Self-Care
Toxins In Your Pits?
t’s me again… Your Wellness Prepper…. getting a little personal early on today! I’m going to talk about one of the most toxin laden sites on our bodies…. a site that needs some desperate help and is oft’ overlooked when it comes to health and wellness.
So, today’s the day we start thinking about detoxing ….our pits (yes, armpits!). Using standard commercial deodorant/antiperspirants are one of the most toxic things you can do to your body. Why?
- Because of the chemicals in most commercial deodorants (especially the aluminum based ones,)
- Because our armpits are highly populated with lymph nodes…. lymph nodes help remove and transport toxins and fight infection in our bodies, and they cannot work well if they are clogged with the ingredients in your current deodorant.
Why put a toxic product so close to your breasts?….. We need to be protecting and supporting our “girls” instead of hurting them! Right??
My challenge to you as we begin cleaning up our lives is to give an alternative product a chance, but first… DETOX! When switching over to safer deodorant, most of our initial body odor comes from not detoxing first, so when you first switch to a healthier deodorant… your switch may be short lived, simply because (without detoxing), odor will erupt from your pits!! So let’s do this right…..and begin by detoxing. THEN, after you have done this at least once (it may take more than once), begin using an alternative and CLEAN deodorant. Here is a great article on how to detox effectively.. And after you’ve done that, it’s time to clean up our act and give our pits a little love. How?
- Make your own safe deodorant! (there are tons of EO deodorant recipes on line to try, but these will get you started).
- Use Thieves Toothpaste…. yes people, a little dab will do ya’! What’s good for your mouth is also good for your pits! It is like free flying at first (very cool), but no odor and works like a charm if you don’t mind the initial cool feeling after first applying. If you are an uncomplicated traveler, you will find this solution to be ideal! One product = two jobs
- Young Living sells clean deodorants too… , Citriguard Deodorant, and now several more!
The challenge today is that we all become healthier this year, and this is a great place to start!
In Health,
Liz James, RPh
NSHC Certified Health Coach & Wellness Educator
YL Brand Partner #1602257
“Making Wellness A Contagious Pursuit”
Help…How Do I Know What To Use?
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I have a few answers for that…
- Let me help! With my unique background as a pharmacist, certified Health Coach, and holistic lifestyle specialist I can help you find your way. Please feel free to use me as a resource to find the oils and supplements that will support your health & wellness goals for your entire family. Our lifestyles are also unique. Although, as a fellow prepper, we should have some similarities, including becoming adequately preparedfor what is UNIQUELY important to you and your family’s health.
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- As a prepper, it is not just about gathering tools and supplies… it is also about learning to use (and even master) a new skill that will help you when the SHTF….all the tools in the world will be useless you are equipped to use them beforehand.
- Remember, when purchasing a premium starter kit, I will also gift you a 400+ page Bug Out Bag ready manual to help you with your education and mastery. And of course, I am here to help you along the way :).
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And they are NATURAL. Young Living’s Essential Oils Starter Bundle is the perfect way to begin learning and navigating a SHTF wellness plan before the SHTF actually happens, AND a great addition to the “what if’s” section of your health kit within your Bug Out Bag. You DO need a health kit in your bag, right? The 11 oils contained within this bundle have been purposefully selected to ensure every body system has a means of support. The Premium Bundle is a must for any prepper’s BOB. Just as a Swiss Army knife is an invaluable tool to have in your bag, this kit follows the same principals. Think of it as your Swiss Army Knife of wellness preparation. It literally has all you need to handle what life throws at us daily. I call it ‘The Magnificent 7″ in the following post. Enjoy your day!
Do You Have A Wellness Backup Plan?
Hi there!
Thanks for choosing to find out what “this” is all about.
As a healthcare professional, my first thoughts are always “What is the current state of health of the people involved?” whenever a disaster strikes. As a fellow prepper, my husband and I have done our share of getting ready for whatever may come. We have our food, water, shelter, protection plan, and tangible asset management plans in place and are constantly updating them.
But who has a backup wellness plan in place? This is a problem, and a big one…. considering that over half of all adults in the United States has one or more chronic health conditions. We need to get back on our feet BEFORE disaster strikes and work towards wellness. I’d love to help you do that.
Some health issues simply can’t be prevented. When the poop hits the fan, what are you going to do about supporting weakened body systems if/when your normal resources are not available? If you’d like to hang around, I’ll be discussing natural ways to support our body systems and emotional health in weeks to come. Information can also be found throughout my website .
I hope you’ll join me on this journey.
Liz James
NSHC Certified Health Coach & Wellness Educator
YL Brand Partner #1602257