MAITAKE (Grifola frondosa) are two very potent medicinal mushrooms. They have been studied extensively and found to have impressive health benefits. For example, both are antibacterial and antiviral. Both are immune enhancers and are especially effective for lung/respiratory ailments. Both can help regulate blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and triglycerides. These fantastic fungi are also effective treatment for CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) and several kinds of tumors.
CORDYCEPS, also known as caterpillar fungus, inhibits the oxidation of LDL cholesterol (a contributing factor in atherosclerosis) and raises beneficial HDL. It is useful for treating liver disorders like cirrhosis and hepatitis B. A central nervous system stimulant, cordyceps may help counter stress and depression as well as increase energy production in the mitochondria thereby increasing stamina and athletic performance.
In traditional Chinese medicine cordyceps works on the lung and kidney channels and is a tonic to them. It is supportive and protective to the kidneys and can be effective in nephritis and chronic renal failure. This fabulous fungus is a bronchodilator and may be helpful for treating asthma, bronchitis and chronic cough. Furthermore, cordyceps reinforces chi (life energy) and helps to regulate and support the gonads enhancing both male and female fertility and increasing libido.
Cordyceps’ immune-enhancing benefits include treating SLE (lupus erythematosus) and colon cancer. It promotes apoptosis (cell death) in leukemia, mouth and testicular cancers while reducing damage to bone marrow and intestines caused by radiation therapy.
MAITAKE is another mushroom that offers incredible immune support. Not only is it helpful against several kinds of cancer (liver, lung, prostate) but it may help alleviate AIDS-related health problems, especially Kaposi’s Sarcoma, and prevent the HIV virus from damaging Helper T-Cells. Maitake is also effective for the treatment of uterine fibroids and has preventive action against hepatitis.
Evergreen Nutrition offers a variety of medicinal mushrooms including several organically grown in Washington by FUNGI PERFECTI which will be 20% OFF IN SEPTEMBER. We also have reishi and chaga available individually plus formulas including RM-10 from Garden of Life and Eclectic’s Mushroom Immune Espresso POW-der which is delicious when prepared as a broth — use it to enhance the flavor of savory culinary dishes!

When you think of mushrooms, you may think of savory culinary dishes or perhaps funky looking growths in the forest. Perhaps your mind travels toward magic mushrooms and ancient sacred rituals or Alice in Wonderland and fairy rings. But chances are that when you mull over mushrooms you don’t think of researchers in white coats and heaps of scientific data. But mushrooms have been the subjects of numerous scientific studies all over the world for decades.
Research has shown that CORDYCEPS (Cordyceps sinensis) and MAITAKE (Grifola frondosa) are two very potent medicinal mushrooms. They have been studied extensively and found to have impressive health benefits. For example, both are antibacterial and antiviral. Both are immune enhancers and are especially effective for lung/respiratory ailments. Both can help regulate blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and triglycerides. These fantastic fungi are also effective treatment for CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) and several kinds of tumors.
CORDYCEPS, also known as caterpillar fungus, inhibits the oxidation of LDL cholesterol (a contributing factor in atherosclerosis) and raises beneficial HDL. It is useful for treating liver disorders like cirrhosis and hepatitis B. A central nervous system stimulant, cordyceps may help counter stress and depression as well as increase energy production in the mitochondria thereby increasing stamina and athletic performance.
In traditional Chinese medicine cordyceps works on the lung and kidney channels and is a tonic to them. It is supportive and protective to the kidneys and can be effective in nephritis and chronic renal failure. This fabulous fungus is a bronchodilator and may be helpful for treating asthma, bronchitis and chronic cough. Furthermore, cordyceps reinforces chi (life energy) and helps to regulate and support the gonads enhancing both male and female fertility and increasing libido.
Cordyceps’ immune-enhancing benefits include treating SLE (lupus erythematosus) and colon cancer. It promotes apoptosis (cell death) in leukemia, mouth and testicular cancers while reducing damage to bone marrow and intestines caused by radiation therapy.
MAITAKE is another mushroom that offers incredible immune support. Not only is it helpful against several kinds of cancer (liver, lung, prostate) but it may help alleviate AIDS-related health problems, especially Kaposi’s Sarcoma, and prevent the HIV virus from damaging Helper T-Cells. Maitake is also effective for the treatment of uterine fibroids and has preventive action against hepatitis.
Evergreen Nutrition offers a variety of medicinal mushrooms including several organically grown in Washington by FUNGI PERFECTI which will be 20% OFF IN SEPTEMBER. We also have reishi and chaga available individually plus formulas including RM-10 from Garden of Life and Eclectic’s Mushroom Immune Espresso POW-der which is delicious when prepared as a broth — use it to enhance the flavor of savory culinary dishes!

