Natural Deodorant To Make At Home!

Just some fun info for those of us who like to try new things...as well as natural ones!  This is a well-known recipe for deodorant...so it will keep odor and bacteria away, but does not claim to keep you dry.  Have some fun with this and feel free to let me know how it works out!

All you need:

5 T         Cold Pressed Coconut Oil
1/4 cup  Baking Soda
1/4 cup  Corn Starch

Ok, so 3 easy ingredients and now you just have to measure, mix and your done! I do this in a  bowl first and then transfer entire mixture in a small glass jar with lid.  Depending on how hot/cold your home is...(colder here now) your oil may be a solid.  What I will do is heat some hot water in a pan, when hot (not boiling) I turn it off and place the jar of coconut oil in, to warm it and make it softer.  It will turn into a liquid if warm enough but as soon as it cools, goes to a solid again!  So use whatever consistency works for you to mix well.

I mix both dry ingredients well first and then add the oil.  Again, mix well and then I transfer into my jar with lid.  I keep in fridge, and will use a spoon to scrape some off some of the mixture and apply with my hands...rub in well and let dry/absorb before getting dressed. 

I have added 1 drop of an essential oil to this mixture as well...but actually like it just the way it is.  You can experiment!  Enjoy!

I was enjoying Tess's blog post and I asked if I could run it here!  Even if only a couple of these resonate with you, it's worth it!!  Enjoy!  

