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.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
D+
After researching Vitamin D for our newsletter I was deeply encouraged by the benefits this vitamin has to offer. My goal for the newsletter was to point out how effective Vitamin D is at fighting infections and viruses that can cause respitory illness, colds and flu.
The reason why Vitamin D works is because it creates over 200 antimicrobial peptides that enhance the bodies own natural defenses against colds and viruses. The easiest and most effective way for the body to obtain from exposure to sunlight. Levels of Vitamin D are usually lower in the winter months when exposure to sunlight is limited making it easier to catch and spread colds and flu.
But there is more to Vitamin D than fighting colds. In a study of 150 people Vitamin D deficiency was determined to be the source of unexplained bone and muscle pain. Vitamin D deficiency may also be linked to several cancers including prostate, breast and colon cancer. It’s also believed Vitamin D can protect the body against heart disease and diabetes.
Although sunlight is the most effective source there are other ways to feed your body Vitamin D. Cod Liver Oil, Salmon, eggs, and fortified milk. The recommended daily allowance for Vitamin D I found while researching is curious. The RDA is generally 200 - 600 IU, however studies indicate less than 20 minutes spent in the sun can produce 20,000 IU. There are some doctors who believe 1,000 IU daily is sufficient while one doctor recommended 5,000 IU daily. Vitamin D is not toxic and overdosing is not an issue.
Given the drastic differences in recommended doses and what the body can produce before it gets sunburned I only feel comfortable in suggesting you do your own research for dosage. A good diet, exercise, perhaps a walk outdoors in fresh air, a positive attitude will never hurt you and can only aid whatever amount of Vitamin D you decide to take.
Lisa Radke is one of the owners of Wild Natural Beauty natural and organic beauty essentials.
The reason why Vitamin D works is because it creates over 200 antimicrobial peptides that enhance the bodies own natural defenses against colds and viruses. The easiest and most effective way for the body to obtain from exposure to sunlight. Levels of Vitamin D are usually lower in the winter months when exposure to sunlight is limited making it easier to catch and spread colds and flu.
But there is more to Vitamin D than fighting colds. In a study of 150 people Vitamin D deficiency was determined to be the source of unexplained bone and muscle pain. Vitamin D deficiency may also be linked to several cancers including prostate, breast and colon cancer. It’s also believed Vitamin D can protect the body against heart disease and diabetes.
Although sunlight is the most effective source there are other ways to feed your body Vitamin D. Cod Liver Oil, Salmon, eggs, and fortified milk. The recommended daily allowance for Vitamin D I found while researching is curious. The RDA is generally 200 - 600 IU, however studies indicate less than 20 minutes spent in the sun can produce 20,000 IU. There are some doctors who believe 1,000 IU daily is sufficient while one doctor recommended 5,000 IU daily. Vitamin D is not toxic and overdosing is not an issue.
Given the drastic differences in recommended doses and what the body can produce before it gets sunburned I only feel comfortable in suggesting you do your own research for dosage. A good diet, exercise, perhaps a walk outdoors in fresh air, a positive attitude will never hurt you and can only aid whatever amount of Vitamin D you decide to take.
Lisa Radke is one of the owners of Wild Natural Beauty natural and organic beauty essentials.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Keeping Your Cutie’s Patootie Soft and Smooth
It seemed in the old days the way to combat diaper rash was with a commonly used petroleum product. But who wants to smear oily goop on their baby’s skin when there are safer and more effective products available. Hence, Wild Natural Baby’s Cutie Patootie Diaper Ointment.
While zinc oxide creates an effective barrier, Cutie Patootie combines essential oils known for their healing and soothing properties with beeswax to it, creating a thick and creamy ointment. It relieves red and irritated skin associated with diaper rash.
