Years ago when I began to study essential oils, plants and herbs I was amazed at how perfectly they fit into our lives. And I am still learning. Last month I read an article about the calming effects just looking a nature has on people. I personally know how relaxing it is for me to take walks in the morning, but doctors have studied this.
In this era when life is getting more and more chaotic, stress is normal for most of us, and we put ourselves last almost all the time. There is a natural way to establish some balance in our lives and all it takes is going outside. As I was researching for this blog I found other studies that reported remarkable effects from enjoying the outdoors.
First off they found that looking at nature scenes created the same calm and peaceful reaction that a cat or dog inspires in you. This study added that a nature scene could even be a picture or even a painting for a similar effect. It just shows how deeply humans are connected to the earth that even a snapshot can make us feel like smiling.
No matter how long you stay outside, gardening, walking even watching the kids, only helps you. Being outdoors reduces stress, slows your heart rate and can even lower your blood pressure. Some theorize it’s the mere connection to the earth that strengthens our immune system and relieves anxiety and depression. Time outside can increase one’s concentration and let us refocus.
It’s exciting to see doctors and scientists take notice of what could easily be dismissed as meditative or new age-y. Man is not the “island” he once thought he was. We can be effected by the energies that surround us and we can effect others around us. It is our choice to take care of ourselves and it’s as easy as going outside.
Lisa Radke is one of the owners of Wild Natural Beauty natural and organic beauty essentials.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Straight Talc
The first time I heard about talc being a harmful ingredient was from my sister who was allergic to it. For years she had to juggle her allergy and the products available on the market. When the mineral makeup came on the scene life changed for the better - although she still has to be wary of other products containing talc. It’s amazing just how many places it shows up. It’s in food, medicine, flea and tick powder besides cosmetics.
We use it in diapers, after baths, in shoes, underwear, and even sprinkle it on the bed sheets. It’s great for absorbing wetness and making us feel cool and dry. It’s cased in attractive boxes with fluffy powder puffs to use after a bath. We joke about the cloud of dust that grows and grows when its used. The smell even reminds us of babies. Talcum powder is a staple in personal hygiene and our memories.
Talc is produced by mining talc rocks which is then crushed, dried and milled. After processing, the trace minerals are non existent but not the fibers that are similar to asbestos remain. Then its delivered through various manufacturers and warehouses into products like powder, - talcum powder. But since the 1970’s studies have shown a disturbing connection between talc and cancer, the particles of which been found in ovarian and lung tumors. These studies conclude that using talc increases your risk of getting cancer.
The dangers to our bodies and our children’s sometimes feels overwhelming. People find a way from the dangers and make healthy products. We do. I’d rather my blogs be light, offer alternatives and a little hope for the world out there but this is an ingredient that surprised me. Before I began to study this ingredient I didn’t think it was that dangerous.
Which brings me to the product of the month, Wild Natural Baby’s Fluffy Bear Baby Powder. Fluffy Bear Baby Powder is talc free. Like all our product it a natural product that’s safe to use on your skin and when it’s absorbed through your skin. Fluffy Bear has a pleasing light scent that’s fresh and clean. It‘s not limited to just the baby. Sprinkle it anywhere you’d use talc powder, knowing your safe and your family is too.
Please visit our website at WildNautralBaby.com or WildNaturalBeauty.com for our entire natural and organic products. All of our products are sulfate-, paraben-, and phthalate-free.
Lisa Radke is one of the owners of Wild Natural Beauty natural and organic beauty essentials.
We use it in diapers, after baths, in shoes, underwear, and even sprinkle it on the bed sheets. It’s great for absorbing wetness and making us feel cool and dry. It’s cased in attractive boxes with fluffy powder puffs to use after a bath. We joke about the cloud of dust that grows and grows when its used. The smell even reminds us of babies. Talcum powder is a staple in personal hygiene and our memories.
Talc is produced by mining talc rocks which is then crushed, dried and milled. After processing, the trace minerals are non existent but not the fibers that are similar to asbestos remain. Then its delivered through various manufacturers and warehouses into products like powder, - talcum powder. But since the 1970’s studies have shown a disturbing connection between talc and cancer, the particles of which been found in ovarian and lung tumors. These studies conclude that using talc increases your risk of getting cancer.
The dangers to our bodies and our children’s sometimes feels overwhelming. People find a way from the dangers and make healthy products. We do. I’d rather my blogs be light, offer alternatives and a little hope for the world out there but this is an ingredient that surprised me. Before I began to study this ingredient I didn’t think it was that dangerous.
Which brings me to the product of the month, Wild Natural Baby’s Fluffy Bear Baby Powder. Fluffy Bear Baby Powder is talc free. Like all our product it a natural product that’s safe to use on your skin and when it’s absorbed through your skin. Fluffy Bear has a pleasing light scent that’s fresh and clean. It‘s not limited to just the baby. Sprinkle it anywhere you’d use talc powder, knowing your safe and your family is too.
Please visit our website at WildNautralBaby.com or WildNaturalBeauty.com for our entire natural and organic products. All of our products are sulfate-, paraben-, and phthalate-free.
Lisa Radke is one of the owners of Wild Natural Beauty natural and organic beauty essentials.
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