Healer Lisa Jewels Eckrich joins our community from Mount Shasta and Sedona

Offering weekly group journey circles and private one-on-one sessions.

The Vision: Journey Circle

Come experience a profound transformation and renewed sense of purpose in a fun Journey Circle. This is great for personal growth, healing and finding life direction. See your personal dreams unfold!

Many call this gateway a 'higher portal' an enlightened consciousness. It is believed that during this time a doorway opens or a 'veil lifts' to allow access to a higher realm of understanding and wisdom.

The energies of this gateway are all about 'Freedom' and often times 'Desire for Change'! Finding your soul partner - or what ever your dreams are- it gives one the power to attract this dream and in the perfect timing it unfolds.

This class can include sound healing, meditation, spiritual tools and more.

Crystal Energy Healing Sessions:

What is your unique path? These powerful one-on-one crystal healing sessions will help to illuminate with connection to your higher self for conscious awakening. Sessions include channeling, work with the Crystal Weaver, embedded crystalline codes, and more.

Lisa is a New Earth Consciousness Teacher, Crystal Messenger & Energy Specialist. She is devoted as a Gridworker, Conduit & Guide and carries within her a torch for our Conscious Awakening as One Unity Consciousness.

About Lisa:

Lisa is a Transformational Leader & Master Results Coach who inspires, empowers and guides people to live purposefully and powerfully. Since establishing her company in 2000, Lisa has guided so many to elevate the way they think, speak, and live. She teaches from real world experience. Her work unifies the world of business with essential wisdom of mind-body-spirit.

For over 2 decades she has researched and synthesized the most effective strategies in leadership, peak performance, and Self-mastery. Her unique blend of linguistics and cognitive neuroscience, unified with her understanding of ancient wisdom creates an integral learning environment for her students and community members. A master trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and a master of Hypnotherapy, Lisa is a leader in her industry, and her company is a global academy offering certification in these disciplines.

She offers courses, retreats, and life-changing experiences that improve and enrich lives by aligning participants with their Higher Self. She Incorporates the Frequency Codes of Monotomic Gold Energies and upgrades the energies with awesome results in shifting to connect to the Higher Self. Connecting with the Higher self allows the super powers to take over and the results everything is possible for miracles to unfold daily!

Healing Crystals and Stones

Tumbled Crystals and Stones A-Z!

We are a trusted source for crystals and stones from around the world. We have hundreds of tumbled stones that are pocket-size for healing or intention work. Tumbled stones are small, rounded, brightly polished pieces of rocks and minerals. They are made by placing raw or rough rocks in a machine called a rock tumbler, which tumbles them until their edges and surfaces are smooth and polished.

A few of our favorites…

Amazonite
Amethyst
Angelite
Apache Tears
Aquamarine
Aura Quartz (Blue or Gold)
Aventurine
Banded Agate
Black Onyx
Black Tourmaline
Blue Lace Agate
Calcite (Green)
Carnelian
Celestide
Chalcedony
Chrysocolla
Chrysoprase
Chrysoprase
Citron
Citrine
Clear Quartz
Crazy Lace Agate
Dalmatian
Epidote
Fluorite
Garnet
Hematite
Howlite
Jasper (Red)
Jasper (Ocean)
Jasper (Picture)
Jet
Kyanite
Labradorite
Lapis
Lepodolite
Malachite
Mookite
Moonstone
Obsidian
Onyx
Opalite
Pyrite
Rhodonite
Rose Quartz
Ruby Zoisite
Rutilated Quartz
Selenite
Serpentine
Smoky Quartz
Sodalite
Sunstone
Tiger's Eye
Unakite

Raw + Specimen Stones

We offer numerous hand-selected raw stones and rough cut stones, gems and minerals.

What is a raw gemstone? An uncut un-shaped gemstone of gem grade is called 'rough'. It is how the stone is found in its natural form, often in the ground, just as mother nature created it. They are also called raw gems but the ‘proper’ name is rough.

Crystal Points

Crystal points are favorites for intention boards and grids. Crystal points essentially reveal which direction the crystal energy flows from. In addition, the points on a crystal foster our ability to focus and gain mental clarity. Simply put, crystal points direct energy inward or outward and enhance the healing properties of a crystal.

Quartz points are a wonderful addition to any crystal collection and a must-have for crystal healing. They can consist of naturally straight crystal points with either a single or double termination. Quartz points are believed to focus the energy of the crystal and can be used as healing and cleansing tools.

