Lice Prevention

Lice.....ugh it makes me shiver just thinking of it.   The picture I'm posting is enough to give anyone the hee-bee-gee-bees.  

Nobody wants lice but it happens.    I remember growing up people associated lice with the kids that weren't so clean, but those kids were actually on to something.   Lice are attracted to clean, shiny hair!      Another tip is they do not like the scents of mango, rosemary and tea tree.

This is what we do in our house.   I buy an unscented all natural shampoo and add 1 drop of tea tree essential oil per every ounce of shampoo.   We only wash our hair three times a week.    So far so good on the lice front. 

Let me know if you use this tip and your thoughts!

Back to School Tip!

I get asked a lot about how I keep my kids healthy.    They do get sick but it's rare.   They eat a good diet, take Vit D daily and we use lemon in our water.

In my opinion that is a very simple way to keep the sickies away.     You can do this my infusing lemon in water for a couple days or you can add a drop of high quality, pure lemon essential oil to 4 ozs of water.      Try it out and see how it works for you!

How to make Magnesium Oil and how to use Magnesium Salts

 Since I found Magnesium Oil I have been obsessed with it.  It has so many uses.    The salts, which are pure magnesium chloride crystals can be used on their own or to make the oil.    I don't think I can give these salts justice in explaining all they do.

First the importance of Magnesium.   Most Americans are low in Magnesium.   Being low in Magnesium can cause sore muscles, low recovery time, weakened immune system, nervousness, insomnia, constipation just to name a few.    It also fights signs of aging and cellulite! Sure you can take oral magnesium supplements but they tend to cause gas and frequent visits to the bathroom.  Plus, if you are the average American your gut is not very healthy and it doesn't absorb nutrients well.    Luckily, there is Magnesium chloride that can be used trans-dermal.   You can use it as an oil, bath or foot bath.   My personal favorites are the foot bath and oil.
A great book about Magnesium is The Magnesium Miracle.

First lets talk about the oil.  You can buy it or make it.   When I use to buy it I bought this one.   It works great and I liked it enough.   Now I make my own though and I will show you how to do the same.

It's really easy.  All you need is salt, boiling water and a spray bottle.    The stronger you make it the more likely it will sting when you spray it.  The stinging will not harm you but it can hurt.  Especially if you are spraying a wound.    To start off  use a 50/50 ratio, you can always make it more or less to fit your needs.  I.E.   Boil 1 cup of water.  Remove from heat and let it cool a bit.   Mix in 1 cup of magnesium salts.  Let dissolve and then add to your spray bottle.      You can get the magnesium salts here.www.aromaticsandherbs.etsy.com

Here are the ways I use my magnesium oil.   I spray it on my toothpaste before I brush my teeth.  I do this for the kids too.   It helps fight cavities and can remineralize tooth enamel.    I spray some of it on my fingers and rub onto my face every night.   The 11s between my eyebrows have nearly disappeared in just 2 months.   I spray it on my whole body before I go to bed.   I use it to heal wounds but I warn you it BURNS.  I dilute it even more for the kids.   I use it as a deodorant and it works beyond great.    My son gets little facial warts and we have eliminated all but one with the magnesium oil. The one left was the largest and now it's very tiny so it should be gone soon.  

Next, the foot bath.     This is the best way to use Magnesium chloride therapeutically.  If you suspect a Magnesium deficiency this is essential in your healing.   After a stressful day I can just feel it melt right away when I use a foot bath.  It's just wonderful.     I take 1 cup of salts and add it to 2 cups of hot water.   Let your feet soak for AT LEAST 30 minutes.   Do this nightly.

Lastly, the bath.      Add 2 cups of salts to your bath and soak for 20 minutes.    Simple!

I hope you fall in love with them as much as I have!

Peace and Love,
Heather

The best all natural deodorant EVER and it's not mine.

Some may think this blog post is not very business savvy but my first concern if for people not for my bottom line.

I came across a product called Magnesium Oil.    It has many different uses.   It's great for restless leg syndrome,cellulite, anxiety, stress, insomnia, migraines and much much more. I was looking for a better way to get magnesium that wouldn't cause digestive upset.  Google it.   

Another use is as a deodorant.    Not only is it a deodorant but since you are putting it directly on your armpits it helps cleanse your lymphatic system.     I'm AMAZED on how well this works as a deodorant.    It burns like a mofo the first time you use it and after you shave but it's well worth it.   

Hot Taco Bean Dip

Pampered Chef has a recipe called something like Touchdown Taco Dip.  That might even be the name.    I use to make it all the time.  I still do but I put my own little spin on it.   I made it for dinner the other night and took some pictures so I could share the recipe with you.

