Sip your way to wellness, one cup at a time… 🏠 I’ve been thinking about my mum’s kitchen lately. Growing up, my mum had this innate herbal wisdom that came from her childhood in Jamaica. As a nurse, she understood healing from both worlds – the clinical and the traditional. She had this way of knowing exactly which tea would help, brewing chamomile for restless nights, ginger or peppermint for upset stomachs. When she steamed hot cocoa with love and tenderness, it wasn't just a drink – it was medicine wrapped in care.☕ Then there was the dreaded "bush tea" – Cerasee (Momordica charantia), bitter as anything and common throughout Jamaica as a digestive aid. I absolutely hated it,🤢 but mum wasn't having any of my protests. She'd tell me the all-familiar tale of how she had to drink it from my grandmother and was never sick, with that knowing smile that said this conversation was over before it started. She was a quiet woman.💚 My dad, also Jamaican, created magic in the little concrete jungle we called home in London. He transformed our small space into a natural garden, growing these wonderful herbs brilliantly – mint that would take over if you let it, fragrant thyme, and healing plants that seemed to thrive under his patient hands. Between mum's intuitive knowledge and dad's green-fingered gifts, our home was filled with the kind of plant wisdom that money can't buy. 🍃 This wisdom wasn't something they learned from books. It was within them, passed down through generations of Caribbean people who understood that healing could be as simple as the right leaves steeped with intention, grown with love. Herbal teas aren't just cozy drinks – they're gentle medicine that works with your body's natural rhythms instead of against them. Each sip delivers plant wisdom directly to your cells, offering everything from nervous system support to digestive comfort, all while creating those precious moments of pause you desperately need. The difference between herbal teas and your usual caffeinated go-tos is remarkable. Instead of that familiar spike-and-crash cycle, herbal teas provide sustained nourishment. They hydrate deeply, deliver targeted botanical benefits, and create natural transition points throughout your day.

There’s something timeless about the way water invites us to pause. For me, the bath has always been more than a luxury—it’s a weekly anchor, a ritual that helps me reset and reconnect. Even as a child, I sensed that soaking in warm water was a way to let go and begin again. Now, as a Fire Archetype, with energy that runs high and a mind that rarely sits still, this ritual is my way of finding stillness in the midst of movement. Even my family knows not to disturb unless the house is burning down 🔥😂 Each Sunday, I create a bath that’s both practical and mystical—a blend of ancient minerals and modern intention. Magnesium chloride flakes are my go-to for soothing post-workout aches and helping my body feel more relaxed and lighter. ✨ Butterfly Pea Powder transforms the water into a calming blue, a visual cue to slow down and breathe. And the essential oils? They’re chosen with care, depending on what my body and spirit need most that week. Sometimes it’s Ylang Ylang for emotional balance, Juniper Berry for circulation, or Wild Orange for a zesty spark of joy, or perhaps a blend of all three. Here’s my typical Self-Care Sunday Base recipe: 2 cups Ancient Minerals Magnesium Flakes 1 teaspoon Anima Mundi Butterfly Pea Powder (Clitoria ternatea) aids nervous system balance 5 to 6 drops of in-the-moment essential oils Some of my bath favorites include: 🌸 Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata var. genuina) is a wonderful mood enhancer, as well as providing relief from muscle aches and pains