Diaper rash is a common ailment and happens often. The rash is caused by moisture trapped on the skin for long periods of time combined with the constant irritation of the diaper itself. This eventually breaks down the integrity of the skin which becomes inflamed. Cutie Patootie Diaper Ointment provides a protective layer on the skin while delivering ingredients (Grapeseed oil, Lavender essential oil, and Vitamin E oil) known to repair irritated, rough, cracked skin and antibacterial and antiseptic essential oils (Tea Tree and Lavender essential oil) to keep infection at bay.
Here are some basic tips to prevent diaper rash:
Change your baby’s diaper often and poopy diapers right away.
Clean the skin well using wipes or plain water.
When using any ointment make sure the skin’s surface is dry before applying.
If you don’t see an improvement in your baby’s diaper rash after 5 to 7 days consult your pediatrician.
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.
While zinc oxide creates an effective barrier, Cutie Patootie combines essential oils known for their healing and soothing properties with beeswax to it, creating a thick and creamy ointment. It relieves red and irritated skin associated with diaper rash.
Diaper rash is a common ailment and happens often. The rash is caused by moisture trapped on the skin for long periods of time combined with the constant irritation of the diaper itself. This eventually breaks down the integrity of the skin which becomes inflamed. Cutie Patootie Diaper Ointment provides a protective layer on the skin while delivering ingredients (Grapeseed oil, Lavender essential oil, and Vitamin E oil) known to repair irritated, rough, cracked skin and antibacterial and antiseptic essential oils (Tea Tree and Lavender essential oil) to keep infection at bay.
Here are some basic tips to prevent diaper rash:
Change your baby’s diaper often and poopy diapers right away.
Clean the skin well using wipes or plain water.
When using any ointment make sure the skin’s surface is dry before applying.
If you don’t see an improvement in your baby’s diaper rash after 5 to 7 days consult your pediatrician.
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.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Take A Timeout
This week I let one little negative thought settle in my mind and it created very sour mood. I was tired and indulged in some crankiness. Before I knew it I was drowning in defeated thoughts. Negativity is like a virus. If you don’t fight it off immediately it’ll settle in and grow outrageously fast. Negative thoughts drain you physically, emotionally, spiritually. They don’t inspire you to change in fact they can stop you in your tracks because you lack the energy to dream and act.
Negativity is a matter of perception. It’s ignoring the present moment and looking at your situation as it really exists. Some aspect of negative thinking is always a result of comparing your situation currently to where it should be. Focusing on the “should be” blinds you to what exists now and sometimes its not as bad you think it is. It was for me. I had to stop thinking for awhile and come back to the present moment. Once my mind stopped spinning with all my worries I was able to see that I wasn’t in such a bad spot.
By observing situations or life as it really is creates a solid foundation on which to build. It’s touchstone for you to come back when you loose your way. When you catch yourself being swallowed by negative thoughts, stop. Stop thinking. It may not be possible to replace those dour thoughts with optimistic ones immediately, but you can stop thinking . Consider it a timeout. Do something to get your mind off things. Take a walk, see a movie, talk to a friend. It’s important to change the energy and the best way to do this is to distract you from your thoughts. I ended up taking a walk. Being in the open air and sweating through some of it got my mind off it. When I came back I actually had to try to remember why I was brooding. I soon found my answer and my mood completely changed for the better.
Once you stop entertaining a negative frame of mind you’ll be able to look at a situation for what it really is. Often you’ll find your imagination is worse than reality. Seeing the situation as it exists opens the doors for solutions and peace of mind.
Lisa Radke is one of the owners of Wild Natural Beauty natural and organic beauty essentials. Please visit our website at www. wildnaturalbeauty.com.
Negativity is a matter of perception. It’s ignoring the present moment and looking at your situation as it really exists. Some aspect of negative thinking is always a result of comparing your situation currently to where it should be. Focusing on the “should be” blinds you to what exists now and sometimes its not as bad you think it is. It was for me. I had to stop thinking for awhile and come back to the present moment. Once my mind stopped spinning with all my worries I was able to see that I wasn’t in such a bad spot.
