Lotus Bloom Stands in Solidarity with AAPI Families against violence.

Dear Community,

 Our hearts are made so heavy by the continued violence against the AAPI community in our neighborhoods and we mourn for the eight lives lost this week in Atlanta. We understand this pandemic of violence is not new, and has historic roots in the same systemic racism we have been reckoning with as a country since the summer of 2020. 

At Lotus Bloom, we believe that the safety of our entire community is interconnected. In the same way that if one of us is bound we are not yet all free, if one of us is not safe, we are all not yet safe. In these times, we lean on the long history of Black, Indigenous, Latinx and Asian solidarity as a guide forward. From the United Farmworkers Movement to fight for better working conditions, to the Third World Liberation Front's demands for people of color to have the right to education, we must remember that we stand on the shoulders of multicultural movements of communities coming together in solidarity for a more just society. 

Since our inception in 2006, Lotus Bloom has continued to be a place in the community where families can celebrate cultural, linguistic, and unique diversity, while appreciating and respecting the collective differences and commonalities that make our neighborhoods and city so vibrant and special.

We invite you to take actions towards love, and come together in support Asian American and Pacific Islander families with us through education, action, generosity and advocacy. 
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Don't know where to start? Check out the resource list below to get connected with organizations holding AAPI families closely right now. 

• Stop AAPI Hate
• AYPAL
• East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation
• Compassion in Oakland 

In Loving Solidarity,
 Angela Louie Howard
 Founder and CEO of Lotus Bloom 
Anti-Asian Violence Resources

Hey there, Community. 
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In the spirit of health and wellness I thought it would be a good idea to share some health tips to improve our lung health during these smokey days. Here are some natural remedies to promote lung and respiratory health.


Garlic: The anti-inflammatory properties along with a high level of allicin helps to fight infections and reduces inflammation. Garlic has also been considered by many as being an effective remedy in improving asthma and can help to reduce the risk of lung cancer.

Apples: An apple is healthy, loaded with nutrients, high energy, high fiber, low calorie food. Its flavonoids and the wide variety of vitamins, and antioxidants, particularly vitamin C, helps us to maintain a strong immune system and a healthy respiratory system. When we have healthy respiratory functions, we can fight off lung diseases and prevent them naturally.

Ginger:  Due to its anti-inflammatory properties ginger will help to clear your lungs naturally. You can add ginger to various dishes as it is a widely used herb. Also you can add it in your morning tea.You can also use it to prepare ginger tea blended with some lemon in it. This is beneficial to remove toxins from the respiratory tract.

Green tea: Drink a cup of your favourite herbal green tea before going to bed to release toxins in the intestine that can lead to constipation or other stomach ailments. You should refrain from overloading your lungs with tedious work during this purification process.