Light Cellar

Going foraging ?

Maybe on a hike or camping trip?

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This book is an incredible resource for identify what’s around you in Alberta! Come by and check it out :)

Got a BBQ coming up? 😋

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These plain & simple fermented beets are sooo delicious on burgers, in pasta salad, on your hot dogs or even as a side!

Did you know many cultures include a ferment in most of their meals to support the digestion of their food?

Plus these beets are so delicious!

Join us in store to try a sample or pick up your own 🥰

3 ways to use calendula!

A beautiful, soothing and calming herb 🌿

1) make a bath to soak in calendula and Epsom salts. This will sooth your skin and help you to feel relaxed.
I add the about 1 cup of the raw herb to my bath plus 1-2 cups of Epsom salts. You can also add lavender or other herbs you like.

2) include it in salves - you can soak calendula in olive oil for your salve - letting it sit for 3-6 weeks to infuse the oil. Then using that infused calendula oil as a base for your salve. If you want to learn more about this come to our class THE COMPLETE HERBAL MEDICINE MAKING WORKSHOP - JULY 13! ⭐️

3) drink this tea or add it to a blend to sooth your digestive tract, mouth and bring cooling to the inner parts of your body.

How do you use calendula? Share with us in the comments ⬇️

Got a cut from your outdoor adventure?

Or perhaps some dry skin from the sun?

We’ve got you covered 💪🏾

Our Garden Green Salve 🌱 is an amazing salve for dry skin, cut, bruises and even some rashes.

It’s small enough to pop in your back pack and take on your travels. Rich with herbal ingredients like comfrey, chickweed and yarrow.

Come try a sample in store or order online 🙌🏽

& have fun in the ☀️

Are you ready for this?!

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✨ August Night Cellar ✨

Is happening on Saturday August 03 from 5-9pm and we are so excited 😆 about it!

Come gather together with like-hearted community members to enjoy the bliss of live music, superfood treats, games and authentic connection.

We loved gathering with you in June and we can’t wait to connect again.

Now here’s what to expect for this month’s event ⬇️

The opportunity to hear storytelling, play some games and mingle with light cellar community members.

Live curated music starting at 6 PM until 8:30 PM.

Sample sized treats, elixirs and wild brew on tap for you to purchase.

Seating is first come first serve and is limited.

The shop will stay open until 9 PM for you to take your time and explore all the Light Cellar has to offer.

Be sure to register to receive our information email prior to the event - head to light cellar.ca to do so!

See you on August 03!

It’s hot outside 🥵 🌞

The perfect time to grab a freeze for the kiddos!

And we’ve got several different flavours 😋

💙 Jedi Juice 🌀
> crafted from our famous Jedi juice and frozen as a delicious treat - made with Blue Magic, which is an algae made of spirulina.

🧡 Coconut Banana 🌴 🥥 🍌
> Complete with baobab which is very high in vitamin c and a antioxidant, plus great for supporting your liver to thrive.

💖 Raspberry Rhodiola 💖
> Rhodiola is a fantastic herb for decreasing stress and soothing your nervous system.

💛 Mango Seabuckthorn 🥭
> Fantastic for the skin and also very high in vitamin C!

💜 Blueberry Basil Bonebroth 🌿
> Made with holy Basil AND regular basic - holy Basil is a nervine herb and great for calming the body, it’s also high in essential minerals! Plus the bone broth is high in collagen, amino acids and nutrients your body needs for well being.

Our freezes have
No fakeness ❌
No fillers ❌
No additives ❌

Only good natural ingredients 😋

✨ Join us in store to grab your favourite flavour! ✨

The Complete Herbal Medicine Making Workshop
with

When??
Saturday, July 13th, 2024
1:00 - 4:00pm MST

Join live in-person or online


Get ready for an incredible wild medicine-making workshop ⭐️

Learn how to make the most of your wild-crafted, home-grown, or store-bought herbs with easy recipes to craft your very own herbal:

Infusions ☀️
Decoctions✨
Tinctures😌
Herbal Honeys & Syrups💛
Vinegars✨
Salts⭐️
Salves & Balms🤍
& More💛

Plus you will be learning all about:
Why certain herbs are more powerful when prepared in specific ways🙏

The powerful healing qualities of plants from our local landscape

Tips & tricks to ensure success with your preparations

In-person attendees will be wowed with the array of delicious recipes to taste test (be sure to register as this class does sell out).

As part of your registration you will also receive a recording of the class, a detailed recipe book with easy-to-follow instructions and a handy herbal medicine making reference guide.
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Prepare to empower yourself with the practical life-long skills to confidently make your own herbal medicine at home!

