• Health

    Get Your Best Nights Sleep with Bluebird Botanicals

    National Sleep awareness month is coming up! If you’re anything like me you could use some extra help falling and staying asleep. Bluebird Botanicals is here to help with their line of trusted and ultra transparent hemp products.

    Since 2013, Bluebird Botanicals has prided itself on serving customers from a place of care and compassion. All of their high-quality products are put through third-party lab testing for potency and purity from harmful levels of pesticides, mycotoxins, heavy metals, and more.

    Get to sleep with these two products formulated to help you get your best Zzzz’s:

    • Snooze Support – These soft gels are formulated to help you enjoy a better night’s sleep with Valerian root extract, hops extract, melatonin, full-spectrum hemp extract, and CBN distillate.

    • Downshift- If your looking for a formula with just CBD & CBN Downshift is for you. This tincture was specifically formulated with the best ratio of CBD and CBN to help you get a better nights sleep.

    Starting at $29.95  –  To learn more visit https://bluebirdbotanicals.com/

  • Beauty,  Health,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego

    As 60 Percent of Americans Experience Unhealthy Skin in the Winter, Morgan Cosmetics Expands Skincare Line with New Solutions for Keeping a Radiant Complexion During Cold Months

    I know it’s almost March, but the weather doesn’t feel that warm yet. Early spring means cold weather and lower levels of moisture in the air, a combination that results in skin becoming dry and irritated. This is especially challenging during the pandemic. 60 percent of Americans cite unhealthy skin as a problem they encounter during the winter, and the same percentage change up their skincare routine to remedy it. Additionally, 44 percent of women in the US who use soap, bath, and shower products seek out extra moisturizers during the winter months.

    Morgan Cosmetics, the leading producer of organic skin, hair, and nail solutions, has expanded its product line with three new formulations that will allow people to restore their skin’s health and keep the effects of winter weather at bay: Argan Oil, Prickly Pear Seed Oil, and Rose Water. Cold pressed at its on-site facility in Morocco and minimally processed using the German filtration system, these new solutions provide a healthier way to keep clear skin in winter and early spring time.

    Argan oil, produced from enormous quantities of crushed Argan nuts, nourishes the skin through its high fat content, which consists of 67% of all essential fatty acids including linoleic acid. With a light fragrance combining nutty and citrusy scents, it moisturizes the skin by improving water retention through its high vitamin E content. By boosting hydration, Argan oil ensures a radiant complexion even when skin faces the cold, dry air of winter.

    This is also the case with Morgan Cosmetics’ Prickly Pear Seed Oil. Extracted from cactuses, prickly pear seed oil boasts 87% of all fatty acids, making it a highly effective hydrator that deeply penetrates the skin and boosts its water content for several hours after it is applied. In addition to its long-lasting moisturization, prickly pear seed oil’s scent of citrus fruit and light texture immediately brings a good feeling as it permeates the skin with nourishment that will leave it with a soft, velvety feeling.

    A change in one’s skincare routine for the winter isn’t complete without the skin cleansing benefits of Morgan Cosmetics’ Rose Water. The hydrosol from distilled Damascus Rose Petals that grow in Morocco’s Valley of the Roses, Morgan Cosmetics’ Rose Water restores skin’s moisture balance and diminishes broken capillaries, which are especially common in the winter. With a natural smell just like the petals used to produce it, rose water enhances skin far beyond just restoring its radiant look and soft feel, making it a perfect addition to one’s wintertime skincare regimen. It refreshes and awakens the skin, particularly faces that are protected by masks during the pandemic.

    “At Morgan Cosmetics, it is our goal to research and develop all people high quality solutions to restore their skin to optimum    health, solutions that are organic, nourishing, and highly effective,” said Morgan Cosmetics founder and CEO Bachir Abba. “When someone tries our Argan Oil, Prickly Pear Seed Oil, or Rose Water for the first time, they will find their skin hydrated and healthier during this cold time of year.”

