Crystal Healing and Sacred Pleasure

Engage the chakras as a road map for self-discovery, harness the power of crystals, and practice self-love through erotic spirituality with Crystal Healing and Sacred Pleasure. 

Whether you’re new to crystals or experienced with crystal healing, Crystal Healing and Sacred Pleasure offers the essential information and techniques you need to get your energy flowing freely again.

The flow of energy through our chakras (the energy centers of our bodies) is essential to our fundamental well-being and our ability to experience our lives fully. When chakras get blocked, the natural flow of energy is hindered, and we experience disconnection from our physical bodies. Crystal healing can release blockages and bring necessary attention to our whole being, while helping to heal physical or emotional trauma.

Crystals have been used for centuries as a way to release and harmonize energy. Each crystal has its own unique qualities that are suited to specific kinds of blockages. When used properly, crystals can have a powerful and positive effect on our lives.

This book features:

• A clear introduction to the body’s chakra system
• Guidance for determining if a chakra is blocked
• Essential information on crystals and how they work
• Specific techniques and practices for using crystals to embrace self-love and achieve greater intimacy and pleasure
• A comprehensive chart linking crystals to their chakras; zodiac elements; color energies; and physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits
• An annotated reading list of books, blogs, and websites to support you as you continue on the path of crystal healing

Embrace the healing power of crystals and open yourself to greater well-being, intimacy, and sensual pleasure. 

My Thoughts

This amazing books is filled with spiritual and physical ways to use your crystals for healing, self-love, and pleasure. One of my favorite sections of the book was on the energy orgasm. This comes in the form of an emotional release that might be the pure joy of laughter or cleansing tears. However it occurs, it is a freeing and magical experience. In addition to all the knowledge you gain about spells and your own body, you will also take something away from the beautiful imagery within the pages. As as single mom, I don't often give myself the me-time I deserve. This book is giving me the tools I need for self-healing so that I can recharge and take on all that life throws at me.

I took so much away from this book. There are different ways to work with all your chakras, and unique ideas on how to use crystals and oils for healing. There are also great ideas on how to achieve pleasure that have nothing to do with sex. There is more than one way to treat your body to a self-love experience, and many of these techniques could carry over to your relationship to help you grow closer in ways you never imagined. This is an amazing book, and I am thrilled to have added it to my library.

5 TIPS TO SURVIVE HOLIDAY HEARTBREAK

5 TIPS TO SURVIVE HOLIDAY HEARTBREAK

 

By Dr. Carolina Castaños, Ph.D. and Founder of MovingOn

One of the most painful experiences in life is the end of a relationship.  Most human beings experience the trauma of a breakup and rejection at some point in their lives.   Even those who marry their high school sweet heart most likely have felt the pain of rejection and the fear of losing loved one’s affection.

While the holidays are supposed to be a joyous time, people suffering from heartbreak experience a heightened sense of pain. After a break up, festive holiday celebrations leave people feeling more alone than ever.

According to the World Health Organization, more than 300 million people worldwide are affected by depression and as a result nearly 800,000 people commit.  The end of a relationship is unfortunately a top reason someone would take their own life.    

Holidays are an especially tricky time after a break up because we feel even more alone, betrayed, and devastated.  Our significant other is that one special person with whom we share our lives, experiences, and moments.  Good and bad moments.  It does not matter when the breakup occurred because lingering and unprocessed emotions often resurface.

After nearly two decades treating patients and three years developing MovingOn, I can unfortunately report that there is no magic cure or one-size-fits-all approach. What is conclusive is that those who proactively seek help, knowledge and the tools to cope with loss, will have a higher chance of experiencing joy and happiness. 

Here are 5 tips to survive holiday heartbreak:

1. Debunk Your Critical Inner Voice and Love Yourself: One of the hardest aspects of a breakup is how we are left feeling about ourselves.  We question our self-worth, feel unimportant and that we are not enough.  Somehow, we may even feel ashamed or guilty as we feel we have failed.  We think about how we might have done differently to avoid being abandoned.  These self-critical thoughts can take over your life if you let them. To reverse this vicious cycle, it is critical to reconnect with your inner you. Do this by thinking of yourself in the following four ways:

• Times when you were goofy and laughed with others.  Picture the smile of all those around you.
• Times when you were soft and gentle with others and with yourself.
• Times when you were loving, caring, generous.
• Times when you offered a hand or a smile to someone.