 You will need:
small container of sour cream
8 oz cream cheese
1 can refried beans. (we like black)
1 can black beans
garlic (3 cloves)
taco seasoning pack
1 can chillis
8 oz cheddar cheese.

 Preheat oven to 375.

 Combine sour cream, taco seasoning, cream cheese and minced garlic.    Mix with a hand mixer.

 Spread the can of refried beans on the bottom of a casserole dish.

 Then layer on the cream cheese mixture.

 Next spread out the chillis.

 Then layer on the drained black beans.   I was so excited to eat I forgot to take a picture of the last two steps.    After the beans spread out the cheese and then place it in the oven.  Bake until bubbling.  Around 25 minutes.

YUM!!!   This is my kids favorite.   They like using the multigrain scoops to eat it. 

Enjoy!
Love and Peace,
Heather.

Lilacs are in bloom

I have a few trees that I love and the Lilac is one of them.   The flowers are my favorite color (purple) and the smell is unbelievable.    I wish I took photos of my Lilac tree when we first moved here 8 years ago.   It was basically dead.  No beautiful flowers.   I took good care of it for two years and now it produces gorgeous, fragrant flowers again.  This year I will be harvesting the flowers and making a fragrance.   I've done this in the past and it's a beautiful way to cherish the the fragrance all year long.  Keep your eye out...if I have enough I will be making it available for purchase.        I will be posting a how to when I harvest so keep your eye out!

What deodorant is right for you?

Have you been interested in trying an all natural deodorant but not sure what will work for you?   Honestly, a lot of time it's trial and error.   What works for one person may not work for another because our body chemistry is different.

Here are some tips on how to make the most of your deodorant:

1.  Always apply to clean arm pits.    Try to get it as fast as possible after you wash your pits.   Bacteria is what causes the stink and it starts growing right away.

2.  Shave your pits.  Sorry to my hairy pit friends but bacteria grabs to the hair follicle and can cause more odor.

3.  Avoid caffine and sugar. 

4.  Some foods cause body odor also.  The number one culprit......red meat.

5.  Eat lots of leafy greens.  Chlorophyll cleanse you from the inside out.

We offer two different types of deodorants.    Regular and Extra strength.    The big difference in these and the only difference is Baking Soda.   Baking Soda in the extra strength and can cause irritation.  The reason it can cause irritation is because it can work against the pH in your body causing a horrible rash.  This will happen at different times because your pH is always changing.  For a woman the baking soda rash happens more at ovulation and mensuration.     I suggest starting with the regular but if you feel you need that extra power get the extra strength and if irritation occurs stop using.

Our deodorant comes in a screw up tube and has gotten great reviews.  You can check them our at our etsy or hyenacart.       You can purchase our deodorant here. 

Peace and Love,
Heather

Natural Tattoo Care

I LOVE tattoos.   I have many.  One on my back, my neck, my wedding band, my ankle and I have a sleeve in the works.   I also love living life au natural.  Tattoos obviously are a guilty pleasure though and I'm ok with that.  However I do take steps to reduce the amount of toxins my body takes in from them and I care for them in a natural way.    Before I share with you my protocol, I'll show off my sleeve in the making. When it's totally finished I'll add new more detailed photos.

First off before my appointment I up my dosage of Vit. C and Chlorella.  I stay at the higher dosage for about 2 weeks after my appointment and drink TONS of water.   This will flush out any toxins you have been exposed to. 

Second, 5 minutes before my appointment I take a dose of the homepathic remedies Lapis and Arnica.  I take them again after my appoint and every 4 hours after that for a day or two.

Now for the after care.   

I know I could make my own balm but I only make what I can't find to my standards.    I LOVE LOVE LOVE Merry Hempsters Tattoo Balm.  I wouldn't use anything else and I won't even try to prefect something that is already perfect. I use that for about 4 days .   After the fourth day I use my own goods.

Our solar infused Calendula oil.   It's the perfect, simplest product to aid in the healing of your tattoo.  You can click this to find out more about it.

Peace and Love,
Heather.

Product Recommendation: Dr. Tungs Toothbrush Sanitizer

I have been using Dr. Tung's toothbrush sanitizers for about 3 years now.  We LOVE them.  They work great at keeping our large family from passing germs via the toothbrushes touching each other.   They work via ESSENTIAL OILS!!!     The entire product is also biodegradable.  We purchase ours through frontier but I've seen them at amazon and vitacost.