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The first Passiflora, LLC, Tea Room & Herbal Apothecary opened in New Hartford, Connecticut in the fall of 2003. This beautiful community gathering place brings you the best in local, organic food for lunch and take-out (including vegan selections) combined with over 120 loose tea and tea blends (some created by our local medicinal herbalists).

Shop among our selection of beautiful cups, tea pots and tea accessories (some created by local potters). In our apothecary you will find:

For your shopping pleasure, we also have a fabulous selection of gift items including candles, soaps and bath salts (some also prepared by local herbalists). We feature beautiful jewelry, supplied by our local community artists. Sit and browse our spiritual, herbal and plant based book selection.

Each month we offer night-time events from music by talented musicians to talks on holistic health and book discussion groups. See our new events calendar.

Many of our employees (goddesses) are in private practice as nutritionists, herbalists, etc. (see information about them under Holistic Health Services) so that, when we guide you to products we have studied and read for years to provide you with this information.

We look forward to welcoming you!


Women’s Health

10 Guidelines for Vital Women’s Health

Women are the nurturers, but we have to first “put the oxygen mask on yourself”. Here are some key guidelines for living vitally.

HEALTH

Paleomeal by Designs for Health

Whey protein powder to support your body’s health and metabolism; low in sugar with factors to increase immunity and digestion.

Paleogreens by Designs for Health

A great tasting powder of organic greens, teas, and berries; rich in vitamins, anti-oxidants, and de-toxifiers.  Mix paleomeal (1 tbls.)  and paleogreens (1 tsp.) into your smoothie to give your body strong nutrition.

Lunch

Should be your biggest meal of the day; your digestive fire is strongest.   Drink one-half your body weight each day in room temperature water (with lemon, if you can) to keep this digestive fire strong.  If you need to,  stimulate your digestion with Ginger Root Tea before each meal.  Trikatu (by Banyan Botanicals), which contains can also be used to stimulate digestion before eating.

Pro Omega (Essential Fatty Acids) or Artic D Cod Liver Oil by Nordic Naturals  

Omega-3 oils; essential fatty acids. “Good” fats are a required part of our nutrition.  Necessary for sharp memory (cognition), a healthy circulation system, reducing inflammation, hydrating our cells and glowing skin.  Take 5 capsules a day; or two teaspoons of cod liver oil a day, particularly during fall and winter.

Calcium/Magnesium by Mega Foods

500 mg of magnesium is needed each day by our body.  Foods that contain magnesium (such as wheat germ, soy products) are often not a large part of our diet. Supplements are best absorbed as food; for this reason we recommend Mega Foods whole foods supplements.  Take 3 to 6 capsules a day. We also carry a range of their multiple vitamins.  

HERBS

Ashwagandha by Banyan Botanicals

Tonifies the hormonal system, increases energy, reduces stress, and enhances calmness. Gives us energy during the day and calms our nervous system so that we can sleep at night. Take 2 capsules in the morning and 2 at night.

Peri-menopause/Menopause Essential Oil Protocal

Apply geranium and clary sage essential oils by Floracopeia to your abdominal  in morning (after shower) and at night. Sage is cooling to the hormonal system; while geranium helps us recover from exhaustion and supports our adrenal glands.

Develop an herbal/nutritional protocol that is specific to you.  Come meet with one of us to discuss what herbs would be best for you.  Some to consider are Shatavari ( a female hormonal tonic), Black Cohosh (relieves pre-menstrual depression), Eleuthero or Milky Oats (to soothe nerves), Lemon Balm/St. Johnswort (to soothe seasonal depression)

HAPPINESS

Sesame Oil by Avena Botanicals or Banyan Botanials

Give yourself a self-massage with Sesame Oil before each shower.  Soothing to your nervous system, this massage with move your lymph (the cleansing system of your body) and remove toxins (when you shower it away).  You can also put a pure organic sesame oil at the tip of your nostrils to prevent sinus dryness and its related problems all winter long.  During the summer, coconut oil can be subsituted.

Breathe (Prana) Each morning after your shower take time to breath deeply, through your nostrils.  An excellent technique is the “alternate side of the nostril breathing”.
 

Passiflora’s
Ten Thoughts for a Vital Spring/Early Summer…

Muddy, Wet, Heavy Spring/Early Summer is on its way… and some of us may start to feel that way inside our bodies.    Ayurveda, the science of life, provides us with some guidance as to how you and your family can “spring” through Spring.