By remembering those good times you will remember what you like about yourself.

2. Balance Isolation and Becoming a Social Butterfly:  If you are crying yourself to sleep is an indicator that you need social support.  A study by Brigham Young University researchers found that loneliness increases risk of death by 26%.  In fact, CEO of Mental Health America David Shern correctly told WebMD, “Lean on your support system if you’ve been depressed and during the holidays take time to get together.” At the same time, avoiding isolation does not mean that you need to attend a party every night of the week.  Honor your feelings, spend quality time high quality friends or family. Finding that happy medium is the key to success.

3. Attend to Your body and Pamper Yourself: While there is no magic bullet or secret potion, there are several actions one can take that have no downside, including:

• Exercise: According to the Mayo Clinic, research on depression, anxiety and exercise shows that the psychological and physical benefits of exercise help improve mood and reduce anxiety.
• Diet: A study from the University of Delaware demonstrated the importance of a good diet in the reduction of depression.  During tough times, make sure your body has the nutrients it needs.
• Meditation: Studies show that 20 minutes of daily practice for at least eight weeks can ease anxiety and depression. 
• Relaxation: Take care of yourself in a gentle and loving way. Pamper yourself with a hot bath, a spa day or with whatever makes you feel relaxed, calm and able to receive love from yourself. 

4. Count the People in the Room Who Love You: During the holiday party, instead of thinking about how everyone else is ‘happily’ married or blaming yourself for your plight in life, think about all the people that love you in that room and around the world. Think of moments when others have shown you love: the smile of your child, a friend, a teacher, a parent, a brother or sister. Take note of that love and all those special moments.

5. Recognize What You Need and Act: In the middle of despair, it is crucial that we learn to recognize our needs in a caring and gentle way.  As you connect with your beautiful self and your loved ones, see if you can recognize what you need at this moment.  Ask yourself these questions:

• Do I need to talk with a professional?
• Do I need to have a coffee with my best friend?
• Do I need my parents or a sibling?
• Do I need to put on sweat pants and rent a movie?

Try thinking about which option sounds best and go do it.  Treat yourself as you would your best friend. 

The holidays are the most difficult time of year for people suffering from a broken heart.  It is during this time that it is important to reconnect with the inner you, lean on those who love you, balance a healthy lifestyle and activity level and seek the help you need.  Most importantly, please know that you are not alone.  You are never alone. 

About Dr. Carolina Castaños

Dr. Carolina Castaños is an award-winning Marriage and Family Therapist with 17 years of experience and a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is the Founder of  MovingOn, the first-ever interactive, on-demand, personalized program designed to help men and women struggling following break ups and divorces.

Dr. Castaños has extensive post-doctoral training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for working with couples (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Neuropsychology and Hypnosis. She is a member of the American Association from Marriage and Family Therapy, American Psychological Association, and the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis.

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Book Review: Natural Antibiotics & Botanical Treatments by Aruna M. Siewert

“The most effective medicine is the natural healing power that can be found within each and every one of us.” – Hippocrates

 The information and suggestions in this book will make it easier for you to achieve health and wellness in your life — both physically and emotionally. The fact that both it tackles both components makes it truly unique and an indispensable resource. And most importantly, it takes a wholly and completely natural approach.

Full color thoughout, with dozens of color photographs, the book is broken down in a way that’s very easy to digest, beginning with a section on natural antibiotics and how herbal remedies work to support our body’s own defences. Once you understand why natural antibiotics are the right choice, you’ll have 46 plant medicines to choose from, and you’ll learn the medicinal profiles and uses of ingredients like camomile, horseradish, watercress, arnica and thyme. Plus, over 20 common disorders are listed from A to Z so that you can find just the right herb and dosage for your condition.

The final section contains an index of all the herbs with a cross-reference to the specific concern they treat, along with a complete profile, making this a very useful resource to have at your fingertips.Aruna M. Siewert is a healing practitioner, having completed her extensive training and advanced medical education under the umbrella of botanical/ herbal medicine and the workings of the body. She has her own daily practice and was for many years a docent at the Campus Naturalis in Berlin in the disciplines of healing practise, botanical medicine and aromatherapy. Aruna lives in Berlin, Germany (and speaks fluent German only).

