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The Balance of Life - Spring 2022

Spring has arrived, the daffodils are out in force while early cherry blossoms have transformed the bare-branched winter trees. The return of the sun at the Vernal Equinox has been celebrated with rituals for fertility, growth and balance for thousands of years . Many of our Easter traditions predate Christianity, most obviously, the Easter Sunday Egg Hunt, where children search in the garden for chocolate eggs left by the Easter Bunny. 
Our modern day Easter Egg Hunt derives from the ancient festival of Ostara, the Celtic fertility goddess who took the form of a magical rabbit and her gift of eggs, a tasty symbol of fertility.  

The change of the seasons reflects our planetary balance, the coming of Spring represents this with the regeneration of growth after winter. 
Getting High on Running

You’ve probably heard of a “runner’s high.” If you run, you’ve hopefully experienced it. Until recently, it was believed to be caused by an increase in endorphins…proteins produced by the human body that can block brain receptors that relay pain or stress signals to the brain. But more recent research indicates that endocannabinoids are actually responsible for the calming, gently euphoric sensation. With spring gathering momentum, the warmer temperatures may be inspiring us to get outside for some running, biking or hiking. You may find that in addition to the more obvious health benefits exercise provides, supporting the ECS and contributing to the balance resulting in all aspects of the body working in concert is a subtle benefit but no less important. 
A Woman’s Perspective on a THC-rich Cannabis Experience
This is general and not pertinent to just women, but I wanted to address this potential elephant in the room with regards to THC: many people seem to have concerns about the potential less-than-desirable effects of THC. Things I have heard range from being ‘extremely self-conscious’ to ‘paranoid’ to ‘lethargic’ once the ‘high’ wears off.

While clearly, the effects of THC in Cannabis are a very personal experience and it is clearly not for everyone, there may be ways to work with it that can reframe these effects.
Be the Spring. Embrace Life, 
Pay Attention to the Present Moment. 
This is the key to becoming fully ALIVE.
This is the secret to happiness.
Nettle Pesto w/ CBD
By Billee Sharp

Nettles are a tasty treat at this time of the year, look for young nettles volunteering in the garden or in shady creek beds, they love rich soil and they are the best. The tastiest nettles are the young tops, so snip the central top leaves and let the rest be , the nettles will grow back splendidly. 

The list of tools for nettle harvesting are but a few simple items, a bag for your nettles, some small scissors for cutting and some gardening gloves to protect your hands from getting pricked. Their effective stinging deterrent defends a nutritious treat, nettles are extremely rich in vitamins and minerals , providing a pleasant mild green leave flavor. Nettles are not aromatic like basil and if you crave that flavor there is no reason not to add raw basil to the nettles, ideally from your personal herb garden, to make an amazing Nettle Pesto w/ Synergy Tsu Olive Oil Tincture; one full eye dropper maybe two :) 

Store-bought nettles are expensive and if you don’t have access to wild nettles substitute another leafy green. Dino kale works well and the leaves can either be blanched or used raw, depending on your preference. Other good substitutes are arugula, spinach, dandelion greens, beet greens, parsley or basil. Don’t bother blanching these kinds of delicate greens just wash and then rough chop the raw greens. 

Ingredients

  • 2-3 oz hulled hemp seeds, pine nuts, walnuts or other nuts/seeds of your choice.

  • 4-5 oz fresh nettles, leaves and stems, or substitute, kale, arugula, spinach, parsley or a mixture!

  • 2-3oz grated parmesan or cheddar.

  • ½ -1teaspoon of sea salt, less or more to taste

  • 1-3 peeled and rough chopped garlic cloves

  • 30-40 drops of Synergy-Tsu in olive oil 

  • ¾ cup of olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat the seeds or nuts in a hot skillet for a minute or two, until they are golden brown - 
  2. Bring a large pan of water to the boil.
  3. Set aside a large bowl and fill with cold or ice water.
  4. Once the water boils, place the nettles into the boiling water using tongs or wearing gloves, take care not to sting yourself !
  5. Blanch the nettles for 1-2 mins, then remove nettles and scoop them into the bowl of cold water. This will preserve the nettles vibrant green color.
  6. Reserve the water the nettles blanched in - it is full of nutrients so use it to boil your pasta in or keep it to drink like a tea!
  7. When the nettles have cooled, squeeze the water out by hand, and then roughly cut.
  8. Combine the nettles with the cheese, garlic, seeds/nuts leaving the oils aside - blend in a food processor, blender or mortar until well mixed and form into a textured paste.
  9. Slowly stir the oils into the paste until your preferred consistency is reached.

Your Nettle Pesto is ready to eat! Use immediately or refrigerate or freeze!
April 2022 Specials - Synergy-Tsu
Synergy - Tsu is a high CBD strain developed in-house at Synergy Wellness. Cannatonic and Sour Tsunami, two of the heritage CBD-rich strains are combined here providing a high CBD ratio and a very low THC count. Synergy-Tsu is suitable for day and night use and is particularly useful for inflammation, joint inflammation, chronic pain and anti-seizure support.
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Synergy - Tsu Tinctures 22:1  

#144 Organic Alcohol
1oz bottles Reg $60 /
* Special Sale Price $50 
2oz bottles Reg $120 /
* Special Sale Price $100

#148 Organic Olive Oil
1oz bottles Reg $60 /
* Special Sale Price $50 
2oz bottles Reg $120 /
* Special Sale Price $100

 
Synergy-Tsu Flowers 22:1

CBD-rich Synergy-Tsu flowers provide a powerful yet delicately flavored medicine. Flowers can be smoked, vaporized or ingested raw for full spectrum delivery. 

1/8oz Reg $50 / * Special Sale Price $40 
* Special Sale Pricing good thru 5/18/22!
Happy 4.20!
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