SHAVING BUMPS! HOW TO GET RID OF THEM-AN UPDATE

SHAVING BUMPS! HOW TO GET RID OF THEM-AN UPDATE
Even before we begin to grow hair on our faces, American men WANT to shave. We want to be like Daddy (or the nearest male role model in our lives). That’s the person who is going to teach us the rituals of manhood. And so it should be. But like many of those rituals, the teacher may not know anything about them himself – of course, except what he learned from his own role models. Read more

HAPPY FAT TUESDAY!!

HAPPY FAT TUESDAY!!
Mardi Gras (/ˈmɑːrdi ˌɡrɑː/), or Fat Tuesday, refers to events of the Carnival celebration, beginning on or after the Christian feasts of the Epiphany (Three Kings Day) and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday (known as Shrove Tuesday). Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday“, reflecting the practice of the last night of eating rich, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season. Read more

National Margarita Day!

National Margarita Day!

 

Happy National Margarita Day!

Yep, February 22, 2019! Margarita Day was established by Nationalmargaritaday.com to help celebrate this amazing drink. One of the best things about the Margarita is how many flavors it comes in, from Roasted Blueberry Basil Margaritas, Peach, Cucumber, to the spicy Strawberry Sriracha Margarita, Yikes!

Perhaps the most popular happy hour drink, outside of beer and wine. Margaritas are meant to be paired with sun, sand, and good company.

The Cadillac Margarita is my all time favorite! The Cadillac Margarita is just as it sounds, it’s the Cadillac of Margaritas. Made with top shelf tequila and only quality ingredients.

Although I still don’t know why National Margarita Day is celebrated on February 22, which is still considered winter, it gives us a great reason to enjoy an amazing cocktail! Salud!

Cadillac Margarita

Prep time: 3 mins

Total time: 3 mins

Makes 1 drink

Ingredients

1 Ounce 1800 Tequila, or your favorite premium Tequila

3 Ounces Sweet & Sour

½ Triple Sec (or simple syrup)

½ Ounce Grand Marnier

Fresh Lime juice

Salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add 1800 Tequila, Grand Marnier, Triple Sec, Fresh lime juice, and Sweet & Sour to a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Shake to chill.
  3. Salt the rim of a Margarita Glass.
  4. Pour into the Margarita Glass over ice.

8 Of the Best Herbs and Spices for Natural Healing

8 Of the Best Herbs and Spices for Natural Healing

(Courtesy of Janella Purcell)

Herbs and spices are nature’s natural version of pills and chemical potions. They’re concentrated doses of powerful healing nutrients and their flavor packs a punch just as strong!

Here are 8 of the most incredible ones for healing your body naturally: Read more

What is CBD Oil?

What is CBD Oil?
CBD Oil: The Long-Hidden “Miracle Cure”

What is CBD Oil?

CBD oil is made by mixing the extracted CBD or cannabidiol from the cannabis or marijuana plant (Cannabis Sativa) with coconut or hemp seed oil. CBD oil possesses cannabidiol; while THC is psychoactive, CBD is not, thereby helping relieve pain, treating anxiety and depression, fighting cancer, reducing anxiety. It also improves the quality of sleep, boosts appetite, and optimizes digestion. Read more

Will CBD Help My . . . ?

Will CBD Help My . . . ?

Will CBD Help My_______________?

Thank you for looking outside the box for a solution.

You aren’t here by accident.

While you probably won’t like my answer…

…It is the answer you desperately need to understand.

Nature has the means to heal whatever ails you.

If you were born healthy, you can always return to that healthy state.

If you were born with a challenge, what follows can help you find a path to less pain and even a solution.

CBD is a nutritional component that gives our endocannabinoid system (a master regulatory system in the body) tools to do what it’s created to do: move toward balance and Heal itself.

That being said…

Here’s An Inconvenient Truth

In order to attain optimal health we must take responsibility in understanding what has created imbalance in our biology.

When our mind, body, and spirit are in balance we are healthy.

This imbalance may come from one or combination of the following:

  • Emotional trauma creating destructive thoughts
  • Dangerous learned habits
  • Genetic predisposition (Good news: epigenetics has proven we have power over gene expression)
  • Physical injury
  • Poor nutrition
  • Lack of exercise and movement

If we look at all components that play a part in creating optimal health, the answer of whether one nutritional compound will fully heal you is clear…

Now, don’t get me wrong, CBD is a powerhouse nutritional compound worthy of all the attention it’s getting.

What I’m driving at is that it’s a piece of a larger picture.

You MUST Find Balance

The body’s innate ability to heal is available once we find the power and decide it’s time to do the work.

Here are some guidelines to help you progress towards a balanced state of being:

  • Ayurveda – we’re huge proponents of this ancient form of healing. A 21-day Panchakarma can do wonders for you.
  • Functional Medicine – The science of you. A good functional medicine doctor will gain significant insight into your biology.
  • Meditation – meditation practice is critical in removing stress, allowing suppressed emotions to surface.
  • Floatation – Floating is a meditative experience created by entering a sensory deprivation tank for an extended period of time, we recommend 1.5 hours. The physical and emotional benefits are numerous.
  • Yoga – Moving the body is one of the most important things we can do on a daily basis. It not only frees the body but also frees the mind and connects you with spirit.
  • Nutrition – Both ayurveda and functional medicine can guide you to an optimal diet. If you can’t afford either, start with removing all processed sugar and processed foods, and add lots of green vegetables (organic preferably).
  • Heal Trauma – You can not find health while holding on to past trauma. Do whatever it takes to forgive, let go, and move beyond that anchor.

The journey to optimal wellness is one not found in a quick fix or a fad diet. It takes work and lifestyle adjustments. That doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy life to the fullest, you simply must find the balance point and not overindulge.

CBD can play an important role in achieving this state of feeling energized, healthy, and free.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE JOINING A WINE CLUB

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE JOINING A WINE CLUB

Just about every winery you’ll visit in California has some form of a wine club. Each club is different, but typically they’ll require you to commit to a certain number of bottle shipments per year, and in return you’ll get discounts, access to events and other perks.

This stream of wine-club sales is crucial to wineries’ business models. Especially for small wineries, cultivating a healthy direct-to-consumer (DTC) business — that is, selling wine to customers themselves, rather than going through middlemen — is the only way to make the margins work. That’s partly because the middlemen, mainly distributors and retailers, take a cut of the wine’s price, but it’s also because boutique wineries see customer loyalty as the key to long-term success.

When you see the discounted prices, it may feel tempting to join every wine club. Most of us, however, don’t drink quite enough wine to join them all. So choose carefully. Is this a winery you’ll visit frequently? Most wineries waive tasting fees for club members, and often for a couple of guests. Ask about the event schedule, too. Some wineries even offer guesthouses on the property for members.