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Lifestyle: Apothecary – Urban Moonshine

One of the best things about working at a food cooperative is having access to their robust Wellness Department. I have never been to a store where you can get Apothecary grade products readily available in person without having to order online. With recent developments I have been utilizing this department more so. In my first week back I was experiencing vertigo and the last time I did was when I had surgery in my ear – that time I used ginger powder to combat symptoms and ginger powder worked this time too. Though I ended up using more of a ginger syrup for this type of thing. Ginger also has been a great detoxing agent for me.

Additionally I had been enjoying an aromatherapy diffusor and the Eucalyptus scent. It’s been a great mental clearer as well as helps reduce stress and anxiety. I have been working on making my apartment stress free and finding ways to create a relaxing ambiance.

Lastly, to help with my insomnia I have been enjoying the Urban Moonshine Herbal Apothecary Simmer Down Tonic with Calming Adaptogens, Ashwagandha and Tulsi. I have been making an effort to move away from OTC drugs for everyday use and just consume prescription medicine. URBHA Simmer Down Tonic is a great solution to insomnia and sleepless nights due to stress. Though do keep it mind it won’t eliminate it just help reduce symptoms and promote restful sleep.

Less Stress, More Rest
A calming, adaptogenic formula that helps deeply replenish and restore the nervous system.* Certified Organic. Gluten Free.

  1. Promotes a mellow mood*
  2. Encourages restful sleep*
  3. Soothes nervousness, stress & irritability*
  4. Protects against the depleting effects of stress*
  5. Non-sedating—take any time of day

Product Review: dōTERRA essential oils

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Kari Cummins

These past few weeks, I’ve been lucky to connect with Kari Cummins from over at Mom on a Mission and she was looking for product reviewers of dōTERRA essential oils! I have heard of the brand from several of my holistic/alternative health friends and have been wanting to try them but not splurge on a bottle only to find out it didn’t work for me (which has happened before). She was gracious and sent me a few product samples of Peppermint for invigorating of the lungs, Melaleuca for minor skin irritation and Lavender for stress related symptoms and Breathe, On Guard and Digest Zen for bodily dysfunctions. At the time I was going through heavy stress inducing insomnia and my normal stress relief routines weren’t working. Well the Lavender has certainly helped my stress relief and for that I am grateful for, I am curious to start working with essential oils more for other areas of my life. For Kari it had given her a huge wake up call in regards to the chemicals we put in and around our bodies. She has written about her experience over on her blog: How Essential Oils Change Her Life.

When I received the package from Kari, I quickly opened up the Lavender sample and placed it on my temples. I immediately felt relief as that is where I feel stress the most and continued to work with the oil in that way. I then realized it may last longer seeped into an herbal pillow I have used to help me sleep. So the rest of the bottle I poured into the square pillow and keep it by my nose when I sleep. It had  the same effect. IMG_0893

Once I am able, I look forward to offering essential oil content on my blog after some use of the product in it’s full size. Herbal/plant based remedies have often worked well for me and it may just be because I am drawn to the plant world; being an Aquarian with Capricorn stellium and all ;).

Click the related articles below to learn more about essential oils and how they can help you leverage your life and even help relieve mysterious bodily issues! And check out Kari Cummins’s blog on a more in-depth testimonial for dōTERRA essential oils!