    Morgan Cosmetics’ Argan Oil and Prickly Pear Seed Oil should be applied by placing several drops in one’s palm and spreading it over the face or other desired area. Rose Water should be applied by spraying the 4 oz bottle several times in one’s palm and spreading it over desired areas.

    ABOUT MORGAN COSMETICS

    Founded in 2012 by Jennifer and Bachir Abba, Morgan Cosmetics LLC is a leading manufacturer of the finest pure, Organic Argan Oil. With offices in Essaouira (the capital of Argan), Morocco and Seattle Washington, Morgan Cosmetics’ natural hair, skin, and nail care solutions include 36 different formulations that are cold pressed at its on-site facility in Morocco. Morgan Cosmetics’ solutions can be purchased individually or in gift sets at morgancosmetics.com or at Amazon.

  • Gift Guide,  Health,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego

    Comfy and good for you is the NEW SEXY!

    In our humble opinion, women should be able to go topless at the beach and breastfeed in public without being shamed for being over ‘sexualized.’ ⁠ Now we’re saying goodbye to lingerie made of unsustainable, unbreathable synthetics and HELLO to breathable, natural fibers that are comfortable, good for us and good for the planet.

    Why purchase traditional underwear when there’s a better option? There’s now a new standard in intimates. Say hello to Huha Wear. The brand’s mineral underwear is the soothing choice for those with skin sensitivities and for anyone that enjoys a healthier and more sustainable material for their delicate regions.

    The offerings are made with breathable cellulose and super soft tree-derived fabrics with enhanced mineral that is odor-reducing and prevents bacteria growth. And they’re available in modern, fun, and sexy styles! These aren’t your grandma’s bras and panties. Instead, the brand has carved its own niche and are forward-thinkers, steering clear of synthetics and embracing better designs and materials featuring a seam-free gusset infused with soothing zinc oxide.

    The Huha Bra, Tata, is the brand first ever bralette! Cause they’re all ready to say goodbye to underwire forever, this metal-free bra is made from the super soft TENCEL™ Modal x Micro and lined with the zinc-infused, mineral protected liner to keep you fresher, longer.

    This bra is perfect for lounging around the house, working from home, or wearing just about anywhere in 2022 and beyond. It does not have adjustable straps or metal hardware of any kind; the straps are elastic and are graded for width across the size range for the support you need.

    TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers are derived from sustainably managed forests while TENCEL™ Modal x Micro fibers are mainly manufactured from the renewable raw material beech wood, sourced from sustainable forests in Austria and neighboring countries. In addition, smartcel™ sensitive is made from FSC certified wood.

    Machine wash cold, gentle cycle with like colours. Hang to dry.

    Recommend washing with the Undie Wash.

    Fabrics:
    🌙 Shell: 90% TENCEL™ Modal Micro, 10% Spandex
    🌙 Lining: 88% TENCEL™ Lyocell, 10% Lyocell (smartcel™ sensitive), 2% Spandex

    The Huha Mineral Brief opens a door to ‘under there’ comfort you never knew existed. Made of luxuriously soft TENCEL™ Modal x Micro, this high-rise style is versatile for wearing under high-rise pants, lounging around the house, or wearing to bed.

    Designed to favour your most sensitive regions, the brief is lined with TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers that are unfavourable for bacteria growth. Furthermore, the lining is protected with smartcel™ sensitive, a functional fiber using pharma graded zinc oxide. Together, these sustainable fibres keep you fresher, longer.

    Say goodbye to synthetics that can be harmful to you and the planet and hello to better undercare. Huha is on a mission to empower women through healthy undies that are better for our bodies, allowing us to move through our days unencumbered, breathing easy, and feeling secure.

    Your comfort is Huha‘s top priority. They steer clear of synthetics, and work only with fabrics that breathe, soothe, and keep you feeling cool. In fact, TENCEL™ Lyocell cellulose fibers absorb moisture more efficiently than cotton.

