A personal update this AAPI Month

Hi there,

This Asian Heritage Month, I’ve been grieving the loss of my grandparents and reflecting on the Chinese Medicine heritage they passed down to me.

Earlier this month, my 婆婆 passed, and shortly after, my 公公’s heart suddenly stopped. After more than 70 years of marriage, it felt like he couldn’t bear to part with her, and their souls peacefully transitioned together.

My 公公 (maternal grandfather) ran the hospital in Hunan, China where I was born. My 婆婆 (maternal grandmother) raised me on herbal soups, tonics, and food as medicine rituals that have been passed down in our family for generations.

So much of Elix began with them…In honor of their legacy, I wanted to share one of my grandma’s favorite recipes - a Yin nourishing millet​made with calming ingredients to help relax the mind and spirit, support deep sleep, and gently nourish the body at night. It’s a perfect complex carb for dinner or grounding lunch.

I love pairing this ritual with Daily Harmony for stress support during the day or Yin Time to help unwind at night, especially during stressful seasons or moments of grief like this one.

If you’ve been meaning to start your Elix journey or restock your favorite formulas, our Asian Heritage Month sale ends tonight. Use code AAPI20 for 20% off sitewide.

As I navigate this season of grief, I keep returning to the rituals and wisdom my grandparents passed down to me. Building Elix has become one of the most meaningful ways I know how to honor their legacy. Thank you for being part of this community of wellness and healing.

With love,
Lulu

P.S. If you’re traveling this summer, Cycle Balance can help keep your hormones feeling steady, so your symptoms don’t get in the way of the memories. 

P.P.S. I always love hearing from our community. If you have questions, recipe ideas, healing stories, or want additional support navigating grief, pain or overwhelm, feel free to reply to this email.