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Our Thoughts

Natural Antibiotics & Botanical Treatments is right up my alley and makes a great addition to my library of herbal medicines. I think I have somewhere around 20 books on plant medicine so far - I find it best to cross reference between several books to be able to choose the best plant (or plants) for the specific application I'm creating.

Most of my herbal books just stick to the plant name, a photo, and a list of what it can do.  Some of them have recipes, some do not. What I like about this book is that not only does it talk about specific plants and the common ailments/disorders they're used for, but puts a strong emphasis on subjects such as antibiotics, bacteria, psychological conditions, how-to's & recipes, and discusses dosages.

In this book, you'll learn about why and how antibiotics work, and why and how plants can be used instead of, or in conjunction with, antibiotics.  It covers psychological conditions, psychotropic drugs, and alternative therapies.  I especially appreciated the section on the Bach flower remedies as there is an emotional/behavioral issue with my pup I think it could help with.

There's a lot of info to take in here. It's well written and easy enough for a beginner to understand and begin their own journey with herbal medicine. 5 stars from me!



Instagram Giveaway- Two winners and four great prizes!

Greetings, beautiful souls! Who is ready for some prizes? I have a huge joint giveaway going on through Instagram with a few other awesome people! Two winners will receive their choice of any item from my Etsy shop (I have everything from Reiki infused jewelry, crystals and readings available!), a reading from Blair (@the.scorpio.witch), a 1.5 ounce jar of skin salve from Siri (@wildfaeriemagick), and a crystallized creation from Troepic (@troepic). Each of the two winners will receive one of each prize!  

You must have an Instagram account in order to be eligible. That is where I'm collecting entries at this time. If you're interested, please give my account a follow @readingsbythelight, and find the post with the banner above! 

Make sure to read all of the rules before entering. I will leave them below so you know what to comment on Instagram! 

Giveaway Rules:

1. The entry period is currently going on and it will end the evening of Tuesday, August 16th. Winners will be announced by Wednesday, August 17th.

2. Two winners will be selected at random from all the entries received on my Instagram post. 

3. Entering is easy! All you have to do is follow each of the participants and leave a comment on my post, answering one or both of these questions: 

- What has been your favorite summer memory?

- What is one important lesson you've learned so far in 2016?

That's it! I will count that as your entry. 

4. If you would like to receive extra entries:

- Tag a few friends on the giveaway post. 

- Repost the giveaway banner on your Instagram profile (if your page is private please notify me on the post that you reposted the banner).

- Like my Facebook page, Readings by the Light.

- Favorite @troepic, @wildfaeriemagick, and my shop on Etsy. (Links are on each page's description box and below). You will receive three entries once you favorite each shop!

- Follow @the.scorpio.witch on tumblr (link is in the description box on her page). 

This will equal a total of seven extra entries if you do each one! 

5. I will be notifying the winners in another Instagram post.

6. Once you are notified, I will attach you into a group chat on Instagram and we will discuss delivery of the prizes. You will be asked to please provide us with the address each of us will be mailing the prizes to. 

7.  Most importantly, have fun!

If you have any other questions, feel free to comment on the giveaway post, send me an Etsy message, or a Snap on Snapchat (Lightworker4). I don't always get new Instagram dms during giveaways. 

8. This giveaway is solely hosted by each participant and is not affiliated with Instagram in any way. 

Thank you all very much for your support! You are true blessings in my life. I am honored to be able to giveback to you!

Connect with the giveaway participants:

My Etsy Shop  Troepic's Etsy Shop Siri's Etsy Shop Blair's Tumblr My Facebook Page

 

 

Review & Giveaway: Scarology The Ultimate Scar Removal System

One third of women in the United States have a C-section delivery. While this brings them the wonderful gift of life, it also leaves them with an unsightly scar. Often times, these scars will fade and leave just a pale, thin, flat line. But, sometimes, scars are bigger, thicker and raised and don't heal as well. While creams and oils may help a bit with a scar's appearance, there really hasn't been anything that has worked wonders. Until now... 

