I have been dry body brushing for about 2 months and I love it! I initially started because I was hoping it would help reduce some varicose veins that have appeared (note: don’t brush varicose veins). So far, that hasn’t happened. But I have not giving up on that yet! I am hoping I see some results with that in a few more months. But what I wasn’t expecting was the almost instant reduction in cellulite!
Immune Boosting Hot Buttered Rum, Whiskey, or Cider.
Do you have a winter cold? This immune boosting hot buttered drink is just what you need! Complete with grass-fed butter, turmeric, ginger, & cinnamon. I make this several times every winter. My cup usually has whiskey in it, but you can use rum or apple cider (or juice). The traditional, of course, is hot buttered rum.
Does Ear Candling Work?
I love ear candling! But…..does ear candling work. I used my parents as guinea pigs to see.
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Homemade Toothpaste
UPDATE: While this is still a GREAT toothpaste, I am not currently using this recipe. I now use this recipe with bentonite clay.
I love this toothpaste! My teeth feel so clean. The baking soda is a natural abrasive and makes for a great tooth scrubber. Oil pulling is also important for dental health.
- 4 tblsp coconut oil (find it here)
- 6 tblsp baking soda
- 2 tsp castile liquid soap (find it here; you can use any flavor. I prefer peppermint for my toothpaste but have used many different flavors.)
- 1 tsp xylitol (find it here)
- 1tsp water
Mix all ingredients together. Brush your teeth normally.
Ear Candling Instructions
I love ear candling! I do it once every 2-3 months. See my experiment here to see if they really work. Find ear candles here. Here are easy step-by-step ear candling instructions.
My Morning Lemon Detox Drink
I do little detoxes every day. I drink this lemon detox drink every morning. On days that I oil pull, I oil pull first, then drink this. There are many variations on this lemon detox drink and you can mix it up however you want. I have tons more energy on days that I drink this in the morning.
What is Oil Pulling and Oil Pulling Benefits
If you have never heard of oil pulling, you are about to get really skeptical of me. But just follow along.