SEA SALT DEODORANT SPRAY

I've written about the dangers of conventional deodorants before - if you didn't see the post check it out HERE. Trust me, you don't want to use anti-perspirants!!

Anyway, so here's another great natural DIY deodorant recipe for you to try out!! It's a Himalayan Pink Salt Deodorant!

What Makes Himalayan Salt Good for Deodorant?

Minerals – Himalayan salt is super rich in minerals that nourish the skin and help it detox. They include magnesium, potassium, sodium and more.

Antibacterial – It kills off bacteria and germs that are the number one cause of bad body odor. When we sweat, it doesn’t stink but when the bacteria on skin mix up with the sweat is when the BO comes in full blast.

Neutralizes bad body odor – Salt absorbs the bad odor and neutralizes it.

Fresh clean skin – Himalayan salt also soaks up excess sebum and sweat on the skin, keeping it fresh and clean.

Himalayan Salt Deodorant

30 ml witch hazel

4 tsp Himalayan salt

90 ml distilled water

1/4 cup baking soda

5 drops Young Living essential oils of choice

(I love sandalwood!)

125 ml glass spray bottle

Method: Mix the water, salt and baking soda in a bowl until dissolved. Stir in the essential oils and witch hazel. Pour into bottle.

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR SCARS

Some scars are faint or in hidden places and you never really think about them. Meanwhile, other scars may be more obvious and you really wish you could just make those scars go away! The good news is that there are several essential oils for scars that can really help to make these visible reminders a thing of the past

1. Frankincense Oil

Is frankincense oil good for scars? With its amazing abilities to lower inflammation and improve the skin’s healing process, frankincense can be used to prevent and help fade scars. Plus, using frankincense oil for scars is a wise choice that is backed up by scientific research.

2. Lavender Oil

Lavender essential oil has been shown in numerous studies to promote healing of wounds and burns. Wound closure progressed more rapidly with topical application of lavender oil as compared to the control. Another impressive result of the study was the fact that lavender oil actually promoted the synthesis of collagen. 

3. Carrot Seed Oil

Carrot seed oil is extracted from the carrot plant and contains powerful antioxidants that are excellent for skin health and fighting diseases. Getting antioxidants in your diet and topically applying antioxidant-rich natural remedies help to address scarring from both an internal and external angle.

Carrot seed essential oil also exhibits potent antibacterial and antifungal properties, which can help a wound to not become infected and heal poorly, resulting in a scar.

4. Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil hasn’t been well researched for its use in scars, but it’s a popular choice that many people find effective, especially if they’re also struggling with acne. Why can tea tree oil be so highly effective at boosting skin health? It has a lot of characteristics that make it skin boosting, including antibacterial, antiseptic, antifungal and antiviral properties.

5. Helichrysum Oil

Helichrysum essential oil is known for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anti-allergic properties. Scientific research has highlighted one of helichrysum’s most impressive anti-inflammatory components, which is a polyphenol compound called arzanol.

6. Patchouli Oil

Patchouli essential oil is loved by many for its mood-boosting earthy scent, but it also can improve skin health too. It’s commonly used for scars and a wide variety of skin problems such as acne, eczema, inflamed, cracked, chapped and irritated skin. It’s known to help in the stimulation of new skin cell growth. For wound healing, it can promote faster healing and help to prevent unsightly scarring once the wound has healed.

How to Use Essential Oils for Scars

Take two to four drops total of one or more than one of the essential oils for scars I just mentioned and combine with a carrier oil like coconut oil. Shea butter is also a another great option for dilution. Rub the mixture onto the area of concern twice a day and continue until desired results are reached.

GET OILING - 14-Day Intro to Young Living Essential Oils Challenge!

I'm excited to introduce my Get Oiling 14-day Intro To Young Living Essential Oils Challenge! 

So many people have yet to reap the benefits of Young Living essential oils and coming from a person who can't live without them I want to help you achieve optimum health and wellness, NATURALLY!