Introducing Scarology™ Ultimate Scar Treatment System for C-Sections & Large Scars: $78.50. Dr. Michael Connor and Dr. Jeanmarie Connor are a husband and wife team with twenty years of medical expertise specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery and pediatrics. Together they have created Scarology.™ This new product is a safe and effective three-step at home scar treatment. The proprietary scar treatment system combines ingredients that have, until now, only been available in medical settings. These key ingredients have been shown to nourish the healing scar with hydration, and reduce inflammation in the scar tissue. 

Scarology’s unique 3-part system can be used on any skin type and on any scar once the skin has completely healed from the initial injury. The regimen is designed to target different phases of scarring. The kit includes a gentle exfoliator, simple scar cream and self-adhesive silicone sheets to be worn at night during sleep. Changes in scar appearance have been reported as early as 3 days following initial application. 

Products & Use:

Step One: Natural Fruit Acid Exfoliator: In the morning, spread a thin layer of Natural Fruit Acid Exfoliator over the healed scar and onto dry, residue-free skin. Massage into scar for 1-3 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Slow, controlled exfoliation allows removal of the unhealthy skin cells overlying the scar and stimulates the healthy surrounding tissue to replicate and replace the top layer of skin. 

Step Two: Ultimate Scar Cream: Apply the Ultimate Scar Cream twice daily. Following Step 1, massage cream onto scar and leave on skin throughout the day. In the evening, apply Ultimate Scar Cream again. Scarology’s™ innovative scar cream formula contains ingredients that have been shown to reduce inflammation and hydrate all layers of the wound. 

Step Three: Silicone Scar Sheet: At night, apply the self-adhesive Silicone Scar Sheet to skin. Remove sheet in the morning and store sheet with protective liner for repeated uses. The third component of the system is designed to help provide compression and nourishment to the scar throughout the night. Scarology’s ™ self adhesive silicone sheet uses advanced patented silicone technology currently used in hospitals. 

For best results, it is recommended that Scarology’s™ 3-step Ultimate Scar System is used for a minimum of 3 months with continued use for as long as the scar shows signs of improvement. Older scars may require 6-12 months of continuous therapy. 

Does Scarology™ Work on Old Scars?
Scars from several years ago are the most difficult to treat and most likely will not change in appearance with topical silicone or onion extract alone. However, Scarology’s™ 3 part system is different. Scarology is the only commercially available product for scars that may enhance the appearance of old scars. 

Can Scarology™ be Used on Pigmented Skin?

Scarology can be used on all skin types.
 

The three phases of wound healing 

Phase 1: Initiation 

This first phase begins immediately after the injury and is completed within a few hours. During this phase, there is the formation of a blood clot. In addition, proteins in the body, called fibrin, create a matrix for reparative cells to enter the site and start the healing process.    

Phase 2: Inflammatory

This phase begins soon after and new cells start to grow in order to cover the wound surface. Granulation tissue (early scar tissue) begins to form and new blood vessels start to sprout in order to nourish the reparative cells. A collagen matrix replaces the fibrin matrix and inflammatory cells enter along the wound’s new scaffold. Altering the inflammatory cells during this phase can dramatically improve the appearance of a scar.

Phase 3: Remodeling 

This is the last phase of wound healing. A strong type of collagen slowly replaces the blood vessels and reparative cells. Specific cells, called myofibroblasts, remain in this collagen matrix and contract, which ultimately leads to a decrease in the size of the scar. Reparative cells continue to enter and survey the scar for months and even years after the injury, which is why scars tend to look better at 1 year than at 1 month. The wound environment changes dramatically during the course of healing and the formation and appearance of a scar is directly related to the events described above.
 

The History of Scarology ™
Scarology ™ was created in Palm Beach, Florida, by two physicians -- a husband and wife team: Dr. Michael Connor and Dr. Jeanmarie Connor. They have a combined twenty years of medical expertise specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery in the face and neck as well as pediatrics.

For years, patients asked them for a safe and effective at home scar treatment that could be used on both adults and children that helps fade acne scars, facial scars, burn scars, keloids, wound scars, stretch marks and more. Unfortunately neither could make a recommendation.

