This healing one pot meal gives our often taxed digestion a break, balances metabolism, cleanses the liver, refreshes our blood, and supports our body to detox what it needs to.

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Destiny vs. Manifestation

"The Universe's only intention is to guide us back into our whole, authentic, most powerful version of self."

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Fig-Braised Chicken With Spiced Walnuts

Nothing beats the delicate flavor and juicy texture of a fresh, ripe fig—nothing except for maybe this dish.

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Setting Boundaries

Learn that there IS a middle ground where I can set a boundary for yourself and stay present with what is happening.

Saffron & SageFebruary 21, 2018Saffron & Sageholistic health, San Diego, wellness, boundaries, personal health, self careComment

The Narrative: Meeting the Shadow

This week, we're continuing the Jungian psychosomatic understanding of the body with the meeting of the Shadow, our psychological immune system, and why it is not a mere negative mechanism.

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New Moon in Aquarius

You can harness the moon's energy two days before and after a full moon; if you missed our new moon circle on February 15, 2018 here is Integrative Healer, Rob Nguyen's take on this celestial event and his suggestions for incorporating the moon's energy during this time of the month.

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Therapeutic Truffles Recap

Saffron & Sage held its Therapeutic Truffles workshop on February 8, 2018 in our gathering room in Mission Hills. Chef Perla, one of Saffron & Sage's in-house chefs, led the class in truffle making and shared her knowledge of the therapeutic attributes of truffles.

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Practicing the Power of Love

We talk about the power of love. It can be a challenge for us, though, to appreciate the practical, everyday power of love in our lives.

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Bee & Pine Pollen Mucuna Delight

As we start to transition out of Winter and into Spring, it's important to be mindful of how we process our own personal transitions as well. To ground oneself, Lacy Philips suggests her favorite, grounding bee and pine pollen mucuna delight.

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How Yoga Can Awaken Your Creativity

While for most, it may just be associated as a way to stay in shape, there are so many benefits of practicing yoga that can help to tap into your creativity.