150 Bold Tips about Life, People & Wisdom
by Tess Marshall - at The Bold Life

1. Offer others your wisdom
2. Don't give unasked for advice.
3. Accept that everyone isn't on your path.
4. Pay for your dates dinner.
5. Plant a tree.
6. Learn to love yourself.
7. Stop whining. Change what you complain about. Let the rest go.
8. Get involved in something you believe in.
9. Believe in yourself.
10. Enjoy your journey.
11. Learn how to deal with anger, yours, and others.
12. Use music to change your mood.
13. Compliment others often. Never leave kind words unsaid.
14. Don't save your good stuff for later.
15. Affection isn't earned, it's freely given.
16. Live with less of everything…except love.
17. Visit Alaska.
18. Have a “Yes” so big it allows you to say “No.”
19. Learn how to say, “No, that’s not going to work for me.” Don’t offer an excuse.
20. Stop buying expensive coffee.
21. Use the money saved for a trip at the end of the year.
22. Buy a good pair of New Balance athletic shoes and walk or run consistently.
23. Learn how to receive. Just say, “Thank you!”
24. Learn to enjoy reading.
25. Admit when you’re wrong.
26. Let others have the last word.
27. Let go of quilt. It's wasted energy.
28. Touch the people you love.
29. Paint something.
30. Respect yourself. Don't tolerate abuse.
31. Learn to apologize.
32. Learn to dislike fast food.
33. Eat mindfully.
34. Change the oil in your car regularly.
35. Never visit someone empty handed.
36. Be who you are.
37. Understand and accept your weaknesses and shortcomings. Everyone has them.
38. Always hold the door open for the person behind you.
39. Call your mother today. Better yet, send her chocolates.
40. Spend time listening to a child’s laugh.
41. Find out what brings you joy. Then do it.
42. Learn about fine art and classical music.
43. Create your own health program.
44. Take responsibility for your own happiness.
45. Listen to your gut. It's never wrong. Never.
46. Keep your surroundings neat and clean.
47. Practice compassion and loving kindness.
48. Learn about a different culture.
49. Celebrate your strengths and successes.
50. Allow yourself pleasure.
51. Keep a gratitude journal.
52. Make the first move. Don't keep score of who did what last.
53. Learn how to fix things. Over time it will save you a fortune.
54. Tap into your own genius.
55. Decide fear won't stop you.
56. Learn to deal with rejection. Everyone won't give you what you want.
57. Create a vision for your future.
58. Refuse to participate in uncomfortable situations.
59. Create romance in your relationship.
60. Smile more.
61. Laugh frequently. It's a good thing.
62. Listen to someone you disagree with. Remain neutral.
63. Change a habit. Then change another.
64. Get outside and smell the day.
65. Always leave a big tip. Teach that the world is a generous place.
66. Stop blaming others for your misery.
67. Focus on one task at a time.
68. Spend one day working in the fields with migrant workers. Then ask yourself if they are taking our jobs.
69. Send thank you cards the old fashioned way.
70. Wear sunscreen.
71. Volunteer in a children’s hospital ward.
72. Go the extra mile.
73. Walk your date to the door.
74. Be courageous. Break up with someone face to face.
75. Learn what projection and how to accept it.
76. Don’t take things personally.
77. What people do is about them. How you respond is about you.
78. Bring flowers to someone. Buy a single stem for yourself.
79. Write poetry. It soothes your soul.
80. Count your blessings. When is the last time you were grateful for your refrigerator?
81. Be inspired by slam poetry. What a skill.
82. Be impeccably groomed. Dress up on low energy days.
83. Enjoy chocolate.
84. Learn to change your emotional state.
85. Forgive your parents.
86. Write down what you promise others.
87. Do the work.
88. Practice gratitude.
89. Agree to disagree.
90. Be willing to compromise.
91. Love toxic people from a distance.
92. Remain true to your dreams and visions.
93. Eliminate all forms of negative media from you life.
94. Live the life you’ve imagined.
95. Be true to yourself.
96. Embrace the present.
97. Just begin.
98. Give thanks in advance.
99. Use your imagination.
100. Collaborate with others.
101. Learn to admit, “I don’t know.”
102. Find something to believe in.
103. Get the help you need.
104. Learn how to cook.
105. Dare to be your best.
106. Take risks. Do what scares you.
107. See beauty in world.
108. Celebrate what’s right with the world.
109. Do something brilliant every day.
110. Encourage others.
111. Make a difference.
112. Continue to learn something new.
113. Mentor someone.
114. Learn to be frugal.
115. Spend time with children and the elderly.
116. Be honest about your taxes.
117. Wake up and go to sleep at the same time every day.
118. Don’t bet against yourself. Believe in yourself.
119. Don’t clutter your mind or environment.
120. Give anonymously.
121. Don’t believe your own thoughts.
122. Drop your story.
123. Jump for joy.
124. Take naps.
125. Expect the best.
126. End your relationship before you sleep with someone else.
127. Learn how to meditate.
128. Don’t text and drive.
129. Be happy for the success of others.
130. Don’t drink and drive.
131. Don’t drink, text, and drive.
132. Be inspired. Read and listen to good stuff.
133. Remember this too shall pass, it always has and always will.
134. Learn how to express yourself intelligently.
135. Be a mindful driver.
136. Thank a teacher.
137. Become a mentor.
138. Appreciate nature.
139. Be the love you want to find.
140. Notice small things; a blade of grass, a snowflake, tree bark.
141. Surround yourself with happy people.
142. Don't think about your problems. Solve them.
143. Give up control and manipulation.
144. Positively anticipate the future.
145. Learn how to grow things.
146. Where you find love lacking, offer love.
147. Spend less time at work and more time at play.
148. Learn self-restraint.
149. Learn how to relax.
150. Be bold!

Detoxing = More Energy!

A big part of our daily energy quota has to do with how well toxins exit the body.  Just like getting an oil change for your car "keeps your engine clean and running at maximum performance" - gently detoxifying your liver and urinary system to get rid of 'sludge' in the body makes sense too!  Because our environment is full of stressful chemicals, such as food additives, preservatives, pesticides, herbicides, etc., it is important to have a lifestyle full of healthier food choices and periodic cleansing.

The liver is responsible for handling most of our energy needs. It takes raw building blocks from food and breaks it down into basic nutritional components. The liver creates and stores sugars for both immediate and long-term energy use. If the liver is congested or diseased it will not receive or send out enough blood sugar and your energy will drop. Chronic lack of energy, especially after meals, could be the result of a sluggish liver

I am running a Liver & Detox Tea special till Valentines Day!  $39 for my Liver Gallbladder Formula and Detox Tea.  Save $6 off regular pricing! I will email instructions on how to use it when you make your purchase. 
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1 Idea That Can Change Your Life

 

I've been reading books and following various blogs of late on the subject of kindness, being grateful for people and things and appreciative for where we are in our life, right now.  I think because I really never got into the Christmas spirit this year...it sort of passed me by and I felt myself rather down and feeling all 'bah humbug' in the weeks following.  Luckily I am realizing it's up to me to change that...and as soon as I started looking for things to feel better about, I found LOTS of inspiring things to help me.