1. Add leafy greens and roots, including bitters such as nettle leaf and dandelion root, to your diet.  These foods are de-toxifying to the body, light and dry, and help us to prepare our bodies for the hot summer months ahead. Try our great-tasting Passiflora Cleanse Tea which includes these herbs and other de-toxifiers:

Dandelion Root:  is used to reduce congestion and inflammation of the liver.

Nettles Leaf: strengthens and supports the whole body and is loaded with iron and vitamin C.

Burdock Root:  is a valuable cleansing remedy often used for the treatment of skin conditions. Burdock will move the body to a state of health.

Licorice Root: soothes the endocrine system and is anti-inflammatory to all organs in the body.

Orange Peel:  instills a beautiful aroma and tonifies the digestive system.

Cinnamon Bark: regulates the blood sugar levels and stimulates digestion.

2. Rise early with the sun and undertake or continue a morning meditation practice. 

3. Although we do recommend raw milk, we do have so many healthful alternatives to dairy in almond, oat, and hazelnut milk to name a few.  Have a terrific tasting smoothie at Passiflora prepared with Paleogreens or Berry Greens an organic blend of greens, teas and berries.

4. Reduce the heavy sweet fruits in your diet such as oranges, bananas, pineapples and melons.  Add in lighter fruits such as berries and peaches. 

5. Decrease the use of oils…although we have recommended all winter that most of you increase your omega-3 oil consumption, spring is the time of year to decrease dosage slightly. Continue to add Organic Coconut oil and GHEE (clarified butter) to your pantry.

6. For seasonal allergies, drink Nettles Leaf or our Passiflora’s Relax Your Allergy tea. 

7. Remember to drink at least half your body weight in ounces of room temperature water each day.  To keep your digestive system healthy, drink Ginger Root tea.

8. Make room for the new by cleaning out those closets and shelves and giving away the stuff that you don’t use to someone who will.  Open up these windows and enjoy this process.  Tackle one small space a week during the Spring season. (We love our Unclutter books by Karen Kingston).

9. Take a walk in nature each day..  ENJOY.  One of your cheapest ways of preventing disease is to walk 30 to 45 minutes every day, ideally in nature.

10. Send yourself ONLY positive affirmations each day and please visit us.


Lunch Menu - Details

Tea Menu - Our complete line of teas.
 


Reprint from The New York Times

March 30, 2008
QUICK BITE | NEW HARTFORD
Tea, Herbs and Massages, Too
By CHRISTOPHER BROOKS

Passiflora Tea Room and Herbal Apothecary “is about a healthy lifestyle,” said Karen Tyson, who was inspired to open Passiflora five years ago as a result of a self-described midlife crisis. Her goal, she said, was to “educate people about vital health, and create a sense of community.”

Passiflora occupies two rooms within the distinctive 1850 House, a historic brick building. The first is devoted to holistic matters and looks somewhat like a gift shop, with shelves full of vitamins, books on nutrition and health, bulk herbs, hand-made jewelry, scented candles — even chair massages.

The second room is comfortably laid out with casual seating, including two wing chairs and a couple of overstuffed leather ones by the windows, and several pastels by local artists on the walls. In addition to its 140 varieties of herbal, green and traditional teas ($2 to $3 for a 10-ounce cup, $3.75 to $6 for a pot), Passiflora offers a fairly varied menu, including a breakfast quiche ($5.99), soup (recently a zucchini and Gorgonzola bisque), turkey chili ($4.50 a bowl), salads ($6.50 to 6.99) and various sandwiches, panini and wraps ($5.99 to $6.99). There are also muffins, cookies, lemon bars, brownies, chocolate cake, apple cake, a mixed berry pie (baked goods range from $1.50 to $4.50) and eight different smoothies ($3.99 to $5.99).

The common denominator of these items, beyond their being house-made, is a reliance on organic, locally produced materials. “That becomes much easier as we get into the growing season,” Ms. Tyson said, adding that many ingredients come from her own garden.

Passiflora Tea Room, 526 Main Street, New Hartford; (860) 379-8327 or http://www.passifloratea.com/. Open Monday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.



Mission Statement

HAPPINESS: You will feel happier when you leave than when you arrived. You will find a peaceful space to gather, imbibe great food and drink, and learn how to help your body feel better.

HEALTH: We want you to feel your healthiest, utilizing our knowledge of science and traditional botanical medicine to work with you and your body. We will be honest with you as to what we think will work well for you. For more in-depth information, we provide you with one-on-one wellness and botanical medicine counseling.

HERBS: We have carefully selected every product to ensure that it has quality and integrity. Unlike most health food stores, many of our products are only available to health care professionals. They are what they say they are on the bottle.



