All Natural Products I Would Rather NOT Live Without
July 7, 2008 by Christina Lemmey
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This is Part 1 of a series by Guest Blogger Mandy Ray-Jones of Artsy Mamas and Bona Fide Mama
Burt’s Bees Lip Shimmers: For as long as I’ve worn a bra, I’ve been a sucker for making my lips pretty. You won’t find me sporting mascara or even foundation, but I’m never fully dressed without a smile. And for me, a smile means something shiny on my lips. Now that I’ve stopped putting chemicals on my body, I’m excited that there is a product on the market that is affordable and readily available. You can find Lip Shimmers at Target and Walgreens! My personal favorite shade is Toffee!
Agave Nectar: I have tried to give up sugar. It’s not gone too well but at least now I’m able to face the challenge with some hope thanks to Agave Nectar, the sweet syrup that comes from the same plant which brings us tequila. The first time I tasted it, I felt as if I’d died and gone to sugary sweet heaven. Seriously, it tastes like cotton candy and I’m not making that up. You can put it in anything. You can bake with it. You can sweeten your coffee with it. What’s even better than the way it tastes is that it’s safe for diabetics and is much lower in calories than sugar. When you investigate this product, you will see that there are several types. I’ve tried them all and they are all wonderful!
All natural progesterone cream: First of all, I’d like to reiterate that I am NOT a doctor and that I would never suggest you take my advice without first checking with a medical professional. Just be aware that this product exists and mention it to your doctor the next time you visit with him or her!
I use natural progesterone cream and it has truly changed my life. After the birth of my second child, PMS seemed to visit me three times per month. Never before had I been so plagued with such emotional ups and downs and severe cramps. A friend suggested that I try natural progesterone and after putting it off and putting it off (while watching my symptoms increase and make everyone at my house more and more miserable), I tried it. Let me just say that the results truly amazed me. Within the first month, my symptoms had decreased by at least 50% and by the second month, I was symptom free. After approximately six months, I was able to decrease my dose and in almost two years, I’ve spent at most $75.00 on the product. That’s a LOT less than the amount you would end up spending on chocolate and marriage counseling.
About the author: Mandy Ray-Jones is a work at home mom of two who founded a nonprofit organization, Artsy Mamas, which empowers, educates, and encourages mothers through the arts. In addition to writing and acting, she enjoys ministering to other mothers about alternative health and nutrition. To find out more about Artsy Mamas, please visit their website. Mandy also blogs at Bonafide Mama.
[...] As always, do your research before ingesting anything or giving it to your children. These are my favorite things but you may have a completely different experience with these natural products. [...]