This week’s pick is LATHER’s Clear Head Balancing Balm. If you frequently suffer from headaches or any other upper body tension then this balm is for you. Put a dab on the problem area to relax nerves with soothing menthol and a relaxing, uplifting blend of lavender, peppermint, eucalyptus and mandarin oils. But you really don’t [...]
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Product of the Week
Posted by All Natural Annie on August 2, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/08/product-of-the-week-8/
Ultra Relaxed Breathing
The next time you’re doing some deep breathing, you can relax even more if you do the following: Place the tip of your tongue on the roof of your mouth, directly against the back of your upper teeth Proceed to breathe in and out Why is this more relaxing? The positioning of your tongue stimulates [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on May 3, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/05/ultra-relaxed-breathing/
T – 60 to Calm
Need to calm down asap? Try this: Stare up at the ceiling and slowly count down from 60. Why does this work? Looking up stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, which brings blood pressure down and slows your breathing. The counting aspect also helps to get your mind off of whatever is stressing you out. Don’t [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 11, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/04/t-60-to-calm/
Love Lavender?
If you’re a big fan of lavender then you will love this Lavender Aromatherapy Stick by Aura Cacia. It is made with 100% pure lavender essential oil so it smells just like the real stuff. I’ve been using it as my everyday perfume lately and I’m really loving it. Some pluses (aside from the wonderful [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on December 5, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/12/love-lavender/
Cared for Feet
I love this tip from House of Steep… Cared for feet will carry you far: Soaking the feet in warm salt water draws out toxins that build up in your feet. These toxins are present not only because of gravity, but also because every nerve that touches every organ and passes through the body ends [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on November 1, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/11/cared-for-feet/
Time for a Soak
I am a huge fan of baths (I almost take them on a daily basis!) If you’re not normally a fan, I’m sure you might quickly become one in any of the tubs pictured here. Aren’t they amazing?! But don’t wait for an extravagant tub because baths are SO incredibly relaxing and beneficial to your [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on June 8, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/06/time-for-a-soak/
Bring the Spa to Your Shower
Want a spa-like experience, but can’t even find time to make yourself a nice, hot bath? Well there’s another option! Try these shower infusers by bath by bettijo for some instant aromatherapy. Simply add one of these little wafers to your next hot shower and you’ll instantly have the scent of sweet peppermint infusing the [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on March 31, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/03/bring-the-spa-to-your-shower/
Quote of the Day
“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” -Confucius {we heart it} At times, I definitely catch these words being applicable to myself and others. This quote is a reminder to always keep things simple because there’s nothing to gain by making things unnecessarily complicated! Here’s a challenge: What are 3 ways [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 26, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/quote-of-the-day-30/
Reminder: Take a Deep Breath
For so many of us, the daily stresses of life can lead us to take shorter, shallower breaths. Ironically yet not surprisingly, this kind of breathing only compounds stress in the body, by depriving the cells of oxygen and by not fully exhaling toxins from the lungs. As few as three deep focused breaths can be extremely calming to your entire [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on June 30, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/06/reminder-take-a-deep-breath/
