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Your Skin and Chemicals

Your skin is your largest organ so anything and everything you put on your skin gets absorbed into your body.  Did you know that makeup often has toxic chemicals in it?

Some of the top chemicals found in makeup are:

  • Phthalates – disruptive to the endocrine system and can lead to neurological damage.
  • Lead – a neurotoxin linked to miscarriage and reduced fertility (a frequent contaminant of color additives even when not listed on the label)
  • Quanternium-15 and other formaldehyde-releasing preservatives – a known carcinogen
  • PEG compounds – another known carcinogen especially harmful to the nervous system
  • Butylated Compounds (BHT, BHA) – endocrine disrupter, known toxins, and may induce skin allergies
  • Parabens – hormone interrupter and have been detected in human breast cancer tissue
  • Octinoxate – linked to thyroid disorders
  • p-Phenylenediamine – a respiratory toxicant and often contaminated with heavy metals
  • Carbon Black – linked to cancer and organ toxicity.
  • Siloxanes – another endocrine disrupter.


That is why we have chosen to carry the AuNatural Cosmetic line for all your beauty needs from foundations to blush to finishing powder to lipstick, lip pencils, eye shadow, and more!  Their entire line is made without parabens, animal bi products, synthetics, the chemicals listed above, or other harmful ingredients and still perform!

Look for them to be added to our webstore in the next few weeks…

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Gut Health

Your gut is key to your overall health.  Did you realize that?  It is the center of our immune system, digestive system, and even part of our emotions!

According to the Bible in Genesis 43:30, we are told “And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn upon his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there.”  Here we see an example as the bowels being the center or seat of emotions.  Our Creator knew that so much was driven out of our gut or digestive system, and we can see that in various Scripture verses.

Then from a physical standpoint, we can understand that our immune system is based out of how healthy and how many “good bacteria” we have in our gut.  We often support this army of “good bacteria” with probiotics for reinforcements.

We also know that it is part of our digestive tract and can affect things such as acid reflux, allergies, and bowel movements.  You may not realize this, but There are actually more nerve cells in the overall digestive system than in the peripheral nervous system!  

I share all these facts about our gut to encourage you to take time to maintain a healthy digestive system.  How do you do that?  Begin by eating foods rich in nutrients such as pasture raised non-gmo meats, fresh vegetables, non-gmo grains, probiotic laden dairy foods, etc.  Add in supplements like Digestive Enzymes to help break down your food in your stomach, probiotics to support the “good bacteria”, and L-Glutamine to reduce inflammation of the intestines.  Exercise to keep the body moving as well as regular bowel movements to eliminate toxins and waste products are also important.

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Dr Jocelin’s Essential Oils

Dr Jocelin’s journey with natural supplements began when she was only 5 years old and an herbal blend saved her life after having experienced chronic bronchitis for over a year with no medical resolution or hope for one. That planted a seed which became watered over the years resulting in her obtaining six different degrees and certifications in natural health including Doctor of Traditional Naturopathy and Certified Aromatherapist. Out of her passion for the purest and highest quality supplements and essential oils for her patients, she formed her own line of practitioner grade essential oils including custom blends based on her patient’s needs.

About our oils…
• 100% Pure Practitioner Grade Essential Oils (higher concentration that many other essential oils including therapeutic grade resulting in using less oil to achieve the same or better results)
• Sustainably Harvested
• Hand Blended and Bottled in Small Batches right here in Ohio
• Formulated by a Naturopathic Doctor who is also a Certified Aromatherapist as a result of the needs of her patients
• Reasonably priced to make accessible to All
• Unadulterated, no synthetics, no cheap commercial grade oils – just pure high quality practitioner grade essential oils
• High quality Dark Amber Bottles with reducer for ease of use and protection from light
• Woman Owned Business

Dr Jocelin is pleased to be offering her entire line in store at Whitaker’s Farm Market, so be sure to check out the entire line up featuring the new label design as well!

Have friends and family you wished could enjoy them but they live out of state?  Then encourage them to check out www.drjocelin.com where they can order them online!

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Dr Jocelin’s Health Tip of the Week – Fungi, Mold, & Sinus Infections

We are excited to now be posting Dr. Jocelin’s Weekly Health Tips from our Newsletter to our blog.

 

Fungi and mold spores are alive in our environment.  They flourish in the air we breathe because of rain and the subsequent moisture that settles.  They enter our bodies through nasal passages and then thrive upon the sugar in our diet.  Consequently, it is very important to not only keep our environment free of the things that allow mold and fungi to flourish, but also our bodies.  Unfortunately, these environmental factors can render some defenseless against sinus infections.

Sinusitis is very prevalent in the American population and has been found to affect up to 37 million people, which is nearly 1 in every 7 Americans.  Nearly 70% of sinus infection suffers are prescribed antibiotics, which may not only be ineffective but also may lead to antibiotic resistance.  Many health practitioners agree that the use of a saline solution to flush out the nasal passages is the best approach.

SinuOrega is the superior choice to aid in the cleansing process of the nasal membranes.  Combine with the powerful, wild-crafted essential oils of Oregano P73, sage, bay leaf, and clove, the pure sea salt in springwater base acts as a powerful saline wash.  SinuOrega is a truly natural nasal spray, free of all chemicals and additives. You will find SinuOrega near our checkout counter.