Boketto Wellness

Most of us know that morning sunlight is important for circadian health, but evening light is just as essential.

As the sun sets, the gradual shift in light intensity and color spectrum provides your brain with a powerful signal that the day is coming to an end. Specialized light-sensitive cells in the retina relay this information to the brain’s master circadian clock, helping regulate the timing of melatonin release and other hormones involved in sleep, metabolism, and recovery.

Even 10–20 minutes outdoors around sunset can help reinforce a healthy circadian rhythm, making it easier to fall asleep, improve sleep quality, and support more stable energy throughout the following day. Nature’s light cycle is one of the most powerful tools we have for keeping our internal clock in sync.

THIS WEEKEND! ✨ BREATHING FOR RELAXATION & RESTORATION ✨

Rest and ease are states we can achieve with the right tools—even when things are stressful, we can bring ourselves into greater states of ease. learn how to breathe for down-regulation of your nervous system.

In this hour long workshop, you will learn how to use your breath to get to your nervous system’s optimal baseline—as well as learn ways to return to said baseline, repeatedly.

Join us for an evening of deeply restorative hour of skilled rest.

Breathing for Relaxation & Restoration
with Nicky Bienstock
Sunday, July 19th
6:00-7:00 pm
at Boketto 106 N Vine Street (The Fan) 23223
Space is limited to 8

This workshop will largely take place laying down, so be sure to bring a mat, any props you might need like pillows or bolsters, and a blanket to stay warm. Anything you need to be as comfortable as you need is welcome. Wear cozy clothing and arrive a bit early to set settled ahead of time.

MEET NICKY
Nicky Bienstock is a somatic breath & bodyworker with nearly 15 years of experience teaching people how to heal. They specialize in chronic pain, chronic illness, and trauma. Their educational background is in integrative neuroscience and they are additionally trained as a yoga teacher, restorative yoga teacher, and reiki master trainings. Learn more about Nicky at homeostaticrestorationtherapy.com

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The New Moon in Cancer arrives on Tuesday, July 14 at 5:43 AM EDT, inviting us inward.

Cancer, ruled by the Moon, reminds us that growth begins where we feel safe enough to soften. This lunation is an opportunity to reconnect with your intuition, tend to your emotional landscape, nurture your home, and plant intentions that support the life you truly want to build.

From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, this New Moon unfolds during the height of Summer, the season of the Fire Element. While the energy of the season is expansive and outward, this moon offers a gentle invitation to balance that intensity by nourishing the Heart and Shen (spirit), honoring rest, and creating space for emotional renewal.

This carousel explores:
• The energetic themes of the Cancer New Moon
• Simple rituals for intention setting and reflection
• Seasonal TCM foods, herbs, and practices to support your body and spirit throughout Summer

May this New Moon remind you that the strongest foundations are built not through force, but through presence, nourishment, and trust in your own inner wisdom.

—Boketto Wellness

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✨New at Boketto! HEAD AID TEA by Anima Mundi Herbals ✨

A refreshing, cooling organic herbal tea crafted with traditional botanicals that support relaxation and clarity. This uplifting blend includes herbs long cherished for their invigorating properties. With a naturally soothing and balanced flavor, this tea makes a wonderful addition to your daily routine, whether as a midday reset or an evening wind-down.

• Peppermint: traditionally used for its cooling and soothing properties

• Tulsi: known as an adaptogen, traditionally used to support balance and well-being

• Feverfew: a revered herb in traditional herbalism, historically used for overall wellness and balance

• Oat Straw: traditionally used to support relaxation and vitality

• Rosemary: historically used to support clarity and a relaxed state

• Orange Peel: valued for its bright, uplifting nature

Size: 2 oz

Suggested use: Add 1 Tbsp per cup of hot water. Steep for 10-15 minutes, strain and enjoy.

About Anima Mundi: Anima Mundi is devoted to making vibrant and medicinally potent remedies that honors the principles of harmony and ancient formulation that have years of anecdotal and traditional evidence.

Shop Here: https://bokettowellness.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/head-aid-tea-anima-mundi

LAKA® C3 [Protein, Electrolyte]

Collagen + Creatine + Electrolytes — The only scoop that rebuilds your skin, fuels your muscles, and protects your brain.

Most supplements do one thing. C3 does three.

PEPTAN® MARINE COLLAGEN — The world’s most clinically studied marine collagen peptide. Rebuilds skin, joints, gut lining, and bone while naturally stimulating GLP-1 for appetite regulation and blood sugar stability.

CREATINE MONOHYDRATE — The most researched performance supplement in existence. More strength, faster recovery, and proven cognitive protection in one daily dose.

ELECTROLYTES — Hydration at the cellular level. Supports nerve signaling, muscle contraction, and ensures every other ingredient in C3 absorbs the way it should.

Three ingredients. One scoop. Everything works better together.

Mix in 8–12oz of ice cold water daily. Best taken 20–30 minutes before your main meal. Pairs with LAKA® Matcha and Honey for the complete natural GLP-1 stack.

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☼ COOLING FOODS FOR SUMMER ☼

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, summer is governed by the Fire element—a season of warmth, growth, movement, and abundant Yang energy. While this outward energy supports vitality and connection, too much internal heat can leave us feeling overheated, restless, irritable, dehydrated, or mentally scattered.

Rather than relying on iced foods and beverages, which TCM believes can dampen digestive fire, the focus is on incorporating cooling foods and herbs that naturally help clear heat, replenish fluids, and restore balance from within.

Seasonal foods like cucumber, watermelon, pear, celery, mung beans, lotus root, seaweed, snow fungus, chrysanthemum, mint, and barley have traditionally been used to help:

• Clear excess heat
• Support hydration and replenish body fluids
• Promote healthy digestion during warmer months
• Calm the Heart and soothe the mind
• Reduce feelings of irritability and restlessness
• Nourish the skin and support healthy circulation

One of the foundational principles of TCM is living in rhythm with nature. As the seasons shift, so should the foods we eat. Choosing fresh, seasonal ingredients is a simple yet powerful way to support your body’s natural intelligence and align with the energy of summer.

Remember, TCM is highly individualized. Your constitution, health history, climate, and current season of life all influence what foods are most supportive. If you tend to run cold, experience digestive weakness, or are postpartum, your ideal summer diet may look different.

—Boketto

Back in Stock! Microbiome supportive oral care.

In case you missed our latest journal post, it’s all about The Mouth as an Ecosystem. Check it out: https://bokettowellness.com/blogs/journal/the-mouth-as-an-ecosystem

Just a reminder that we’ll be closed July 4th & 5th! Wishing everyone a fun and safe holiday weekend! ♡

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