As physicians they knew that they needed to have more informed answers for their patients. Over the course of the next few months they extensively researched available scar creams on the market along with consuming as much data on scar treatment published in medical journals. They were surprised to find that no single scar cream examined made a significant difference at 1 year.  

Seeing the emotional & physical impact scarring had on their patients, they knew there had to be a better way. They initially developed a simple scar cream formula and would recommend patients purchase self-adhesive silicone sheets along with a gentle exfoliator to improve the final appearance of a scar. All of the patients who followed this regimen were satisfied with the final appearance of their scar, without exception. 

As they witnessed that the final appearance of a scar can be greatly improved with daily use of these 3 simple steps, they decided to make the system available to the world. So in 2014 the 3 step kit and Scarology™ was born.

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One lucky winner is going to receive the Scarology™ Ultimate Scar Treatment System for C-Sections & Large Scars to try for themselves. To enter, just fill out the Giveaway Tools form below. Open to the US only. Giveaway will end (enter date here). The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to Scarology for offering this fantastic prize! 

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Our Thoughts
I have two recent, large scars - one on my collarbone, one right over my spine on my upper back.  I didn't lose just skin, but some flesh as well, making these scars deeper than average, especially the one on my back.  While I figured the collarbone one would eventually fade to almost nothing within a few years, the one on my back left a noticeable divot, as well as severe discoloration.  The texture was puckered, too.

Scarology sent me the Scarology™ Ultimate Scar Treatment System for C-Sections & Large Scars to try on these two recently-healed wounds.  The wounds healed over in late February of this year, and I started the Scarology system on April 30th, just a bit over two months later. I wanted to try this system to see if I could both improve my scars' appearances and reduce the irritation from clothing touching the scars.

The Scarology system consists of an exfoliator, a cream, and self-adhesive silicone sheets.  Now, they recommend you apply the exfoliator to clean, dry skin - rub it in for 1 - 3 minutes (massage more if your scar is healed enough to take it the pressure), rinse it clean, then apply the cream and go about your day.  At the end of the day, apply the cream again, then apply the silicone sheet, which you'll wear all night long.

I didn't do it in quite that fashion.  I flipped the night/day routines because it made more sense with my schedule.  I do recommend thoroughly reading every bit of printed material that comes with, and on, these products because all of that information does not appear to be available online. 

Here's what you need to know about

the silicone scar sheets!

1. These are reusable, however they will last longest if you wash them between each use. They say the sheets can be reused for up to 2 weeks, however, my experience was they lasted anywhere from 4 days to about a week and a half.  I'm not sure, but it is possible I didn't get 2 weeks out of each sheet due to the area of the body they were used on.  My shoulder/back area is naturally more oily than say, if I were to use the sheets on my C-section scar.

2. They recommend washing the silicone scar sheets with basic soap.  What this REALLY needs to say is, wash with basic DETERGENT.  (Scarology people, if you're reading this, PLEASE change the directions on your silicone scar sheets to reflect this!) Soap and detergent are two different things.  Soap is oil based (made with butters/oils and a lye solution) and will break down the silicone faster than if detergent was used.  At first I used exactly what they said - basic soap.  Can't get more basic than cold process soap - that's what basic soap is!  I found once I switched to detergent (I used the original Blue Dawn dishwashing liquid) the scar sheets lasted much longer, up to a week and a half.

3. After washing, you're supposed to store them in the little plastic box until your next wearing.  They will NOT dry in there unless you leave the box open with the sheet propped up so it can get air circulation. If you put the sheets on while still damp, the silicone has a tendency to separate from the fabric, and it doesn't stick to your skin very well unless both your skin and the silicone sheets are completely dry.

4. It says on the box you're to store the sheets in, that it works best if you wear the silicone sheet for at least 12 hours at a time.  Now, I don't know who sleeps for 12 hours, but it's not me.  Many people don't drop into bed until the late hours, and are up and on the road early every morning.  This is why I flipped the routine and wore them during the day instead, logging 14 - 16 hours wear time per day. It is perfectly okay to flip the routine.  You're still doing everything in the right order, as recommended, just changing the time of day that you do the routines. Besides, I didn't care if anyone saw the scar sheets on me; I figured people would rather see that than the big red angry scars! (Not that I care what others think though about my scars, LOL!!  They're simply a part of life and things that happen.)