UPCOMING WORKSHOP

Achieve the Extraordinary – Mindset training, Breathing session and Cold exposure workshop with world record holder

Saturday, July 13, 2024.
10 am to 12 pm

Are you ready to break through your limits and embrace the extraordinary?

Look no further!

Join André Belibi, an extreme athlete, personal trainer, and mindset coach, as he shares insights from his inspiring journey to breaking the Guinness World Records’ ice bath world record.

On May 24, 2024, André succeeded in beating the world record for full body contact with ice (male) by being packed in ice up to his neck for 4 hours and 5 minutes. It was the culmination of several years of preparation and training, and followed André’s previous endurance challenges including running across the United States, and from northern France to Africa.

Meet André, hear his inspiring story, and learn about how the power of a focused and positive mindset is the key to achieving your audacious goals.

Workshop Highlights:
Mindset Mastery: Learn how to overcome mental barriers and tap into your full potential.

Goal Setting: Set audacious goals and develop a roadmap to achieve them.

Breathing Power: Learn how to go into your deeper self with a guided breathwork session that will help you discover the power to unlock your extraordinary potential and to use it in your daily life. (Bring your mat to sit or lie on)

Physical Resilience: Discover the secrets behind Andre’s ice bath feats and how they translate to everyday life. Take the plunge in an safe and controlled ice bath experience under Andre’s expert guidance.

Personalized Coaching: Find out how to follow up with André for dedicated one-on-one guidance on how to achieve your own breakthroughs.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of something extraordinary! For more information and André, visit www.andrebelibicoaching.com.

Register now ⭐️

Our NEW July elixir 🌞 created by the one and only ⭐️

Sunshine ☀️ Slushie ☀️

Included in this bright 💛 drink 🍹

✨ unconditional love flower essence, tremella, sea buckthorn, curcumin, orange and pine apple 😋
Gluten free & vegan ✨

Join us in store for this delicious, refreshing bevy ☺️

This weekend is going to be hot 🌞 which means it’s a beautiful time to join us on the patio for our iced elixirs, snacks and superfood wonders!

We are open 10-7 today and tomorrow and 10-6 on Saturday & Sunday. PLUS we’ve got our open house this Sunday to bless you with some pretty epic workshops.

See you there ⭐️

Summer Solstice 🌞

Happening THIS weekend & we are thrilled to have our customer appreciation event to honour you and our community!

The details ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

When?
Sunday, June 23rd 2024
11:00am - 5:00pm MST

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Who & what??🧐
12pm
Unraveling the Mysteries of Menopause with Jenn Mortimer of .nutrition

1pm
Medical Astrology with Dayle Bixby of As Above Shop .above.shop

2pm
Nutrition Supplementation and Bodily Regeneration
You’re Full of Sh*te - What’s Holding You Back from Optimal Health? With Ken Walters

3pm
Pain? Anxiety? Skin issues? Hormone Dysregulation?
Stop Chasing Downstream Problems and Get Back to the Basics and Learn the Fundamentals That Can Help with

Drop by and stay as long as you like to connect with other like-hearted community members!

All sessions are complimentary & will take place in our Teaching Kitchen.
Please note, seating is first come first serve ✨

PS. if you can’t make it in person you can join online via Zoom. & if you would like to receive the link to tune in remotely or would like to receive the recordings of the classes after the event to review then please register so we can send those recordings to you 🙌🏽

Each presentation will start on the hour ⭐️ + will include time for Q&A and any samples for you to try.

We are so excited to see you there!






4pm

Achieving the Extraordinary: How to Set Audacious Goals and Achieve Them w the Power of a Focused & Positive Mindset w/ Ice Bath World-Record Holder Andre Belibi
Join extreme athlete and motivational coach Andre Belibi who will share his inspiring story about setting the new ice bath world record, and offer tips on overcoming challenges and reaching your full potential

We are OPEN despite water main issues in the neighbourhood ✨

Our store will stay open from 10 AM - 7 PM today, with access to the Elixir Bar and shop.

Unfortunately, the water fill up station will be closed for today.

We will announce when it is back open 💫

It’s a beautiful day to join us on the patio and sip an iced elixir ✨

Did you hear?!

Freezes are BACK! And they’re more super ✨ than ever 🥰

Read on to hear about the goodness of these new flavours 💝 ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

💙 Jedi Juice 🌀
> crafted from our famous Jedi juice and frozen as a delicious treat - made with Blue Magic, which is an algae made of spirulina.

