Spring is (almost) here!
The Spring season is one we always look forward to - the cold of Winter has mostly passed, with new growth and more light present by the day.
In Chinese Medicine, the Spring season correlates with the Liver organ. This is an excellent time to work off the heaviness of Winter and incorporate fresh, vibrant newly sprouting greens which greatly support the Liver.
Some choose Spring as the season to kickstart an annual cleanse. Whether you decide to gently incorporate Liver-supporting foods and products like our Green Drink or go for a full-on Liver Cleanse, don't miss this seasonal opportunity to give your body the gift of health!
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Now Hiring!
The Dragon’s Den Herb Shop is looking for a motivated team player to join us in our customer-service-oriented store.
As a Dragon’s Den employee, you'll learn to further your natural healthcare knowledge which can be applied throughout your life.
Come join the Dragon’s Den ohana where respect, knowledge, support, and service are key values.
All workers at the Dragon's Den have either graduated or are currently enrolled in alternative health programs such as herbology and nutrition, therefore knowledge and experience in the alternative health care field is required so we at the Den can maintain our high standards.
The ideal candidate is self-motivated and solution-oriented with strong interpersonal communication skills. Point-of-sales/retail experience is helpful.
If you're an optimistic individual with a growth mindset who is looking for a part-time position with room for advancement, please contact us. Compensation is dependent on experience and performance.
Sales clerk responsibilities include:
- assisting customers, answering customer questions
- product knowledge
- processing sales transactions
- assisting in day-to-day operations of running a retail store
If this feels right for you, please submit a resume and brief cover letter to
info@dragonsdenhawaii.com.
"I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy."
-Rabindranath Tagore
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Product Spotlight:
The Dragon's Den Green Drink!
There are many Green Drink powder blends and supplements out there. Why not use one that’s been successfully used for years in Dr. Malik Cotter's Cleanse and Rejuvenate programs?
The Dragon’s Den Green Drink is our best seller and for good reason. It’s chock full of fresh juice extracts of Dandelion, Oatgrass, Wheatgrass, and Alfalfa along with Spirulina and Chlorella.
Our Green Drink is a natural source of Chlorophyll, which is known for its internal cleansing properties.
Chlorophyll is a beneficial natural compound because it is similar to hemoglobin. Every single blood cell in the body relies on hemoglobin for proper oxygenation.
Instead of an iron molecule, Chlorophyll has a magnesium molecule bound to it [1]. Magnesium is an especially important mineral because it is essential for many different processes in our body such as regulating muscle and nerve function, blood sugar levels, and blood pressure and making protein, bone, and DNA [2].
Have you tried the Dragon's Den Green Drink? It has become a staple for many customers and staff alike!
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Liver Cleansing Foods
Supplements are a great resource to provide your body with much needed nutrients. However, everything and anything you consume (food, drinks, and even thoughts!) will eventually go through the Liver for processing.
This Spring season, give your Liver the love it needs by taking a break from all the different foods, drinks, supplements, and unnecessary thoughts you consume on a daily basis. Eat simpler and receive your nutrients from highly nutritive and beneficial foods for the Liver.
Here's a short list of foods that benefit the Liver:
- Leafy & Bitter Greens: Mustard, Sorrel, Arugula, Collards, Kale, Romaine, Endive, Dandelion
- Green tea (Like Organic Gen Maicha Green Tea)
- Green veggies: Asparagus, Cucumber, Cruciferous vegetables, Celery
- Chlorophyll, Wheat grasses, Seaweeds & Spirulina (Like Dragon's Den Green Drink)
- Sour Fruits: Lemons, Lime, Tangerine, Grapefruit, Crab apple, Sour plums
Sour and bitter foods are highly beneficial for the Liver. These flavors stimulate digestion and bile flow by increasing production of gastrin, a hormone that the stomach makes to release hydrochloric acid. Hydrochloric acid is important in helping to break down food and nutrients for absorption.
Long story short: the bitterer, the better!
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Spring Recipe:
Malik's Vegetable Smoothie
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Simple Vegetable Smoothie
Ingredients
- 3 medium-large kale leaves, strip off the ribs
- 1 cup loosely packed spinach leaves
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- ¼ cup cilantro
- ¼ large cucumber
- ½ apple
Directions: Add the fresh organic ingredients to a high-speed blender like VitaMix, add 2 pints of the prepared Green Drink and blend on high until thoroughly blended.
Deluxe Vegetable Smoothie
In addition to the above ingredients add:
- 1 cup microgreens some or all broccoli, radish, clover, flax, sunflower, buckwheat
- 1 cup loosely packed sprout mix
- ¼ cup loosely packed moringa leaves or 1 tsp powder (optional)
- 2 tablespoons dandelion greens
- 1/3 cup chopped green cabbage
- 1-1/2 inch piece chopped burdock root
- 1-inch piece chopped ginger root, no need to peel
- 1-1/2 inch piece chopped turmeric root, no need to peel
- 3 inch piece fresh aloe vera, inner fillet, avoid the sap (strong laxative)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons beet crystals
Directions: Add the fresh organic ingredients from both recipes to a high-speed blender like VitaMix, add 2 pints of prepared Green Drink and an additional 1 pint of water. Blend on high to until thoroughly blended. Pour into 2 quart-sized jars and refrigerate 1 for later.
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Thanks for reading!
~The Dragon's Den Herb Shop team
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