Summertime Greetings!
We are very pleased to introduce you to our newest line: VERIDITAS BOTANICALS, purveyors of highest quality, organic, therapeutic-grade essential oils.
The word “veriditas” was devised in the 12th century by the German abbess Hildegard von Bingen, a mystic, philosopher, poet, and composer who also wrote works on medicine and natural history. Veriditas is her concept of the divine healing power of nature manifested through green plants. The intrinsic healing energy of plants is contained in their essential oils and that is what Veriditas provides.
Veriditas was founded in 1995 by Melissa Farris, a certified herbalist, aromatherapist and teacher at Bastyr University. (She is also the founder of Simplers Botanicals, makers of fine herbal extracts.) Melissa is committed to quality and sustainability, using only organically/biodynamically grown plants from small, independent growers and distilleries. Melissa has a personal relationship with all of her providers and regularly visits their farms and distilleries in France and Germany. You, too, can meet them by visiting veriditasbotanicals.com.
In France, aromatherapy has been integrated into standard medical practice, therefore their standards are exceedingly high. Please note that there is a world of difference between “fragrance oils” and “therapeutic grade essential oils.” While essential oils are quite fragrant, fragrance oils are not therapeutic. Veriditas offers only unadulterated, therapeutic essential oils created for their healing power. Evergreen offers twelve single oils and two dozen therapeutic blends and we can provide you with suggestions for using them. Testers are available and we urge you to come to the store and delight your olfactory sensibility. The cocoa is quite delectable!
Following is a brief sampling of some of the therapeutic blends we have available. For ingredient lists and suggestions on how to use the oils visit Evergreen Nutrition or veriditasbotanicals.com.

*** LOOK (AND SMELL) YOUR BEST ***
ROSE REGENERATIVE FACIAL OIL: A heavenly blend of precious oils formulated to increase circulation, nourish the skin and reduce age spots and wrinkles.
ACNE TREATMENT: Deeply penetrating and antiseptic, restores healthy skin, helps prevent scarring. Gentle enough for daily use.
SCAR PREVENTION & TREATMENT: To prevent and heal scars within six months after scar has formed.
STRETCH MARK PREVENTION/TREATMENT: To prevent and treat stretch marks. Safe for use during pregnancy.
CELLULITE REDUCTION: Detoxifying, increases circulation and stimulates lymph flow. Should be used in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise. Use with dry brush technique before a shower to increase circulation and stimulate lymph flow.
VARICOSE VEIN TONIC: Will not affect the appearance of varicose veins, but tones and strengthens veins and improves circulation. Can also be used for hemorrhoids.
MEN’S DEODORANT and WOMAN’S DEODORANT: Use instead of conventional aluminum-containing deodorants. Naturally antibacterial essential oils eliminate under arm odor without stopping perspiration. The names refer to the scents (earthy or floral) and not gender-related body chemistry.

*** ASSAULT ON INSIDIOUS INFECTIONS ***
SHINGLES TREATMENT: Very soothing and effective anti-viral blend.
HPV TREATMENT: May be used directly on outer genitalia for relief of symptoms caused by human papillomavirus.
ATHLETE’S FOOT: Relief for the itching and burning caused by athlete’s foot. Use directly on feet and also in shoes.
YEAST INFECTIONS: Soothing relief for yeast and fungal infections.
WART TREATMENT: Eliminates warts without scarring or surgery.

*** SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT ***
GINGIVITIS TREATMENT: Help prevent and treat gingivitis and periodontal disease by helping to decrease inflammation and irritation with antimicrobial essential oils.
COLD SORE TREATMENT: Relief for symptoms of herpes simplex virus, both oral and genital.
CANKER SORES: Fast relief for painful canker sores.

