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Meet Hibiscus sabdariffa Known throughout Egypt as Karkade, Hibiscus sabdariffa is one of the country's most treasured botanical crops. While many people recognize hibiscus as a beautiful flowering ornamental plant, the variety used to prepare Egypt's famous karkade drink is grown specifically for its vibrant red calyces rather than its petals. Harvested by hand in...
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Hibiscus Egyptian Karkade
As we reach the heart of summer, gardens are bursting with color, herbs are at their most fragrant, and nature invites us to slow down and savor the season. July has always felt like the perfect time to celebrate one of my favorite botanicals, hibiscus, known throughout Egypt as karkade. Many ornamental hibiscus species are... -
Happy American Business Women’s Day
Autumn is so full of positivity, happiness, and goodness. May this season bring you more glory and joy. Wishing you a very Happy Autumnal Equinox, It is so great that the Fall Equinox falls this year on the same day as American Business Women’s Day. To all the amazing, brave, and outstanding businesses Women,…
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Meditation The Art of Silence
Meditation refers to a state where your body and mind are consciously relaxed and focused. Practitioners of this art report increased awareness, focus, and concentration, as well as a more positive outlook on life. Meditation is most commonly associated with monks, mystics, and other spiritual disciplines. However, you don’t have to be a monk or…
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Eat All your Colors
“The natural healing force within each of us is the greatest force in getting well.”― Hippocrates Aromatherapy is a healing art and science, learning the dynamics to practice a wholesome body – Mind – Spirit modality is the goal of all aromatherapists. Nutrition is a very important aspect of a holistic lifestyle, that’s why we are…
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The Power of Positivity
“We work with nutrition and exercise to increase our energy, but we ignore the richest source of energy we possess—our emotions.” Karla McLaren, The Language of Emotions I am going to ask you something very weird right now. First of all, I want you to listen to your thoughts. Now tell me, what thoughts fill your... -
The Best Honey To Taste
Among the ancient Egyptians, honey was far more than a sweetener, it was one of the most valued medicinal ingredients. In fact, it appears in over 900 remedies in the Ebers Papyrus, where it was used as a natural antibiotic, for wound healing, and as a base for ointments. Its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties were...