🧡 Coconut Banana 🌴 🥥 🍌
> Complete with baobab which is very high in vitamin c and a antioxidant, plus great for supporting your liver to thrive.

💖 Raspberry Rhodiola 💖
> Rhodiola is a fantastic herb for decreasing stress and soothing your nervous system.

💛 Mango Seabuckthorn 🥭
> Fantastic for the skin and also very high in vitamin C!

💜 Blueberry Basil Bonebroth 🌿
> Made with holy Basil AND regular basic - holy Basil is a nervine herb and great for calming the body, it’s also high in essential minerals! Plus the bone broth is high in collagen, amino acids and nutrients your body needs for well being.

Our freezes have
No fakeness ❌
No fillers ❌
No additives ❌

Only good natural ingredients 😋

Stop by today to indluge!

While Motherwort may be a bitter herb, it has many incredible benefits ✨

Read through and share this post with your community!

Let’s dive into why perfume may be disrupting your hormones!

Ever smelled something like a candle, baked goods, or an essential oil and then had a memory flood in or perhaps an emotional response is triggered? Maybe you don’t even consciously know why?

⬆️ that’s a part of your hormones!

Your olfactory senses play an important role in your endocrine system connected to your hormones.

In your nasal passage there are a bunch of neurones which are connected to the emotional part of your brain, known as your limbic system. When you smell something like perfume your neurones send messages to initiate a hormonal response through the rest of your system.

These responses can impact your energy levels, state and inner feelings.

Different perfumes contain fragrances and also chemicals that can trick your system into producing different hormones in response.

Unfortunately these hormone shifts can be challenging for your body to navigate in order to return to balance. Especially for women with hormonal imbalances such as estrogen dominance, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, adrenal fatigue, PMS and other conditions.

Phthalates and xenoestrogens found in chemical fragrances in most perfumes are often the culprits for tricking your body into increasing production of hormones.

So while perfume may be something you enjoy and smells good, it can also be causing some issues or contributing to hormonal imbalance.

An alternative to using perfume with xenoestrogens (which are estrogen mimicking compounds) is to go natural! There are non-scented creams, deodorants and soaps. Another option is to stay with natural scents derived from plants. For example, hydrosols, or soaps that use natural components and no harmful chemicals.

The research on xenoestrogens and how chemicals impact your hormones and contribute to hormonal imbalance is an interesting field to dive into.

At light cellar we invite you to be your own detective and discover what works for you. Maybe try going perfume free and see how you feel! Try some alternative options and track any shifts.

& as always try some research 🧐

This is a very spicy 🌶️ topic

One that needs to be discussed more, and one that women need to become informed on.

Raymond Peat’s book is a clinical, science based study on estrogen and the effects on women.

Highly recommend.

🌿 Be Your Own Herbalist 🌿

Take 90-minutes this long weekend to discover what it means to be your own herbalist, how to get there, and the many benefits that will result.

In this session, you will learn about

🪴 foraging
👩‍🌾 gardening
🌺 medicine making
🌱plus simple + practical ways to approach learning about plants and their uses

Head to our stories to receive the link or head over to our content on our website lightcellar.ca

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Minerals 💪🏾 are so essential to proper body function & nervous system function.

There’s some fancy lingo in this post - and to summarize, minerals and vitamins as well are crucial for your nervous system to function.

🧠 You brain requires minerals to send signals to your body and your body to your brain

You can always get your minerals tested if you’re not sure or try adding some mineral based foods or supplements into your diet to see if you notice a difference in regulation, mood and overall well being.

Curious 🧐

Do you take mineral supplements?

Ginger is a life saver for women who experience morning sickness during pregnancy 💛

And that’s not all it does!

Ginger contains ‘gingerol’ which is one of its constituents that has made it supportive throughout time.
It has traditionally been used to reduce nausea for pregnant women and others, to aid digestion, and even support the body to fight common colds.

**it is important to talk with your local herbalist or care provider about taking ginger as a pregnant woman. It has been said that taking ginger only in the early stages of pregnancy is supportive and then to stop after that first month. So doing your due diligence for your body is key*

This lovely yellow root is high in antioxidants and is anti inflammatory, which could help reduce oxidative stress resulting from free radicals in the body.

Because of its anti inflammatory properties some people would historically use ginger to decrease physical pain in the body, especially as a result of arthritis.

💛 ginger has also been used for those with chronic indigestion to support the motility of food through the body ✨

Last piece to share is that ginger has been used by women to decrease dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation). Again as a result of its anti inflammatory constituents and antispasmodic effects.

