Hello, My Dear,
Welcome to The Haven, Evergreen Women’s Holistic Care’s Monthly Newsletter.
The Haven is another way for us to love on you and support you in addition to your visiting us for your holistic care—and a place where you have a safe, informative space to explore yourself, your body, your needs, and how to honor each.
Healing begins with and in safety–a space where you can connect with your body, release what does not serve you, and receive what you deeply need.
We've crafted our newsletters for you with care and with your healing and safety in mind.
You deserve abundant spaces in this world to be still, to feel safe, and to flourish freely and authentically.
We hope The Haven becomes such a space for you.
If you missed us last month:
READ: Welcome to October in the Haven
Seasonal Care Articles for You | Recommended Reads | Clean Body Care Product Recommendations | Evergreen Updates & More
November in The Haven
‘Tis still the season of rich, warm hues—and we’re giddy with it.
How beautiful that during the cool and cold seasons the earth reflects the vibrant warmth of the sun in its choice of colors.
We hope you’ll take a moment for yourself, curl up in your favorite spot, grab a warm drink to sip on and enjoy these warm, cozy vibes in The Haven.
Read & Enjoy—
READ: How to Listen To Your Body & Honor What It Needs (Includes a Guided Meditation)
Learn how to truly listen to your body and honor its messages. Discover practical tips for slowing down, seeking stillness, and tuning into your body’s language.
READ: How Gratitude Transforms Your Health (Includes a Guided Meditation)
Transform your mindset and well-being with gratitude! Learn simple practices to redirect subconscious thoughts and boost your mental and physical health.
Recipe Highlight of the Month
Sweet Potato Based Brownies (Naturally Gluten Free & Dairy Free)
Dive right on into this one!
Sweet potato-based brownies…I know you might be like, “eeeehhh, I don’t know about that.”
I felt the same way, and that’s why I made them so I could try them and dispel the hype—and I fell in LOVE!
These are perfect to support you during your luteal phase when your cravings for carbs, chocolate, and dense foods peak.
You can have these on hand to feed those cravings while knowing you are getting some excellent magnesium support, beautiful complex carbs to support your progesterone production, and not sacrificing other health considerations because this is made with no refined sugars, flours, or dairy.
Sweet Potato Based Brownies (Naturally Gluten Free & Dairy Free)
I’ve started making a batch of these and freezing some for my next luteal phase (I can’t eat all of them in one phase and don’t want to waste them).
That has been THE move because even though I track my cycle, that luteal phase hormonal shift always surprises me (haha), and on-hand brownies sure do help.
Enjoy—and let us know if you try them!
Bodycare Product Recommendation: Toothpaste & Tongue Scraper
We have used and continue to use all of our recommended products for our personal health care. We are not financially affiliated with any of these brands. We want to connect you to safe, clean ingredients that will support your health and healing journey.
*As with every product you use in or on your body, check out the ingredients of all these products before use. We provided links to the product details.
Your mouth is the gateway and gatekeeper to your gut health.
These days, there’s a lot of information out there about gut health and how to heal your gut.
Like most things in life, some of it is great information, and some of it may not be so much; either way, when it comes to focusing on your gut health and doing what you can to improve it, starting with the basics ensures you build on a solid foundation.
What goes into your body passes through your mouth.
That delicious bone broth, lemon water, probiotics, and fermented foods are all ready to travel through your digestive system to support your gut. And it would be SO much better for you if they had a clean slate to begin their journey.
You want to work with the nutrition you bring into your body as best as possible and avoid reintroducing stagnant mouth bacteria.
Ways to do that:
Brush your teeth and tongue scrape, and use mouthwash or oil pull before you eat or drink anything in the morning.
Brush and floss after meals.
Brush your teeth, floss, tongue scrape, and use mouthwash or oil pull before bed.
You’d be surprised how the small, day-to-day, consistent care practices profoundly support your overall health and assist with lowering underlying conditions.
Give your health all the chances to flourish!
Ayurvedic Toothpaste—Auromère: The Ayervuda People
Take a moment to look at their website.