So, if you....

Feel like you're not really sure how to use essential oils...

Want to live a non-toxic lifestyle but don't know where to start....

Want natural solutions for your everyday health concerns but don't know what they are....

Have oils that are collecting dust in the bathroom and wish you knew how to use them....

then this challenge is for you! After years of using essential oils and creating simple routines with them, I am excited to share them with you in GET OILING- A 14-Day Essential Oil Challenge!

     This challenge has been on my heart for awhile now because I am so passionate about living my best life through natural solutions and essential oils. These are the exact steps I have taken to using essential oils - for everything from sore throats, headaches, warts, depression- and even cleaning my toilets! I swear I don't know how anyone lives WITHOUT essential oils! Don't worry if you have no idea what to do with oils, that's why I created this challenge - to make it easy and accessible for everyone. 

You deserve to live a non-toxic life. 
You deserve to possess the confidence to care for your family, naturally. 
You deserve to clean your toilets and actually enjoy it instead of poisoning yourself and wishing you had a housecleaner!
I’ve put in everything you need to know to learn the proven, clear, and actionable steps for creating a simple essential oil routine even if you’re a complete newbie! All you need to do to get started is click the link below!! I can't wait for you to GET OILING! 

https://bit.ly/3i1D71g

https://bit.ly/3i1D71g
 

THE BIG DUMP - A Gentle 2-Week Colon Cleanse October 15-29 2022

I love helping make it easy to do seasonal health tune-ups with Young Living! I am so excited to share this fabulous opportunity for self-care this autumn....

THE BIG DUMP 2.0 October 15-29 2022

Do you find yourself backed up,tired all the time, forgetful, anxious, bloated, and dealing with skin issues? Are you just sick and tired of being sick and tired? Then you may want to seriously consider participating in The Big Dump - a 14 Day Gentle Colon Cleanse It’s not a magical fix for everyone but if it’s causing one of these issues in your body, it could be pretty magical for you! 

Want in?

All you have to do to get started is email me gopigirlgirl@yahoo.com for the link to the FB group!!

5-DAY SUPERFOOD CLEANSE

     I am in the midst of my annual Superfood Cleanse. Have I mentioned how much I love detox and cleansing programs?! Seriously, I've been doing them for about 25 years and I still get excited every time. My focus this year was on Parasites and Colon Cleansing. I've been doing research on parasites and omg, wow, we all have worms and parasites living in our bodies, so needles to say I want them out! I decided to try out Young Living Parafree in conjunction with coffee enemas and Young Living's Cleansing Trio (Essentialzymes-4, Comoforcleanse & ICP). I feel amazing so far! My enema kit hasn't shown up in the mail yet, but I've been doing the limited whole food diet and supplements and I've shed a couple pounds too. I feel great so far. 

     You might be wondering "Why do I need to clean my colon, is it necessary?!"

Well, while the digestive system has its own processes for removing waste, many people struggle with having regular, complete bowel movements due to various reasons like poor gut health, allergies, consumption of pesticide chemicals and inflammation within the digestive system.

     If you’re not having at least one bowel movement every day, this makes you a good candidate for a colon cleanse. It’s well-known that a variety of health problems stem from poor digestive health — for example, stomach pains, abdominal cramps, chronic fatigue, constipation, low energy, headaches and allergic reactions can all be traced back partially to problems with waste elimination. So, yeah, colon cleanses are necessary.

