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1 Since 2004 Free Newsletter Open Mon-Sat 8AM -7PM December 2013 In this Isssue! Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Holiday Gifts at Bloom Naturally! Health Study News- Supplements for a Healthy Holiday Healthy Eats Coupon Code! Health Benefits of Chocolate Bulk Tip of the Month What We re Loving Right Now Elderberry Power Page 6 Recipe of the Month Exercise and its Cognitive Benefits We know you ve heard it a million times: Exercise is good for you! Exercise can improve memory and brain function, if that s not enough to get you off and running! A recent study at the Center for Brain Health showed that individuals who were engaged in physical activity had improved memory and brain health. The study had individuals perform physical activity three times a week for one hour for a twelve week period. The brain blood flow level was evaluated before the study and after the study. It showed that there was a much greater blood flow to the hippocampus, the main region that is affected by Alzheimer s disease. This is only one of many studies that has shown the benefits of physical activity. There s no better time to get a jump start on your New Year s Resolutions than now, and reap the cognitive benefits! Study sourced from: We love hearing from you! Please feel free to submit your question in-store or us at customerservice@bloomnaturally.com.

2 Issue 5, December 2013 Holiday Gifts at Bloom Naturally Christmas is a stressful time of year. Why not let us making your shopping a little bit easier? Know Hope bags are made from recycled coffee bean burlap sacks from all around the world. The company is a non-profit charitable organization helping children in the way of food and other humanitarian relief efforts. We love their bags, wallets, and journals! Prices range $ $34.99 Imagine earrings are made in the USA and Fair Trade. They are simple yet glamorous. These earrings would be the perfect stocking stuffer that we re sure anyone would be glad to receive! Prices range $ $28.00 Hugo bath salts are an excellent gift for that individual you know who is always on the run and needs to take a break and pamper themselves. (Maybe this description fits you!) They come in a variety of scents from floral to fresh. Price.79 cents per ounce Unique soaps are the perfect stocking stuffer! Whether you have someone on your list with extreme allergies or someone who enjoys strongly scented soaps, there s sure to be a bar to suit their needs. Prices range $ $11.99 Essential oil diffusers are a great gift for those who want to breathe in a wonderful but not overwhelming aroma. Simply add water and a few drops of your favorite essential oil and they ll be breathing in a pleasant aroma in no time. Prices range $ $64.99 Swiss Villa raw goat or cow milk cheeses, there is no better gift than an edible one! Treat your giftee to delicious raw goat or cow milk cheeses and some organic crackers. Prices range $ $6.99 Wild for Salmon dips or burgers are a great local treat. Both the dip and burgers can be frozen and given as gifts so the individual can enjoy them when they like. Prices range $ $9.99 Want to purchase items from Bloom Naturally but don t have the time for wrapping? Simply let us know and we can put together items for you and bag in Christmas wrapping. 2

3 Issue 5, December 2013 Health Study News Supplements for a Healthy Holiday Do you need a little boost this holiday season? We ve got you covered from all aspects whether it be immune support, energy, mood, anxiety, or seasonal affective disorder. Immune Support- Collodial Silver Collodial Silver is thought to kill bacterial cells, viruses, and parasites. It has an ability to inhibit replication and spread of bacteria and fungi; for this reason it is considered effective in supporting the immune system. Some individuals like to take it as a preventative measure, while others prefer to take it when they start to feel under the weather. Collodial Silver comes in nasal sprays, gels, spritzers, and most commonly liquid tinctures. Energy- Ginseng Ginseng is believed to provide energy and prevent fatigue. It stimulates the physical and mental activity for people who are weak and/or tired. It also may improve cognitive functioning. Ginseng is often taken in the form of teas, capsules, and liquid tinctures. Mood- 5-HTP 5-HTP is naturally produced in your body as serotonin is made. Your body makes 5- HTP from tryptophan and then it is converted to serotonin, which improves your overall mood. 5-HTP is beneficial because it can access the brain from the blood, therefore allowing for increased serotonin levels in the brain. Anxiety- GABA One of our most highly recommended supplements is the amino acid GABA or Gamma-aminobutyric acid. GABA stimulates receptors that inhibit activity in the brain resulting in you feeling more balanced. Taking GABA when you are feeling anxious or irritable will help to 3

