Therasage & The Ultimate Detox Tools

A foundation in my Health Freedom Program is supporting & working on Drainage- which is essentially your bodies systems of elimination. This includes your cells, kidneys, lymph, liver, skin & colon.

Making sure these 6 areas are optimized & “open” will help you get well & STAY well long-term (that’s the ultimate goal, right?!)

If these areas are not open & waste its not moving through them- your body gets backed up with toxins & cellular debris.

The debris & toxins get circulated back through these systems to try again which continues to clog the drainage pathways (yuck!). This can lead to slower organ functioning, hormonal problems, gut dysbiosis, anxiety, acne & all kinds of other symptoms.

One of my favorite tools to use routinely is the Therasage Portable Sauna. Sweating helps to increase lymphatic flow & release toxins. I’ve personally passed parasites JUST from using this sauna & taking ZERO anti-parasitic herbs or supplements. I could hardly believe it!

Benefits:

   ☀  Detoxification

   ☀  Decrease Inflammation

   ☀  Increase circulation 

   ☀  Relieve pain

   ☀  Burn calories

   ☀  Sleep Better 

   ☀  Immune Enhancement & Promote overall health and wellness

   ☀  Mitochondria Support and Enhanced Energy

   ☀  Increased Natural Nitric Oxide and Redox Molecule Production

   ☀  Anti-Aging Benefits; Collagen Production, Cellulite Reduction   

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This company makes some other amazing products that I highly recommend for mitochondrial support & nervous system support.

The PEMF mat is another great tool in your toolkit. We got my parents a PEMF mat & they noticed amazing benefits in their sleep. My dad has honestly never slept a full night until he started using this mat. Sleep is incredibly important for preventing dementia & Alzheimers (deep sleep is when plaque is removed from the brain!) & incredibly necessary for optimizing metabolic function, hormones, circadian rhythm & more. If you’re not sleeping, you’re not healing. This mat has 9 different modes & settings depending on what exactly you need & also has a TENS unit which is great for pain management

Benefits of TENS therapy can include:

  • Pain relief

  • Increased circulation to the area

  • Reduced muscle tension and spasms

  • Promotes relaxation and deeper sleep

  • Reduced anxiety and depression

  • Improved range of motion

Potential Benefits of PEMF:

  • Improved blood flow

  • Improved digestion

  • Deeper sleep

  • Relief from allergies

  • Improvements in athletic performance and recovery

  • Reduction in pain and tension

  • Improved mood

  • Sharper cognitive function

  • Improved drainage 

  • Immune support

  • Improved energy

We also own their weighted gem blanket & weighted eye mask. Honestly, every product this company makes it top notch.

Remember, these arent just things to artificially make you feel better- they are the tools to have in your home to get well & stay well for life. Without proper detoxification & optimal mitochondrial functioning, our cells cannot work well. If our cells arent working well, they cannot create new tissue. Tissue creation leads to organ regeneration & then impacts entire organ system functioning. All health starts a cellular level!

What health-building tools do you have on your wishlist?

Castor Oil Packs- Detox while you sleep

A castor oil pack is one of the OLDEST, most widespread healing rituals in the world. From Traditional Chinese Medicine to modern Naturopathic Medicine, it has withstood the test of time for centuries in cultures all over the globe. Amazing, right? 

It is the ritual of applying castor oil to a piece of organic cotton flannel then placing it onto the body (traditionally over the liver) and wearing it for 1 hour or more for physical and spiritual well-being.

Your new modernized 2-step, heatless, less-mess Castor Oil Liver Pack Kit makes this transformational self-care ritual easier than ever before so you can wake up like new every day!

BENEFITS OF CASTOR OIL LIVER PACK KIT

For centuries, castor oil packs have been used for:

  • Body, mind and soul wellness and health optimization

  • Hormonal imbalances (PCOS, menopause, estrogen dominance, etc.)

  • Constipation, diarrhea, bloating, indigestion, IBS, colitis, Crohn’s disease

  • Insomnia and other sleep problems

  • Stress reduction, anxiety, depression, ADHD

  • Period regulation, endometriosis, TTC, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, fibrocystic breasts

  • Cancer, tumours

  • Thyroid issues (hypothyroid, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, nodules, etc.)

  • Liver cleansing and detox, fatty liver

  • Inflammation, arthritis, joint pain

Just like the father in the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding used Windex on everything, castor oil packs are supportive in all conditions (EXCEPT pregnancy!) to naturally engage the healing mechanisms of the body.

Now you’re probably thinking, how could a piece of cotton with castor oil on my skin impact my insides?! It all sounds a little ‘woo-woo’, don’t you think? I thought so too until I tried it, felt the benefits, and discovered that this ritual is clinically practiced and scientifically supported! 

The Original Organic Castor Oil Liver Pack™ supports:

  • Bowel movements regulation 1 2

  • Inflammation reduction 3

  • Liver cleansing and antioxidant status 4 5 6

  • Microbiome balance 7 8 9

  • Less stress and anxiety by moving the body into a relaxed state 10 11 12

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

  • Queen of the Thrones® Castor Oil Liver Pack | Inner layer of organic cotton sherpa, outer layer of non-toxic, solvent-free polyurethane (PUL), nylon straps 

  • Queen of the Thrones® Castor Oil 16.9 oz (500ml) | 100% pure, USDA certified organic, hexane-free, cold-pressed, extra virgin, always bottled in glass

HOW TO USE IT

Step 1: Place castor oil on the soft cotton side of your Queen of the Thrones® pack

Step 2: Place your pack on your liver (or any other area) and tie it in place Then wear your pack for 1 hour or overnight. That’s all. This super easy 2 step system takes less than a minute to prep!

