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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

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Back in Stock! Essential O3 Ozonated Oil Pulling Rinse + Oral Microbiome Toothpaste! In case you missed our latest journal post, it’s all about oral health, find a little recap below or visit our website to read the full post :)

Your mouth is more than where digestion begins—it’s one of the body’s first ecosystems. ✨

Every meal, every sip of water, every breath, and every brush shapes the community of microbes that call it home.

A thriving oral microbiome doesn’t just support healthy teeth and gums. It’s deeply connected to digestion, immune function, cardiovascular health, metabolic health, and even the balance of the rest of your microbiome.

A few simple habits can make a meaningful difference:
• Prioritize mineral-rich, whole foods and plenty of fiber.
• Stay well hydrated to support saliva—the body’s natural defense system.
• Choose oral care products that nourish rather than disrupt the microbiome.
• Reduce chronic stress and support your nervous system, as both influence the health of your mouth.
• Remember that consistency matters more than perfection.

Whole-body wellness begins with the small rituals we practice every day. Caring for your smile is another way of caring for the rest of you.

What changes have made the biggest difference in your oral health? We’d love to hear below. 🦷🌿

Read on The Journal: https://bokettowellness.com/blogs/journal/the-mouth-as-an-ecosystem

In case you missed our latest newsletter, here’s a mini recap!

🥭 EAT YOUR WATER 🍓

Hydration is about so much more than the number on your water bottle.

Every day, your body is constantly absorbing, distributing, and holding onto water—and it relies on minerals, whole foods, and healthy habits to do it well.

A few simple shifts can make a meaningful difference:
🥭 Eat water-rich fruits and vegetables
🧂 Replenish essential minerals and electrolytes
💧 Sip consistently throughout the day instead of all at once

When food alone isn’t enough, thoughtfully chosen mineral-rich products can offer extra support for hydration, recovery, and overall well-being.

Swipe to discover a few of our favorite hydration essentials—from mineral-rich foods to the tools and products we keep reaching for all summer long.

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🍓 STRAWBERRY FULL MOON in CAPRICORN 🍓

The Strawberry Full Moon rises on June 29th at 7:57 PM EDT, illuminating the grounded and enduring wisdom of Capricorn.

While June’s full moon takes its name from the season’s strawberry harvest, this lunation invites us to reflect on a different kind of abundance—the slow, steady rewards that come from patience, discipline, and devotion to what truly matters.

Capricorn reminds us that lasting growth is rarely built overnight. Under this moon, we’re called to release outdated responsibilities, expectations, and patterns that no longer support the future we’re working toward, while recommitting to the structures, habits, and relationships that do.

From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, this full moon arrives during the height of Summer, the season of the Fire Element and the Heart. As yang energy reaches its peak, we’re invited to nourish the Heart, protect our vitality, and cultivate a calm, rooted Shen (spirit) amidst the intensity of the season.

This is a beautiful time to:

✦ Reflect on long-term goals and intentions
✦ Release what no longer serves your growth
✦ Create supportive routines and boundaries
✦ Nourish the Heart with seasonal foods and restorative practices
✦ Move gently, connect with nature, and honor your energy

May this Full Moon remind you that the most meaningful transformations are often the ones unfolding quietly beneath the surface.

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✨ STRAWBERRY FULL MOON in CAPRICORN ✨

The Strawberry Full Moon rises on June 29th at 7:57PM EDT, illuminating the grounded and enduring wisdom of earthy Capricorn.

While June’s full moon takes its name from the season’s strawberry harvest, this lunation invites us to reflect on a different kind of abundance—the slow, steady rewards that come from patience, discipline, and devotion to what truly matters.

Capricorn reminds us that lasting growth is rarely built overnight. Under this moon, we’re called to release outdated responsibilities, expectations, and patterns that no longer support the future we’re working toward, while recommitting to the structures, habits, and relationships that do.

From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, this full moon arrives during the height of Summer, the season of the Fire Element and the Heart. As yang energy reaches its peak, we’re invited to nourish the Heart, protect our vitality, and cultivate a calm, rooted Shen (spirit) amidst the intensity of the season.

This is a beautiful time to:

✦ Reflect on long-term goals and intentions
✦ Release what no longer serves your growth
✦ Create supportive routines and boundaries
✦ Nourish the Heart with seasonal foods and restorative practices
✦ Move gently, connect with nature, and honor your energy

May this Strawberry Full Moon remind you that the most meaningful transformations are often the ones unfolding quietly beneath the surface.

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Back in Stock! ✨ Corpus Naturals Deodorants ✨

Made for people who don’t want to sacrifice quality for the sake of going natural. These deodorants come in seven elevated scents with one natural formula to support you in your day-to-day.

Available in-store and online at BokettoWellness.com in 7 delightful scents:

• Atlas — PEPPERCORN, ORANGE, ANISE, ATLAS CEDARWOOD

• Cedar Flora — CEDAR, WHITE MUSK, JASMINE, GUAIACWOOD

• Santalum — SANDALWOOD, SANDALWOOD ROOT, TEXAS CEDARWOOD, AMBER

• Third Rose — ROSE, ITALIAN MANDARIN, VIOLET, CEDAR ROOT

• No. Green — BERGAMOT, PINK LEMON, ORANGE BLOSSOM, CARDAMOM

• Neroli — NEROLI, ORANGE BLOSSOM, BERGAMOT, AMBRETTE SEED

• California — SEA SALT, BERGAMOT, WHITE MUSK, JASMINE

Corpus has refined and redesigned what a natural formula can be. The result is a deodorant that goes above and beyond what you may have come to expect from “natural.” Their deodorants are vegan, cruelty-free, aluminum-free, paraben-free, no talc, no baking soda, no phthalates, no synthetic fragrances.

Size: 2.6 oz / 75g

About Corpus Naturals: Corpus Naturals was founded in 2018 by J.P. Mastey, a skincare expert with over 15 years of experience. Mastey struggled to find products that performed to match high standards and also were natural. After many years of study and experimentation, he created Corpus Naturals with no compromise.

Shop Link: https://bokettowellness.com/products/corpus-deodorant?_pos=1&_sid=25150f24d&_ss=r

Coming Home to Yourself: An Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation with Cynthia Flagg

Sundays, August 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th from 4:30 - 5:30pm

Limited to 8 persons, $60 for all 4 sessions

* Note: Since this is designed as a 4-week program, we are unable to prorate for missed sessions

Sharing Loving Kindness practices that steady the mind, the body and open the heart, bringing peace and joy into your daily life, your relationships, and world.

Sessions are held in a safe and confidential space, and include a brief talk, a guided meditation and time for Q+A and sharing.

Together, explore simple, accessible mindfulness practices grounded in awareness of the body, breath, emotions, and thoughts, with an emphasis on practical tools for daily life.

Week 1 — It Begins with the Body: An Introduction to Mindfulness

Week 2 — What Moves through US: Mindful of Emotions

Week 3 — Cultivating a Wise Heart: Compassion and Loving Kindness

Week 4 — How Do We Live: Practices for Daily Life

This series is not about fixing yourself or becoming someone new. It’s about slowing down, quieting the mind, opening the heart, and learning to meet your life with greater awareness, clarity and kindness.

Note from Cynthia: This series is being offered as part of my final practicum for certification through the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program led by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. I’m deeply grateful for your participation. As part of the practicum process, one session will be recorded for the purpose of receiving feedback from my teachers and mentors. The audio recording will be used solely for training and evaluation purposes.

Read more or signup: https://bokettowellness.com/products/coming-home-to-yourself-an-introduction-to-mindfulness-meditation