The word
"tonic" refers to something that invigorates, refreshes, or restores energy and strength to the body or mind. It can also refer to a type of beverage, usually carbonated, that is intended to provide a feeling of revitalization.
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Initially sold as a bonus to Canadians for balancing the federal budget, the government is now touting the benefit cheques as
tonic for a suddenly sputtering economy and as a job - creation plan.
A glass
of tonic water contains about 20 mg of quinine.
Think of this
as tonic for your skin care soul.
I love to add in
tonic herbs with good fats to boost nutritional potential of the dish.
I am thrilled to be working
with Tonic Living on the curtains.
I already had the luscious green velvet pillow from
Tonic Living from my summer collection that I reused but for Christmas this year I added the black and white wool plaid that I'm mildly (crazy) obsessed with (and when I say it's amazing that is completely an understatement, people!!).
Apple cider vinegar has been used as a health
tonic in traditional medicine for centuries and has been credited with all sorts of health benefits.
I have yet to try it as a toner, but like I said before, I literally have a
health tonic of lemon juice, apple cider vinegar and cayenne pepper every morning and it makes me feel like a new human!
They are custom made
from Tonic Living, and I couldn't be more thrilled to get them hung.
Keep a bottle of Sleepytime
Tonic on hand for those first few weeks, and put a few drops of this honey flavored liquid in your new dog's mouth twice daily.
Use manuka honey along with my allergy busting
turmeric tonic for excellent allergy relief.
Used for centuries as a popular
herbal tonic in China, astragalus is a natural source of flavonoids, free amino acids, polysaccharides, trace minerals and polyphenols, active components that can help support immune system function.
I've included the Pixi
Glow Tonic as this works very similar to the Pick Me Up Mist mentioned above and just leaves my skin glowing!
It's no secret we're obsessed with Sun Potion, but our love for
tonic making goes way beyond our signature CAP Beauty Elixir (He Shou Wu + Tocos + Coconut Butter).
Exercise creates a happier mood, increased stamina, a youthful body, heightened sex drive and is the
perfect tonic for getting over a failed relationship.
It is best known as a nutritive
liver tonic because of its high nutrient content and ability to cleanse the liver.
Simple Micellar Water, Thayer's Witch Hazel in Lavender, sometimes use Pixie Glow
Tonic at night, CeraVe PM Moisturizing Cream day and night.
Products such as Skin and
Coat Tonic contain ingredients such as Equisetum arvense, a well known herb for tissue support, and Dandelion, a natural source of vitamin A, D, C, B and iron.
Alex stopped using dandruff shampoo several months ago and instead uses Kombucha
hair tonic with organic herbs we add from our garden.
An excellent
skin tonic used to promote and stimulate new cell growth, prevent the formation of scar tissue and help to calm inflamed skin.
Drinks
like tonic water, soda pop, and Perrier can increase pressure levels within your stomach, which results in an increased production of gastric acid.
Chinese Ginseng, American Ginseng and Astragalus - three of the most powerful
energy tonics in the world - make a truly satisfying, delicious tea.
Yellowtail had entered a third phase of the fear response, a state known as
tonic immobility, or quiescence — in lay terms, playing possum.
This tulip folded favor box holds a single kit of
Blood Tonic Tea with a packet of goji berries included to pair with it.
This ancient health
tonic contains herbs like turmeric and ashwagandha that have long been used in Ayurveda to support overall health.
These
general tonic effects on public opinion would be good even if the more striking results were non-existent.
It's the ATNR (asymmetric
tonic neck reflex): emerges by 3 months, integrated by...?
It contains most of the premier Qi supertonics used in Chinese
tonic herbalism, including Ginseng, Gynostemma, Codonopsis, Astragalus, Tibetan Rhodiola, Siberian Ginseng and others.
It's also hilarious and a
good tonic for what might ail you.
Cultured Palate has another
master tonic recipe that includes some wonderful, thoughtful writing about how to stay healthy and the medicinal benefits of each ingredient in her recipe.
Nettle — it is a
great tonic herbs with many nutrients, including iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, zinc, and chromium.
In 2006, design and marketing agency Aruliden helped devise a branding and product - design strategy for Q Drinks, a line of all -
natural tonic water that had yet to hit store shelves.
According to herbal Materia Medica's true Cinnamon (Cinnamomum spp.) is supporting of menorrhagia (heavy menstrual flow) because of it's uterine
tonic effects.
This organic cold - water extract powder of the ashwagandha root is an
excellent tonic for immune health, sexual vitality, and harmonized mood.
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There's a delicious warming turmeric
tonic recipes in my second book, hope you love it!
SUPERIOR - Cordyceps Mushroom is one of the superstars of the
Chinese tonic herbal system.
This
warming tonic tastes just like dessert, but don't let that fool you — it secretly has potent medicinal powers, combining two powerful de-bloating ingredients for a supercharged elixir.
While you're juicing you may want to take a look at my
Cleansing Tonic Juice too, it's great for liver detoxification.
This fermented
digestive tonic combines fresh berries with coconut water and... (drumroll...
Named after the code name for a
vodka tonic during Prohibition, Victor Tangos is intentionally a discrete location.
Other remedies such as Immunity and Liver
Tonic help to improve immune system health.