What the cleanse includes:

* Basic or Advanced (whole food) Detox Menu Plan

* Lifestyle Plan

* Supplement Recommendations

* Recipes

* Cleansing Tips and Tricks

* Counselling and support by yours truly

In addition to dietary and lifestyle recommendations, the program includes the following supplement recommendations:

DRINK NINGXIA: NingXia Red contains balanced ingredients for a whole-body nutrient infusion. The whole fruit puree of the wolfberry leaves vital constituents intact such as fiber, zeaxanthines, amino acids, polysaccharides, phytocompounds, and polyphenols. • These ingredients combined support energy levels, normal cellular 

function, and eye health. It also has many ingredients that participate in antioxidant processes and prevent against oxidative stress. • The ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) test, developed by USDA researchers at Tufts University, is one of the most valuable methods for measuring the ability of antioxidants to absorb oxygen radicals. The test showed that the wolfberry has unsurpassed ability to absorb the bad free radicals. NingXia Red has the highest levels of Superoxide-ORAC activity among its competitors. 

• In addition to the Wolfberry puree, there is also blueberry, plum, cherry, aronia, and pomegranate juices as well as grapeseed extract. It is sweetened with natural Stevia extract. • NingXia Red is infused with a blend of 5 citrus essential oils including Orange, Tangerine, Lemon and Yuzu Essential Oils. 

TAKE LIFE 9 PROBIOTIC: Containing over 17 billion live cultures from 9 beneficial bacteria strains, Life 9 is a probiotic supplement that supports digestive health and gut and intestinal functions, leading to a healthier immune system. Life 9 comes as a delayed release capsule designed to bypass the stomach and deliver the probiotic to the lower digestive tract. This means you get way more of the good stuff instead of your stomach acid killing much of it off.

• A good source of probiotics.

• Helps to support intestinal/gastrointestinal health.

• Promotes a favourable gut flora

DRINK ICP: this powder helps gently cleanse your digestive system with an advanced mix of herbal ingredients such as psyllium, oat bran, and flax and fennel seeds, and is enhanced with a special blend of essential oils.

• Used in herbal medicine to promote bowel movements by increasing bulk volume and water content
• Provides antioxidants for the maintenance of good health
• Used in herbal medicine to provide gentle relief of constipation and/or irregularity
• Provides antioxidants that help fight and protect cells against and reduce the effects of oxidative damage caused by free radicals
• Good source of essential fatty acids, omega-3 fatty acids and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) to help maintain good health
• Great for use as a digestive aid or enzyme to help digest proteins

TAKE COMFORCLEANSE: an effective combination of fibre, herbs, and essential oils like Peppermint and Ginger. ComforCleanse supports the colon’s ability to function normally and is an ideal supplement for the short-term relief of occasional constipation.

• Cascara Sagrada is traditionally used in herbal medicine as a stimulant laxative.
• It can be used in herbal medicine for the short-term relief of occasional constipation.
• It can be used in herbal medicine to promote bowel movement (by direct action of the large intestine).
• ComforCleanse provides antioxidants.
• It also is a source of antioxidants that help fight/protect cell against/reduce (the oxidative effect of/the oxidative damage caused by/cell damage caused by) free radicals.

TAKE ESSENTIALZYMES-4: Help maintain the health of your digestive system with Essentialzymes-4. This multi-spectrum enzyme complex is specially formulated to aid the critically needed digestion of dietary fats, proteins, fiber, and carbohydrates commonly found in the modern processed diet. The dual time-release technology releases the animal- and plant-based enzymes at separate times within the digestive tract, allowing for optimal nutrient absorption.

A combination of powerful enzymes and essential oils such as Ginger, Rosemary and Fennel, known for their digestive supporting qualities, Essentialzymes-4 is the perfect solution to optimizing your enzyme levels and helping your body achieve proper digestion, which is essential to your overall well-being.

Each pack contains an immediate release capsule and a delayed release capsule.

The benefits of Essentialzymes-4 include:

Immediate Release Capsule:

• Digestive enzyme and aid that helps digest proteins, a factor in the maintenance of good health.
• Helps to maintain the body's ability to metabolize nutrients.
• Helps in tissue formation.
• Helps to prevent riboflavin deficiency.

Delayed Release Capsule:

• * Digestive enzymes

The program guide is yours free with the purchase of the recommended Young Living supplements.