*** FEEL BETTER SOON ***
IMMUNITY BOOST: Antimicrobial oils support the immune system. Use topically, as an inhalation or with dry brush technique.
SINUS CONGESTION: Relieve sinus congestion and heal mucous membranes.
EARACHE TREATMENT: For external use only. Can be used for children over five.
CONSTIPATION/IBS: Soothing relief for constipation and other symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
MENSTRUAL CRAMP RELIEF: Use with a heating pad, or warm bath to reduce painful cramps.

*** HEAD TRIPS ***
ADDICTION/WITHDRAWAL: Used for tobacco, caffeine, sugar and alcohol addictions. Nourishing to the adrenal glands. Use as an inhalation to reduce cravings and calm the nervous system.
MENTAL CLARITY: Refresh and energize your mind while soothing tense muscles. Also helps relieve nausea.
SLEEP AID: Use as an inhalation 20 minutes before going to bed to aid in restful sleep.

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Evergreen Nutrition recommends a Fast Food diet! No, it’s not a cold day in the underworld, it’s freeze-dried fruits, veggies and herbs from Eclectic Institute in Sandy, Oregon. We are very pleased to tell you that we have recently expanded our line of Eclectic’s freeze-dried POWders. That’s Plant Originated Wellness or, as Hippocrates said, “Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food.”

The Eclectic Institute, founded over 25 years ago by two naturopathic doctors who wanted fresh, organic, high quality botanicals to use in their practice, developed a line of freeze-dried herbs and foods in which the potency of a wide range of active constituents in the fresh plants is maintained. They do not use any solvents in this process, just cold and pressure to extract the goodness from the plants. The final product also retains fiber, amino acids, fatty acids, enzymes and flavor. The only thing missing is the water. In addition, these freeze-dried foods have a shelf life of about two years. For more information visit www.eclecticherb.com.

Do you like mushroom soup? Try MUSHROOM ESPRESSO, a blend of shiitake, maitake, reishi and oyster mushrooms that offer immune support and “a caffeine-free pick me up.” If you mix it with hot water you have a delicious broth that can be drunk as a tea or used as the basis of soup or gravy.

Got a picky eater who won’t touch veggies? LYCO 8 PLUS can be added to mac and cheese, for example. It’s a tasty blend of tomatoes, kale, beets, celery, carrots, spinach, parsley, alfalfa, nettle, endive and watercress. A fast, easy way to get veggies into your diet every day. And, if you like it hot, RED FOOD DEFENSE is another veggie blend that has tomatoes, red bell peppers, celery, turmeric, garlic, beets and cayenne to zip it up. Both of these POWders are rich with nutrients, antioxidants, lycopene and carotenoids and taste great mixed with water (hot or cold) or added to virtually any savory dish.

If you have a sweet tooth, feed it with TWANGO (carrots, beets, apples, celery, parsley, spinach and nettles), NUTRIGENOMIC BERRY (black raspberry, grapes, blackberries, aronia, cranberry, acai and strawberry) or PHENOMENOL 7 (cranberry, blackberry, grape, acai, pineapple, banana and mango). Are you getting hungry yet?

One of the things that makes these POWders so exceptional is their versatility. For super fast nutrition, simply mix with water and go. Sprinkle on salads or steamed veggies to add nutrition and flavor. Add them to smoothies, juice or apple sauce — especially good for children! Try blending them into yogurt, sour cream and/or cream cheese (yum!!) to make a sweet or savory dip. Blend a bit into mayo to punch up a sandwich or pasta salad. Add to soups, casseroles, breading or crumb toppings. This stuff is real food providing real nutrition — real fast!!

And now, because your food was so yummy you cleaned your plate, it’s time for dessert. Fill the blender with ice and add KAVA COLADA, a heavenly blend of kava kava, coconut milk and pineapple. Kava, a traditional drink from tropical Vanuatu, promotes relaxation and a good mood. (Please be aware that kava and alcohol should not be consumed together.) So put on the Jimmy Buffet tunes and enjoy this tropical delight!

Evergreen Nutrition now carries over 30 Eclectic POWders. Even the strictly therapeutic ones taste good and are easy to take. For example, ELDERBERRY IMMUNE (elderberry, blackberry, larix, ginger and clove) supports the immune system. GREEN MEMORY (spinach, ginkgo, green milky oats, hawthorn, turmeric, nettles and ginger) supports cognitive function. For the cardiovascular system, choose from HAWTHORN BERRY or CELERY straight up, or HBP COMPLETE, a blend that supports healthy blood pressure and circulation.

