Jordan's Crossing Healthy Connections

09/27/2025

Parasite helps.

Herb education.

09/25/2025

It's the elderberry time of year again. Just in time for cold and flu season! You've loved our do-it-yourself Elderberry Tonic Kits which feature elderberries and other immune-boosting herbs along with instructions to be able to make an Infusion (tea), a Tincture, or a Syrup for yourself. Well, we're also adding a new addition to our herbal offerings: Elderberry Glycerites! It's the sugar-free edition of Elderberry Syrup.

With diabetes in our family, Elderberry Syrup w raw honey is out, especially with the dosage needed when one is sick. So we've always just used Elderberry tincture--which works great, but well, isn't terribly tasty. So now we can have our cake and eat it too! 🍰

The honeyed version of elderberry syrup is better if your blood sugar can handle it since raw honey has soooo many health benefits in itself. I encourage you in that direction, but for those who need or want sugar-free option, glycerin is the way to go. It is sweet to the taste and a perfect medium for making a medicinally powerful, yet tastebud-pleasing Elderberry Syrup.

Our glycerite is made with organic elderberries, organic and food grade glycerin and organic sweet orange essential oil. The EO is added to make up for some of the healthful properties of the missing honey. And yes, essential oils in glycerin are fully dissolved and so are safe for internal use.

You'll be able to pick up both our DIY Tonic Mix and/or a jar of Elderberry Glycerite this Saturday at the Bartlesville Farmers Market. Or if you can't make it then, you can get some from Early Bird Market in downtown Bville. Come get you some!

09/24/2025

Ever heard of Moon Milk? It's awesome sauce, buddy. It has its roots in Ayurvedic traditions which emphasizes the mind-body connection. It's calming, soothing and relaxing, and promotes a restful sleep cycle. It can help balance hormones, and alleviate stress. It also supports the immune system. We are happy to be able to offer a sugar-free mix for you to be able to make your own!

Even though it's great to drink about an hour before bedtime, if you don't simmer it too long, it won’t knock you out completely. That way you can also drink it during the day, if you're feeling particularly stressed. I have used this in that "going crazy" moment and the ashwagandha in it works to quell the fight or flight mode that your adrenals are overthinking without making it so that you can't keep your eyes open. The turmeric helps to relax muscles, ease inflammation, and acts as an analgesic. It's also recommended for those who are feeling the effects of having been "glutened". It's good for curbing cravings too!

Keep in mind that the longer you simmer it the stronger the herbal properties of the Moon Milk will become. Made with Turmeric, Ashwagandha, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Nutmeg, and a bit of collagen (protein) in it for good measure to help stabilize blood sugar. Added to that is some Granulated Monkfruit which is what keeps it sugar-free. However, I confess it's not too sweet, so if you prefer it to be sweeter just add a packet of Truvia to keep it sugar-free or add a little honey.

And you're not confined just to having this just as a warm brew. I've whirled it up in a blender and put it over ice too! Especially nice in the warm, summer months. Just add a teaspoon to a cup of almond milk (or whatever you prefer) and you're good to go.

Come pick some up this Saturday at the Bartlesville Farmers Market. Such a yummy way to help yourself relax and sleep better!

09/18/2025

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09/14/2025

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09/12/2025

New at the Bartlesville Farmers Market this week! Essential oil perfumes. Many perfumes are made with chemicals that are less than optimal for your health. These perfumes give you the personal aroma you’re looking for without any fear of synthetic ingredients. Great for the office, school, church or just because. They have the added benefit of enhancing your health! They are long-lasting and budget-friendly.

Come pick you one up this Saturday. We’ll have all our other natural offerings too. If Essential Oils or herbs are your thing, we’re sure to have something for you!

09/11/2025

Tincture making day today (and glycerites). Let the shaking begin! From here on out for the next 4-6 weeks, I’ll be shaking jars each day. After that, will be straining and re-jarring. This gets us all set for colds and flu season coming soon to a season near all of us!

Echinacea, Elderberry (general colds), Wormwood (parasite cleanse), Grandma’s Antibiotic tincture (general colds and infections), Yarrow Glycerite (for fevers), Mullein & Marshmallow (breathing issues), and a Hawthorne/Fenugreek one for cleansing arteries (cuz we’re old).

09/08/2025

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09/05/2025

It’s been a granola kind of week. Been going like hotcakes at the Market lately. Low carb, sugar free, high protein. Yummy too!

We’ve got our Essential Oil Blends and Nurture Packs restocked as well.

Come see us this Saturday at the Bartlesville Farmers Market! We’ll be there from 8-11:30am.

09/04/2025

Social Media too. I’ve been taking off two days a week and not signing into social media at all. I’ve also been using my iPad more and the laptop instead of the handy, little computer in my hand. It curbs the urge to doomscroll all those enticing little tidbits they throw at me designed to distract and seduce. 🤯 It’s been AMAZING how much more peaceful, focused and alert my brain has been. I heartily recommend it! 🌟

Be like Susie.