The Lemon & Honey Cure

There are so many things online to read about, learn and absorb – one has to wonder what the percentage of truths there are compared to the fibs others are telling. Either can run rampant as a trend – it doesn’t even have to hold water at first, someone will run with it.

Example: The ‘put a cut onion by your bed at night when you are sick to eliminate germs in the room and wake refreshed, alert and virus or bacteria free – they are all trapped in the onion.

B…….S.

In my book, The Fat Girl Now 50% Lighter, I talk about the time I tried this night time myth. As I stood in my kitchen hacking an onion in half at bedtime, I thought to myself, 'I'm smarter than this.' At that moment, no one would have thought so, but if the DIY germ sucking onion had actually worked, this would be a whole different blog.

It didn’t work for me….the onion.....either times I tried it. This means that when I woke up the day after cutting an onion and putting it next to me in a room, hoping to awaken to a germ filled onion and self-cure and it didn’t happen, I did it again just to be sure.

This theory has been tested and I can tell you that two out of two attempts failed miserable – and yes, I have considered that I may have been using the wrong type of onion *wink wink*. I maintain what I say in that it doesn’t work, but if someone can send me a photo of a blackened onion due to germs, I’d love to see it!

 

I did find this on Snopes.com

 

So, now that you have a cure that I've found doesn't work, let me share one that I have tested and know that it does work…..

I call it the amazing lemon and honey facial cure. I saw it online somewhere, perhaps Pinterest – but I sliced up a lemon and added the required 5-6drops of unpasteurized honey to it.

After realizing that it may sting like a bee, I gritted my teeth and massaged the lemon into my face. The honey gets all soaked into the lemon juice, but it feels really nice! I recommend doing this in the tub – you wait 5 minutes while this lemon and honey cure soaks into your face, cleansing and bringing brighter skin.

Y’see, the honey and lemon combo are full of incredible goodies that make our skin free of the yuck that causes  blackheads, acne, dryness, oiliness…..all of it.

Honey is a natural healer – it also never goes bad (it was found in Egyptian tombs, still edible today). Couple that healing power with the astringent and healing properties of lemon and you have a duo nothing can fight.

After 5 minutes, I rinse my face and pat it dry with a towel. What is left is a terrific feeling! It heals acne too – the next day skin feels clear and clean! It even helps to lighten those dark areas.

If I were to offer any suggestions, one would be not to get the juice in your eye. It seems so common sense, but don’t squeeze too hard on that lemon slice! Also, I did notice a lemon seed on my forehead once, so watch where they land. My daughter thought it was hilarious so there was the whole entertainment aspect of the experience. I’m always happy to oblige.

The lemon and honey face mask is a great way to see immediate results. A brighter face happens right before your eyes! Skin issues disappear in a couple of days when using this treatment. Hubby even decided to test it out after he saw it too!

So, the onion in your bedroom is out….but the lemon and honey cure? It’s fabulous!

 

Destress Your Spine.

Looking for a great way to relieve tension and untie those knots that we hang onto throughout the day? Is it time to let them unravel, fall where they may and finally allow ourselves to carry on and move forward?

If the answer is yes, you need a spine distress!

I always try to find ways to stay well through small movements like these ones. They can be done anywhere and don't take long at all - we just have to remember to do them.

Relaxation is a huge part of our health and if we don't allow ourselves the time we need to decompress before taking on even more, we are not just running the risk of illness, we are ensuring it.

Here’s how Susannah suggests we can help our spines;

1.> Stand with your right sole on a chair.

2.> Put your left hand on your right knee.

3.> Twist your shoulder back and let the spine follow.

4.> Exhale, and turn a bit more.

5.> Inhale back to the center and repeat on the other side.

From the book, 1001 Ways to Relax’ by Susannah Marriot

While you’re doing this, I suggest imagining how you want to see your life moving forward. What do you want to happen? Create it in your mind and think positively on it. Thoughts become things, so we want the most positive thoughts working for us at all times.

De-stressing any part if ourselves works in our favor toward wellness. Enjoy a quick tension reliever anytime you choose – all you need is a chair, and the right attitude.

Rock your day!

 

 

 

An At Home Spa Day

Where I live, it’s not impossible to drive the two and a half hours to get a full fledged spa treatment, but it doesn’t make the intention of relaxing any easier. Instead of focusing on what I couldn’t do, I focused on the things I could accomplish – right in my own home!

 

Massage: This is first and foremost on my list! I love a good massage. Like day old pizza (made with a spelt crust, of course) – it’s even good when it’s bad. If anything works to get rid of muscle tension, it’s a massage.

Foot massages are great because it helps improve circulation and ‘working’ the skin keeps things like our lymph systems active. Back massages relieve tension and clear the mind. Have you ever tried massaging someone’s calves? Hilarious! It’s so hard for me not to giggle…..

Hint:  Never, ever discount a good hand massage.  We use our hands for everything! They deserve a good relaxation massage too!

Epsom Salt Bath:  What a great body detoxifier and muscle relaxer!

We add about 2 cups of Epsom salts to our bathwater and you can feel the stress dissolve.  

Coconut Oil Hair Treatments: Instead of spending money on those hot oil treatments that leave your hair feeling questionable, discover new and healthy ways to improve your silky doo! I use warmed coconut oil!

I remember the shampoo and conditioner commercials from way back when I had television. I always picked up on the ‘leaves your hair looking and feeling healthier’. I didn’t want healthier looking hair, I wanted healthier hair. I didn’t think it was too much to ask.

Bentonite Facial Masques: Bentonite Hydrated Healing Clay. I speak of this in my book, The Fat Girl Now 50% Lighter. It has become a standard item in our home and the uses of this stuff is truly phenomenal.

Basically, Bentonite is a grayish liquid. It tastes like dirt or clay – but that’s because it is. It is used in detox plans and it is what I used to jump start my wellness program. The job it has is to go through our system (thanks to all the water we drink with it) and grab onto toxins and yuck, removing it for us via our colons.

If you have ever used bentonite to detox, you know what I mean when I say that the end result can be a ‘big deal.’ ;)

I also use bentonite for skin. It makes a great clay masque – and it contains no yucky things that make me feel bad about putting it on my face. It cleanses, kills anything from viruses to bacterias and feels incredible! I pamper myself by drawing a steaming hot bath, apply a bentonite mask and relax. Ideally, someone is massaging my hands at this point – but that doesn’t always happen. Either way – it is dreamy.

 

Lemon Water: While we detox, enjoy an at home spa day or decide to just sit around, a glass of lemon water is a terrific idea for wellness! I always start by letting people know that lemon water helps with weight loss. That’s usually all I need to say, but the truth is that there is so much more to lemon water.

It detoxifies our systems, hydrates, cleanses and repairs. I drink anywhere from 3-4 glasses of lemon water a day. The rest is lemon-less water, but I found that too much of a good thing can be bad too. Heartburn from drinking lemon water means you are getting too much of it.

Our at home spa days cost pennies next to all of the financial commitments required to set up a professional visit. I also know that all of the products I use with my family are healthy and natural.

I love my at home spa days. The phones and computer are turned off, the relaxing music is turned on and we relax. We refresh ourselves and reset our minds, bodies and souls to live another day with a positive outlook.

Have you tried and tested any amazing at home spa day ideas? I’d love to hear about them – comment below!