It's time to Garden!
Local non-GMO open-pollinated Seeds
from Sow True Seeds
available now!
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April 2014
Hello!! Happy what seems like Spring!!! What a wonderful past couple of days :)
A little snow and ice and then today... 70 degrees!
Needless to say I was out in the garden today,
clearing brush, trimming the catnip and nettles back to find the new life emerging beneath the leaves.
The miracles of life and
nature always succeed in amazing me!
At Healthy Harvest it pleases us to announce that our first round of planting seeds are in!!
We source our seeds from Sow True Seeds,
a local seed company that specializes in open-pollinated, non-GMO seeds
offering certified organic varieties.
We also have a selection of organic growing materials
including sea kelp and fish emulsion.
As interest in organic soil amendment products grows,
we will implement more stock of these soil amendments in addition to our wonderful seeds.
Our NC grown 100% certified organic plant
starts will be in late April!
WHAT IS COMPOST TEA?
Simply put, Compost Tea is a living solution. It is the act of growing microorganisms, or microbes, in an aerated solution using biological inoculates and food sources. Compost tea contains living beneficial microbes found naturally in healthy soil and compost. When added to a growing situation these microbes replicate and perform dynamic and often immeasurable functions that naturally increase plant health, soil vitality, nutrient absorption, resistance to pests & disease, and help the plants to acquire nutrients that may not be in a plant available form.
Introductory offer $10 a gallon (reusable glass jar), living spring water infused)
If you're ready to get your snow peas and kale seeds in,
let's organic garden y'all!
The very best local seeds available
are ready and waiting for you, right here in
Brevard at Healthy Harvest!
March 2014
introducing!!!
Organic and Clean Body Care Products
from
The Grapeseed Co.
These luxurious body care products are a must have
for those who delight in lotions, toners, serums,
body butters and all things silky and pretty!
Handmade in a sweet little shop in Santa Barbara California,
the girls at the Grapeseed Co. use the left over grapeseeds
from the surrounding wine country of Napa and Sonoma
to create their own very special grapeseed oil.
Grapeseed oil is one of the most powerful topical antioxidants!
Knowing that these products are handmade in small batches
using an in house grapeseed oil
from the freshest seed (that would otherwise go to waste)
makes these delightful body care, or should I say body love
products, even that much more special.
So far my fav is the grapeseed, acai and shea
Rosevine Whipped Body Butter!
I can't wait to try them all!!
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True Triglyceride vs. Ethyl Ester Form of Fish Oil
Ensuring optimal absorption
The established health benefits of omega-3s are based on decades of data—much of which are based on natural triglyceride omega-3s. Whereas most concentrated fish oils on the market today are in the ethyl ester molecular form—a synthetic fat with only 18 years of history in the human diet—all Nordic Naturals formulas are produced in true triglyceride form to ensure optimal absorption and results. New research shows that the absorption advantage of the triglyceride form is significant—up to 70% more than ethyl esters.
Next time you are making a pot of soup to warm your bones on a chilly day, throw in a little astragalus,
Friday,
April 22
Celebrate
Earth
Day!
Bring Your Reusable
Shopping Bags
(or choose no bag)
And Receive a 10% Savings on
Your Entire Purchase!!!
J Free Chair Massage from 10AM- 12PM J
Reduce ● Reuse ● Recycle ● Everyday
“One of the great myths about natural medicines is that they are
not scientific. The fact of the matter is that for most common illnesses
there is greater support in the medical literature for a natural approach
than there is for drugs or surgery.”— Dr. Michael Murray
http://doctormurray.com/about-dr-murray/
A past post that Dr. Murray has again addressed-
http://doctormurray.com/getting-the-niacin-story-right/
![]() Join us for a Health Fair at the Farmer's Market! ![]() To all veterans and to all women and men currently serving our country, in gratitude to you
and in honor of you, save 25% on your entire
purchase
at
Healthy Harvest, Friday, May 22.
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Free Educational Seminar
at
~Healthy Harvest Natural Foods~
Want to Generate Lost Collagen?
Know the Facts-
The Science of Collagen
with Kara Comp
Monday, May 16th
12:00 noon- 1:00pm
Find out why eating collagen or taking collagen pills derived from animal ingredients may not be as effective as stimulating the body’s own fibroblasts, responsible for generating collagen in human skin; and the body’s own osteoblasts, responsible for generating collagen in human bone.
This seminar is about clearing up the myths and misconceptions about collagen as Ms. Comp gives us researched data, shares insight into that data
and introduces us to Biosil.
Biosil, a dietary supplement, contains ch-OSA.
So, what is ch-OSA?
ch-OSA or choline-stabilized OrthoSilicic Acid as it is known in the medical journals, is BioSil’s clinically proven complex that turns on the fibroblasts in skin and osteoblasts in bone that generate collagen. Research on ch-OSA began over two decades ago by a European Pharmaceutical company headquartered in Belgium. There, a team of molecular biologists began looking for ways to “re-spark” the fibroblasts – safely. After 5 painstaking years, and hundreds of trials, they believed they had identified the specific complex that generates collagen – in humans, ch-OSA. University conducted, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials were immediately performed. When the clinical trial results came in, their hypotheses was confirmed. ch-OSA had been clinically proven to increase collagen formation, increase skin elasticity, reduce wrinkles, thicken and strengthen hair, increase bone collagen formation, and increase bone mineral density. You can find the stunning results of the ch-OSA clinical trials in peer-reviewed medical journals. It’s no wonder why BioSil continues to be the #1 Collagen Product in the world, as it actually generates the collagen you need. Excerpt from http://www.biosilusa.com/
To see the clinical trials go to: http://www.biosilusa.com/clinical-trials/
To learn more, attend this free educational seminar at Healthy Harvest. Reserve your seat today!
