Two things happened on the beach that day

"These are a few of my Favorite Things"

Royal Hojari Frankincense (Boswellia sacra) - imported from Oman 

(I ordered from Amazon)

So, these little nuggets are very precious.  No wonder the Kings carried it to baby Jesus.  But let me tell you what I like about them the most - the relaxation properties they have when you diffuse them.  Difusse this before bed in your home and you will sleep like a baby.  The best sleep ever.  It also has a great scent - I put a piece of the resin in with coconut or olive oil and dab a little on before bed if I am really stressed or in pain.  Do your own research and you will find many ways to use this resin from the Boswellia tree.  You can burn the resin and it has disinfecting properties when you do so.  I have tried that and it smells nice.  I would not burn this in my home as it smokes very badly.  I tried it on my porch.  I am excited to learn about new ways to use Frankincense and I really like that it has a strong connection to Jesus - so it's all good right! 

Here it is in oil form and I totally love how the distributor emailed me and also included a booklet to show you the many ways to use this product.  It smells nice too. Sort of like a citrus pine. 

Balm of Gilead
This balm is one of my favorite things!  My hands hurt - right at the joint between my thumb and pointer finger.  This stuff helps!  It converts to an aspirin type property and helps to ease the pain.  It is made from cottonwood and/or balsam tree buds.  If you have sensitivity to aspirin - do not use it.  One particular night we had a severe barometric  change with a storm approaching and folks I will tell you this balm saved my life that night.  I had tendon, ligament and join pain.  Swelling and inflammation until it felt like rubber bands pulling in my legs - this helped relieve that feeling.  I use it everyday on my hands.  It does have a salve type odor - but it disappears once absorbed.  Try some.  This too came from Amazon - but the have their own website and you might can order directly.   

BALM OF GILEAD IN OIL FORM

Here it is in oil form.  I use this to rub on my legs, my hands, and feet.  It really does help and it moisturizes at the same time.  What I like about it most - ANTIBACTERIAL!  If you are on a biologic you know how important it is to keep those bad germs away!  You may also realize that hand santizers will flare up your skin psoriasis.  So this helps with inflammation, antibacterial moisturizing.  Side note - They used it in the days of Old Testament and you can learn more by researching "Balm of Gilead in the Bible"  Interesting reading.  

Pure Castile Soap - the remedy to cleaning you, your clothes, your floors, your shower - for real!  a A little goes a very long way.  I use this to make home made body wash.  In the archives you may find some recipes.  But a little of this soap and water, and a drop or two of an essential oil - and you have a body wash that will not dry your skin out and will leave you feeling clean.  I use it to make laundry detergent.  I use it to make dish soap, hand soap.  Add some thieves oil to your hand soap to layer up some antibacterial properties to help keep you healthy.  There are many recipes out there - but if you want to know more about how I make mine contact me at lisacarol99@gmail.com and I will send you some info.  

So, if you are going to make your own hand soap and body wash you will want to purchase some foaming pumps in colored glass.  The colored glass helps to keep the properties of the oils from the sunlight.  I love these that I ordered and you can find them in many specialty stores.  They make the best and most luxurious foam!  You only use about 1/4 castile soap, the rest water, and a few drops of your favorite essential oil.  I like to use thieves - because of the disinfecting properties.  But I also use lavender and sometimes I like to use lemon in my hand soap in the kitchen - or orange - smells so fresh!  


So that is all for now, as I learn more I will share with you and if you have something to share - please email me @lisacarol99@gmail.com 

AS ALWAYS BE SURE TO CHECK WITH YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE BEGINNING ANY TYPE OF PRODUCT REGIMEN.  I do not sale any of these - just a happy consumer with some items that have helped me and want to share the story.