Anti Aging Beauty Secrets

So I'm now 32 and unfortunately seeing the early signs of aging. Small crows feet. My skin isn't as tight as it once was. Anyone who knows me, knows I try to stay away from harsh chemicals as in the end, I do believe they do us more harm than good. The treatments I have learned from Lleaon Rao have literally taken about 5 years off my face.

Lleaon's book Anti-aging Beauty Secrets is dedicated to sharing with you the best tried and true recipes for anti aging, aromatherapy techniques, and facial yoga...yes there's yoga for your face!!

From toner recipes to facial masks, to yes, facial yoga, Lleaon covers everything you need to look younger while staying healthy, inside and out. As always, this is a Earth friendly, PDF version, not a physical book.

What can you expect from this book:

• Learn why this  “Herb” is known as an alternative to Botox and how you can make your own facial  mask using this herb to get younger looking skin.
• Learn how this “Fruit” can dramatically lighten your Age-Spots and fade your Crow’s Feet in less than 2 weeks.
• This Green vegetable when applied topically can reduce Wrinkles and fade Blemishes.
• This Fruit has 5 times more Vitamin C than Lemon and Orange and can give you a brighter complexion and reduce wrinkles and age-spots.
• This easy to make Toner Recipe not only tones your skin but also lightens Dark Circles, reduces Puffy Eyes and improves overall Complexion.
• Make your own Alpha Hydroxy Facial Masks to deal with Dull, Blotchy, Lifeless and Wrinkled Skin.
• Learn how Proper Diet and Correct Supplement can make you look and feel younger.
• Learn how to use Essential and Carrier Oils to make your own Anti-aging Serums that rejuvenate, revitalize and brighten your complexion.
• ​Don’t you want to know what women in other countries have been using for generations  to keep themselves young and gorgeous? Discover the Anti-aging Secrets of women across the Globe.
• Learn how these easy Facial Exercises can reduce your Laugh Lines, Puffy Eyes, Wrinkles and improve your overall Skin Tone.
• Make Your own Eyelash Growth Serum using some Carrier Oils and get Longer, Darker and Thicker Eyelashes in less than a month.
• Learn​ how these simple Facial Yoga poses can make you look younger.
• Learn to make Your Own Anti-aging Body Spa Recipes
• Learn to Make Your Own Hair Spa Recipes
• Learn which Homeopathic Remedies are good for Your Skin and Hair
• Learn Gemstone Therapy For Aging Skin and Make Your Own Gemstone Elixir.

ENJOY!!
Em

Get your E-book here:  Anti-Aging Beauty Secrets

 

Holistic Remedies for Pregnancy and Natural Childbirth

My personal journey with natural childbirth was not what I expected to say the least. My son is 13 and when he was 10 I was certain I was just not going to get pregnant again. Until a little miracle happened and I was pregant with my oldest girl, Lilanna Summer. I had no idea about holistic remedies during pregnancy, let alone remedies for a natural childbirth. So when it came down to the actual day of giving birth, I let the pain overcome me, and let the hospital do what they do best. I felt defeated and as if I had let myself, and my daughter down big time.

Thankfully, just a year and a half later, I became pregnant again with our 3rd child, Elena Rose. This time I searched for holistic remedies DURING pregancy, anything that would help with heartburn, nausea, ANYTHING, as long as it was all natural. And of course, this time around, I was DEFINITELY having a natural childbirth. And guess what? I DID! I accomplished what I wanted to do so badly with my oldest daughter and I really owe it all to Bump to Birth: Holistic Remedies for Common Pregnancy Ailments and Natural Childbirth, written by Herbalist and Aromatherapist Lleaon Rao. This book is a must have for any woman looking for holistic, all natural ailments that are safe during pregnancy. After all, we are only allowed a small amount of over the counter options while pregnant. Thinking of having a water birth or birthing at home? This book covers how to accomplish this safely and successfully.

Are you planning a Natural Unmedicated Birth?

Do you need a Guide Book that will help you deal with Common Pregnancy Ailments?

Do you want to avoid Medical Interventions and have a Natural Birth at  Home or Hospital setting?

 

If you answered Yes to any of the questions above then This E-book is for YOU!

Click here to find out more about: Bump to Birth: Holistic Remedies for Common Pregnancy Ailments and Natural Childbirth.

Herb of the Day: Lavender

Today's herb of the day is Lavender. The flowers are used and it has a spicy, fragrant, mildly bitter and is considered a cool herb. The systems affected are the lungs and liver. It's properties include, aromatic, carminative, antispasmodic, antidepressant.

 

Lavender is extensively used in perfumery. Spike lavender, which contains higher amounts of camphor and cineole, is used as an insect and moth repellent. It is usually placed in drawers to protect clothing from attack by moths. 