There are many other blends including LIVER & BILE PURIFICATION, EYE FOOD and MASTER CLEANSE. In addition, GRAPEFRUIT, ALFALFA, TURMERIC, BEET, ACAI, BROCCOLI, KALE, BLACKBERRY and GINKGO are all available individually. There are several more of these excellent freeze-dried POWders available at Evergreen Nutrition — please visit the store to take a look. We are offering them at reduced priced, our EDLP (Every Day Low Price) deals, through the end of August.

Greetings from all of us at Evergreen Nutrition and welcome Spring!

There has been an increased concern about the quality and purity of supplemental fish oils lately and we’d like to assure you that Evergreen carries high quality, very pure fish oils that meet or exceed International Fish Oil Standards (IFOS). It is very important not to skimp on the quality of your fish oil — it is actually harmful to consume rancid or toxin-containing oils. Choose only products made from cold-water fish from pristine waters. For those of you who like to see for yourselves, Renew Life’s Norwegian Gold products have lot numbers which you can use to check the actual purity report on their web site.
Vectomega is a whole-food omega-3 complex containing EPA, DHA, phospholipids and amino acids from salmon wild farmed in the north Atlantic Ocean near France and Norway. It is processed within one hour of being harvested in a sustainable manner. There are several other things that set Vectomega apart from other omega-3 supplements. It is created using a patented solvent-free extraction process that uses proteolytic enzymes and a cold-water flush, maintaining the natural DHA to EPA ratio, then freeze dried and made into very stable, water-soluble tablets. No chemicals, no heat and no fishy aftertaste make it a superior product, indeed, but there is more. The really exciting news about Vectomega is that it is not, technically speaking, a “fish oil” since it does not contain triglyceride chains. Instead Vectomega’s omega-3s are attached to natural phospholipid chains.
Don’t find that exciting? Read on! Every cell in our body contains a phospholipid membrane. The unique chemical structure of phospholipids (PLs) means that it is both water-soluble (the phosphate part) and fat-soluble (the lipid part) which creates a truly marvelous “gate keeper” controlling everything that passes into and out of our cells and the organelles within them. The phospholipids in Vectomega know the secret password, so to speak, to easily get across the PL barrier of our cell membranes creating five times more intestinal absorption and up to fifty times more intercellular absorption compared to regular fish oils. In addition, the unaltered PL chains in Vectomega have a natural affinity for the tissues of the brain and heart.

“The root of all disease is oxidation and inflammation,” states Dr. Decker Weiss, NMD, FASA, a naturopathic cardiologist who has achieved outstanding success with his patients. In an article published by www.terrytalksnutrition.com, Dr. Weiss recommends phospholipid-bound-omega-3 supplementation and the use of the powerful botanicals Indian gooseberry (also known as amla), curcumin (from turmeric), green tea and reseveratrol. Together, these five supplements achieve superior antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity to help prevent plaque buildup and reduce inflammation in the arteries and to reduce the risk of LDL cholesterol oxidation — all of which contribute to the risk of cardiovascular disease including heart attack and stroke.
Vectomega from EuroPharma is easy to take: just one tablet (smaller than a one-gram fish oil softgel) is equivalent to more than eight capsules of fish oil and more than six ounces of salmon. Please keep in mind that most of us eat cooked salmon and heat can oxidize beneficial fatty acids into detrimental ones, but Vectomega is processed without heat thereby maintaining fatty acid integrity. And it’s burp-free.

If you or someone you know suffers from chronic pain, please read on. Oxidation and inflammation are at the heart of many chronic diseases. Evergreen Nutrition has some excellent products from EuroPharma that can help with different types of pain.
CURAMIN was formulated by Terry Lemerond (founder of Enzymatic Therapy, now owner of EuroPharma) using ingredients clinically-proven to ameliorate inflammation and pain. Turmeric, the source of curcumin and a powerful antioxidant, is grown at a coop in India using traditional farming methods. EuroPharma has an exclusive bio-enhanced curcumin/curcuminoid complex, CRX 791, which is eight times more bioavailable than other curcumins. CRX 791 contains micronized curcumin (particles only a few microns wide) with phospholipids (important components of all cell membranes) and essential oils of turmeric. Boswellia is another potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant herb which, when combined with curcumin, slams inflammation with a one-two punch: boswellia suppresses 5-LX enzymes and curcumin suppresses both 5-LX and COX-2 enzymes. These enzymes catalyze pro-inflammatory eicosanoids which are major contributors to inflammation and pain.
In addition to these two powerhouse anti-inflammatory herbs, Curamin also contains DL-Phenylalanine (DLPA), an amino acid that can increase serotonin levels in the brain — those feel-good endorphins put an end to pain. Nattokinase completes the formula by enhancing circulation thereby enhancing healing.
So, if you are bothered by headache, joint or back pain give Curamin a try. It is very effective and, unlike NSAIDs, does not irritate the stomach.

