Ways to Use Vicks VapoRub...

I have had this one little product in my medicine cabinet for years!

I have used it on so many sore throats and necks and muscles.

It is a small jar that packs a tough punch for ailments!

It is like so many medicinal items over the years;

We see a re-packaging and design, but I think the context is the same.

Vicks VapoRub is one of the oldest and best selling cold remedies on the market. Consumer marketing company Nielsen reports that the ointment is the number one cold treatment for children by overall sales in 2009. First sold in the 1890s as a croup and pneumonia remedy, VapourRub contains three active ingredients--camphor, eucalyptus oil and menthol.

Here is a list of a few great ideas for its use;

Sore Throat- Rub on throat and wrap with a strip of flannel

(Be in a sitting or a lounge chair)

Decongestant-  Rub on chest and just below in each nostril

(Place under chin for babies and toddlers)

Coughs- Rug generously on the bottoms of feet,

Cover with warm socks to help minimize coughing!

Sore Muscles- Rub generously into sore muscles.

Headaches- Rub onto forehead and temples, back of neck!

Earaches- Dab Vicks onto a cotton ball and place in ear.

To relieve some of the pain.

(You can also apply a heating pad over the ear)

Cracked Heels- Rub into feet in the morning and night;

(Wear a pair of sock to help the softening quicker)

Cold Sores- Rub some Vick's on the area as soon as you feel it coming on!

(Also, before you add the fix place an ice cube over spot till dumb)

This tells the virus to go back down...

Nail Fungus- Rub into affected toes with fungus,

The nail will turn dark in color, but it will grow out healthy!

Mosquito Repellent- Rub on bare, exposed arms and legs, and back of neck.

Itchy Bug Bites- Rub onto bug bites and then cover with a band-aid!

I have read and heard some controversy about this product;

But I have used this and find it safe with no side effects!

Yes, I am sure you can make a healthier version for yourself,

But, I still find comfort from this product, and I have many memories

From it being used when I was a child, and using it on my children when they

We're young and needed something to help a bad cold or an itchy bug bite.

I am just now recovering from pneumonia and I have used this daily for a bit of comfort!

I will keep my Vicks VapoRub...

Can you think of some other ways that Vicks has been used to help you!

I hope you will share them with me!

 

Beware Of Dangers In Your Body Lotions...

 

Okay!!

I want to make myself perfectly clear on this post!

This is something I feel very strongly about;

I believe if you are going to use a body lotion only use one that is natural!!

See I said it!!

Why you ask???

Because your skin will quickly absorb this product and it goes directly into

Your blood stream. And I believe it is possibly the worst thing women can do.

For many health reasons...

Many years ago I was very convicted about this one morning,

As I was praying...

Yup, just popped into my head!

(I call these downloads from the Lord)

I was convinced He was speaking to me!!

I listened...

I wanted to share this as I am not a complete health freak,

 But I can tell you this.

 It was a very wise health move!

There are way too many ingredients that are put in lotions that you can not

Even pronounce, let alone recognize what they are even.

So, I suggest to you wonderful Ladies out there to stop adding poison

To your skin!

Our skin is actually our largest organ.

I think most lotions do damage to your liver and bloodstream!

I have used many different kinds and brands.

 And there are so many good ones out there to choose from.

 And they can get a bit pricey,

 But I believe for health reasons it's a must!

Plus, you will feel good about not putting something harmful all over your body!
But rather a product that will keep your skin safe and smooth!
And you can always use coconut oil on your body after a shower,
But it can tend to be a bit greasy or what I might say
(slickery) My own word ;o)

Please consider this Dear Ones...

Click HERE  for a list of ingredients you do not want to put on your body!

The Color of Life, Vibrate Greens...

Fresh Steamed Broccoli...

The Power of Greens

Green is a powerful color, it stimulates life and energy.

 We were born to enjoy the colors!

Green is vibrate and helps us feel alive.

After a long season of browns and browns, we desire color and life.

So many are feeling tired and worn out, and yes, we are busy but maybe we just

Need the change of added colors to our senses.

We can bring about these changes through the foods we are eating.

We need to start eating more salads and green veggies.

I have been enjoying a Raw Power Food called:

 Perfect Food

RAW Organic Green Super Food

This is a supplement; but I believe it has helped me!

Bringing in even a new plant this time of year can help!

Adding a touch of bright colors such as buying a small bouquet of flowers,

Can cheer you quite a bit!

Surroundings can help us with how we are handling our emotions!

I try to do something every day that brings me pleasure and brings cheer

To my HOME and my HEART!

Putting even a pretty bowl filled with apples or oranges, on the table,

Can inspire you!.

I love to buy broccoli and to steam it till tender as shown above

Then I add a bit of Parmesan cheese on top and serve it.

Eat your Greens Dear Ones, because we need it so very much....

How Not To Become Dehydrated In The Winter Time...

Healing and Refreshing!

This time of year when it is -3 degrees (THE HIGH)

We can become dehydrated!

We may not be drinking enough water to keep

Ourselves healthy!

Water alone cleanses our system and lubricates

Our organs and joints.

It can even help clear your thinking!

When we are cold and it is freezing out, we tend to drink

Less water, and lean to the teas and coffees and don't

Forget the hot chocolate :)

Also, when the furnace runs all the time,

Or your wood stove burns 24/7

You are being dried out kinda like JERKY meat!

We must make an effort to drink more water

H20 !!

Also, this is a beauty secret for your skin to appear

Fresh and moist!

Also, I just want to put a thought out to you Mommas out there,

Your little ones should only be drinking water
 As their main beverage!

Their livers and kidneys need it!

If your mouth is dry and your lips chapped,

You are already dehydrated!

Serve a glass of water with every meal,

And fill a glass of water for each family member of the

Beginning of each day!

Drink-up!

Blessings,

Roxy