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Natural Holiday Gifts: 2

Heather — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:32:24 +0000

Now that we have talked about LUSH, let’s go ahead and explore another natural gift that is awesome. Now, I know the fortunecookiesoap.com owners personally and I have to say that these soaps are not just handmade, but they are hand packed, hand folded and definitely made with some of the best products in the world!

One thing that I love about fortune cookie soap is the fact that it is different – very different and when you put these beautiful little Chinese packs under the tree – all wrapped up, I can tell you that your family is going to flip!

So there is my gift guide for natural products this season – just make sure that you take care of your family and have a happy and safe New Years!

Natural Holiday Gifts: 1

Heather — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:19:52 +0000

When it comes to the holidays, it is very, very difficult to find things that not only someone will love but also something that many people want and that is all natural. Well, I can tell you for sure that this season I am going to purchase a bunch of LUSH products for my girlfriend.

The reasoning behind it? Well, my girl loves to take baths as a way to relax and one of the greatest things about LUSH is the fact that their products are not only all natural and awesome for your body, but they are also pretty inexpensive!

LUSH has products for everything from hair care all the way to shower products but I have to say that their bubble bars and bath bombs are the best!

Using Chamomile to Aid in Relaxation

Heather — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:55:02 +0000

Chamomile has lots of natural healing properties, and today we are going to look at how it can aid in relaxation. After all, it is known to have the power to soothe.

It has many anti inflammatory properties as well, meaning that if your bowels are inflamed, if you suffer from heartburn, or if you have many other digestive problems, it will be able to help you.

You can cool tea made from chamomile or get chamomile lotion and apply it to your skin. These substances can soothe sunburn, rashes, and other irritations to the skin.

As well, as briefly mentioned, chamomile can also be a kind of natural anti anxiety medication. It reduces anxiety, aids in relaxation, and it may even be able to help insomniacs get to sleep.

Nerves and muscles can even relax with the aid of chamomile. If you have strained muscles or even menstrual cramps, you should definitely try it.

Siphoning Energy Through Colors: The Feng Shui Way

Heather — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:55:07 +0000

We all know that Feng Shui is something that not a lot of people believe in – to be honest, it took me quite a while to believe it in. However … did you know that colors can actually affect your moods? Honestly, colors are something that can create all sorts of mood swings and that is exactly what Feng Shui is trying to balance out for you. You can definitely control your mood swings with Feng Shui and the color scheme that you choose!

One of the first things that you need to understand is what colors do what to your moods. Did you know that red actually evokes passion, not anger? Most people don’t. Yellow is supposed to be friendly, while gives tranquility and blue provides vision. How Feng Shui uses these particular colors is actually by balancing your Yin and Yang energies that live within.

One the balance is there, you will honestly be able to think clearly and it will heighten your emotional intelligence, which is what everyone wants!

Give Yourself a Dry Brush Exfoliation: You’ll Feel Better!

Heather — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:50:21 +0000

In this day and age, it is pretty obvious that your skin is going to be one of the those things that takes the most amount of pressure and stress in the long run. This is one of the main reasons why you need to make sure that you take care of it. Taking care of your skin can be hard, especially if you want to do it naturally, however, that is what we are here for!

First and foremost, if you do not have a dry brush, you should get one because dry brush exfoliation is honestly one of the most relaxing things in the world. Not only does it improve a slew of things in your body, but it actually can help you calm down and distress a little bit. Dry brush exfoliation is one of the only ways that you can get rid of all of those dead skin cells on your body as well. It also improves lymph and blood circulation as well and decreases all sorts of puffiness.

So keep these in mind and give yourself a time out and a dry brush exfoliation once in a while – you will feel better all over!

How to take the most relaxing bath ever!

Heather — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:21:22 +0000

In this day and age, everyone is wound up so tight it is very hard for people just to take the time and relax. Now there are many different ways to relax and of course you should find the one that fits you, but even something as simple as a bath can really do wonders for your mind, your body, your spirit and your soul.

It is a known fact that everyone needs to relax at some point in the day in order to maintain their mental capacity. For instance, have you ever found your mind wandering when you really should be concentrating on a project? If that happens more often than not, why not take a few moments, loosen up your neck, shoulders, and give yourself a small massage and then when you return to said project, you should be able to concentrate on it now.

Although, still, the best way to simply relax is to take a bath, let the water wash away all of your fears, worries and doubts. Just let them all slip into the bathtub with you and as soon as you get out, you will feel oh-so-much better. I promise! Give it a try and leave me a comment on how you liked it – just a simple act like taking a long hot bath can really change your day!

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