If you are troubled by soft-tissue inflammation, fibromyalgia or inflammation of the skin, bowel or upper respiratory tract then DYFLAMINOL (formerly called Curamin-8X) would be a better choice for you. It also contains curcumin CRX 791, boswellia and DLPA but in different ratios than Curamin. In addition it contains ginger, a well-known antioxidant, anti-inflammatory herb.

Both of these formulas contain only natural ingredients that work synergistically, thereby increasing the effectiveness of all components. You get a strong anti-inflammatory response as well as powerful antioxidant action in such a way as to support your body’s own natural healing processes without undesirable side effects. Both of these formulas are free of sugar, salt, soy, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, dairy, artificial colors/flavors and preservatives. And both of these products are available at Evergreen Nutrition.

We would like to introduce you to some of our new products, but you are probably already familiar with at least one of them. TERRA FIRMA BOTANICALS, from right here in Eugene, was started in 1982 by River Kennedy (perhaps you have seen her at the Saturday Market) and is now a thriving, well-respected maker of botanical remedies. Using certified organic (Oregon Tilth) or ethically wildcrafted plants and other clean and green raw materials, Terra Firma creates a variety of remedies and body care products that are good for you and our planet. We are currently stocking eight of their herbal formulas. CANDIDA & FUNGUS AWAY is useful for any fungal infection and may be taken internally or used as an external wash or douche. ECHINACEA/GOLDENSEAL PLUS is an infection-fighting formula with ginger and cayenne that helps to break up congestion. LIVER SUPPORT not only supports hepatic function but is also anti-inflammatory. NERVE TONIC #2, a soothing tonic for the central nervous system, is relaxing, antispasmodic and useful for shingles, neuropathy and neuralgia. ROOT IT OUT WITH OSHA is the remedy for coughs, respiratory congestion and bronchitis. SUPER IMMUNE is an adaptogenic blend to strengthen and support immune function. ULTRA ECHINACEA and ECHINACEA/GOLDENSEAL are must-have remedies for colds, flu, sore throat, viral and bacterial infections. VALERIAN/SKULLCAP is an excellent combination to fight insomnia, but it is also an excellent muscle relaxant that can even help with menstrual cramps.

Another local, new-to-us company is WILD CARROT HERBALS, from just up the road in Rickreall. Wild Carrot, a family-run business, makes a variety of body care products with an emphasis on sustainable, healthy farming methods. Try their BORAGE BUTTERCREAM or BORAGE SEED FACIAL OIL, both wonderful for sensitive skin, eczema and psoriasis. Their MOUNTAIN MAN LOTION is for “guys who don’t like the girlie stuff” but women will also like this non-greasy lotion. For the small fry among us they have created ATTITUDE CHANGE to soothe babies with colic, teething pains, cradle cap or eczema. The BUNCH OF BABY CARROT KIT has five products in a zippered travel bag and makes a nice gift for new mothers. We don’t have space to tell you about the many other Wild Carrot products we now have, so come on down to the store and take a look.

A little further north in Olympia, Washington, is Paul Stamets’ fine company, FUNGI PERFECTI which is now the exclusive provider of his HOST DEFENSE brand of mycomedicinals. Mr. Stamets is a renown mycologist (mushroom expert) and author who donates proceeds from his company to help mushrooms and their old growth forest habitat. Fungi Perfecti, a family-owned, environmentally conscious business since 1980, offers a variety of immune-supporting mushroom supplements of which we currently carry four single-species remedies: REISHI, CORDYCEPS, AGARIKON and TURKEY TAIL. We also stock two blends: STAMETS 7 (a general tonic formula) and MYCOMMUNITY, Mr. Stamets’ well-known blend of 17 mushroom species and his strongest immune support formula.