  • Health

    GuruNanda Concentrated Mouthwash

    We all know that single-use, plastic water bottles have a huge, negative impact on the environment and especially the ocean. But what about other products typically packaged in plastic, like mouthwash? And it isn’t just the bottles these breath-fresheners come in. Most commercial mouthwashes re formulated with chemicals that are threatening to marine life.
    But now, a small and mighty new entry is changing that model with its innovative, concentrated essential oil-based formula – GuruNanda Concentrated Mouthwash!
     
    Instead of swigging straight from a regular-sized bottle (and using up that bottle very quickly), you just dilute a few drops of Concentrated Mouthwash into water and then swish. A single two-fluid oz. bottle has as many “servings” as ten 16-oz. bottles of conventional mouthwash. (The bottles are made of recycled plastic.) That means less waste and a smaller carbon footprint.  (Bonus:  it’s also super portable and TSA-friendly.)
    Designed by a team of Western and Ayurvedic oral care experts, GuruNanda Concentrated Mouthwash is formulated with seven purpose-driven, sustainably harvested, pure and natural essential oils. The product contains no alcohol, fluoride, preservatives, gluten, or toxic chemicals and it is not tested on animals.
  • Health

    Yoga vs Thai Massage: What’s the Difference

    Yoga vs Thai Massage: What’s the Difference?

    The origins of Thai massage can be traced back to India’s yoga system. The very practice has always been closely intertwined with yogic principles, as it focuses on the concept of energy flows in the body called “sen lines”.

     

    Skilled practitioners can influence the flow of this invisible energy through bodywork, making Thai massage a healing art. In this article, we will dive deeper into the similarities and differences between yoga and Thai massage.

    Similarities Between Yoga and Thai Massage

     

    The primary purpose of yoga is to help you activate energy flows in your body to open up higher levels of consciousness. Similarly, Thai Massage is not just about stretching your muscles and joints but ensuring that energy flows freely throughout the body to facilitate healing.

     

    Traditionally, Indian yoga was practiced by saints and yogis. It is only fairly recently that it became widely practiced by the public over the last few decades. Just the same, Thai massage was initially practiced and taught in temples, as it is closely related to Buddhist teachings. It only became a widely practiced massage technique in the last two decades.

     

    Due to the watering down of the original spiritual principles interwoven in yoga and Thai massage, these practices became increasingly popular, and new approaches have been introduced. At present, yoga is being practiced as a mere physical exercise, while Thai massage is performed as a common bodywork technique that brings significant benefits.

     

    Finally, the most glaring similarity between these two is that Thai massage positions, stretches, and manipulations are very similar to yoga poses and stretches.

    Differences Between Yoga and Thai Massage

    The main difference between yoga and Thai massage is how it’s performed. In yoga, only you actively do all the work, and there is no passive element. On the other hand, Thai massage involves two people– you and the therapist. You are the receiver, and the practitioner actively does all the work.

     

    This means you need to have some knowledge and skill in practicing yoga to enjoy its benefits, while you can get a Thai massage without knowing anything about it. The therapist will assist you in doing all the poses and stretches.

     

    In a nutshell, Thai massage allows you to experience the benefits of yoga even if you don’t have the ability or the interest in practicing yoga.

    When is Thai Massage a Good Option

    Considering the similar benefits and differences between yoga and Thai massage, when exactly is Thai massage a good choice?

     

    • Thai massage is recommended if you have a condition that causes discomfort or pain or limits your range of motion, making it harder for you to move and perform the stretches independently.
    • If you’re not familiar with the yoga system, you don’t have to make the extra effort of learning it and simply rely on the expertise of the Thai massage practitioner. While you will enjoy better results when you do yoga or get a Thai massage consistently on a regular basis, yoga requires more time and commitment in learning and practicing it.
    • Thai massage can deliver quick results, which is why it is perfect for getting some relief from acute conditions. On the other hand, yoga is more of a long-term, ongoing approach to healing and is not a quick-fix solution.
    • Thai massage is sometimes called lazy man’s yoga for a reason. So if you prefer to be assisted by a professional practitioner to reap the benefits, this is for you.
    • If you have no time to perform yoga regularly, no understanding of higher awareness, or no sensitivity to energy, you can still benefit from Thai massage.