If you're interested in doing the program I follow, I put all the details in a free Pdf that I am more than happy to send out to you, just message me here---> dragonflyfarmns@yahoo.com

GARDENING WITH ESSENTIAL OILS

     

It’s not always easy to garden organically, but did you know that many gardeners use essential oils to manage pests, control weeds, and keep fungus at bay? Yes, more and more gardeners are turning to natural products when it comes to their gardening and landscaping needs. Chemicals found in weed killers, fertilizers and even potting soil can cause health problems. Many people are limiting their exposure to these chemicals by finding more natural alternatives like essential oils.

     Gardens require a lot of maintenance and care to truly thrive. This means that there are some naturally occurring obstacles that we will have to face to make our gardens a success. Some of the most common things we face while trying to keep our plants happy and growing are fungus, weeds, and insects. Fungus can attack the leaves of plants, killing the plant tissues. Widespread fungal infections can lead to a variety of other diseases in plants that ruin entire gardens. Weeds are a well-known nuisance in any garden. They can crowd our plants' roots and suck up the needed nutrients from the soil. Unwanted garden pests are another common issue we may face. Seemingly tiny bugs can wreak havoc on our plants and make it difficult to keep them healthy and get a good harvest. While we want to keep harmful pests away from our gardens, some insects are beneficial to have around. Pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, are very important to garden health and yielding a good crop. 
     The most readily available answer to these garden issues seems to be harsh chemical treatments and pesticides. But, plants and soil soak up everything which means they are soaking up those toxins and unknown ingredients. If we want to keep our gardens growing and thriving without the use of chemicals and pesticides, essential oils can be a great tool. Many oils contain different properties that can help to naturally care for and maintain our gardens.

 Here are some of the best essential oils to use in the garden:

• Clove Essential Oil is the perfect multipurpose oil for use in the garden. It can be used to kill unwanted weeds, repel harmful insects, and help control mold and fungus on the soil and plants.

• Rosemary Essential Oil works to repel pest insects such as ants, aphids, bean beetles, and cabbage moths and can even repel the insect larvae as well. Rosemary can also help to attract pollinating butterflies to the garden.

• Cinnamon Essential Oil is a great natural way to get rid of weeds while also deterring common garden pests like ants, gnats, and snails.

• Peppermint Essential Oil has a scent that repels garden pests like aphids as well as many types of flies and beetles. Peppermint also tends to repel spiders, which is helpful for family gardens where we may have little helpers. 

• Orange Essential Oil has a sweet aroma that can draw both bees and butterflies to the garden for natural pollination. 

• Tea Tree Essential Oil is great for getting rid of fungus on plants and fungal diseases such as blight in tomato plants and powdery mildew on squash and cucumber leaves. Tea tree oil can make plants more sensitive to the sun and burning so be sure to treat in the morning or evenings and spray plants lightly.

• Lavender Essential Oil works well to attract important pollinators such as butterflies and bees to the garden.

• Oregano Essential Oil is well known for anti-fungal uses for our body and those benefits apply to the garden as well. It can combat fungus on plants while also repelling pests such as carrot flies, greenflies, and mosquitos. 

Here are different techniques for using essential oils in the garden.

1) Essential Oil Tea
Ever heard of compost tea for the garden? Well, this is similar to that.  Compost is a liquid fertilizer used in the garden without using a shovel to dig the soil. You can make tea with essential oil and use that to water the garden.
2) Cotton Balls
Cotton balls are used for large-sized pests that are at ground level. Place infused cotton balls near the burros and rodent nests. Replace as needed. Due to the nature of some of the essential oils, infused cotton balls can also attract pollinators.
3) Strips and Strings
Soak a string or a strip of cotton or cloth in essential oil-infused water and hang it in your garden. Hang it over the tree branch for the scent to travel far and wide. You will no longer have a problem dealing with insects and pests in the area.

When it comes to the pesky weeds coming up in the sidewalk, edging, and fence rows use my all natural weed killer spray made with essential oils!
This spray does a great job of killing the stubborn weeds that can make your yard look untidy. But beware, it works so well that it will kill most anything, so don’t spray it on or near plants you’re wanting to keep!

