Category Archives: health

SPRING ALLERGIES

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If you would like to experiment with making your own inhalers to
alleviate Spring allergies using essential oils, then Amy Galper has some guidelines you can follow at the link below.

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https://amygalper.com/newsletter/

Amy Galper Blog: https://amygalper.com/blog/

Always check with your doctor before using essential oils for your well-being!

All the best in Wellness!

Living with the Book Segment #4

By now some of you may have purchased the 2nd issue of Better Magazine, which was created by Dr. Jen Ashton. In Segment #3, on this blog, I commented on her first issue of the magazine, which you can read about at this link https://hairblues.me/2023/06/19/living-with-the-book-segment-3/.
I always have news you can use 🙂

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I assure you this is a magazine you want in your reading pile. The topics provide guidelines on how to live your best healthful life.

Have you thought about Plastic Surgery? Well, if your answer is yes, you will want to read what her “Core Expert” has to say about things you should consider. It is an article you can trust because Dr. Ashton reveals that her brother is a “renowned reconstructive plastic surgeon“…
Do you want advice on how to get more sleep, or what foods you should have in your diet? Do you want to look younger at any age? What is “Exercise Snacking“? These are just some of the topics that you can look forward to reading. And there is a lot more.

In addition, I hear Dr. Jen Ashton is coming out with a 3rd issue of her Better Magazine in May 2024.

Read more about Dr. Ashton at the links below.
https://magazineshop.us/products/dr-jen-ashton
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Ashton

Announcing AJENDA — Dr. Ashton Free Newsletter – Click the link to learn more about it.
https://www.joinajenda.com/

All the best in Wellness!

OMD Plan for Better Skin

In Episode 57 of the Wellness Connections podcast I introduced the One Meal a Day Plan by Suzy Amis Cameron.

She claims that eating a ‘plant-based’ diet can contribute to better skin and better health.

This link will lead you to some things about Vegan diets and healthy skin:
https://www.trioplantbased.com/the-various-benefits-to-your-skin-of-a-plant-based-diet/

Other benefits of eating one meal a day vegan:

https://www. organicvegansuperfoods.com

Choose to explore some new recipes – with dessert 🙂 for health & wellness for yourself and the planet.
https://www.eatingwell.com/article/290367/1-day-1800-calorie-vegan-meal-plan/

Foods that make your skin GLOW 🙂
https://www.healthline.com/health/guide-how-to-make-skin-glow#Bottom-line

Stay beautiful 🙂 & Healthy !

Benefits of Hand Massage with Carrier & Essential Oils

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Have you thought about using your essential oils to massage your hands? Recently I decided to see how using this option benefits your “well-being” care.

Here is what I learned from an article at the Healthline website:

  • better mood
  • reduced hand pain
  • less anxiety
  • improved sleep
  • greater grip strength

See additional details at the link below.
https://www.healthline.com/health/pain-relief/the-many-benefits-of-a-hand-massage-and-how-to-do-it-yourself#benefits

Treat yourself to watching the 5 minute hand massage demonstrations at the videos below. You will not be disappointed.

Healthline has detailed guidelines for which carrier and essential oils to use. In addition, I want to remind you always use a carrier oil (for example, fractionated coconut oil, olive oil) to dilute essential oils. Learn more about essential oils dilution at this link: https://hairblues.me/2022/07/04/an-essential-oil-dilution-lesson/

Continue reading Benefits of Hand Massage with Carrier & Essential Oils →

Flowers of and for Wellness

You know my motto :)… News you can use 🙂

It seems odd now, that many years ago I was given wellness care from a dear friend, Leslie(Les) Kaslof, who was at the time delving into herbs and later “flower essences” .

I had a severe allergy reaction to the environment, which resulted in very bad headaches and constant sneezing. He whipped up a concoction of herbs and gave me a pillow of lavender flowers and oil to lay on my head. I was willing to try almost anything at the time because i was in so much pain.

Well folks, whatever Les blended with the herbs and “flower essences” he had, it worked. That was more than 50 years ago. No one of our friends knew anything about the study of herbs and oils. In fact, Les made a chart of the herbs and what they could be used for. I include a link here to that masterpiece. I shall always remember that gift given time and the attention and care Les gave to me. He was a pioneer in the Flower Essence World.
Chart Link: https://herbalchart.com/close-up.htm

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Life is full of ironies – fast forward to my present-day interests. I am a certified aromatherapist, and I spend a lot of time researching essential oils, and more recently flower essences, which I was introduced to by my aromatic wellness colleagues. “Low and behold” – this is what Les was involved in! So, I am eager to share this video with you, which was posted on the Herbalist Without Borders blog. I am a member of this nonprofit organization. At a time when pharmaceuticals are available for ‘this & that’, I am reminded that my grandmother always used herbs for her wellness care and lived until she was 94 years old. As a matter of fact, she would send my sister and me to Kiehls to purchase ‘dandelion’ and other herbs, which she would use for her wellness regimen. At that time, it was a storefront.

Sometimes, we need to get ‘back to basics‘. Take a look at the presentation below in your free time. You just might find a solution to the issue you’re having.

Learn more about Herbalist Without Borders at
https://www.hwbglobal.org/blog

When you are ahead of your time, it’s a path only you can discover. Here’s an excerpt of a description of who Leslie J. Kaslof was.

Leslie J. Kaslof was internationally recognized in the field of holistic health and natural approaches to stress reduction, and was instrumental in establishing the field of homeopathic (Bach) flower remedies in North America. Read more at the source: https://www.amazon.com/Herb-Ailment-Cross-Reference-Chart/dp/B000JQ317O

https://www.herbalgram.org/resources/herbalgram/issues/53/table-of-contents/article2221/

Click the links in this post for other sources of information.

Free Downloads from the Bach Museum website: https://www.bachcentre.com/en/education/books-and-reading-lists/free-downloads/

https://healthy.net/author/leslie-j-kaslof/



All the best in Wellness!

hair, skin, nails vitamins – the scoop

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My nails have been peeling, skin is ok, hair is a lost cause – BUT, my friends tell me that their vitaminS hELP!— really do help!

So you know me by now, I searched the www and found some advice for you to consider. Just click the links below.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/best-hair-skin-and-nails-vitamins

Stay beautiful!

Sunburned Scalp Remedies

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It is that time of year when most of us pull out the sunscreen (even though it’s recommended to use it all year long).

In case you’re wondering whether it is important to also protect your scalp. Here are some guidelines from a website I found on the www.

Best Mineral Sunscreen Reference:
https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/best-mineral-sunscreens-ncna1267839

Stay beautiful!

Do you have questions about Essential Oils?

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I have recommended Essential 3 as a product source for essential oils. However, they also have a contact form where you can ask questions. Use the link below.

Here is a direct link to their blog:
https://essentialthree.com/blog/

All the best in Wellness!

Free Skin Cancer Screenings

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There are places and information where you can get free help in determining the health of your skin.

Take a look at the website below.

All the best in Wellness!

Living With the Book: Segment 2 – Breathe Magazine

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In Episode 53 of my Wellness Connections Podcast, I talk about the magazine, Breathe. When you have a moment you can listen to a summary of my experience with this magazine. Then explore their website and blog to learn more about past issues of the magazine.

It’s a good, well-being source of information for your Mind, Body and Spirit.

This podcast is available on Apple podcast, Google podcast, and other platforms of your choice. 
Just click this link to select:

https://anchor.fm/judith-guerra7.
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They also have a newsletter that you can sign up for. Click the link.

All the best in Wellness!