Being as I ran out of Scarology's silicone scar sheets due to the misunderstanding over SOAP - I purchased another brand available locally.  It was pretty much the same thing, only slightly thicker silicone and I found I actually liked the thicker sheets a little better. 

The scar sheets are supposed to reduce itchiness - I found that on Day 1 of a new sheet, the adhesive was (of course!) the strongest, and therefore actually contributed to itchiness as it pulled on my skin.  Again, this could be due to the location of my scars - you don't realize just how much you move your upper body throughout your day! I found that with the slightly thicker (different brand) silicone sheets, my scars itched less because the sheets didn't stretch as much. With all my upper body movement, the thinner Scarology sheets also formed air bubbles quite often that would then need smoothing out.

A WORD OF CAUTION: if you get a sunburn around the area of the scar (where you're wearing the silicone sheet) - DO NOT use their cream on the sunburned skin.  I treated all of my sunburn except where I had applied their cream (you know how in just rubbing the cream in you get it on more skin than *just* the scar), figuring it would be good enough that all of my sunburn got covered by some sort of nourishing cream.  WRONG!  LOL. Where I had treated my sunburn, it faded overnight.  Where I had applied their cream (slightly around the area covered by the silicone sheet during the day) I still had a very red, uncomfortable sunburn. So please be careful if you get sunburned, to only use the cream where the scar is under the silicone sheet and not on the surrounding sunburned skin.

Okay, so here we go - let's get right to the pictures! (LOL trust me, be glad I'm not sharing the wound photos prior to being healed over!)

*** I took all photos in the morning before applying any cream. ***

BEFORE: not real pretty, are they?

Part of the reason I flipped the routine and wore the silicone sheets during the day is that these scars were right where many of my shirts' tags and seams were, leading to more irritation.  The silicone sheets acted as a buffer for the chafing, which greatly increased my comfort as these continued to heal.

AFTER 6 DAYS:
Scarology says you may see a difference in as little as 3 days.  While I didn't see a noticeable color difference in the collar bone one, I did see a little bit of color improvement on the back one.

AFTER 1 MONTH:

Here you can see slightly more color improvement; the back one was beginning to flatten out a bit and have some textural improvement.



AFTER 2 MONTHS:
Again, more color & texture improvement. The one on my back, a good portion of the dark redness has faded to a much lighter color. LOL you can also see exactly where the silicone sheets were since I got a bit of a tan.

AFTER 3 MONTHS:
This is the minimum amount of time recommend to use the Scarology products on scars - and continue using as long as you're seeing improvement. 

I did stop wearing the silicone sheets for a few days prior to taking the 3 month progression photos to see if I could even out my tan a little bit.  I'm also happy to report there has been enough improvement in the scars that I can stand wearing clothes that touch the scars without them getting irritated by the clothes rubbing on them! 

It's also the high heat of the summer (August!), so I'm having trouble getting the silicone sheets to stick to me throughout the day anyway thanks to the high humidity. When the season cools back down a bit, I'll continue wearing the scar sheets.

For a side to side comparison:

There you have it - proof that the Scarology™ Ultimate Scar Treatment System for C-Sections & Large Scars WORKS. In time, I do believe the collarbone one will be almost unnoticeable.  The one on my back may take years to fade away but it just takes time and some good skin nourishment &care routine.

Green Goo by Sierra Sage Review

Sierra Sage / Green Goo formulas are created using timeless herbal wisdom with organic ingredients to produce Food for Your Skin™.

Sierra Sage is different from other salve companies because they use organic herbs grown in their own gardens or from their local community. Through a lengthy and potent extractions their formulas are highly concentrated and rich in healing properties.

The goal of their recipes are to complement the bodies natural systems and cellular make-up.

Sierra Sage has something for everyone from Skin Care, First Aid, Farm & Ranch, Intimates, and Momma & Baby!

Everyday Travel Pack

Includes both lip balms (Citrus Zest and Cool Mint) and a 1 oz. tin of each Everyday Salve (Repair Aloe-E, Dry Skin Care, and Green Goo). Excellent for travel (meets carry on standards) or a gift.  Packaged in a reusable pack.