4 bring you back down and give you a feeling of equilibrium. GABA comes in fast-acting chewables and capsule form. Seasonal Affective Disorder- SAMe SAMe is a synthetic form of a chemical that naturally occurs in the brain. It works as a mood stabilizer. In some countries they use SAMe to treat depression. Before taking any supplements we suggest you consult with your family physician or a healthcare professional. Stock up for a stress free holiday season and a healthy new year! Receive 10% off SELECT Bloom Naturally brand supplements. Includes only SAMe, Sinus Breaker, 5- HTP, L-Theanine, Korean Ginseng, and Elderberry Syrup Coupon Code: Jingle Bells Exp: 12/31/13 Issue 5, December 2013 Healthy Eats Are you interested in trying something new? We will be offering monthly taste testings, so come join us and try a new healthy food! Mark you calendar for December 19th 10am 4pm Health Benefits of Chocolate Chocolate in moderation may be beneficial to your health. This is the kind of news we would all like to be reminded of during the holiday season. Chocolate contains flavonoids, antioxidants and flavanols. Flavonoids protect plants from environmental toxins and help to repair damage. When eating flavonoids they also give us the benefit of antioxidants. Antioxidants help to protect the body from free radical damage. Flavanols have a high antioxidant content. But don t go reaching for your favorite milk chocolate bar. Dark chocolate contains the highest level of flavanols. You must also take into consideration the processing that the chocolate undergoes. Generally the less processing, the more flavanols that preserved. So don t feel bad if you find the need to indulge in a piece of dark chocolate once in a while. Please keep in mind that there are many other foods that are rich in flavonoids such as red wine, onions, cranberries, and apples, just to name a few. 4

5 Issue 5, December 2013 Bulk Tip of the Month What We re Loving Right Now Victoria s Staff Pick of the Month Bio K "I frequently use Bio K when I m looking for a high probiotic dose that will be used by my body quickly. My favorite is the fermented soy. Holiday baking is once again among us. Save money while using higher quality baking staples by shopping bulk. One of my favorite things to do is to make my own flour. If you purchase gluten free oats you can make your own gluten free flour and substitute out those pricey almond and coconut flours depending on your recipe. How to make your own oat flour: - 1 cup oats rolled oats Food processor or high speed blender Place the oats in your blender and pulse until they are ground to a powder like consistency. Make sure you are stopping and stirring frequently so that all the oats are finely ground. Store the oat flour in a air tight container. You use oat flour just as you would any other flour. Oats are a great source of protein, B vitamins, vitamin E, calcium, and iron. Elderberry Power Elderberries are the fruit from an elder tree and are often taken for colds and flus. Elderberries are high in antioxidants: they help to fight and lower free radicals in the body. They also function as a great immune system booster and are extremely high in vitamin C. The greatest benefits from elderberries appear to be when they are taken within 24 to 48 hours after the symptoms begin. 5

6 Issue 5, December 2013 Grain Free Sugar Cookies Recipe of the Month 1 cup almond meal 1/8 plus 1/16 tsp salt 1/8 tsp baking soda 2 tbsp pure maple syrup, or stevia to taste 1 1/2 tbsp coconut or vegetable oil For maple syrup version: up to 2 level teaspoons milk of choice or extra oil, as needed. For stevia version: 1 tbsp milk of choice, added with the liquid ingredients. 1 tsp pure vanilla extract optional: pure almond extract Directions: This cookies are an excellent addition to your holiday platter! You can indulge just enough with this yummy recipe! Combine all liquid ingredients (except milk of choice if using maple syrup version). In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients and stir very well. Now mix wet into dry and keep stirring, breaking up clumps as you mix it may seem dry at first, and you can add the extra 2 tsp milk or oil (I did add this when I made the maple syrup version), but do not add any more liquid than the recipe calls for. Roll out dough to cut-out-cookie width, either between sheets of parchment paper or from inside the bag, then cut into shapes. Freeze dough at least 20 minutes before cooking minutes at 325 F on a greased cookie sheet. Let cool another 10 minutes before even attempting to remove cookies from the sheet. Recipe courtesy of: ain-free-sugar-cookies/ We want to wish all of our wonderful customers a Wonderful Holiday and Happy New Year! ~From all of us at Bloom Naturally Bloom Naturally Columbia Blvd. Bloomsburg, PA