By observing situations or life as it really is creates a solid foundation on which to build. It’s touchstone for you to come back when you loose your way. When you catch yourself being swallowed by negative thoughts, stop. Stop thinking. It may not be possible to replace those dour thoughts with optimistic ones immediately, but you can stop thinking . Consider it a timeout. Do something to get your mind off things. Take a walk, see a movie, talk to a friend. It’s important to change the energy and the best way to do this is to distract you from your thoughts. I ended up taking a walk. Being in the open air and sweating through some of it got my mind off it. When I came back I actually had to try to remember why I was brooding. I soon found my answer and my mood completely changed for the better.
Once you stop entertaining a negative frame of mind you’ll be able to look at a situation for what it really is. Often you’ll find your imagination is worse than reality. Seeing the situation as it exists opens the doors for solutions and peace of mind.
Lisa Radke is one of the owners of Wild Natural Beauty natural and organic beauty essentials. Please visit our website at www. wildnaturalbeauty.com.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Double D's - Dryness and Damaged Skin
Have too much fun this summer? Got a little pink in the sun, -well, ok red? Maybe spend too much time in the pool? Good times make good memories but now you’ve caught yourself starring too long into the mirror at those splotches and dry patches on your face and wondering what to do now.
Thinking back now maybe getting that sexy summer glow wasn’t really the best thing for your skin. And the “after sun” gels with Aloe Vera just didn’t live up to their promise, did they?
Wild Natural Beauty’s Vibrance Facial Cleanser may be just what you need. Vibrance Facial Cleanser is a hydrating and replenishing cleanser for dry and damaged skin. Featuring Roobios, it’s loaded with Super Anti-Oxidants to attack free radicals and their damaging effects on your skin. Our cleanser is soothing and nourishing for your skin and will leave it soft, smooth and clean.
Vibrance Facial Cleanser uses a combination of fats and oils to work as cleaning agents on your skin and skips the typical surfacants used in other products. The result: your skin is left hydrated not dry and irritated.
How does this work? Isn’t oil a bad thing on your face? Yes and no. Oil that is produced from your skin is called sebum and it acts as a defense for your skin. Then there are oils that can be used to clean, like olive oil. This oil has been a standing tradition among many Mediterranean beauties for many, many generations.
Oils and fats are complex triglycerides with different fatty acids. All fatty acids are lipophilic and hydrophilic. Lipophilic will attract oil and hydrophilic will attract water.
They work together; the hydrophilic molecules use the water to reach a wider surface to clean and absorb into your skin which leads the lipophilic molecules into more areas to drawn oil and dirt away from and out of your skin to clean it.
Dry and damaged skin need some extra TLC and Wild Natural Beauty’s Vibrance Facial Cleanser is the perfect way to pamper your skin and to show it off too.
Lisa Radke is one of the owners of Wild Natural Beauty natural and organic beauty essentials. Please visit our website at www. wildnaturalbeauty.com.
Thinking back now maybe getting that sexy summer glow wasn’t really the best thing for your skin. And the “after sun” gels with Aloe Vera just didn’t live up to their promise, did they?
Wild Natural Beauty’s Vibrance Facial Cleanser may be just what you need. Vibrance Facial Cleanser is a hydrating and replenishing cleanser for dry and damaged skin. Featuring Roobios, it’s loaded with Super Anti-Oxidants to attack free radicals and their damaging effects on your skin. Our cleanser is soothing and nourishing for your skin and will leave it soft, smooth and clean.
Vibrance Facial Cleanser uses a combination of fats and oils to work as cleaning agents on your skin and skips the typical surfacants used in other products. The result: your skin is left hydrated not dry and irritated.
How does this work? Isn’t oil a bad thing on your face? Yes and no. Oil that is produced from your skin is called sebum and it acts as a defense for your skin. Then there are oils that can be used to clean, like olive oil. This oil has been a standing tradition among many Mediterranean beauties for many, many generations.
Oils and fats are complex triglycerides with different fatty acids. All fatty acids are lipophilic and hydrophilic. Lipophilic will attract oil and hydrophilic will attract water.