Yes...1 thing that really can change everything.

What helped spur me on was a book I read called 365 Thank Yous, by John Kralik...a story about an attorney who was having a very rough time emotionally and financially..his worst ever. (many of his clients weren't paying him and he worried weekly if he'd be able to pay his staff)  He gets to remembering his grandfather and how he encouraged writing Thank You cards for gifts no  matter how small the gift was-and how he did as a boy but only when made to do it!  (Don't we all remember those days?? I do!)  So he decided he needed to find something to feel good about as he was feeling very desperate and ended up challenging himself to send 365 hand written Thank Yous within a year.  Took him a little longer but he did.  And it changed his life as well as those around him-all for the better.

After reading this book I was on a search to find other people who had done similar and found so many stories, books and websites that it seems it has caught on. (wink)  I wink here because it's not like being kind or grateful ever went away..it just doesn't always get the same kind of press as other dramatic, often unhappy stories do these days. The bottom line with all of this is I decided to start something similar.  I went to the Dollar Tree the other day(everything really is a dollar! lol) and bought a few packs of blank note cards and I've started writing Thank Yous.  I will keep track of who I send or hand them too (ie store clerk who always remembers my name) so I can see progress...and I will also keep track of any responses as well as how it felt for ME to do this.  I will also keep up my intentions for little random acts of kindness-an all year endeavor, not just around the holidays.

So exactly HOW will this change your life?  Like the man in the book,  a shift will occur.  You will start to be the person who looks for things going right, instead of things going wrong - less 'poor me' and instead, more to be thankful for in all areas of your personal and professional life. You will welcome into your life more ease, more joy, more stress-free moments, a healthier body, healthier choices, more fun, new experiences and opportunities - you name it.  Like attracts like - and now you are taking an active role in 'deliberately' attracting what you want, instead of just waiting or wishing to see what happens in your life.  The other people I read about all had positive changes in their lives and they are NOT the exception, as any of us can see and feel the benefits.

I am so ready for this - and have already started- I'd love to hear if this is something you can find time to do too!  

And in order to light a fire encourage some of you ;o) - I am Giving away a free 5.5oz of my Organic Liver/Detox Tea- a gentle cleanse to the liver, the skin, urinary system as well as the entire body- tastes pretty good too!   All you have to do is comment under this post- letting me know why you liked this idea or something you think would be fun to do for someone else.  I will pick one person randomly- and announce in my next newsletter within next 2 weeks...and then you can email me with your contact info/address etc. 

So the change has already started...I'm feeling better already!  ☺Thanks for reading.

Starting Fresh-Healthy Smoothies!

A very Happy 2012 to all and I hope you enjoyed some time to relax over the holidays.

Since many of us tend to indulge a bit more this time of year with sweets and heavier foods, there's no time like the next few weeks to introduce a new healthy habit.  Many you are familiar with smoothies, but it may not be something you do on a regular basis. 

I know I struggle sometimes with healthy breakfasts that aren't loaded with calories.  It's like I want 'something' but can only come up with the typical breakfast foods.  Cereal, toast, eggs - I have done fruit/yogurt but I get bored with eating the same thing everyday, and will then fall into temptation at work and grab a muffin or bagel. 

I'm wanting to change that so enjoy some of these easy recipes that can use anytime of day - guilt free! (I will make in the morning and take to work too as we have a fridge, just shake before you drink) ☺

Banana/Kiwi Smoothie

1 Ripe Kiwi peeled

1 half banana (fresh or frozen)

1/2 cup non-fat plain or vanilla yogurt (greek or regular)

water, juice or milk (I use rice or almond milk- original or vanilla)

I will also use some ice cubes in place of the liquid...depends on what I have on hand

Blend well.  

Mango/Raspberry Smoothie

1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries

1/2 cup fresh mango chopped

1/2 cup non-fat yogurt (greek or regular)

Splash of juice, milk, water or ice cubes

Blend well

Strawberry/Banana Protein Smoothie

1/2 cup fresh/frozen strawberries

1/2 banana

1/2 cup non fat yogurt (greek or regular)

2 tablespoons 'Green' protein drink

water, juice, milk or ice cubes

I use my Earth's Nutrition in most of my smoothies as this is my 'multi' vitamin as well.  Love all the B vitamins and nutrients it provides -and keeps my energy level up all day.(great for hair/skin/nails & thyroid support)  Any protein powder that you like can be substituted, but try to lean towards a 'green' supplement to add 'food' nutrients.  I will also add a tablespoon of fresh RAW honey sometimes for added nutrients.  Raw is best...regular honey on store shelf is just 'sugar' without the health benefits. Also greek yogurt tends to be higher in protein and less sugar, always a plus!

