Cold hands and feet will love this lotion recipe. This Warming Body Lotion not only smells great, it is also rich in nourishing oils to soothe dry skin as well as emollients to protect skin from damage. But the best part is the gently warming essential oils in the recipe. A layer of this luxurious lotion will create a mild warming sensation to those chilled fingers and toes.
Warming Body Lotion
The cocoa butter and almond oil in this recipe provide soothing, nourishing moisture to hands, feet, legs, arms, and other areas. Vitamin E oil adds an extra boost of hydration as well as antioxidants to protect and improve the appearance of skin. Beeswax creates a protective barrier to lock in moisture and seal out water, wind, and other elements. The lotion goes on smooth and absorbs quickly with no greasy residue.
The blend of essential oils in this recipe create a spicy warm aroma and actually create a mild warming sensation when applied topically. This lotion is not recommended for application to the face or other sensitive areas.
Melt beeswax and cocoa butter in a double broiler.
Once melted, add almond oil and vitamin E oil.
Add water to a blender. Turn blender on lowest setting, and slowly stream in melted oil mixture. You’re creating an emulsion. It will form into a thick and creamy consistency.
Once the mixture is well blended and emulsified, add essential oils.
While still warm, carefully pour lotion into a pump bottle using a funnel. The lotion will thicken as it cools and become difficult to pour.
Remember the days of seasonal fragrance soaps? You know, the ones in the bright pump bottles with the sweet aroma of fall or winter? But I bet you don’t miss the slew of chemicals that go into creating those addictive aromas, do you? Fortunately, you can create your own seasonal hand soaps using all-natural ingredients and essential oils! Check out this recipe for Pumpkin Spice Foaming Hand Soap along with free labels for your creation.
Pumpkin Spice Foaming Hand Soap
This soap combines the warm, homey aromas of nutmeg, ginger, and cinnamon essential oils for a fall aroma every time you wash your hands. Plus, the essential oils make this soap great at cleansing a purifying hands, while Castile soap removes dirt and oils and provides the satisfying suds. Hint: Don’t skip the vegetable glycerin. It helps form the suds for a thick, rich lather.
Turmeric has long been used to flavor foods and as a medicinal herbal remedy. Bountiful claims about the health benefits of turmeric include: slowing the aging process, reducing inflammation, improving skin health and cognitive function, easing menstrual difficulties, treating depression, alleviating pain, protecting the digestive tract, and even preventing cancer.
What is Turmeric?
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a perennial herb in the ginger family native to India. Curcumin, the primary compound in turmeric, provides its characteristic yellow-orange hue as well as many healing properties. For centuries, many cultures have used curcumin and turmeric as a spice in curries as well as for medicinal purposes. This “super herb” is a powerful antioxidant that protects the body from free radical damage as well as inflammation.
Health Benefits of Turmeric
Wound Healing
Curcumin has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that can accelerate healing of wounds. Additionally, it can also help reduce the appearance of scars on the skin.
Skin Benefits
Curcumin can combat a number of skin disorders, ranging from discoloration and inflammation to skin cancer. Turmeric also protects against free radical damage to slow the process of aging. This helps preserve the elasticity of the thin skin around the eyes to prevent fine lines. To reap the benefits, check out this Turmeric Eye Brightening Cream.
It can also help treat acne by inhibiting the growth of bacteria and reducing oil produced by the sebaceous glands.
Detoxification
Curcumin is a polyphenol with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-fibrogenic properties to protect the liver. In addition, studies show that it increases detoxifying enzymes in the liver, while healing and repairing hepatic damage. Learn more about using turmeric to detoxify the body here.
Cognitive Health
Numerous studies point to curcumin as a neuro-protective remedy. In fact, some studies show that it can even prevent and reverse the degeneration of neuronal cells to combat Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive disorders. Curcumin is highly efficient in clearing out amyloid plaque, which is a major indicator of Alzheimer’s progression. As a regular part of a healthy diet, turmeric can help boost memory and concentration.
Cardioprotection
Studies show that turmeric helps reduce cholesterol levels. Thus, it may offer protection from cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. It also contains vitamin B6, which further boosts cardiovascular health.
Turmeric also has anticoagulant properties to prevent blood clots. Curcumin prevents platelets from clumping together when they shouldn’t.
Prevention of Cancer
Studies about turmeric’s ability to help fight cancer abound. Research shows that turmeric can help prevent and combat numerous types of cancer by inhibiting tumor growth and reducing free-radical damage. Studies include data for the potential to combat stomach, skin, colon, prostate, esophagus, breast, ovarian, cervical, lung, mouth, blood, pancreas, and liver. (So, pretty much all cancers.)
Emotional Health
Other studies point to the ability of turmeric to treat depression and anxiety in people with depressive disorders.
Gastrointestinal Health
Turmeric protects the GI tract through its anti-inflammatory effects. It also increases the secretion of gastrin, secretin, bicarbonate, gastric wall mucus and pancreatic enzyme. At the sane time, it inhibits intestinal spasms and ulcer formation caused by stress and other factors. This can help alleviate ulcerative colitis, dyspepsia, irritable bowel disease, and other digestive complaints.
Pain Relief
As an anti-inflammatory agent, curcumin increases circulation and may help alleviate various kinds of pain. Studies include evidence of postoperative, menstrual, osteoarthritis, and dental pain relief.
How to Take Turmeric
You can find curcumin / turmeric in supplements, lattes, golden milk, immunity shots, energy bars, teas, tinctures, and more. You can also add powdered turmeric into smoothies, curries, and other recipes for an added boost of nutrition.
The Fall 2020 Clean Slate Cleanse starts on October 1. This time around, we have amped up the Cleanse to add some additional options. Let’s talk about customizing the Clean Slate Cleanse to make it work for you so you get the most out of it.
By the Book
The Clean Slate Cleanse Cookbook and Workbook provide all you need to complete a 21-day cleanse. Loaded with delicious vegan recipes, the cookbook has all you need to get cooking healthy foods. And the workbook helps you understand the science behind the Cleanse as well as providing a meal plan, daily activities, space for journaling, and so much more. It is your guide for the Clean Slate Cleanse, and we have completed many a successful cleanse by the book.
Full Elimination
A second option for customizing the Clean Slate Cleanse is to eliminate all potentially allergenic or inflammatory foods. These include soy, tree nuts, peanuts, and nightshades. Because many recipes in the cookbook contain these ingredients, your options are a bit more limited. However, you can easily adapt most recipes by substituting other foods for the allergenic food. Check out this post for ideas when making those substitutions.
Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting (IF) involves cycling between periods of fasting and eating. IF forces the body to use stored energy by burning excess body fat during periods of fasting. IF not only helps with weight loss, it can also reduce bodily inflammation, increase energy levels, improve memory and concentration, and more.
You may choose to do a 16/8 intermittent fast, where you only eat for an 8-hour period and you fast for 16. You can modify this time span however you choose with shorter or longer intervals of fasting. During the final “bonus” week of the Cleanse, I will encourage intermittent fasting for those who have never tried it, but you can also choose to use IF throughout the entire 28 days.
Still not signed up for the Clean Slate Cleanse? Join now!
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Gut Health Impacts Your Overall Health In So Many Ways.
If you experience any of these conditions, it may be time for you to take a closer look at the health of your gut and microbiome:
Acne
Anxiety
Autoimmune Conditions
Brain Fog
Fatigue
Joint & Muscle Pain
Chronic Headaches & Migraines
This handout breaks down the 5 R's of Healing Leaky Gut to walk you through 5 steps to getting your gut health under control to experience better overall health.