Wild Ginger Apothecary's CBD Education Video Series

We are excited to announce Wild Ginger Apothecary's CBD Education Series. In these videos, we will explore the benefits and use of CBD for health. At WGA, we are a community for health + wellness. We carry only organic, hemp-derived CBD products, with 3rd party lab testing for purity and strength. We pride ourselves on offering the area's best CBD product selection, with complimentary one-on-one consultation in selecting the best option for you.

Thanks to our CBD Educator, Steve, for sharing his knowledge with the WGA community. You can meet him weekly at CBD Coffee Hour - every Friday from 10am-12pm, as well as at our monthly CBD 101 class.

Enjoy!

PRESS: Style Magazine Health & Wellness

As seen in Sarasota Herald Tribune's Style Magazine: HEALTH & WELLNESS: Nicole Leffler, owner of Wild Ginger Apothecary

Wild Ginger Apothecary offers a vast array of alternative and natural beauty and health products. After almost 15 years in the industry, owner Nicole Leffler makes sure to offer cannabidiol (CBD) in many of them. Though it is a derivative of cannabis plants, CBD is not psychoactive, and, in fact, is legal in all 50 states and does not require a prescription. 6557 Superior Ave., Sarasota; 941-312-5630; wildgingerapothecary.com.

What are cannabinoids and what are the benefits to humans?
Cannabis plants contain over 100 naturally active compounds called cannabinoids. The human body has a central regulatory system called the endocannabinoid system (ECS) that contributes to a variety of biological processes, establishing the body’s natural state of balance for the central regulatory system.

Why would one supplement with them?
Endocannabinoids interact with the body’s central regulatory system. They’re the cannabinoids our bodies can produce as needed. If we have a deficiency or imbalance, our system recognizes and responds to cannabinoids from external sources (phytocannabinoids) that can promote healing.

How do endocannabinoids accomplish this?
Basically, they bind to cannabinoid receptors in both the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. This is also true for “phytocannabinoids,” the naturally occurring compounds that include CBD.

What’s the difference between THC and CBD?
Both are cannabinoids; THC, however, is psychoactive and requires a medical marijuana license for use in Florida. CBD is the most abundant naturally occurring non-psychoactive cannabinoid, totally legal in all 50 states.

What are some of the health benefits of CBD?
Research shows CBD has helped people with a host of conditions, including multiple sclerosis, arthritis, chronic pain, inflammation, high blood pressure, anxiety and depression. This compound supports feelings of relaxation, and can reduce stress and anxiety, improve mood and sleep and increase mental clarity.

Do you also recommend CBD for pets?
Yes, and for the same reasons. It’s effective for pain relief in animals and reduces anxiety, which is especially helpful during thunderstorms! Older dogs can really benefit from a daily CBD dosage.

What’s a short list of your CBD products?
CBD offerings include everything from tinctures, capsules, edibles (chocolates, gummies, honey, tea, etc.), vape options, topicals (balms, oils, face care, lotions, etc.), and more. We offer more than 100 options of CBD products.

How can our readers learn more?
CBD educators are always available in the store. They offer free, one-on-one CBD consultations, with a focus on individual health needs.

Review: CBD + Mood

I began my CBD journey with a bottle of CBD Oil. I used the 1000mg at first, experimenting with different dosages throughout the initial trial, and am happy to report my experience was a very positive one.

The first time using CBD Oil was in the evening right before bed, and when I woke up the next morning I could tell something was different. The last few years I have struggled with depression that seemed to be most intense in the mornings. It was like a huge dark cloud was waiting for me as I woke up.

After using CBD Oil, I woke up and the cloud was gone. I was in a bit of disbelief at first - but as the day continued I really felt different.  I felt lighter, my thoughts were clearer and it was much easier to focus. As I have continued to use CBD Oil, the biggest thing that I am observing is that not only is the dark cloud gone, but emotionally I feel much stronger on a day to day basis. Where I used to feel stressed, weak or overwhelmed, I now have a renewed sense of peace and resilience.

After having such a remarkable experience with CBD Oil, I wanted to get a better idea of why I was feeling this shift, so I jumped in to the research. What I started to understand was that CBD supports the body by regulating the nervous system, and helps balance the different neurotransmitters that play a role in almost every system in the body. What I was experiencing started to make more sense. CBD is referred to a “smart” supplement because it seems to know how to bring balance where things are out of balance. 

Because I was having such positive results I asked my 15 year old son to try it and after a couple of days he reported that the anxiety that he was living with (and just thought was normal) had disappeared.

