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We are proud to announce that we have created an opportunity for the Northland to support our local farmers, Brooke and Dan with URBAVORE URBAN FARM!
This “beyond organic regenerative farm” not only offers seasonal produce but as a member, you’ll also have first pick of berries, organic eggs, raw milk cheese, local mushrooms and organic sourdough bread! Registration is now open but limited to 40. First come, first serve. 2024 Pick Up Info: Every Friday 3pm-4pm May 3rd - November 22nd Pick up Location: Lotus Care KC 7001 N. Locust Street, C101 Gladstone, MO 64118 We hope you join us in cultivating community health and supporting regenerative agriculture! |
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:
URBAVORE Community Supported Agriculture Program (CSA)A CSA is a special alliance between farmer & eater where both parties share in the risk & reward of small-scale farming. This special relationship connects people to the very fields where their food is grown, and provides a sense of community that cannot be found on the shelves of a supermarket! A CSA provides more than food — it is a community of good hearted people committed to the environment and each other. How it Works: Members pre-pay for 29 weeks of glorious produce that reflects the "best of the harvest". On any given week, shares will include 6 to 10 items (farmer's choice). The items in your share will vary from week to week, but here are a few examples: Spring Share - Asparagus, Strawberries, Spinach, Lettuce, Greens Mix, Radishes, Fresh Herbs Early Summer - Blueberries, Bulb Fennel, Kale, Beets, Lettuce Heads, Carrots, Rainbow Chard, Fresh Onions High Summer - Heirloom Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Summer Squash, Cucumbers, Beans, Sweet Peppers, Potatoes, Garlic/Onion Fall - Sweet Potatoes, Gourmet Turnips, Kale, Spinach, Watermelon Radish, Daikon, Leeks Season Length: Weekly shares begin on Friday, May 3rd and run through Friday, November 22nd totaling 29 weeks of seasonal produce. Weekly Pick-up Day: Shares will be picked up at Lotus Care KC on Friday afternoons between the hours of 3:00 and 4pm. Cost & Payment Schedule: • Produce shares come to $29 per week ($30.72 with tax). The amount of produce in the share is designed to reflect that dollar amount (although there will be many weeks when the unstoppable bounty exceeds the exact dollar value and perhaps some weeks when shares are a bit slimmer). The total 29 week season comes to $841 ($890.88 with tax). Payment options include: • Pay full amount all at once *EASIEST FOR THE FARMERS! • Pay Half Now & Half August 1st • Pay Monthly (this option comes with an understood commitment to the 29 week season) *Once you commit to the CSA you will be sent a link to our official sign-up & payment processing page. EGGS EGGS EGGS: Members can add as many cartons of pastured raised, organic eggs as they’d like to their "Share Package". Our eggs are in high demand, so this is a special perk for our members. Our supply is available to you first! The number of eggs you get each week must be consistent and will be a pre-paid/predetermined portion of your share. For instance, if you opt for 2 dozen eggs a week, your total weekly share cost will be $44 before tax. *Our eggs cost $7.50 per dozen. Other Add-ons: Members have the option to add on Local Mushrooms from Myco Planet KC, cave-aged Raw Milk Cheese from Skyview Creamery, and Organic Sourdough Bread from Johnny Bakes. *This option will be provided once you’ve officially signed up for your veggie share! Frequently Asked Questions: What if I'm out of town and not available to pick-up my share? We can hold your share for you for a reasonable amount of time to be picked up at your convenience on the farm in KCMO. You can also send a friend or family member to enjoy that week's bounty. Or we can donate your share to a neighbor in need of fresh organic food. What if I don't like certain vegetables? Most weeks we will have a "swap box" & a "donation box" during pick-up. You can swap out a veggie you don't like for something else, or donate it to the neighborhood. We will also provide recipes and preparation tips. You'd be surprised how much a CSA can broaden your taste buds and cooking abilities! The beauty of trying something new or embracing something you "think" you don't like is at the very core of seasonal, sustainable eating. How much food is it? Will it be too much?? This is a wonderful amount of produce for an individual or couple who cooks frequently and prefers to use whole foods with an emphasis on healthful fresh produce. It is likely more than enough (or the perfect amount) for the average family that is learning to incorporate seasonal produce in every meal. It is not enough for a family (like ours) who eats meals "from scratch" three times a day focusing heavily on our own fresh ingredients. We are not typical though! Whatever your situation, I am confident you will find endless ways to embrace these wonderful seasonal ingredients and you will