Is cupping safe? What does it do? Is it better than acupuncture without cups?
Learn more at this link: https://www.verywellhealth.com/cupping-therapy-5216701
All the best in Wellness!
Just FYI: Acupuncture Defined
SKIN TALK
Does your skin change with the seasons? What do dermatologists say about skin challenges?
Use these links in this post to learn more.
https://www.buttahskin.com/blogs/news/5-fall-skincare-tips-for-african-american-skin
Suggestions from the Cancer Foundation
https://www.skincancer.org/blog/layering-is-the-key/
Sources with skin information https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/acne/derm-treat
https://www.dermalogica.com/blogs/living-skin/seasonal-transition-skincare
https://www.healthline.com/health/largest-organs-in-the-body
More info from HairBlues.me
https://hairblues.me/2014/10/18/whats-your-fall-beauty-regimen/
All the best in Wellness!
How to Read Sunscreen Labels
As some of you already know, sunscreen should be worn all year long and even on cloudy days.
In my neck of the woods most of us are paying attention to sunscreen when beach weather is upon us. However, it is important to know the guidelines for purchasing sunscreen in order to protect your skin properly.
Below is a link to a video that the Cancer Foundation has provided for your assistance.
For environmentally safe sunscreens take a look at this link:
https://www.wellandgood.com/ocean-friendly-sunscreens/
All the best in Wellness!
An Essential Oil Dilution Lesson
Hello Everyone,
I have often posted here that in order to get the most therapeutic benefit from essential oils, it is important/necessary to “dilute” them with a “carrier oil”.
Below is a video that Amy Galper prepared to explain how to dilute essential oils with a carrier oil, or other option. What is 5% dilution? Amy gives you guidelines on how to understand what to do.
Take a look at Amy’s Youtube video – and then subscribe to her channel to learn more about essential oils and other well-being topics.
All the best in Wellness,
Judith
Sunburn Remedies: Aloe Vera, Hydrosols & Essential Oils
What are some of the SPF guidelines when using sunscreen? Why should we be interested and concerned? What are the methods we can use to soothe and alleviate the effects of sunburn, if we find ourselves in this unfortunate situation?
Listen to my recent podcast on this topic and then use the links in this post for detailed information about sunscreen, spf, and remedies for sunburn.
Just click this link to select:
https://anchor.fm/judith-guerra7.
Aloe Vera, for example, has been used for sunburn remedies. Apple cider vinegar and other remedies with recipes can also be found at the link below.
What are the signs you may recognize when you have sunburn? And, what should you do to alleviate the symptoms?
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sunburn/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355928
Is it enough to be ‘born’ with melanin protection?
True or False: Dark-skinned People Don’t Need Sunscreen | Winchester Hospital
https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2006/07/27/Dark-skinned-people-get-skin-cancer/14611154021205/
Mental Health Month – Toolkits
I am eager to share this information for May 2022 Mental Health Month. According to its website Mental Health America (MHA) is a community-based, non-profit organization founded in 1909.
The focus of MHA is to help people who have been living with the stress of the pandemic and to provide assistance with “early identification and intervention for those at risk”. And, this year’s theme is “Mental Health Month – Back to Basics.”
FYI – Below is a description from their website:
In 2014, Mental Health America (MHA) launched our online mental health screening: a collection of online, free, confidential, anonymous, and scientifically validated screening tools to help individuals understand and learn more about their mental health.
You can also signup for their Newsletter and take a Mental Health Test at the link below.
https://screening.mhanational.org/about-mha-screening/
Additional tools to help you work through issues on your own are available at the link below:
https://screening.mhanational.org/diy/
All the best for your mental well-being.
Wellness Connections Podcast link:
https://anchor.fm/judith-guerra7/episodes/Episode-41—May-is-Mental-Health-Month-e1ibigq
Living With the Book
Recently my thoughts and talk are focused toward living with a more informed knowledge base about essential oils, which is different from looking at the bottle and sniffing the scent. There is so much more to know about these gifts to us from the planet. Sustainability awareness is also important when we use these gifts for enhancing our Well-being and Wellness regimen.
In upcoming segments on my Wellness Connections Podcast, as well as, in this blog I will share new ideas that I am exploring in learning about the safe and best methods to use essential oils. This includes websites, blogs, and books. For this month’s contribution, I’d like to introduce you to the recent book by Jade Shutes, “The Carrier Oil Palette”. I like to describe her as a Wellness polymath.
Listen to a brief description on my podcast why this carrier oils book is important for essential oil users.
Just click this link to select:
https://anchor.fm/judith-guerra7.
Do you know where Carrier Oils come from?
As a Level 1 NAHA Certified Aromatherapist/Trainer, I have come to understand that what I contribute is a knowledge base providing methods, which can be used to enhance the proper use of essential oils.
Learn more about Jade Shutes at her website:
Aromatic Studies. com
The Carrier Oil Palette – Table of Contents PDF – Click the link below
https://aromaticdownloads.s3.amazonaws.com/TOC+The+Carrier+Oil+Palette.pdf
All the best in Wellness,
Judith
Thanks for the Feedback
Hello everyone, I want to take a moment to let you know that I appreciate getting your feedback when you click a ‘like’ button, or click a ‘follow’ button to receive emails from the blog posts that I create.
I have been blogging for about 10 years. Currently, I post on 4 blogs. Recently, I started doing a Podcast. I am an essential oil enthusiast. My intention is to provide interesting and useful information for your Well-being journey, and Wellness regimen.
If you would like to learn more about the topics I post, please visit my website, JudithGuerra.com
All the best for your well-being,
Judith
FYI – Latest Cruelty-Free List
Has it ever occurred to you that purchasing cruelty-free products is good for our planet? You can learn more at the link below.
https://biofriendlyplanet.com/eco-awareness/7-ways-cruelty-free-products-help-save-the-planet/
Find out more about the latest cruelty-free brands by clicking the link below. The list is available in this free pdf document from Cruelty-Free Kitty:
https://www.crueltyfreekitty.com/exclusive/2022-March-CF-guide.pdf
Happy Earth Day!
The Hair Loss Conversation
I am struck so much by the unfortunate display of sadness about the alopecia conversation. I started the HairBlues.me blog 10 years ago, and still, after all this time, women, and I might add, men, and children continue to be troubled by this condition. That’s why the Alopecia industry is such a big industry: wigs, solutions, and potions that promise delivery of new locks.
When you find a moment, listen to my brief podcast about this challenge.
Just click this link to select:
https://anchor.fm/judith-guerra7.
We can get to the moon, but we have not solved this problem yet – unless we accept that “beauty” comes in all forms. The sooner we get in touch with that the sooner we will not find ourselves witnessing painful incidents of what is pre-determined as “beauty” by how one’s hair grows and looks.
Womens Hair Loss Project:
https://www.womenshairlossproject.com/acceptance/living-free-with-hair-loss/
By the way, does anyone remember the beautiful Black women in the Black Panther film who are bald?
Following is a post that I wrote on this blog March 2013 about hair loss.
HairBlues 