After these experiences I am wishing that I would have opened my mind to CBD much earlier. In the short time that I have been working with CBD Oil, my quality of life has definitely improved.  I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone whose looking for “smart” way to support their nervous system and bring more balance to their life.

Guest post by Wild Ginger Apothecary customer.

Full-Spectrum CBD Oil and other hemp-derived CBD products are in-stock now at Wild Ginger Apothecary. Visit us at 6557 Superior Avenue in the Gulf Gate Shopping Village. Feel free to email or call anytime at 941.312.5630.  

CBD Coffee: The Perfect Pair

3 Reasons Why CBD-Infused Coffee Is Amazing

Coffee and cannabis go together better than peanut butter and jelly. Recent research has found that caffeine and cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychotropic compound in the cannabis plant, may have some synergistic effects.

The study was conducted in zebrafish and found that long-term caffeine consumption protects against memory loss associated with extremely high doses of CBD (the benefits of isolated CBD seem to diminish the further you exceed your therapeutic dose range). 

While humans and zebrafish are two entirely different creatures, this perhaps suggests that caffeine might be a useful additive to consider in CBD therapies due their synergistic effect. And vice versa, you may benefit by splashing a little CBD into your daily caffeine dose.

Although research in humans is needed, the authors do mention that zebrafish have responses to CBD that are similar to other animal models.

So, what else can we say about this relationship between CBD and coffee?

1. CBD eases anxiety

Tired of having the jitters? CBD may be helpful for balancing out the sometimes overly stimulating effects of caffeine.

It is fairly well documented in preclinical literature that CBD is a potent anxiolytic.

Caffeine, on the other hand, can trigger anxiety attacks. Caffeine is a stressor that can trigger the release of the hormone adrenaline in the body.  Adrenaline is what triggers the fight or flight response, promoting stress and anxiety.  

CBD, however, may counteract some of these effects. CBD-infused coffee is stimulating without the edge.

CBD and caffeine both interact with adenosine in the body. Adenosine is a calming neurotransmitter that helps the body determine when it's time to stay awake and when you need more sleep. 

However, CBD and caffeine have opposite effects on this time clock chemical. Caffeine blocks the body from being able to feel the sedative effects of adenosine. With CBD, however, early research suggests that CBD may improve the body's response to adenosine. It seemingly does this by increasing the amount of calming adenosine available for the body to use.

This is why a little CBD can ease caffeine-induced nervousness. 

The anti-anxiety effects of CBD are quite powerful. In humans, British researchers have found that CBD is antipsychotic. In a phase 2 study of 88 patients with schizophrenia found that CBD successfully improved cognition and symptoms of the condition. In this case, CBD was used as an adjunctive therapy in treatment-resistant patients.

2. CBD is energizing and boosts mood

Early research has shown that low-dose CBD seems to have an energizing effect. This means that you can feel stimulated and awake with less overall caffeine. No need to order a second espresso or upsize your latte.

CBD also inspires an overall sense of positive well-being. Animal research suggests that the cannabinoid can boost mood, which can make waking up a little easier. 2016 rodent study found that CBD treatment caused a rapid increase in serotonin, a feel-good neurotransmitter that is often regulated with antidepressants.

Cranky in the morning? A cup of joe can help. Coffee also has some mood-lifting properties. A  2011 study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that women who drank 3 cups of caffeinated coffee each day were 15 percent less likely to develop depression.

Combining the two? Seems like a great way to start the day. Not to mention, CBD is an analgesic and anti-inflammatory, which can be helpful for those with morning time tension in the muscles and joints.

3. CBD and caffeine are both potent antioxidants

Both coffee and CBD are superfoods. Several compounds in coffee, including caffeine, are powerful antioxidants. Coffee is considered the biggest source of antioxidants in the Western Diet. Antioxidants protect cells and DNA from damage, which supports healing and offers protection against aging.

CBD is also a powerful antioxidant. In fact, the U.S. Government owns a patent (US6630507 B1) on “Cannabinoids as Antioxidants and Neuroprotectants.” Cannabinoids like CBD are expected to be particularly helpful for recovery from major brain events like trauma or stroke.

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We're thrilled to announce that our neighbors at The Clever Cup Coffee Shop now offer our Siesta Key Sea Bee Dee CBD tincture as an add-on option to their delicious coffee beverages!  Ask for it next time you place an order!  Or pick up your own bottle at Wild Ginger Apothecary next time you're in, to make your own CBD Coffee right at home!