Saturday April 9th-
17th annual
Assault on the Carolinas
Bike Race
Healthy Harvest is a
proud sponsor
http://www.assaultonthecarolinas.com/
Welcome, wonderful women! What a joy it is to be coming together again to celebrate our strength, beauty, and diversity and connect with the Earth in such a meaningful way.
This year, as always, we are honoring women of all ages and stages, but we’re particularly turning our grateful gaze to our elders—to the grandmothers—and to the traditions and insights they bring to us. The 2015 classes include themes honoring the traditional earth-based and herbal wisdom of women from Latin America and Africa, to the Appalachians; from the slavery era to the women’s movements.
We are delighted to have Rosemary Gladstar, a grandmother of modern American herbalism, joining us--including a presentation for all on Saturday evening, sharing stories and pictures of the foremothers of herbalism
that have inspired her!
As we turn attention to honoring the grandmothers, we acknowledge the rich heritage of women of many colors and ethnicities that are represented among us. In these times, our staff group has been studying impacts of racism and white privilege, a process which we’ve found deeply enriching and moving. We invite you to join us in this exploration as we turn our attention to addressing racial equality within our natural health communities, with singer and social activist Amikaeyla Gaston
of the World Trust Organization.
Come, join us for an exciting and inspiring weekend, filled with many opportunities to learn, grow and explore with our extraordinary faculty and with each other.
~ Corinna, Ema, Renee, and Kifu
Healthy Harvest is a proud sponsor of the
Mountain Song Festival!
http://mountainsongfestival.com/2015/
Can't wait to see you at the Healthy Harvest table,
Sunday April 19th at the Porter Center (Brevard College) for the Transylvania Choral Society's
"Earth Song" Spring Concert!
Samples, Info, Literature, Tree Hugs & Smiles Provided! :)
Happy Earth Day!!!
Excerpt from the Transylvania Times
April 9, 2015
Transylvania Choral Society to Present
Earth Day Concert
Transylvania Choral Society (TCS) is hosting an Earth Day Expo at the Brevard College Porter Center from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 19, in keeping with the focus of their “Earth Song” spring concert.
Individuals, organizations, and businesses that are active in environmental conservation and healthy living practices will have displays in the lobby and will provide information about their earth-friendly activities.
TCS invites the community to come and see how to get involved. The expo is free and open to the public. Doors to the concert hall will open at 2:30 for seating for the 3 p.m. concert. Tickets for the concert will be available at the door.
The 45th anniversary of Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22. This celebration of environmental conservation has grown to be an international movement supporting the reduction of pollution, environmentally conscious living practices, and stewardship of our planet.
This program has pieces about the earth, world, mountain, pasture and garden and all things in nature. The Brevard College Chamber Singers, 2015 Scholarship Recipient, joins the choral group and the Earth Day Expo explores our environmental experiences.
Saturday April 18
Season's Open
of the
Transylvania County
Farmer's Market
& Earth Day Celebration!!!
Healthy Harvest is a proud Premier Sponsor of the Transylvania Farmer's Market!
Earth Day
Wednesday
April 22
Bring Your Own
Reusable Bags
and Receive a
15% Savings
on Your Entire
Purchase
at Healthy Harvest!!!
Bring your own bags everyday
to reduce pollution,
save trees and besides,
it makes carrying your groceries so much easier!
You are Invited!
Where: Healthy Harvest
When: May 1st, 1:00 pm
Brian Hampton of Brevard's very own
Gaia Herbs
will be discussing
Gaia's
Turmeric
Supreme Line!
Samples of the new Turmeric Boost,
(mixed with a little coconut, almond or flax milk...yum!)
will be provided during Mr. Hampton's presentation!
This event is free to the community.
~Please call Healthy Harvest at
828-885-2599 to register~
Happy 2015!!!
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Elderberry Syrup and
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Is “elderhood” a golden age of leisure and freedom or is it just a series of trials and tribulations; or maybe it is some of both? Healthy Harvest Natural Foods is presenting a seminar led by Susan Petersen (76) and her husband Tom Mahan (85) who are advocates of the last third of life as the time for blossoming and savoring life. They, like most who are recipients of Social Security and Medicare, have known major stressors which health professionals list as high risk to our health: death of loved ones, divorce, serious physical disease or disability, moving, financial crises and the like. Nonetheless, Tom and Susan propose that there are effective ways to navigate through the rapids and rocks of life with an attitude that proclaims the preciousness of each day.
Susan Petersen, a retired licensed massage therapist with a background in nutrition and Tom Mahan, a retired licensed clinical psychologist and university dean/professor, have put together a program, A Compass for Aging Wisely, with four basic “points” that will provide direction toward satisfying and productive years in what some refer to as the twilight time of life. Based upon their own life and professional experiences along with reading and thought, Petersen and Mahan describe those four basic points as: Taking Control, Letting Go, Building/Re-building Social Bridges, and Befriending Death.
Participants will journey with the presenters through these four responses to the challenges of aging, looking at burdens such as feelings of isolation, of being overwhelmed, of physical and or emotional helplessness, of guilt and/or anger over lost relationships, of depression and despair, of the fear of death. Often such feelings haunt and cripple us. The seminar will suggest specific, concrete, self-initiated interventions to turn such burdens into positive experiences; Susan and Tom will also entertain questions after each of the four “points.”
Keep reusable shopping bags or old paper or plastic ones in your car or bag so they’re convenient when you shop.
Buy in bulk and avoid single-serving packages.
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