“Gather With Friends” Series

We invite you to our tearoom for a light dinner, tea, and conversation with friends.
We offer you a “fixed price dinner” of homemade soup, biscuit and a cup of tea for $5.00 per person served from 6 pm to 7 pm.  (Except for our special once a month ‘reservation preferred’ musical feasts.)   EVENT TIME IS 7:00 to 8:30 p.m and all events are for FREE as our gift to the community, except where indicated.   

April 17th

Celtic Program of Vocals and Instrumentals
With Gale Gardiner, Celebrating Earth Day

Come here the ‘sounds of Fortune’s Gale’ as Gale Gardiner performs Earth Day-themed traditional, roots, folk and parodies and original offerings with guitar and autoharp.  Responses include Harvey Reid (www. Harveyreid.com) – ‘she has the voice of an angel’, Leslie Coutsiridis (music director of for The Last Supper www.lastsuppermusical.com) – ‘ her voice has quite a wonderful quality, a natural lovely musical sound added to the music she sings.’  Come join us for a Fun Filled Night of Music and special vegetarian seasonal dinner for only $14.95. (Dinner begins at 6pm.)  Reservations preferred.

April 24th

Energy Medicine With Lisa Bequillard

Donna Eden and David Feinstein, authors of Energy Medicine, have created a daily energy routine which helps to boost your immune system, increase your strength and vitality and harmonize your energy.  Based on the understanding that the body is designed to heal itself and to feel good, Eden’s method of Energy Work taps into the rich storehouse of natural wisdom within our bodies. Come join Lisa Bequillard, an energy practitioner, and a student of Donna Eden’s to learn her Five-Minute Daily Energy Routine

May1st
Working Through Anxiety/Panic Attacks
Presented By Soleil Healing & Arts

Learn how Integrative Holistic Counseling and Energy Work can help you with remedy anxiety/panic attacks.  Please join Soleil's co-founders
Kat & Jenna as they lead an informal discussion on how Kat personally conquered this difficult disorder and how you can too!  Integrative Holistic Counseling aids in relieving anxiety and empowers a client to take a proactive approach to their physical health and overall well-being. This approach is based in energy work and integrates a variety of holistic modalities to help the mind, body and Spirit to find relaxation and relief from anxiety.

May 8th
Subject:  Is it Possible to Live Nonviolently?
With Doreen Breen

Begin Your Journey of Living a Nonviolent Life. A very brief introduction to the Methodology of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Included will be a short discussion of the 6 Principles of Nonviolence and how you can incorporate them into your life beginning right now. Doreen is certified in Kingian Nonviolence Conflict Reconciliation,  through the Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies at the University of Rhode Island , and is a domestic violence and sexual assault crisis counselor, community educator, advocate and organizer. She serves as the Administrative Director for the emerging Connecticut Center for Nonviolence: A Martin Luther King, Jr. Institute and is currently co-facilitating both a Diversity and a Youth Aggression Task Force

May 15th
Homepathy with Michele Pickering 

Michelle Pickering will talk about some of the more common remedies and their indications for use.  Homeopathy medicine works by stimulating a person’s immune system by helping to boost their healing potential.

May 22nd
Music with Ken Haller

Join  Ken Haller on May 22nd with his friends from Cheshire . Ken will has some new songs to share with us!!   His friends bring some blues, folk and fresh originals.  So come around and have some fun

May 29th
Reflexology with Tara Cornish

A holistic approach to health and well-being. Reflexology is a unique and holistic way to support your good health and help you feel better. By nourishing your mental and physical vitality, reflexology can help you let go of tension and maintain your balance in meeting the demands and stresses of your daily life. Come for an evening of enlightenment~ learn the history and benefits of Hand and Foot Reflexology! Reflexology is an ancient form of healing!   Tara Cornish is Certified in the Ingham Method of Reflexology. After the lecture Tara will be available for $1.00 per minute sessions so you can get a feel for the real thing! Take time for yourself and relax with a 10 minute session!

In addition to our delicious organic seasonal menu, we offer special lunchtime events:

Tuesday
11:00-2:00
Chair massage with Corey Tucker, Massage4You.

Wednesday
11:30-2:30
Tara Cornish, Certified reflexologist- owner of Holistic Hands. Come enjoy a relaxing chair reflexology session with Tara, keep your stress under control and “get grounded” with a hand and/or foot treatment.

Thursday
12:00-3:00
Chair massage with Jenna Bashore, Bodhiworks.

Also on Thursdays and Sunday Teatime Knitting 1:00-3:00 with Phillip Allen, a weaver and occasional spinner. If yarn, knitting needles, tea and conversation sound like an ideal afternoon, please join us at Passiflora .  So pack your project bag and join the fun!!!