The thing to remember with these smoothies is that you are increasing your fresh food intake, thus making it very easy on your body to digest and absorb.  Great for weight conscious or meal replacement and gives you healthy energy boost all at the same time.  

Enjoy!

5 Health Tips You Can Ignore

I've always wanted to comment on some of these subjects when I hear folks discussing - Most times I hold my tongue as it's not that important.  But it irks me just the same!

1)  Cold Weather Increases Your Chances of Catching a Cold.   NOPE - You may get a chill if not properly dressed, but a cold, no.  The cold/flu virus comes by way of a 'germ' air born or by touching something.  So a good practice is to wash your hands when you come in from being out or occasionally while at work etc.

2) If You Exercise You Can Eat Whatever You Want - I wish!  Of course I wished I exercised more too! lol  But really...the bottom line is calories add up due to the foods we choose...and while exercise is a great idea to tone up and burn some calories..don't think you can 'chow down' just because you took that extra flight of stairs or did 30 min of cardio.  Cutting back on unhealthy foods and increasing exercise will help to do the job.

3) Low Salt Diets Are Good For You - Lots of new findings coming out saying the low salt diet may be doing more harm than good!  I always felt that was incomplete.  With salt I always felt whenever you start messing with a natural substance to make it more 'presentable' and nice looking (white) then how much of it is really what is should be?  I've used Celtic Sea Salt for over 15 yrs...and I LOVE it.  Enhances the taste of food...and you actually use less.  Full of the minerals from the ocean it's taken from..our bodies benefit.  Our body fluids are mostly a saline solution - makes sense to replace it in a healthy way.  Consider it this way, iodized table salt, and sea salt is like comparing hydrogenated vegetable oil to pure virgin olive oil.  Buffalo News Article

4) Attitude Has No Bearing on Our Health -  Again...I beg to differ!  Most of us are 'reactors' to our daily life.  Meaning we base our moods on how things do or don't go for us.  I know better and I still do it sometimes!  Read this from the Independent News UK:

"Robert Sapolsky, professor of biological sciences at Stanford University and an authority on stress, puts it like this: "In fight-or-flight, your body turns off all the long-term building and repair projects," he says. "Constant high levels of cortisol take your body's eye off the ball. Memory and accuracy are both impaired. Patrols for invaders aren't sent out, you tire more easily, you can become depressed and reproduction gets downgraded." Exposed to chronic stress for years, high blood levels of glucose and fatty acids increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes."

5)  I Don't Believe in Vitamins - Ok...maybe this isn't a 'myth' - ha...but I had to bring it up because I hear it soooo often!  When someone says this I almost want to respond with...then I suppose gravity is something you have a problem with too?  I know...sarcasm for sure!

But I do try to come back with a more intelligent answer than the statement, by pointing out that you don't have to 'believe' in vitamins...vitamins don't really care.  Vitamins are just 'there' - in our foods, in nature - they've been there since the beginning of time.  Nonchalantly supplying our bodies with nutrients (we decided to call them vitamins) that we use up as needed to keep healthy and strong. And since our food sources have changed so much...we are finding the good old vitamins that are supposed to be there have been stripped away by pesticides, genetically engineered foods, processing, etc.  So yes...most of us need to consider adding some nutrients to our daily diets.  I choose herbs or other concentrated supplements and I feel better for it.  Hopefully you are doing it too!

Just shedding some light on some practices you may want to re-think - hopefully to incorporate new thoughts and practices into your life and your family's.  ☺

Boy oh boy...Am I getting high tech or what??   Ok..well, maybe low tech if there was such a word, meaning I realize I'm behind the times, but GETTING there.  That should count for something!  

Watch my swell video to learn about something that is happening in the new year!! Ladies forward to any of your friends who may be interested!  A full-packed day with so much you can use to improve your life in EVERY area! ☺