shift your cooking habits to reflect the given bounty. What's special about being a CSA member? You will get the best fresh food possible week after week (without the tedious selection process) from farmers you know & trust. It's a no-brainer for health-conscious, earth- loving eaters who want nutrient-dense chemical-free food. You will have the pleasure of knowing you are supporting a model that is best for the farmer, allowing them to focus more intently on growing great food for a specific group of eaters, rather than spending countless hours at farmers’ markets hoping their crops sell. More important still, members & farmers have the opportunity to deepen their connection with each other and the land. The food the land provides can bring us together and create community in the purest sense of the word. We hope to sustain members for many years, watch your family grow, and get to know each of you more intimately! I don't want to commit to the CSA. How else can I get your products? We always have excess produce/meats/eggs. All of it is available through our online store that is live for orders on Wednesday, with pickup on Thursday evenings at the farm located on the east side of KCMO. *While there is no shortage of goodies overall, CSA members will get first dibs on high- demand products like eggs, berries, and asparagus. Learn more about URBAVORE and our sister business Compost Collective KC at the following links: https://www.urbavorefarm.com/ https://www.compostcollectivekc.com/ |
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“This is my teacher. He expanded my mind, knowledge, sensory awareness, skills & techniques so I could offer immediate, effective & lasting pain care for my clients and our community. I am SO humbly grateful for his years of study & experience that has given me a path to change lives. His wisdom is now a gift to the world! He shares the most advanced pain education that I am aware of to this day. A deep bow to you, Chuck Duff! Thank you for changing my life personally and professionally. Lotus Care KC is alive & well today because of this practice.”
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ORGANIC REISHI MUSHROOM COFFEE
Order yours online or grab a box at the studio!
WHAT IS IT?
Organo™ Premium Gourmet Organic King of Coffee is a medium dark roast arabica coffee beans from Brazil that mixes in an instant for a flavorful cup of coffee. This Organo™ black coffee contains organic Ganoderma lucidum spores powder for added health benefits with a hint of nutty flavor to balance the rich, bold and smooth flavor of this coffee.It’s the best organic coffee you’ll ever taste.
KEY INGREDIENTS
Organic arabica coffee beans – one of the most popular coffee beans in the world. Organo™ uses a medium dark roast arabica coffee from Brazil. It’s an easy to mix instant black coffee that is bold and flavorful, which is a source of antioxidants, known for their health benefits
Organic Ganoderma Spores – The Ganoderma mushroom is one of the oldest mushrooms to be used in Chinese herbalism, ranking close to ginseng for years of usage. It is one of the most researched mushrooms, partly because in Ganoderma there are substances called triterpenes. These are found in many foods and plants like honey, apples, and cranberries. There are 50 of these substances that are exclusively found in ganoderma mushrooms. When the Ganoderma lucidum mature, they release spores which are used for our Premium Organo King of Coffee.
HOW TO USE IT
For the best organic coffee experience, empty 1 sachet into your favorite cup, fill with hot water, stir and enjoy! You can also add ice for a cool black coffee treat.
6 oz. (170 mL) – Rich and flavorful
8 oz. (225 mL) – Smooth and creamy
10 oz. (285 mL) – Light and flavorful
Order yours online or grab a box at the studio!
WHAT IS IT?
Organo™ Premium Gourmet Organic King of Coffee is a medium dark roast arabica coffee beans from Brazil that mixes in an instant for a flavorful cup of coffee. This Organo™ black coffee contains organic Ganoderma lucidum spores powder for added health benefits with a hint of nutty flavor to balance the rich, bold and smooth flavor of this coffee.It’s the best organic coffee you’ll ever taste.
KEY INGREDIENTS
Organic arabica coffee beans – one of the most popular coffee beans in the world. Organo™ uses a medium dark roast arabica coffee from Brazil. It’s an easy to mix instant black coffee that is bold and flavorful, which is a source of antioxidants, known for their health benefits
Organic Ganoderma Spores – The Ganoderma mushroom is one of the oldest mushrooms to be used in Chinese herbalism, ranking close to ginseng for years of usage. It is one of the most researched mushrooms, partly because in Ganoderma there are substances called triterpenes. These are found in many foods and plants like honey, apples, and cranberries. There are 50 of these substances that are exclusively found in ganoderma mushrooms. When the Ganoderma lucidum mature, they release spores which are used for our Premium Organo King of Coffee.
