BeaR LoVe

OOoooooh WE LOOOOOOOVE GARLIC!

 There are lots of colds & sniffles here in lovely Todmorden town.... 

 Time to call upon ....

                       Garlic Power.......

Garlic is a powerful medicine valued for thousands of years. The Egyptians used its energy giving properties and the Greeks and Romans considered it to be the elixir of youth. Ayurvedic doctors in the 1st century AD in India prescribed Garlic for the heart.
Garlic is a truly wonderful remedy for infections, having antibacterial, antiviral, anti parasitic and anti fungal properties, so a good all-rounder for treating colds and flu and lots of other nasties..... and who cares if some people think its smelly....We Bears lOve it...  its goOd for you.....

Quick and simple and very garlicky houmous:)

 1  tin of Sumas best Chickpeas...  85p

 However many cloves of garlic you would like.... Organic garlic 75p each

 A  splash of  olive oil  a dash of sunita organic lemon juice £1.69 a bottle or fresh if you have any..

sprinkle of cumin powder.. 85p 30g...

pinch of sea salt if required

Blend all the ingredients together.... and yum.. its that simple....

Garlicky Greens:

Lots of Garlic... 5-6 cloves is a good amount 

about a bag 3-4 handfuls of cavolonero or kale £1.50

100gms  roughly chopped almonds 

 drizzle of olive oil

season to taste

Stir fry the garlic until it starts to brown,

stir in the chopped almonds gently toasting.

add the greens and a pinch of sea salt, stir until soft .

add a splash of water and replace the lid allow to steam for a few mins x

 All ingredients available from The lovely Bear... 

                                                          

This Weeks Uk veg

Groccery delivery service

beetroot.. £1 500g
brocolli.. 1.25 250g
red cabbage.. 1.50 each
cauliflower.. 1.75 eac
red kale.. 1.50 a bag
parsnips.. £1 500g
potatoes.. 80p 500g
cavolonero.. 1.50 a bag
sprouts...  £1 250g
mushrooms.. 1.50 250g
apples.. 1.70 500g
pears.. 1.70 500g

onions.. 80p 500g

carrots.. 80p 500g

EU veg
aubergine.. 1.50 250g
fennel ..£1 each
red pepper.. 1.50 250g
butternut squash.. 1.50 500
tomatoes.. 2.25 500g
sweet potatoes.. 1.50 500g 

garlic 75p each

Non eu 

avocado 90p each
bananas 30p each
turmeric £1 100g

Fresh Turmeric

Turmeric is a perennial herb of the ginger family. The active constituent known as curcumin has been shown to protect against free radical damage to dna. Curcumin reduces inflammation by lowering histamine levels and by increasing production of natural cortisone by the adrenal glands. Turmeric has a long list of traditional medicinal uses and is a favourite among herbalists due to its effectiveness as an anti-inflammatory, used to treat conditions such as arthritis, injury, asthma, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, skin disorders, elevated cholesterol, liver disease and cancer.

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                                   WE loved the Valley of lights... 

The wwwwwonderful Handmade Samba Band!!

even the rain came to play yey! xx

Keep Warm and Happy ...        Bear Love x 

Remedies and Products of the month

It’s a new year, and it’s the year of the DRAGON. It’s considered the luckiest and most empowering year in the Chinese Zodiac!

Are you ready to embrace the Dragon? Be colourful, energetic, powerful, and ambitious.

Remedies for the Dragon inside you
Start with a good body cleanse to get rid of 2011’s toxins with Pukka’s Clean Greens. This powerful blend of 12 chlorophyll rich nutrients including organic spirulina, kale sprouts and wheat grass juice helps the bodys natural ability to cleanse itself. Clean greens also helps us to cope with our polluted environment, and gives us a great boost this time of the year
To keep up with the Dragons energy levels, we’ll have some Spatone Liquid Iron and some Pukka Vitalise. Vitalise is a powerful formula of 22 nutritionally concentrated foods to help maintain energy levels and deal with the stresses of modern life. This colourful blend contains a full spectrum of organic extracts from 3 fruits, 4 vegetables, 6 herbs and spices, 3 seaweeds, 2 freshwater plants, 2 grass juices and flower pollens and so helps broaden the spectrum of energising foods you consume.

Essential Oils

For Energy – Rosemary, Peppermint, and Basil.
For Confidence – Rose and Jasmin for women, Cedarwood and Clary Sage for men.
Ambition – Rosewood
And after a productive day of being fantastic – Camomile, Lavender, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang.

Pukka Skin Care Range

Now we are powerful and strong Dragons, we can’t forget about our skin. Dragons are perceived as scaly, angry monsters in Western culture, whilst in Asia they are beautiful, colourful creatures. I know which one I’d rather be.
We have a wonderful organic Ayurvedic skin care range with Pukka. All fantastic, but a here’s a few of our favourites.
Nourishing Brightener – Freshly ground Bilberrys and Almonds to gently exfoliate your skin.
Uplifting Toner – A light, refreshing toner that will leave your skin feeling clear and bright, gently fragranced with orange flower.
Radiance Serum – A wonder serum that will leave your skin feeling fresh and bright, gently fragranced with sandalwood.

Have a fantastic and exciting New Year,
熊 The Bears.

Pukka-pukka-pukka-pukkaaaa! We love it!

We have a brand-spanking-new Pukka Ayurvedic skin care range in.

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian philosophy of health and wellbeing, which advocates skin detoxification and nutrient replenishment in the quest for a vital, radiant complexion.

In our new range you will find the most highly revered Ayurvedic herbs such as Amla, a plump, glistening fruit with potent antioxidant properties, Gotu Kola, an elegant leafy plant long associated with skin toning and regeneration, and Neroli Flower, used for centuries to rejuventate the skin.

Ayurveda uses the Dosha to advise and inform the best way to live your life wisely.

Typically each Dosha type is made up from the following characteristics:

Vata types tend to be visionary, imaginative and full of creative energy. They can also be forgetful, spaced out, anxious and uptight. Vata problems are erratic digestion, bloating, anxiety or joint disorders.

Pitta types are confident, passionate leaders, organised and perfectionists but excess pitta can make them fiery, snappy and irritable. Pitta people have a tendency to suffer from skin irritations, overheating, heartburn and ulcers.

Kapha types tend to be loyal, kind hearted, calm and full of love, but a kapha overload can make them letharigic, lacking in energy and a little overindulgent. Kapha types are prone to congestion, excess weight and sluggish digestion.

There's lots of information on the Pukka Website click the link to do the Dosha quiz.

Which one are you?

We have something for each Dosha. 

My old favourite is the Rose Water Spray

Rose petals treat the heart, nerves and lift the spirits.

Great to have in your bag and if you do get a hot flush for any reason, a light misting over your face and hey presto, you are back to your "normal" self again! And you smell like a summers day, and that's exactly what we need as Winter is approaching (fast)!

A new favourite which I have just started using is Rose and Orange Flower Toner Spray.

It's a light, refreshing toner that will leave your skin feeling clear and bright! I can see the results already, and I've only been using it for a week!

A must buy me thinks!!

We also have the Ayurvedic supplements and Teas in stock too!

Come in and ask our knowledgeable staff what is right Pukka product for a lighter and brighter you!

Pukka love,

The Bears!