Creations By Cassandra

05/25/2013

02/16/2013

What essential oils are part of your yoga practice?

12/26/2012

Peoples living in the Amazon jungle have been using rosewood for centuries. In particular, the Brazilians say they combine rosewood oil with other oils and use the blend to treat various skin conditions. On its own, the oil is used to treat...

12/15/2012

Great recommendations for those of have eczema

For the duration of my childhood and early into adulthood, I suffered from extreme eczema breakouts on my legs, arms and hands. In adulthood, the breakouts localized to my hands and it got really bad. Learn how I, and many others have cleared their eczema break outs for good without using prescription creams or pills. http://bit.ly/12s8m3P

10 Ways to Heal Eczema Naturally ~ Young and Raw

1. Avocado and aloe vera can be uses topically on a break out to help moisturize and heal the skin. Mix one or both together into a paste and apply to your skin for 20 minutes and gently wash off with warm water.

2. Swap out pasteurized dairy products for dairy free kefir, sauerkraut and other fermented foods. Pasteurized dairy can be overly acidic and the other potential hormones, chemicals can lower the immune system and aggravate skin conditions like eczema and acne.

3. Replace acid producing foods like beef, pork and chicken for dark leafy green vegetables, whole fruits and sprouted nuts or seeds.

4. Swap out your oils for a cold pressed, organic, extra virgin coconut oil.

Read tips 5 through 10 on the blog: http://bit.ly/12s8m3P

11/24/2012

Whether you hit the stores on Black Friday or not, keep these tips handy for your holiday shopping trips!

08/31/2012

What will you miss most about summer? Hang on to the season with this summertime room spray:

Ingredients
4 ounces water
Small spray bottle
8 drops bergamot essential oil
8 drops lavender essential oil

Directions
Combine oils and water in spray bottle. Shake well and liberally mist room air throughout your home.

08/05/2012

The many uses of Lavender oil

For all of you who can't get enough of your lavender essential oil, here are 12 ways to use it throughout your day!

Want a larger version of this handy image, or a copy to keep? Download a PDF:http://www.auracacia.com/auracacia/aclearn/AuraCaciaLavenderUses.pdf

07/25/2012

QUESTIONS: Do you use coconut oil? If so how?
Are you cautious about using coconut oil because it is a saturated fat?
What have you found to be the benefits of coconut oil?
Have you ever tried oil pulling?
Do you have any questions for Bruce Fife the author of The Coconut Oil Miracle?
Your questions and answers could be read today at 3 p.m. as part of my interview with Bruce Fife. This is part of Just BEE Wellness membership community.
http://www.justbeewellness.com/presentation/the-coconut-oil-miracle/

Join Dr. Bruce Fife to learn about the Coconut Oil Miracle. Dr. Fife published his wonderful book to educate people about the numerous health benefits of coconut oil. After it began to sell, he became aware that it was also helping to fuel an economic resurgence of the coconut industry in many Thi...

07/19/2012

I put some in my hair today.

Bad hair day? Baobab oil can help! See larger infographic: http://ow.ly/ckGsf

07/18/2012

Questions:
What words would you use to describe this summer for you?
What are your favorite summertime activities?
What herbs or foods do you eat in the summer that help to cool you?
Do you have any questions about Traditional Chinese medicine and summer/herbs and food to eat in the summer or how to balance your yin and yang. You can ask them here or join Maureen Gary (acupuncturist), Amani E. (Herbalist) and myself tonight at 8 p.m. EST

http://www.justbeewellness.com/presentation/how-to-stay-cool-vibrant-and-connected-during-the-summer/

Your post could be read on the call tonight.

Thank you in advance!

07/18/2012

Today at noon join me, Cristi Cook, Natalie Forest, Stacy Wald and host Kathryn Yarborough for a panel discussion on Love Your Body Love Your Self. This will be held online for free. Unable to join us live sign up anyway and receive the recording.
http://www.facebook.com/events/310952209000178/

07/17/2012

More information on the benefits of Baobab

So many ways to include baobab oil in your daily routine... http://ow.ly/chzfe