So many incredible ways ginger can support humans!

There are a couple of ways to add ginger to your daily regime.

⭐️ Add it to your food, throwing in into dishes like stir fries, soups or curry
⭐️ make a nice ginger root tea
⭐️ capsules for on the go
⭐️ tinctures of ginger for accessibility

We love ginger here at the light cellar 💫

are focusing on all things women..

And today we are centring around Shatavari 🌿 🌹

The herb commonly referred to as “the woman with 100 husbands” and this is because this herb is known to increase the libido…to sustain that many lovers 😆

Isn’t that wild?

So let’s dive into the historical support shatavari provides

In Ayurvedic traditions it is known to be cooling and bitter in taste, used for its anti-inflammatory effects. It has been used to cool excess heat and sooth the tissues of the lung and stomach

Throughout history this root has been used to support the uterus, by regulating painful periods, bringing balance back to the menstruation cycle and reducing excess bleeding during me**es

It’s been commonly used to increase reproductive fluids which is probably why it is referred to as the herb for 100 husbands

And it’s also supportive for strengthening the uterus

Traditionally this powerful herb was used to increase fertility in both women and men 💪🏾

Now back to the libido 😛

Shatavari is known as an aphrodisiac ❤️ which was used to aid in the intimate arena

& it has been believed that shatavari is helpful for reducing mental stress and anxiety which contributes to more energy for romance 😉

Curious about this herb?

Share your thoughts with us!

Intuitive Eating ✨

One of the most important things you can do for you body is listen to it!

If you have been on diet after diet then you’ve likely created a not so great relationship with your body & food.

And you’ve likely ignored your body while dieting.

Take it from someone whose done the south beach diet, Atkins, paleo, vegan, vegetarian, keto, the auto immune protocol and more…constantly eating based on a system that I believed was the “right way” or the “only way”. Which really screw up one’s relationship with food.

As a woman, I have personally experienced the stress and pressure of sticking to a diet or meal plan because I was told it’s “healthy” 😤 all the while making me feel more fatigued, depleted and anxious about food.

It is NOT meant to be that way.

Food is nourishing and something we need. It’s also cultural and a part of our social experience. It can be comforting as well (and that’s okay)!!

We have been indoctrinated by all these different diets and many of us women end up lacking nutrients and calories, and it negatively impacts our health.

Drum roll please 🥁

✨ intuitive eating changed my life ✨

No more stress or pressure
No more trying to cut out all of this or that
Nope 👎

Intuitive eating is about creating a relationship of connection with YOUR body.

It is about listening and attuning to what your body needs to feel healthy.

In FREE e-course
💗 Intuitive Eating: How You Can Connect to the Innate Intelligence of Your Body 💗

He will guide you through the process of intuitive eating. With the aim of demystifying the concept of intuition and most importantly to reveal that you are indeed intuitive.

In this free course you will learn the 6 powerful mediums to communicate with your body and you will also discover the greatest nutritional secret of all time, setting you free from any dietary dogma or nutritional plan.

This is one May gift to you women, and anyone else who feels the desire to learn about intuitive eating and apply it to your daily life!

We know it will change your relationship to your body and food, for the better 💕

If you caught our most recent post about castor oil packs and relieving menstrual cramps, this post is for you!

We are diving into the traditional use of Cramp Bark!

Historically known as an Antispasmodic, Sedative and Astringent herb.

It has been known to reduce spasms, decrease aches and pains.

And we believe it is a superherb that deserves more attention!

This shrubby bush grows as tall as 5 feet in the northern areas of the United States, in Europe, and here in Canada 🤩

The bark is really quite dark and is what contains its supportive properties.

This super-herb has become known for its power to decrease muscles spasms, especially for smooth muscles and other muscles.

Here’s the best part for women in their bleeding years - it has been historically used to relieve period pain!! 🙌🏽

The three active properties include valerenic acid, salicoside and scopoletin. This is why it has been traditionally believed to have muscle relaxing and anti-inflammatory properties.

It is also known to support the rebalancing of blood pressure as it opens up the arteries and veins allowing more blood flow.

Double win 🏆 👏 if you get GI cramps with your menstrual cycle, or in your general day to day life, cramp bark has also been known to be supportive for this problem. Creating relief of intestinal cramps and supporting motility.

How to use:
You have to decoct this herb. Boil water, place the herb in, and then simmer for 30 minutes on stove top. Then drink slowly throughout your day.

We hope this information was useful!