Its use as a nervine and antidepressant is in keeping with the general tendency of plants with blue or purplish flowers to have cooling and nervine properties. A good formula for emotional upset and nervous depression is as follows: equal parts lavender flowers, lemon balm, skullcap, chamomile, and half part each of licorice and ginger roots. Steep one ounce in a pint of boiling water, covered, twenty minutes and take one cup two or three times daily or as needed. 

Lavender essential oil  has a fresh, floral aroma. It helps to alleviate stress, induce sleep, and overcome anxiety. It's an excellent preventative against infections and is mild enough to use by the drop on cuts, scrapes, bruises, sprains, and insect bites. 

For the drinker: Lavender Martini

Lavender Martini Ingredients 

• 1 oz Crème de Violette 
• 1 oz Gin (we used Bluecoat) 
• 1 oz Vodka (we used Belvedere) 
• ¼ oz Domaine de Canton 
• ¼ oz St. Germaine (elderflower liqueur) 
• 1 dash Scrappy’s Lavender Bitters 
• Fresh cut lavender for garnish

Herb of the Day: Reishi Mushroom

Herb of the Day: Reishi Mushroom

The reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) has a sweet and warm energy, is both sedative and tonic, is a supreme deep immune system tonic, and nourishes the spirit, essence, and vital energy. It has strong anticarcinogenic properties and is rich in a number of complex phytochemicals, including ergosterol, fumaric acid, aminoglucose, and manitol; coumarins; alkaloids; lactone; and various enzymes. It is effective for all cancers and immune system deficiencies. As such, it is specific for individuals recovering from chemotherapy.

Reishi is best served in tea or coffee. Being an herbalist, I was fascinated that a company is already making this easy and available to everyone. As an Independent Distributor with Organo Gold, I can now share this wonderful mushroom with you in your everyday beverage. PM me for your sample today or visit www.4naturalliving.organogold.com.

Mama's Belly Butter

I love the catalogs I receive from Mountain Rose Herbs. Inside are helpful tips and wonderful recipes. Here is one that you're sure to love, and so will your skin. For those of you who are pregnant, this will help prevent stretch marks. It will condition the skin after you give birth as well.

Mama's Belly Butter

What you will need:

• 1/4 cup organic chopped cocoa butter or wafers
• 1/4 cup organic coconut oil
• 1/8 cup shea butter
• 1/4 cup organic calendula infused olive oil
• 1 Tbsp organic rosehip oil
• 1 Tbsp beeswax, grated or pastilles
• 10-20 drops vitamin E oil
• 15-20 drops lavender essential oil (optional)

*I order all my ingredients from Mountain Rose Herbs, as I've never gotten better quality anywhere else. Click the banner below to order your products.






Directions

1. Gently warm the coconut oil, calendula infused oil, beeswax, and butters in a double boiler.
2. Once melted, remove from heat, and add vitamin E oil and lavender essential oil (if using). 
3. Quickly pour into containers. Allow the balm to cool to room temperature before using.

Herb Education: Antibiotics

Antibiotics are substances that inhibit the growth of, or destroy, bacteria, viruses or amoebas. While many herbal antibiotics have direct germ killing effects, they have as a primary action the stimulation of the body's own immune response. Excessive use of antibiotics will eventually destroy the beneficial bacteria of the intestines.
In fighting stubborn infections it is a good idea to maintain favorable intestinal flora by eating miso, tamari or fresh yogurt.

Important antibiotic herbs include:

• Buchu
• Chaparral
• Echinacea
• Goldenseal
• Myrrh
• Juniper Berries
• Thyme
• Garlic

To purchase your dried herbs from Mountain Rose Herbs, click the banner below. Top quality and care for our most beloved plants.

Rosemary Gladstar's Rose Water

First let's talk about what exactly rose water is. Pure rose water is the distilled water of roses. Not the stuff you buy at the pharmacy. You want it to be in its purest form. It is usually made by steam distillation, and it smelly wonderful and tastes delicious. Rose water is used in cosmetics mainly for its lovely scent, but also because it has light astringent properties. It is often used as toner for fair and dry skin.

While you can purchase it at local health food stores, here's a recipe for making your own.

Be sure you use fresh roses that have just begun to open; they are at their prime and will yield the strongest water. The more fragrant the roses, the stronger the scent of the rose water.

Ingredients

• 3 parts witch hazel extract, vodka, or gin
• 1 part distilled water
• Fresh, organically grown roses or rose petals

Directions

1. Mix the witch hazel extract (or vodka or gin) with the distilled water. Place the fresh roses in a quart jar. Completely cover the roses with the alcohol mixture, adding enough extra that the alcohol mixture rises 2 to 3 inches above the flowers. Cover tightly and place in a warm shaded area. Let the mixture sit for 2 to 3 weeks.
2. Strain out the roses and rebottle the water for use. Rose water does not need refrigeration, though storing it in a cool place will prolong its shelf life.

*You can purchase top quality witch hazel extract through Mountain Rose Herbs.