Join Leslie Purchase MD for a special and FREE Cacao Ceremony on October 6th 2:30pm, before our Sunday Afternoon classes!
Leslie will teach you all about ceremonial grade cacao and the benefits of drinking it regularly. This minimally processed chocolate product is rich in nutrients, minerals, and compounds that are deficient in many diets.
Drinking cacao can power your workouts, enhance creativity, and enrich focus. Dr. Purchase will sample cacao, discuss the benefits, and demonstrate how to make it from bar to cup. Cacao will be available for purchase.
Cacao ceremony guidelines:
Avoid caffeine on the day of the workshop, especially within 6 hours prior.
Refrain from alcohol and other substances before the ceremony.
Fast for 2-3 hours before the workshop for optimal effect. Eat light meals before this, avoiding dairy.
Drink water or coconut water before; cacao is mildly diuretic, so stay hydrated before and after.
Ceremonial cacao contains substances that can be contraindicated with those on anti-psychotics, high doses of anti-depressants like SSRIs and MAOIs, anti-seizure medications, and chronic benzodiazepine use. Accommodations can be made including adjustments to the dosing of the cacao. Feel free to reach out ahead of time to purchase.leslie@gmail.com to discuss concerns and make a plan for dosing.
The event is free but donations to support her work with cancer patients will be gratefully accepted. Please reserve your spot so we can plan accordingly!