Moving from the Northwest to the Southwest brings us to LIDTKE TECHNOLOGIES of Phoenix, Arizona. Lidtke was founded to provide “rare and extremely high-quality nutrients to medical doctors and naturopaths” but it is now available through Evergreen Nutrition. They do their own research and development and maintain very high standards throughout the manufacturing process. ARTHROSTAT is formulated to help osteoarthritis and other degenerative joint conditions, connective-tissue injuries, sports recovery and lumbar spasms. It reduces inflammation and accelerates production of cartilage, bone, ligaments and tendons. ENDORPHIGEN helps to raise endorphin levels thus ameliorating pain, depression, unhealthy cravings and (when used with L-tryptophan) tremors. GLYCOTROL is a blend of B-vitamins and amino acids that helps manage blood-glucose levels thereby helping to control cholesterol, triglycerides and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) as well. It is also useful for controlling homocysteine levels, so it may be beneficial to non-diabetics. Glycotrol was developed by Dr. Charles Jarowski who holds four patents supporting the science behind his formula (come by the store for more detailed information) which has no known contraindications. We also have SLUMBER-EZ to help you fall asleep, stay asleep and awaken refreshed and L-TRYPTOPHAN COMPLETE so soothe irritability and aggressiveness, improve mood, reduce carb cravings and relieve muscle pain and PMS.

And finally, we would like to introduce you to FERTI-BOOST, a natural hormone-regulating and -stimulating formula for both male and female infertility. This program was designed by Dr. Colin LaGrange “to help couples suffering from ‘unexplained infertility syndrome’ where more aggressive therapies are not indicated.” It is a six-part formula, three for him and three for her: 1. homeopathic (regulating), 2. chinese herbs (nourishing), and 3. western herbs and nutrients (stimulating). Although we do not stock this on a regular basis, we wanted to let you know that we can order it through its U.S. distributor, Vibrant Health.

www.terrafirmabotanicals.com
www.wildcarrotherbals.com
www.hostdefense.com
www.lidtke.com
www.vibranthealth.us

