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Kerri Bailey, BS CH
- Jan 28, 2019
- 4 min
How to Make-Herbal Balms & Infused Oils
What is an Herbal Balm? How are Balms different from Ointments or Salves? Herbal Balms are healing, soothing skin conditioners made with herbs infused into oils, waxes and butters in various combinations. Balms, Salves and Ointments are made with similar ingredients and vary by ratio of fats/oils to hardeners/waxes, butters. Ingredients used for Balms- Oil (s) -Almond, Olive, Sunflower, Coconut, Jojoba, etc. Waxes- Bees Wax, Carnuba, Emulsifying Essential Oils- For Scent-
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Kerri Bailey, BS CH
- Jan 22, 2019
- 1 min
Steps to a Strong Immune System
Natural Immunity Boosters. Try these steps, many are lifestyle changes that promote balance and healthy habits- that's the real key- consistency! Eat Foods rich in vitamins A, B complex, C & E: Mushrooms (Shitake, Reishi, most) Berries (Blueberries, Cane Berries, Goji, Cranberry, Cherry) Seeds (Sunflower, Flax, Pumpkin, Fenugreek, Sesame, Nigella, Mustard) Veggies (Greens, Kale, Endive, Asparagus, Broccoli, Avocado, Peppers) Roots (Onions, Garlic, Beets, Ginger, Horseradish,
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