FAQ

Can I just drink the oil or take a castor oil pill?

If you take castor oil orally, it’s a stimulant laxative. This is often done for relieving constipation, however, a study done in an old age home compared castor oil packs to conventional laxatives and found they were just as effective, but without the harsh urgency to run to the bathroom! I’ll take that over running to the bathroom any day, would you?

It’s not another supplement, it’s a new system… You want to find the magic pill that will fix everything and make you feel better, but think of the real estate alone - a tiny little supplement isn’t going to fix everything, especially if your gut can’t absorb it! The Original Organic Castor Oil Liver Pack is a system that foundationally balances digestion, absorption and elimination so that all the healthy food you eat and the supplements you take work BETTER and FASTER. 

Is it messy? 

By nature, castor oil is a beautifully messy oil that can stain fabrics. Your new way to approach it is to work with the Original Organic Castor Oil Liver Pack that is ready to wear, heatless and LESS-Mess – NO, it is not messless, but it’s less messy than a DIY pack… Sound good? Always wear an old t-shirt over top, just in case.

I’ve heard I have to add heat to it? 

The Original Castor Oil Liver Pack is engineered to naturally hold in your own body heat. You got it, we just need to save it! Who wants the hassle of another thing to remember? Not me, am I right? 

Why is this pack so much better and easier for me? 

It’s made with the healthiest materials possible and ready for you to wear! Simply place oil on your pack and tie it on. That’s it, that’s all. 

Will it fit me?

The Castor Oil Liver Pack is made to fit over the size of the human liver. No matter your body type, livers are generally the same size. The Queen of the Thrones® Castor Oil Liver Pack has long, comfortable straps that can be tied to fit and adjust to most body sizes.

Could it cause me any problems? 

Castor oil packs should NOT be used during pregnancy. They are not contraindicated with any medications, and can be safely used with all other conditions. In rare cases, a hypersensitivity reaction to castor oil may occur.

Can I just rub castor oil on my skin?

Simply rubbing castor oil on your belly and throwing an old t-shirt on overtop (also known as the “Lazy Man’s Castor Oil Pack”) only gives you about 50% of the benefits. The castor oil pack is an equally important part of the process because the soft compression of the pack on the skin is what promotes the release of feel-good hormones like oxytocin and dopamine, and helps move your body into the relaxed parasympathetic state.

When will I see the benefits?

Many experience benefits immediately, as in amazingly deep, restful sleeps, regular poops, better digestion, less bloating, less heartburn, and more feelings of relaxation. However, everyone is unique and some may take weeks or even months to notice the benefits. Often when the body is imbalanced it’s taken a long time to get this way, so it can sometimes take awhile for the foundation to re-balance.

A Natural Beauty

Happy National Day of Love, folks! In honor of Valentines Day, I'm heading back to the roots of New Years intent of self-love. I believe it's important to at least take one day out of the week to treat yourself and spend some quality time relaxing with the most important person in your life, YOU.

Since partaking on this health journey, I've not only changed my food habits, but also my beauty routine.  Just like conventional food, the products you wash your hair with, rub on your face, and clean with are made using harsh chemicals that should honestly be banned.  If you've been having ongoing health concerns, take a look at your medicine cabinet and shower products.  If you can't pronounce an ingredient AND have no idea what it is, it could be affecting your body internally.   (Check out how toxic your current cosmetics are in The Cosmetic Database.)

My favorite act of self-love is a detox bath.  I've made it a routine in my weekly schedule, and it was even recommended by my naturopathic doctor.  Below are some products I use consistently, free from chemicals and twisted ingredients.

Health Favorites

1/ Dry Skin Brush: One of my favorite products, this is used before your shower or bath.  It has a plethora of benefits, mainly becoming popular for removing cellulite, as well as to stimulate circulation, tone muscles, and eliminate clogged pores. (It also preps my legs for a cleaner shave.) Always start at your feet, and use long strokes up the body towards the heart.

Detox Bath Soak: Since the skin is the largest organ used for detoxing the body, this soak does it all in one sitting.  This San Francisco based company has many different blends of salts, catering to whatever your needs are.

Aztec Healing Clay:  I have used almost every face wash on the market and this has battled my skin problems better than anything I have ever used.  When blended with apple cider vinegar and brushed on the skin, it hardens within 15 minutes to create smaller pores, less blackheads, and overall more appealing skin tone.  Use right before you get in your detox bath, to get double the internal cleansing benefits.

Norwex Cloths: Want to stop using face wash altogether?!  These microfiber cloths are infused with silver thread, creating an antibacterial cloth when activated by water.  These get rid of my makeup better than anything topical I have used, and cleanse way better than chemical laden washes.  These make it easier to travel; I don't have to have an extra bottle in my bag!  Definitely a must have.  They are sold by independent distributors, so find someone near you and help out a small, local business.  (They also carry household-cleaning clothes, check out this video...)

Essential Oils:  These can be used for just about anything, but I love adding them to my bath water.  My favorites are lavender for relaxing at night, and a sandalwood/vetiver mixture for morning time.

Treat yourself, Heal Yourself, and Love Yourself.

Try Mary's Self-Love Meditation today as well. This is one of my favorites.

 

What natural products do you use in your daily beauty routines? Also, what are some essential oils that are must-haves around the home?  I'm looking to expand my collection. Thanks!

Much Love, Leah