Soothing Mint Sugar Scrub

Sugar Scrubs are the best for the winter season. I get dry, itchy skin from the cold and something that helps me are sugar scrubs. In this scrub I like using raw sugar because of the health benefits it provides. Raw sugar can improve circulation, increase blood cell production and digestion. The skin craves hydration and this is  exactly what it needs. Many of the best make-up products use raw sugar. Along with the raw sugar i also put a few drops of lavender oil, eucalyptus and peppermint. This mixture brings in a soothing penetrating scrub. The lavender is popular for calming the nerves but also have properties where it can calm itchy skin. During the winter season, colds and flu are common. That's where the eucalyptus comes in. It can help to cleanse the body of toxins and harmful micro organisms that make you feel sick. I also put a hint of peppermint to induce the smell just a tad, but more so for the benefits. Peppermint oil is great for sore muscles and cramps. Due to its antibacterial properties it also can help to cure acne. This combination with lavender, eucalyptus and peppermint, this one sugar scrub i would want forever. 

The last week of 2016

Hope everyone had a great Christmas! To me Christmas is all about feeling love and the lightness of life as the end of the year closes in. This holiday is also about the importance of family. As i get older i realize my family is the most strongest item to my heart and its unfortunate some people lose that or don't have family during the holidays. This is where i say i am blessed to have my family and everyone of my friends. Around this time of any year, it seems to always remind you of what you have and don't have.

As for 2017 i am starting off with a 31 day yoga challenge from yoga with adriene. Everyday i will post the affirmation of the day which adriene has already come up with. If you are interested of doing this 31 day yoga challenge you can check out yogawithadriene.com. The challenge will start on january 1st. I believe to start off the new year with a new mindset with new goals.

Love,
Kaysla

P.S Have a Great New Year!

The Wonders of Apple Cider Vinegar

6 Health Benefits 

Sore throat/Cold 

As soon as you feel some type of itchy sore throat just add 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar with warm water and gargle every hour. Vinegar creats acidic fluid where germs can't survive. 

Hiccups!!

Who would have known. I wish I knew this when I was little. Just take 1 teaspoon. 

Tummy Aches 

If you are experiencing any stomach pain or even dirrahea add 1 or 2 tablespoons into water or clear juice like apple juice. There are properties in apple cider vinegar like pectin that helps with spams in the digestive tract and prevents any bacteria from growing. 

Helps lose weight 

The acedic acid can increase metabolism, control appetite and reduce water retention.  

Can be used to get rid of dandruff 

Mix 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar with 1/4 of water in spray bottle. Wrap towel and sit for 15 minutes to 1 hour. Wash throughly and for best results do twice a week. The apple cider vinegar changes the pH of your scalp and prevents yeast from growing. 

Clears Acne 

You can use apple cider vinegar as a toner and leaves your skin looking healthier. It can keep acne under control by the antibacterial properties. May soften, exfoliate, reduce red spots and balance the pH of your skin. You can use a cotton swab and apply gently.  

The list can go on, there are many more benefits from the use of apple cider vinegar such as boost your energy, help leg cramps, bad breathe, whitens teeth and helps to control blood sugar. Apple cider vinegar is everything we should have in our cabinets not only for food making but for our own use for a healthier way of living. 

You comes first

Living in a world like today many of us suffer from chronic pain whether in our neck, back, legs or feet.  We have jobs that can affect our bodies without even knowing there is damage being done. Or we have day to day errands, chores, kids and family we need to take care of. Our bodies will learn to adapt without even knowing at the moment and you ask yourself when did this pain start and it feels never ending. If you see yourself falling into these categories, it is important to understand YOU as human being do come first. Before you start your day as mother, employee, athlete, doctor, etc. it is important to take care of your body, mind and soul. If you want to go on your days and years feeling your best then start thinking about yourself and what your body needs. This can be more fruit, vegatables, fish or chicken. It can also be maybe taking a run, walking or lifting weights or even taking art classes! Whatever you need to do for YOU. And again maybe doing yoga. Stretching should be in your daily routine. Wake up those mucles and joints and feel you are

One. So what are you going to do, start thinking what your body needs! Have a bless day everyone much love 

Don't forget to stretch!

Stretching is just important than a regular work out. If you have body aches and feeling tight just take 20 minutes of your day and stretch. Here are few benefits from stretching;

For your body:

• Helps to improve flexibility and range of motion
• Helps to maintain our posture For example, many of us use computers which we are not mindful when our shoulders and neck lean forward and our chest muscles become tight.
• Decrease injury before we do any type of body activity
• Increase blood flow and nutrients to muscles which then decrease any muscle soreness. 

For your mind:

• Within 10-20 minutes of stretching it can help calm your mind
• Recharge and refresh 
• Yoga classes can help release tension physically and mentally. 

I personally enjoy doing yoga every morning, especially when I know i have a lot to do that day. Because of my profession, yoga is also very helpful to gather my energy and focus every breath as I stretch my muscles. I highly recommend yoga. It can help people who are going through anxiety or depression. Yoga can be challenging and if you want to do better for yourself, yoga just might be what you are looking for. For anyone who doesn't have time or money to go to yoga studio you can go on youtube.com and search yoga with adriene. Yoga with adriene has a 30 day challenge and I loved it! Adriene is great and she is easy to follow. Everyday is different which is awesome and as you go through the videos you will learn to do some stretches on your own time.

Happy Fourth of July everyone! Over here in New jersey its a little cloudy with some rain and for those who are home relaxing on this lovely day, if you have some aches and pains and want to feel refreshed try Epsom salt with Lavender. The essence of lavender helps to balance and calm your mind and body. You can purchase this in any pharmacy store (CVS, Walgreens, Target, Harmon's etc). This product can go for at least $6.50 and can last you for a long period time matters how much you are planning to use. You can also use this product as a bath soak with nice warm water or as a scrub with the salt it is a great exfoliator for the skin. I love body scrubs. Stay tuned for different types of body scrubs I will be making. Enjoy! 

So excited to finally have my first blog up thank you everyone who ever supported me this is for you just a reminder in life we as individuals living in our body comes first. Healthy body, healthy mind and happy soul.