True Botanica Blog

Bike to Work Week

truebotanicablog — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:36:09 +0000

This week is Bike to Work Week. Read why one True Botanica coworker, Heidi, bikes to the True Botanica office whenever she can.

YES!! It is finally warm enough outside to ride my bike-and I’m going to ride it everywhere!! I’ll explore my new neighborhood, run errands, grab an ice cream cone, RIDE TO WORK! If you didn’t already know, this week (May 13-17) is “Bike To Work Week” and my personal goal is to bike my 25 mile round-trip commute 2 days this week, and at least once a week every week for the remainder of the summer. There are so many great reasons to bike to work: eliminate hassles with parking, avoid rush hour congestion, reduce air pollution, and of course I must mention the great health benefits! Why pay for a Gym membership when you can get your cardio in during your commute? The first step is planning your route- safety should be your top priority. Then commit to a date, check the weather obsessively (including wind speed—very important), wake up early, and go!

DIY Mother’s Day Gift

truebotanicablog — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:15:44 +0000

As Mother’s Day approaches this weekend, one True Botanica coworker shared her DIY gift idea. Since her mother is an avid tea drinker, she decided to decorate a mug and pair it with her mother’s favorite Green Tea. Check out the pictures below for a DIY project or, take mom along and make a fun day of it!

First draw on the lines that will serve as the stems to the blossom tree.

Next, apply polka dots to the lines to serve as the blossoms.

Use the back of the paint brush to apply the polka dot blossoms.

The mug is now complete and ready to be processed in the kiln!

True Botanica Inspired Mother’s Day Basket

truebotanicablog — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:31:36 +0000

Check out the beautiful Mother’s Day basket one True Botanica coworker put together for her mom. What a great way to pamper your mother this year!

Basket Contents: Refreshing Foot Cream, nail polish, her favorite tea, a gift card to one of her favorite lunch places, Boswellia Lip Balm, a yoga DVD, Hand & Body Cream and Neck Relief

Click here for more True Botanica Mother’s Day suggestions.

Training in Anthroposophical Medicine – A Free Webinar Course

truebotanicablog — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:37:58 +0000

The True Botanica Foundation is proud to announce a webinar series that will allow participants to expand their knowledge of Anthroposophical Medicine. Although open to all with the interest in the topic, the course is mainly geared toward practicing therapists. As it develops month after month, we hope to satisfy the needs of both beginners and of those with more advanced experience.

Next seminar, Wednesday, May 15th at 3PM CST: Understanding Anthroposophical Potencies (Part 2) with Practical Applications

Certificate of Course Completion offered

Webinar recordings and notes available beginning May 1st.

Click here to register now.

For full details, please visit: http://www.truebotanicafoundation.org/training-in-anthroposophical-medicine-a-webinar-course/

True Alerts: Spring Seasonal Alert

truebotanicablog — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:56:16 +0000

Spring Alerts

Do you have allergies?

The spring time allergy season is upon us and according to doctors throughout the country it is one of the worst ever.

Besides sneezing and blowing your nose, rubbing your eyes and just plain suffering through the misery of it all, there are a couple of suggestions that we might make.

Click here to read more about True Botanica’s Spring Alerts

Don’t forget to check the True Alerts: Seasonal Alerts section of the website for seasonal health updates!

Start Your Own Vermicomposting Project!

truebotanicablog — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:48:06 +0000

It’s contaigous! Now two True Botanica co-workers have gone greener and started their own indoor vermicomposting projects!

By definition, Vermicomposting is the process of using worms to help break down organic waste. Worms speed-up the composting process by digesting our wasted organic matter, breaking it all down into a water-soluble, nutrient-rich substance called vermicompost. This resulting substance can be harvested and used as a fertilizer for your garden!

Tips on starting your own Vermicompost project:

Both pre-made bins and Composting worms (like Red Wigglers) are available to order online, but building your own bin is also an option.
Make sure that the bin is not air tight, and that air is able to circulate
To keep pests like fruit flies away, you’ll want to bury the scraps that you add to the bin. It’s a good idea to keep a trowel or a small gardening shovel nearby.
Avoid adding meat and dairy products- these may attract pests and create a foul odor.
Keep in a cool, dark place- basements are perfect.
In warmer months, the compost bin can be moved to a shady spot outside, but be careful not to allow the bin to get too cold or too hot.

Do you have your own compost bin? We would love to hear your story about why you compost and any tips you have.

From the Archives – True Botanica Ingredients in My Easter Basket?

truebotanicablog — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:34:15 +0000

Since Easter is this coming Sunday, we wanted to share a post from the archives about one special ingredient you are likely to find in your Easter basket this year.

Click here to read more…

True Botanica Travel Essentials – Plane Essentials

truebotanicablog — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:18:16 +0000

True Botanica Travel Essentials

Check out one coworker’s plane essentials as she gets ready to board the plane for vacation: Boswellia Lip Balm, Hand & Body Cream and Throat Defense Berry!

You can see another coworker’s essentials in this post. What are your must-haves when traveling?

From the Archives – True Botanica’s Pot O’ Gold

truebotanicablog — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:22:53 +0000

Since St. Patrick’s Day was this past weekend, we dug in to the archives and found our Pot O’ Gold, check it out!

This year we have an edition, Aurum Metallicum 6X.

Want to know more about Rudolf Steiner’s indications of gold, or Aurum, click here.

A Weekend Workshop: Achieving Comprehensive Health with Anthroposophic Medicine

truebotanicablog — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:11:50 +0000

A Weekend Workshop:

Achieving Comprehensive Health with Anthroposophic Medicine

Presented by: Dr. Ross Rentea

March 22-24
Location: Starflower Essentials - Sarasota, FL

The True Botanica Foundation invites you to attend this weekend workshop where both general principles and very specific suggestions will be given on how to enhance our well being on a physical and spiritual level.

Space is limited.

To reserve a seat, call 941-554-4292

Workshop Fee: $25.00

We Hope to see you there!

Click here for full program brochure

The True Botanica Foundation Team

Our physicians would be happy to come to your community and offer workshops and training. Let us know if your community would like to learn more about anthroposophical medicine or other anthroposophically related topics!

Please contact info@truebotanicafoundation.org or call 262-912-0970 ext. 6 with any questions about the True Botanica Foundation.