People procrastinate going to the doctor to have their moles or other skin concerns looked at due to the fact they believe "It's OK," or "It'll go away", or maybe they believe trying an over the counter (OTC) remedy will take care of the issue. The truth is, deep down we are also afraid of what the doctor may tell us. Every day I receive questions about this bump, or sore, or skin condition, among other health concerns. I am not a nurse, or doctor, nor am I an expert, however, I do work with many professionals and spend hours every week learning more about the skin, as well as our overall health. You may have heard, "You are what you eat," and I am committing myself now to writing more blogs
Most people are unaware that 60 percent of what we put on our skin is absorbed into our blood stream. If you stop and think about the ramifications of this, it is quite disconcerting. You may think the sunscreen, body lotions and deodorants are safe, because the FDA approved them, but did you know that the average person (women) puts more than 168 toxic chemicals on their body with only 12 products? Men use about half that. Our skin is the largest organ in (of) our body and is responsible for: sensations, controlling our body temperature keeping us warm or cool (sweating), waterproof and protects our inner organs and also our immunity by keeping out potentially infectious microorganisms, an
Life is filled with ups and downs, from stress at work and exercising hard to overdoing it in the garden. From romance to sore muscles and more, a warm soak in the tub, with music, is recommended therapy for everyone, and even more relaxing and rejuvenating with bath salts and fizzles infused with essential oils. Below are a few simple, fun recipes to make for yourself, or give as a gift! I have come across numerous recipes online, but these are a few I've found to be wonderful. Homemade gifts are always a hit. And, when they're natural, and toxin free, everyone wins. Above is a pic of Bath Fizzies Relaxing Bath Fizzie Recipe If you find a recipe with Citric Acid acid, know that it is harsh