HOW TO USE IT
For the best organic coffee experience, empty 1 sachet into your favorite cup, fill with hot water, stir and enjoy! You can also add ice for a cool black coffee treat.
6 oz. (170 mL) – Rich and flavorful
8 oz. (225 mL) – Smooth and creamy
10 oz. (285 mL) – Light and flavorful
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BANYAN BOTANICALS
Find Balance and Learn Your Ayurvedic Body Type. “Ayurveda is a rich, ancient, and living science that allows for an awakening into greater harmony and balance.” This website will guide you through a process of self-discovery, inquiry, and honest reflection through the lens of Ayurveda. *Lotus Care KC is now a proud supplier of Banyan Botanicals products. Come in and consult with our Certified Yoga Therapists & Ayurvedic Yoga Sprcialists!
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Study: Yoga, Fascia & Cancer - Can Stretching Exercises Reduce Tumor Growth? Read article
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ICE YOUR TISSUES, FREEZE YOUR ISSUES
"Travell & Simons cite muscle cooling as one of the most insidious perpetuators of trigger points. Anyone who wakes up with a stiff neck due to cold air on their neck at night causing trapezius and levator scapulae trigger points knows the potentially damaging effects of cold on muscle. Icing an athlete’s muscles after or during a workout or icing a sore shoulder shuts down the capillaries and increases the likelihood that microscopic stagnation fostering trigger points and pain will develop.”….Click here to read full article. |
STRESS: IT’S NOT ALL IN YOUR HEAD, ITS IN YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM
Have you ever been told when you’re stressed to stop worrying and just relax? That it’s all in your head? It would be nice if it were that simple. But it’s not. Physiology research shows that the stress response memory lives in your nervous system.....Read article |
IS HOLDING YOUR BREATH GOOD FOR YOU?
“ Rarely do the yoga books of today present the principle of not breathing as a cornerstone of spiritual discipline. Most New Age “gurus” teach their followers the exact opposite. They urge you to “Relax and breathe deeply!” They believe, apparently, that the more you breathe, the more purified, more “airy,” and more spiritual you become. Little do they know that the ancient directive to “breathe deeply” has been mistranslated. In the original teachings of Patanjali, the primary principle most certainly is not about taking huge gulps of air. Rather, it refers to breathing deep down — that is, deep in the belly. And this act of breathing in the belly does not require deep breaths. Shallow, restrained breathing, believe it or not, was actually a common practice among the ancient yogis. But this principle has been inverted today, and a fundamental key to extraordinary health and well-being has been buried under centuries of ignorance.”
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“ Rarely do the yoga books of today present the principle of not breathing as a cornerstone of spiritual discipline. Most New Age “gurus” teach their followers the exact opposite. They urge you to “Relax and breathe deeply!” They believe, apparently, that the more you breathe, the more purified, more “airy,” and more spiritual you become. Little do they know that the ancient directive to “breathe deeply” has been mistranslated. In the original teachings of Patanjali, the primary principle most certainly is not about taking huge gulps of air. Rather, it refers to breathing deep down — that is, deep in the belly. And this act of breathing in the belly does not require deep breaths. Shallow, restrained breathing, believe it or not, was actually a common practice among the ancient yogis. But this principle has been inverted today, and a fundamental key to extraordinary health and well-being has been buried under centuries of ignorance.”
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TROUBLE FALLING ASLEEP?
Try this Nighty Night Rasayana by Kathryn Templeton , NAMA registered Ayurvedic Practitioner and Educator. Try this Sleep Rhythm hack! Watch here.
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FANTASTIC FEET
The feet are our foundation for posture and movement. They are also a frequent area of muscular imbalance and misalignment wrecking havoc on our knees, hips, low back and spine. I highly recommend this foot fitness book & kit with exercises that will change your entire body! Check it out here. |
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SCIENCE FINALLY PROVES MERIDIANS EXIST
Thai Yoga Therapy is included here... an ancient healing art that focuses on Sen lines (meridians). So fantastic to see science catching up! Read Article. |
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