They work together; the hydrophilic molecules use the water to reach a wider surface to clean and absorb into your skin which leads the lipophilic molecules into more areas to drawn oil and dirt away from and out of your skin to clean it.
Dry and damaged skin need some extra TLC and Wild Natural Beauty’s Vibrance Facial Cleanser is the perfect way to pamper your skin and to show it off too.
Lisa Radke is one of the owners of Wild Natural Beauty natural and organic beauty essentials. Please visit our website at www. wildnaturalbeauty.com.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Build A Good Defense
As summer winds down to a close one’s attention is pulled away from sun and play and back to work and school. Fall will bring cooler days and more time indoors. Not that this is a bad thing but autumn is also a time for colds. With people spending more time indoors together germs and viruses are easily spread. There are easy ways to keep a simple sniffle from turning into a
full-blown cold.
Most are familiar items, like Vitamin C, which is a natural antihistamine, in addition to boosting one’s immunity. Others immune boosters are Vitamin D, garlic and honey. Echinacea can be taken as a preventative and treatment.
Feeling that first tickle in your throat? Some Zinc combined with Vitamin C should stop it in its tracks and Echinacea with garlic is also extremely effective cold fighter.
Protecting your body internally is just half the battle. Here are some tips for keeping the external threats at bay. Everyone knows to wash your hands, even if you don’t – you should because it really does work. Hand sanitizers are convenient options but like washing your hands it can easily dry them out. You can make your own hand sanitizer by using your favorite lotion and mixing in some Tea Tree essential oil or Grapefruit Seed Extract (about 2% should be enough). Do this and your hands remain clean but also moisturized.
Tea Tree, Sweet Orange (any citrus oil), Pine or Oregano essential oils can be mixes with water and used as a mild cleanser to keep your desk at work clean (or any surface). The scent is a plus for your and other office mates and its better than often toxic cleansers available at the grocery store. To make a natural cleaner mix about 20 drops to 8 ounces of water in spray bottle.
Make it simple for yourself and it’s easy to keep up and continue. Here’s wishing you good health this season.
Got a question? Or a suggestion for discussion? Send us an email at contact@wildnaturalbeauty.com. We’re always happy to hear from you.
Lisa Radke is one of the owners of Wild Natural Beauty natural and organic beauty essentials. Please visit our website at www. wildnaturalbeauty.com.
full-blown cold.
Most are familiar items, like Vitamin C, which is a natural antihistamine, in addition to boosting one’s immunity. Others immune boosters are Vitamin D, garlic and honey. Echinacea can be taken as a preventative and treatment.
Feeling that first tickle in your throat? Some Zinc combined with Vitamin C should stop it in its tracks and Echinacea with garlic is also extremely effective cold fighter.
Protecting your body internally is just half the battle. Here are some tips for keeping the external threats at bay. Everyone knows to wash your hands, even if you don’t – you should because it really does work. Hand sanitizers are convenient options but like washing your hands it can easily dry them out. You can make your own hand sanitizer by using your favorite lotion and mixing in some Tea Tree essential oil or Grapefruit Seed Extract (about 2% should be enough). Do this and your hands remain clean but also moisturized.
Tea Tree, Sweet Orange (any citrus oil), Pine or Oregano essential oils can be mixes with water and used as a mild cleanser to keep your desk at work clean (or any surface). The scent is a plus for your and other office mates and its better than often toxic cleansers available at the grocery store. To make a natural cleaner mix about 20 drops to 8 ounces of water in spray bottle.
Make it simple for yourself and it’s easy to keep up and continue. Here’s wishing you good health this season.
Got a question? Or a suggestion for discussion? Send us an email at contact@wildnaturalbeauty.com. We’re always happy to hear from you.
Lisa Radke is one of the owners of Wild Natural Beauty natural and organic beauty essentials. Please visit our website at www. wildnaturalbeauty.com.
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