Essential oils can also be used to attract insects that help your plants and garden—think bees and butterflies—which will encourage and speed up pollination.

Fungal infections can lead to a wide variety of plant diseases that can ruin your garden. Many fungi work by attacking the leaves and softer parts of the plant, making dead spots and killing the plant tissues.  

#2 Mildew and Fungus Plant Protection

1 Teaspoon vodka or high proof alcohol

7 drops of each Tea Tree, Oregano, Thyme oils

1 Oz water spray bottle

Spray when there is no fear of sun burning. This is usually towards the evening.

Pests and insects are common problems that gardeners face. From tiny ants and aphids to slimy slugs and snails, insects can wreak havoc on your lush garden and make it difficult for you to get the harvest you want. But, plants and soil soak up everything. If you use chemical-filled bug repellents, odds are your plants are soaking up those toxins as well as the bugs. And on one wants that. As an alternative, use these essential oils to create natural, safe, and effective insect repellents in your garden! 

PESTICIDE Recipe #2

20 drops of Abundance

20 drops Oregano

16 ounces of water

1 drop non toxic dish soap

(mist the plants)

 

#3 Essential Oils Pesticide using Thieves Cleaner

In a standard size spray bottle, fill almost full of water and then add enough Thieves Cleaner to colour the water.

 
The red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta Buren (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), can be a serious problem for anyone planting and caring for a garden. Fire ants are attracted to the abundant moisture, rich organic soil, and the wide variety of foods available to them in gardens. 
 
Most commercial dormant oils contain kerosene or petroleum based oil that, when applied to trees, will smother overwintering insects like aphids, scales, mites, and their eggs or will dissolve their protective waxing coating. It is applied in the winter months when fruit trees are in their inactive period.
 
I thought it’d be wise to include a couple of recipes to care for your hard working gardener hand too! 
Gardeners hand balm soothes dryness, heals cracks and generally helps my tired hand (and flaky elbows). If you garden or work outside you know how hard the dirt, sun, sweat, etc can be on your hands. This is a great balm to put on after you get inside. But you’ll find it hard to keep everyone out of the jar because it just feels so good on the skin.

Wishing you a magical and abundant growing season! 

If you'd like to place an order for any of the products mentioned in this email, feel free to reach out and I will hook you up! Just email me at connect@anastasiaakashakaur.com

I am always available to answer any questions you have about living a healthy lifestyle so please reach out anytime!

Bye for now, 

Ana

AMAZING OATMEAL & APPLE SAUCE CAKE

 I picked a lot of apples in the fall thinking I could store them in the cold cellar for enjoying all winter. I discovered that I don't actually eat that many fresh apples, so I've had to get creative and cook and bake with apples. This cake is my latest experiment. It's so good, I've made 3 so far!! 

OATMEAL & APPLE SAUCE CAKE

1 1/4 cups organic apple sauce

1 cup organic rolled oats

1/2 cup organic unsalted butter, softened

1 cup organic coconut sugar

1 tsp real vanilla

2 organic eggs

1 cup organic unbleached flour

1/2 cup organic whole wheat flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp organic cinnamon

1/2 tsp organic nutmeg

1/4 tsp sea salt

TOPPING:

3/4 cup organic unsweetened coconut flakes

1/2 cup organic coconut sugar

1/2 cup chopped organic walnuts

1/4 cup unsalted organic butter

3 Tbsp milk of choice

Method: Preheat oven to 350*. Heat applesauce. Remove from heat and stir in oats. Let stand 20 minutes. Grease and line a large loaf pan with parchment. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients and add to mix in two portions. Stir in oat mixture. Bake 40-50 minutes.

Combine all the topping ingredients. Spread over warm cake and broil for 1-2 minutes. Let cool in pan, then remove and enjoy!

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