Hello, did you miss me?

I haven't posted since the passing of Sweetie not because I've been that upset (though I was) but because I haven't had much extra time lately. My plumbing has been a bit of a nightmare in my house. I would go into detail; but, it's just not worth it. I have also had bronchitis which made my voice go into the realms of "the sexy voice" for quite some time. I didn't want to type for fear that I would send out the wrong vibe or something:) I am almost well and my voice is back to normal. I did have to get off the drug study I was on. I was testing a newer heavy duty strength version of Astelin. I was convinced that it was making me gain weight; but, nobody believed me. In order to get over the phlemies I had to take some medication that was not allowed by the study and therefore could not participate any longer. That has been almost two weeks now and I have lost 8 pounds. I truly do think it was the medication! I haven't done anything different except eat nearly a whole container of brownies at work this week. No, the brownies are not a usual thing for me. I have for the most part eliminated sugar from my diet. The brownies just attacked me and forced themselves down my throat. I did not enjoy it at all...nor did I cover them in butter and heat them slightly to make them ooey gooey and warm. No, not I! Well, maybe I did. At any rate, since I don't do it too often I decided it would just be a pre-thanksgiving treat.

Speaking of cutting out sugar; the reason I decided to severely limit it in my diet was due in part to the outbreaks of acne I had been having on my face, neck, chest and back. I have suffered from zits since puberty without any relief. I can safely say that I have finally found relief...and it wasn't too too difficult once I got the right combination of treatments. First of all, using Dr. Bronner's Tea Tree and Hemp soap. Second, starting pro-biotics (consuming Kefir and taking pro-biotic capsules). Third, using a couple moisturizers from Herbal Luxuries (HL). Forth, using a trusted o.t.c. zit cream. And lastly, improving my diet and limiting sugar. My face and skin, for the first time since I was about 10 has no acne! Not even an oil plug (which I had quite a few of since my face is just one big oil slick).

This is my routine for cleansing my face...in case you're interested...wash with Dr. Bronner's soap...dry face...apply thin layer of otc zit cream (with benzoyl peroxide)...after at least 5 minutes apply moisturizer (AM moisturizer is HL Aloe Manuka Gel, PM moisturizer is HL Anti-Acne Facial Massage Treatment Serum). And that's it. A couple times a week I will do an herbal steaming followed by an herbal mask and/or my homemade facial scrub (if you want the recipe, drop me a line). It did take a little while to get everything cleared out of my skin (the oil plugs don't like coming out on their own) but it was well worth it. The other areas of skin that had issues with acne have cleared up as well (I only do the above routine on my face). This leads me to believe that the acne itself was more of a candida derived infection as if I stop taking pro-biotics it does return with a vengeance. I have been on numerous treatments since high school for acne and this is the first that has ever worked. (FYI...I haven't gotten any dry skin from the zit cream when I use the moisturizers mentioned above.)

If you are interested in some good skin care products check out Herbal Luxuries and see all of the all natural items they offer!! I would not recommend something that I personally didn't trust to use myself. This stuff works! And I love it!

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