Our Thoughts


In our day and age everyone is worried about what they're putting in and onto their bodies. With good reason! Having numerous environmental toxins all around us and in or on our food, it's very important to find the best ingredients of healthcare and food to support our body's natural systems!

Green Goo is organic, they do their own gardens or get their items from local communities which is very important for the "health" community and for the environment!

The items that came in the kit cover a wide array of minor issues. This is a travel pack and it's small enough that you really can take it anywhere, and with the way we ladies have big purses now it fits easily inside!!

The Dry Skin is one that I've had my husband put on his elbows for a week straight and his elbows are much improved. Before they were cracked, dry, and bleeding, now there is just minor redness. I'm assuming it's eczema but there has never been a diagnosis. All I know is that the Dry Skin has worked wonders!

The First Aid is going to come in handy as spring is here and the bugs are out. Haven't had any bug bites or burns yet to test it, but I'm sure it'll be great (it definitely smells good!).

I have used Skin Repair under my eyes and it makes my eyes so soft and vibrant, not the thick puffy feeling underneath with the little sleep we parents tend to get. 

My favorite items are the Cool Mint and Citrus Zest. I am allergic to pretty much anything except straight vitamin E or coconut oil on my lips. I tentatively tested these items out and they felt great and I didn't react at all! Goes to show that chemical chapsticks and lipsticks are not good and going all natural and organic is the way to be!

Buy yours here and don't forget to check them out on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest!

Reviewed by Jackie

TriCalm Steroid-Free Anti-Itch Hydrogel

"Product was received for free in exchange for an honest review."

It’s finally summer and your kids are ready to jump out of their skin - but not from excitement… Despite the copious amounts of bug spray and sunscreen you’ve applied to your little ones, they’ve still been itching and scratching ferociously at their arms and legs after their outdoor adventures. Pretty soon they’ll have scabby skin and teary eyes. You feel helpless: you want to try anti-itch ointments, but you’re not sure which ones are safe enough for their sensitive skin. 

TriCalm hydrogel is a dermatologist-recommended anti-itch product that provides rapid relief to summer skin irritations associated with insect bites, poison ivy and itchy rashes. It is a safe, steroid-free gel that decreases the sensitivity of the nerve receptors in your skin responsible for sending signals of itching to your brain. Because the gel is steroid-free and does not thin your skin like other ant-itch products, it may be used on sensitive skin and reapplied throughout the day. Easy to administer, fast-acting, affordable and safe, TriCalm retails for $10.49 and is available at CVS, Walmart and Walgreens locations nationwide

My thoughts:

Absolutely a quick working cream.  I am a stay at home mom, and my seven and ten year old is outside all the time.  Where we live, we are constantly battling the pesty mosquitoes.  No matter how much bug spray I put on my kids, they still get bug bites.  As soon as one of my kids get bit and start to itch, I put a thin layer of Tricalm on them.   They have almost instant relief from the itch.  

I tend to get poison ivy every season.  When I come into contact with it, I itch instantly.  I put Tricalm on the effected areas numerous times throughout the day.  It takes the itch away which helps my poison heal quickly.  If I didn't have this, I would end up at my doctors.

I will definitely be keeping Tricalm in my medicine cabinet at all times. 

  

 


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Zim's Arnica Max Gel Review

 

***Product was received for free in exchange for an honest review.***

Zim's Arnica Max is specially formulated with Arnica for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with simple backaches, arthritis, strains, bruises and sprains.

Our Thoughts

In this day and age, we are all looking at the ingredients in products we use on our body and also ingest. There is a wider audience when it comes to healing naturally and Zim's Arnica Max is one product of many that will help you accomplish your goals.

Having two young children, they are constantly getting bumps, bruises, scrapes and random aches and pains. Having some Arnica around is perfect for parents as all you have to do is apply some of this gel and those bruises and bangs are going to disappear faster than letting them heal on their own!

The day after I received this my youngest daughter got a pretty nasty bruise on her back (I was sadly excited about this because this meant I could test out the Arnica Max lol) and I immediately applied a small dab. A little of this gel goes a long way, so keep that in mind. Well it took about three days before her bruise was gone completely and she never complained of soreness one time!

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Reviewed by Jackie

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