To decide whether the brand and its products align with your needs.
Tongue Scraper—Auromère: The Ayervuda People
Take a moment to look at their website.
Check out their Tongue Scrapers (You can also find tongue scrapers on Amazon)
Read about the benefits of tongue scraping. (We recommend you only use metal)
“Tongue scraping, or jihwa prakshalana, involves using a metal or plastic tool to scrape the coating off your tongue first thing in the morning. The idea behind tongue scraping is that overnight, your body processes everything that it consumed during the day, and creates a white coating of toxins that sits on top of your tongue. Tongue scraping is about preventing the reabsorption of the toxins that your body expelled overnight.”—www.health.com
We encourage you to look at your current toothpaste and research whether the ingredients are good for your health or challenging it.
Our recommendations are a great starting point; however, we always encourage you to continue researching to find what aligns best with your needs and what you want for yourself and your health.
Evergreen Women’s Holistic Care
If you feel overwhelmed by life’s demands or disconnected from yourself, we are here to support you.
As a woman, it is easy to lose yourself in the hustle—juggling responsibilities, caring for others, and meeting expectations, while your own needs take a backseat.
You know you need to slow down, take care of yourself, and find a safe space to rest, but it feels like there’s no time, no quiet, and no place where you can truly relax.
If you live in the San Diego Area, we’d love to provide you with a safe, quiet space to be still and release the things that do not serve you so you can relax and rest.
Come see us when you are ready. We’ll be here.
And if one of your favorite ladies lives in the San Diego area and you know she needs such a place, send her our way.
We’ll take amazing care of her.
Are you interested in Evergreen Care? Send us a message.
Our Way of Giving Back
Safe Space Saturdays
For Active Duty and Veteran Women in San Diego, California: Every Saturday, we hold a complimentary safe space session open for a woman who is serving or has served.
You can visit the Evergreen Scheduling page and select a safe space on Saturday for the next available time that works for you.
The session is on us. All you need to do is show up.
Learn more: Safe Space with an Active Duty or Veteran Woman.
What Our Members Say About Evergreen Care
“I had my first session with Alana today and she was wonderful!
I really enjoyed how she took the time to fully understand what my body needed and gave me useful feedback at the end on how to care for my body between sessions. I felt super comfortable and relaxed the whole time. Her space felt so safe and calming.
10/10 recommendation a session with Alana.”
“Highly recommend visiting Evergreen.
Alana is knowledgeable, kind, and pays attention to your concerns. The atmosphere is serene and makes you feel welcomed and relaxed. She is so sweet and I walked away feeling renewed. It was one of the best massages I have ever had. If you’re on the fence, do it!
You will not regret it. It will not be my last time.”
New Clients
As a new client, you have two options to choose from:
20 Minute Intake & 60 Minutes Session for $111
20 Minute Intake & 90 Minutes Session for $165
An in-person intake is included in every first session because we want to hear from you in spoken words—how you are doing, how you are feeling, what you are feeling, and where you are feeling it in your emotional, mental, and physical bodies.
This way, we can personalize the session just for you. And within three days of your session, we’ll send you your custom E.vergreen Care Plan.
Your plan includes:
The modalities we will use to approach your care.
Our recommendation for the care you need to support your body (based on your intake information and expressed needs).
Your investment options for care.
Are you interested in Evergreen Care? Send us a message.
Current Clients
You can always refer to your Evergreen Care Plan to know when to schedule your next session to receive all the beautiful benefits of bodywork, mindfulness, and stillness. Schedule your care here
Evergreen supports you with a member portal to manage your care easily. You can log in and schedule your sessions at your convenience.
Download your client portal app (Apple Store or Google Play) to quickly and easily access documents, scheduling, and secure messaging.
Send: Us a Secure Message if you have any questions about your care.
Haven Housekeeping
The Haven is for you.
If there are topics, subjects, or information you’d like to see or learn in upcoming newsletters, please send us your thoughts so we can serve you in the way you need.
We hope November in The Haven served you well and brought you valuable tools and perspective to support you on your health & healing journey.
See you here again next month!
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