We have moved to 2612 Quadra St., just north of Kings Ave., on the ground floor of Blue Bird Cabs!
What are electrolytes and why do we need them? Electrolytes are minerals (sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride and magnesium) that carry an electric charge and help with a myriad of actions in the body including: fluid regulation, nervous system function, hydration levels, and muscle contractions. We lose electrolytes (and water) through urine and sweat, so we…
With open arms, we welcome the long, balmy and social days of summer!! Chinese medicine theory considers the outgoing season of Spring and subsequent Summer Yang seasons. Yang energy stimulates growth, expansion, and outward movement. The Yang energy is reflected in the natural world bringing longer, warmer days and an abundance of growth. The hospitable…
The season of spring is a time of renewal, growth and new beginnings. With the days gradually getting longer, nature responds with bright green shoots and tree buds starting to crack open and just like the natural world, our bodies mirrors this experience with the urge for expansion and upward movement. However, the transition from…
Happy Spring! Or to the long-suffering seasonal allergy-havers of ‘Victoria’: our condolences! In Chinese metaphysics the astrological start of the yearly calendar begins with Spring, which starts in early February every year according to the luni-solar calendar followed by practitioners of classical Chinese medicine. The shift in seasons described in the luni-solar calendar lines up…
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the life sustaining red fluid we know as blood extends beyond the medical definition of red blood cells and transporting oxygen. It is the vital bodily substance responsible for nourishing our tissues and supporting our organs. It maintains strong and healthy skin, muscles and tendons ensuring supple, smooth movement. It…
This is the perfect time to remind our large clientbase of the treasure trove of medicinal, culinary, ritual and educational products sister biz, Green Muse Herbs has intentionally curated for all your holiday gift needs!! We’d also like to remind our clients, you will receive a 10% discount off products recommended by members of our…
Heart & Hands, Green Muse Herbs & Otherways Creative at the 2025 Oaklands Queer & Trans Farmers Market Well, as life does when you’re busy making plans, it happened! Not only have we passed the 1 year mark of our Quadra Village lease – 14 months to be exact – but we also passed our…
Green Muse Herbs will be joining Heart & Hands at the upcoming Queer + Trans Farmers’ Market on June 28th! In addition to tabling some of their small batch medicines and learning resources, they will also be helping out at the herbal first aid tent. This herbal first aid tent, organized by Em of Moonseed…
POSTPONED!!Sunday May 18th, 11:30 – 2:30pmHeart and Hands Health Collective, 2612 Quadra St. MASKING REQUIRED – we are prioritizing the health and safety of our staff and attendees. If you forget yours, the clinic will have medical masks available for $2. Sliding scale of $30-70. Course fee includes materials for seedlings and PDF notes to…
Sunday March 23, 1:00 – 4:00pmHeart & Hands Health Collective, 2612 Quadra St. MASKING REQUIRED – we are prioritizing the health and safety of our staff and attendees. If you forget yours, the clinic will have medical masks available for $2. Workshop fees, $30 – 75 sliding scale. Pay what you can afford.Course fee includes…
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