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💫 NIGHT CELLAR OUTDOOR SEASON 💫

We are so excited to be kicking off the Night Cellar outdoor season this May 31st from 5 to 9 PM!

And this is no regular Night Cellar, we have been inspired by W***y Wonka and the chocolate factory, and…The golden ticket ! 😯

At this event, there will be an opportunity for three people to win one year supply of super food chocolate 🍫

That’s right, you heard me correctly! One year supply of super food chocolate 🤤

At the event we will have sample sizes of our favourite treats, open mic entertainment, and spring, super food Mocktails available at the elixir bar.

This event is free for you to attend, and the shop will stay open for late night perusing.

In order to win, you must open your chocolate bars on site to claim your prize. And as we said, there are only three golden tickets!

Mark the date in your calendar and be sure to join us for a fantastical evening of fun. 🤩

✨ May classes here at Light Cellar ✨ Part 2 ✨

Natural Perfume Making: 👃
Develop Your Own Custom Scent
with Brandon Warren
Saturday, May 18th, 2024, 10:30 - 1:30 pm
In-Person, Hands-On Workshop

Alchemy, Herbology, Astrology ♉️
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times
with Brandon Warren
Sunday, May 19th, 2024, 2:00 - 5:00 pm MST
In- Person or Online

Radiant + Regulated 🧘🏾‍♀️
Learn how to regulate your nervous system with somatics and herbs to feel grounded, connected + present with
Somatic + Trauma Practitioner with Kyra Newton of
*4-part Series* Wednesday’s May 22, 29, June 5, 12
6:30 - 8:30 PM in-person & online

Beyond the Capsule 🥩
How to Enjoy Liver & Organ Meats As Part of Your Diet with and Malcolm Saunders
Sunday May 26th, 2024, 1:00 - 3:00 pm MST
Join live in person or online

Head over to our website at lightcellar.ca or check out the link in our bio to join one of our classes!

Got questions, share them below or send us a message! 💫

✨ Upcoming May classes ✨ Part 1 ✨

We are looking forward to May with you & all of the learning that is about to transpire here at Light Cellar 💡

Here’s what you can attend ⬇️

Urban Homesteading ⭐️
Let’s Make Tallow and Tallow Balm
with Jodi Gunn of
Saturday, May 4th 2024, 12:00 - 2:00 pm
in-person, hands on

Sauna & Ice Plunge Pop Up Event 🧊
Develop Radiant Health, Happy Hormones and Enhanced Mental Focus with .ca, Wim Hof Instructor, DTCM
Saturday, May 4th 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sign-up times available at 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00 pm
In-Person & Experiential

The Evolution of the Jaw 🦴
How the Jaw and Teeth Hold the Answers to Your Health & What You Can Do About It, with Jenn MacAusland
Sunday May 5th, 2024, 1:00 - 4:00 pm MST
Join Online or In-Person

Elixir Life LIVE ☕️
Learn How to Craft Nourishing Herbal Beverages for Energy, Immunity, & Stress Relief with Malcolm Saunders, author of the book
Elixir Life: Modern Nutrition Meets Ancient Herbal Wisdom
Friday, May 10th, 2024, 6:30 - 8:30pm MST
Join us LIVE In-Person or Online

Be Your Own Chocolate Maker 🍫
Learn How to Make Delicious, Healthy, Superfood Chocolate from Scratch with Malcolm Saunders, author of Chocolate Life
Sunday May 12th, 2024, 1:00 - 3:00pm MST
Join live in-person or online

Head over to our website at lightcellar.ca or check out the link in our bio to join one of our classes!

Got questions, share them below or send us a message!

March is here!

& While it is snowy outside, we are moving closer to the Spring Equinox.

Spring is a beautiful time for new projects, personal growth, and cleaning both inside your body and your enviornment.

Here at Light Cellar we always love a good internal cleanse :)

And we are SO excited to announce our featured March elixir, Love your Liver.

This nutritious blend of superfoods offers you a jitter free energy boost, supports a clear mind, and will help with the primary detoxification organ, known as your liver.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, spring is associated with the liver, making this an excellent time of the year to align with the seasonal energies of spring and cleansing, by focusing on the liver and supporting detoxification phases and pathways.

Love your liver and nourish yourself with our nutritious elixir of the month.

Check out this blog post for more information!
https://lightcellar.ca/blogs/articles/green-dragon-monthly-elixir-tbd

Upcoming March classes! We are SO excited for these events coming up and we can't wait to gather with you. PLUS today, we will be announcing our newest drink - stay tuned!

Sign up for any of these classes + community events at
www.lightcellar.ca