Holiday Gift Ideas from Evergreen Nutrition
The holiday gift-giving season is nearly here and finding the perfect gifts for the people on your list can be challenging. Evergreen Nutrition has a few suggestions that may help make it easier for you.
All DR. HAUSCHKA is 15% OFF from November 16-30 with the kits continuing at 15% off through December. We carry three Dr. Hauschka kits that contain travel-size products and come in slim silver cases. They all make lovely gifts. There are two DAILY FACE CARE KITS for a different skin types. For normal, dry and/or sensitive skin the kit contains one each of Cleansing Cream, Cleansing Milk, Facial Toner, Moisturizing Day Cream, Rose Day Cream and Quince Day Cream. For oily/impure skin the kit has one each of Cleansing Cream, Clarifying Toner, Normalizing Day Oil, Facial Steam Bath, Cleansing Clay Mask and Rejuvenating Mask. The mask can also be dabbed on blemishes to help heal them quickly. The BATH KIT contains all five Dr. Hauschka bath oils: Lavender (soothing and relaxing), Sage (nurturing and reviving), Lemon (energizing and uplifting), Rosemary (warming and invigorating) and Spruce (harmonizing and warming).
MYCHELLE DERMACEUTICALS will be 15% OFF December 1-31. The skin care kits also make terrific gifts. They have three ALL IN ONE KITS which contain everything you need for beautiful skin. They are especially good for travelers because the travel-sized products (a one to two week supply) come with a TSA-approved quart-sized zip lock bag — just grab it and go! For normal skin, the kit contains two cleansers, a scrub, two serums, one Fruit Enzyme Mist, two peels, one Fabulous Eye Cream, one Pumpkin Renew Cream, one Sun Shield SPF 28 plus bonus samples. For dry/mature skin, the kit contains two cleansers, two serums, one Fruit Enzyme Mist, one Guava Cactus Mask, one Fruit Fiesta Peel, one Fabulous Eye Cream, two skin creams, one Sun Shield SPF 28 plus bonus samples. The Anti-Aging Boot Camp kit contains two cleansers, two serums, one Pumpkin Hydrating Mist, two skin creams, one Sun Shield, one Guava Cactus Mask, one Tropical Skin Smoother and one Fabulous Eye Cream. In addition to these kits, we also have MyChelle’s SAMPLER so you can try most of their products. The Sampler contains eleven Trial Samples and fourteen Mini Samples — a great way to introduce yourself and/or someone else to this wonderful line.
The entire CAMOCARE ORGANICS skin care line will be 10% OFF throughout December, and you will receive a free tote bag with the purchase of any CamoCare product (while supplies last).
We have a large selection of SALT LAMPS. The natural shape comes in four sizes and we also have spheres and pyramids. If you have driven by our store after dark, you may have seen the warm glow coming from these lamps — they are quite lovely. But they have therapeutic value as well. By giving off negative ions (without creating ozone) they can help alleviate symptoms of allergies and asthma, for example, and help remove allergens, dust and dander from the air. They can enhance immune function, may reduce hypertension and alleviate depression including Seasonal Affective Disorder. Try one near a computer or other electronic device to counteract detrimental positive ions they emit. We also have small salt lamp candle holders which are perfect for “Secret Santa” gift sharing.
ALOHA BAY makes several styles of 100% PALM WAX CANDLES which are available at Evergreen. Unlike soy wax, these beautiful candles contain no petroleum solvents so they burn cleaner and hotter. They are hand-crafted in rural Indonesia (Fair Trade), non-GMO and Kosher. The richly scented, square-top jar candles contain two-toned wax in clear glass jars. They are scented with essential oils and burn for 70 hours. The eight-inch, fifteen-hour chakra pillars are scented with marvelous blends of 100% pure essential oils chosen to help balance each chakra. The labels have a brief explanation of the chakra and offer suggestions for use with meditation. The seven candles are: Red/Money (cassia, clove, nutmeg), Orange/Love (cedar, spruce, rosemary), Yellow/Protection (bergamot, lime, grapefruit), Green/Healing (lavandin, orange, tangerine), Blue/Positive Energy (Moroccan rose, chamomile), Indigo/Abundance (lavender, fir, chamomile) and Violet/Happiness (patchouli, labdanum, frankincense). You could choose just a few or make a gift of the entire set. They smell heavenly — stop by for a sniff!
From our neighbor in Pleasant Hill, MOUNTAIN ROSE HERBS, we have some beautiful AROMATHERAPY DIFFUSERS and ESSENTIAL OILS. The diffusers are hand-carved from soapstone and use tea-light-sized candles (sold separately). You could make up an aromatherapy blend or two to go along with it. For example, lavender, bergamot, eucalyptus and rosemary are germ busting, immune supporting oils. Bergamot, clary sage and lavender are relaxing. For stimulating oils try rosemary, peppermint and/or thyme. And to aid mental clarity peppermint and rosemary work well. We also have little electric diffusers for your home and even for your car. Just add one or two drops of essential oil to scent and purify the air. Or you may prefer to blend some essential oils into a carrier oil for a nice massage oil or body moisturizer. For other uses of essential oils take a look at our archived newsletter from January 2008 at www.evergreennutrition.com.
NEW CHAPTER will continue to be 20% OFF through December. You may want to assemble your own gift basket to keep those you love healthy — especially nice for college students, elderly parents or other loved ones who may not be taking good care of themselves. We have a special deal where the ZYFLAMEND 120 size is combined with a free five-day supply of WHOLEMEGA for a one-two punch against inflammation (Zyflamend inhibits inflammation-inducing enzyme activity while the fish oil decreases arachidonic acid). A great gift for those with achy joints.
Evergreen has some fun and interesting “stocking stuffers” such as nail polish, lip balms, lotions, stainless steel water bottles, xylitol candy and gum and other good-for-you treats. We are also bringing in some new incense. How about homeopathic remedies? They are small, inexpensive and very effective. Boiron has little “kits” containing three remedies at a very good price.
Our AQUASANA WATER FILTERS make an unusual, but nevertheless appreciated, gift. We have two styles: counter top and under the sink.
Don’t forget that we also have a book section and BOOKS make great gifts. We have many books on health for people and pets, a variety of cookbooks including cooking for special diets (vegan, low glycemic, gluten/casein-free, etc.) and a selection of homeopathy books.
We hope we have given you some new and interesting ideas to make your holiday season fun, happy and healthy. Please stop by the store and take a look — you may find the perfect gift for someone on your list.
P.S. If you would like to learn more about MyChelle, CamoCare and Aquasana refer to our Archives: April 2009 at www.evergreennutrition.com.