Bitters are the femme fatale of the herbal world. An air of mystery and elusiveness surrounds their edgy aura. They show up wearing many different masks, easing their way around a cocktail…
This holistic space alludes to an expansive definition of these two words— what is the meaning of true wellness? How healthy are our communities? Find offerings such as anti-racism resources and interviews with womxn founders of herbal companies, whose offerings stock our shelves.
CBD is making its way into treats and drinks as well as tinctures and balms, and for good reason. The benefits are numerous– increased focus, less pain, better sleep, and decreased anxiety. According…
The feminine goddess culture and herbal medicine go hand in hand across cultures and ancestral traditions. The goddess culture of the Norse people places great importance on the relationship goddess had with…
On your website you said, “I feel a kindred kind of love and respect for survivors of multitude of traumas. I admire our willingness to sit with what is profoundly complicated and…
To be clear—-nature has always been queer—-plants, animals, fungi, minerals, weather, topography. Nature exists in a state of continuous fluidity and connection, not in the binaries we human-centric thinkers impose to try to make…
A lot of us read in horror of the massacre in Sudan, the shooting that just happened in Virginia, and every day we pass homeless people here in NYC. Inequality is a…
Exploring the Echo Chambers of Toxic Positivity vs. Depth Positive Psychology The wellness industry is massive. It is one of the largest in the world, yet many of the products and services…
May is Mental Health Awareness month, and something that matters to us at The Alchemist’s Kitchen is the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of those we serve in our immediate community in…
Spring is almost in full bloom, and one of the plants that might catch your eye is Calendula, a traditional plant in the aster family. Butterflies flock to their orange, apricot, gold,…
Vata, Pitta, Kapha: The Ayurvedic doshas are part of our vocabulary usually thought of as yet another label we can put on our personalities, body types, and diets. “I’m so vata,” you…
You may have visited The Alchemist’s Kitchen’s flagship location on E. 1st Street in Manhattan, but did you know we have another location at the Stockton Market in New Jersey? We recently…
Recently, we’ve learned about our hormonal cycle, how this cycle synces with the moon, and why it’s so important to rest and retreat during certain phases. At The Alchemist’s Kitchen, we’ve also…
The three alchemical principles for personal growth are Sulfur, Mercury, and Salt. Together, these form the “Tria Prima,” or Three Primes, as discovered by Paracelsus, related to the Law of the Triangle…
Here we go a little deeper with one of our amazing makers, Cassandra Posey of Cognitive Function. Tell me a little bit about yourself and Cognitive Function. Born and raised in the…
Arielle Hayat is a clinical herbalist with three years of intensive training from Arbor Vitae School of Traditional Herbalism in New York City. She apprentices at the 25 year old medicinal herb…
Health and wellness are words we often throw around lightly in our fast pass, modern lives. But the fact is, the overall wellbeing of our communities are suffering and now is the time to act. It’s time to dive into practices that truly support our health goals and can set us on a path of sustained wellbeing in our daily lives – both externally and internally.
A fundamental point for understanding and applying concepts of holistic living is knowing the various areas of impact in our daily routines. These areas may include physical wellbeing, intellectual wellbeing, spiritual well being, emotional wellbeing, environmental wellbeing and social wellbeing. Each aspect can be explored deeper in the articles contained with in this blog allowing us to unlock a more easeful and gentle path on this never ending journey.
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