SPRING EQUINOX: Happy first day of Spring! Here’s to cultivating a season of spirit and presence with the power of gratitude and good health! (dead nettle, moss, dandelion flower, hyacinth, dandelion leaf, buttercup)
A new study in the January 2023 Journal of Neurochemistry shows unique compounds in Lion’s Mane mushroom extract boost memory by boosting nerve growth.
The study identified two bioactive compounds, N-de phenylethyl isohericerin and Hericene A, that appear to regulate the growth of neurons that improve memory.
The extracts had a “clear neurotrophic effect,” they write, resulting in doubly long axons – the threadlike links that conduct impulses away from a neuron – and more than triple the number of neurites, or small projections from a neuron that can grow into fully functional axons or dendrites.
“Laboratory tests measured the neurotrophic effects of compounds isolated from Hericium erinaceus on cultured brain cells, and surprisingly we found that the active compounds promote neuron projections, extending and connecting to other neurons,” Meunier says.
Researchers describe the compounds present in Lion’s Mane mushrooms as potent memory enhancers that may provide hope for natural memory enhancement for an aging population. Read more from University of Queensland researchers.
COCONUT KEFIR: Surprise! We made more Golden Milk and added some new flavors of our popular coconut milk kefir: Chocolate and Plain! These dairy-free vegan yogurts are made with all organic ingredients in our probiotic fermented coconut milk kefir for a Greek yogurt-style cloud of heaven on every spoonful. Grab one today exclusively at Wellness Emporium – Woodbury next to DTC!
GOLDEN MILK: Our new Golden Milk coconut milk kefir is a delightful cloud of all organic turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and agave in fermented coconut milk. It’s a probiotic, dairy-free, vegan yogurt with gut health and inflammation in mind.
We start with fermenting organic coconut milk until it is thick and separated from whey for yogurt consistency. Then, we add all organic spices and jar it up for good gut-health! Stop by Wellness Emporium – Woodbury and grab one!
MULLED PEAR: Y’all need to break out the ugly sweater because it’s time for Half Hill Farm’s seasonal Mulled Pear Kombucha! This annual favorite was our very first seasonal and is probiotic for good gut health with all the Fall – made with organic cold pressed pear, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and allspice with hints of bonfires and Daylight Savings Time. Get a free sample, or a whole growler refill on tap for the Winter at Wellness Emporium – Woodbury!
REMINDER: Growlers are 64oz glass jugs you can buy at our store. Your first growler is $15 with which ever beverage you choose on tap. You can bring back your growler over and over for $10 refills!
BASSWOOD HONEY: Scot Smotherman is obsessed with bees. He’s also one of our owners, so we get to share some rare treats like this batch of Basswood Honey from his North Carolina hives.
Basswood (Linden) honey is prized for its unique mint and herbal flavor and gut-healthy therapeutic properties. Basswood’s nectar flow usually lasts only 2-3 weeks, but when conditions are right, these trees produce significant amounts of nectar that bees love. Most Basswood honey comes from northern climates, but the Appalachians provide the best source of this honey in the South.
This batch of Basswood honey comes from our hives located near the NC/TN border at 4000ft elevation. This is the first year of 3 years at this location that we have harvested Basswood honey, so grab it while it lasts, and check out our local honey selection, at Wellness Emporium Woodbury!
WATERMELON BASIL: Y’all, the HVAC is fixed and the seasonal Watermelon Basil Kefir is now on tap for cup and growler refills! It’s a total Summer experience. LOL!
We make our Watermelon Basil Kefir with watermelon from Triple A Farms and basil grown at Half Hill Farm in a gut-healthy probiotic water kefir soda for the hottest month of the year. Come get a free sample and take home a taste of Summer while it lasts exclusively at Wellness Emporium Woodbury!
PEACHES & CREAM: The organic peaches are in the cream! This seasonal dairy-free vegan yogurt is made by Half Hill Farm right here in Woodbury with all organic peaches we make into a purée, fermented organic coconut milk kefir and organic agave – no other ingredients! We even made them into frozen kefir popsicles! Yum!! Grab them while they last at Wellness Emporium – Woodbury!
KEFIR POPS: Keep cool with our organic blackberry, blueberry, and strawberry frozen Kefir Pops! Each popsicle is a dairy and gluten free, vegan, probiotic treat made by Half Hill Farm with fermented coconut milk kefir, fruit purée and agave – no other added ingredients. They’re $2, or $8.75 for five and available now exclusively at Wellness Emporium Woodbury!
HONEYSUCKLE HARVEST: What an unbelievable year for honeysuckle here in Tennessee! We got an early start picking bucket loads at Meg & Brett’s place this morning – almost a week before last year’s peak. The smell and memories of picking as a child are unforgettable.
Honeysuckle Kefir is one of our favorite and most short-lived seasonal flavors. It’s also good for you! We make it by floating the flowers in our fermented kefir for a day. Stop by for a growler of cup while it lasts exclusively at Wellness Emporium Woodbury!