    Getting the Best Results

    Considering their origins and the similarities in the main concept of yoga and Thai massage, you can tell that they are not mutually exclusive systems. In fact, they can be considered members of the same family and can complement each other. 

     

    When done right, these two practices can work together harmoniously to produce the best results. So if you want to experience the best of both worlds, a combination of yoga and Thai massage makes perfect sense. 

     

    You can enjoy getting relaxing and invigorating Thai massage sessions from your trusted practitioner at regular intervals and then practice yoga at home on a regular basis as well. If you’re looking for the best Thai massage therapist in New York, you might want to check out Thai Massage New York City

     

    We offer a wide range of techniques, including Four Hands, Herbal Compress, and Couples Thai massage. You can even enjoy a blissful Thai massage session at the comfort of your own home by booking a house call. 

     

    Do you want to ease the adverse symptoms of your medical condition or simply want to relax and destress? Get in touch with us today to learn more about our services or schedule an appointment with our seasoned Thai massage expert!

     

  • Beauty,  Eco,  Health,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego

    CRYSTAL™ Deodorant – The world’s original natural and number one selling mineral salt deodorant.

    Are you or someone you love trying to transition to natural deodorant in 2022? Magnesium makes transitioning to natural deodorant easier. A superior deodorizer, magnesium acts as an effective alternative to aluminum, baking soda and other ingredients that can be potentially irritating, ineffective, toxic, and harmful. Crystal is more than a deodorant, it’s a product you can trust to withstand whatever the day brings. With 24-hour odor protection, no harsh chemicals, and hydrating ingredients, it’s a deodorant you can wear with confidence. Reapply if you like, but it won’t be necessary.

    Magnesium Enriched Deodorant Lavender + Rosemary

    Magnesium Enriched Deodorant Cucumber + Mint

    Magnesium Enriched Deodorant Coconut + Vanilla

    Magnesium Enriched Deodorant Sea Salt + Sage

    Magnesium Enriched Deodorant Charcoal + Tea Tree

    • TRUSTED BRAND WITH NEW MAGNESIUM INNOVATION: More than 30 years ago, Crystal invented the original mineral salt deodorant. Today, they continue to lead mineral innovation with Magnesium, a naturally occurring element used as an alternative to aluminum, baking soda, and other potentially irritating, ineffective, toxic, or harmful ingredients. Magnesium deodorants also help to create an easy transition from conventional antiperspirant.
    • SMELL GOOD NATURALLY: CRYSTAL aluminum-free deodorant for women and men dries quickly and allows the body to function naturally without blocking pores. It’s non-irritating, dermatologist-tested to be hypoallergenic, and perfect for all skin types. Available in 5 different scents: Lavender + Rosemary, Coconut + Vanilla, Cucumber + Mint, Sea Salt + Sage, Charcoal + Tea.
    • INVISIBLE, NON STAINING & NO GREASY RESIDUE: CRYSTAL magnesium deodorant provides 24-hour odor control without the mess, greasy residue, or white stains on skin and clothes!
    • GOOD VIBES ONLY: CRYSTAL aluminum-free deodorant is vegan, cruelty-free, safe, and effective. Crystal never test their 100% vegan deodorants on animals and use the cleanest, safest ingredients available. You will never find parabens, sulfates, phthalates, artificial fragrances, or colors here!
    • CRYSTAL CARES: Crystal are committed to the safety, health, and welfare of the people who use their products and the environment. Crystal are proud to sponsor like-minded non-profit organizations like Breast Cancer Prevention Partners and The Gentle Barn to create a better world.

    Crystal deodorants are vegan, and feature Magnesium (a naturally occurring element used in their deodorants to create an easy transition from conventional anti-perspirants) – and 24-HOUR odor protection without the downsides of aluminum or drying irritants like baking soda! NO WHITE MARKS!!!!!! And… no stickiness! They are also the first and only natural deodorant brand to receive the prestigious Clean Label Project® Purity Award for every product in the company’s line. Clean Label Project, is a nonprofit organization focused on bringing truth and transparency to consumer product labeling.