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Posted on March 30, 2017March 30, 2017 by Earths — Leave a comment

The EE Spring Agenda: A Royal Spa Treatment

Hey Earth’s Enrichers – Let’s Exfoliate!

As spring gradually approaches, let’s do some spring-time prep! As we have already mentally prepared ourselves for the new weather, we should also prepare our skin. So break out the organic, all-natural, and healthy skin care products for an in-house royal spa treatment…deluxe!

Speaking of spa treatments, we think Calming Spa Seaweed might be a perfect example of a product to use for a royal spring spa day. Before we get more into why Calming Spa is a perfect example, we have an agenda:

1. Exfoliate
2. Cleanse
3. Moisturize
4. Emerge as Royalty

As we mentioned before, Calming Spa Seaweed is a perfect example (similar to Lavender of the Valley and Lemon Fresh Shea) because it is one of our products that can meet every point on the EE agenda. But, again, we’ll get into that later! Each step on our agenda is important for transforming your winter skin to radiant spring skin.

First things first, exfoliate. Wait, isn’t exfoliating after cleansing? Not exactly– you want to remove the dead skin to effectively rid your body of impurities. After exfoliating with the sugar scrubs, move onto the body bar, which is number 2 on the EE agenda. Using a combination of the bar and your favorite cleansing utensil, lather and lightly scrub your skin. When you exfoliate, you’re removing a dermis or layer of skin to reveal a softer almost new layer of skin. Please be mindful that scrubbing newly exfoliated skin roughly may cause irritation. Although many people prefer to exfoliate in the shower, it can also be done as you take a nice soothing bath.

Before we move on to number 3 on our agenda, there is an optional 2.5 step that we do recommend. Number 2.5 on the agenda is a leisurely soak in bath salts. Hey, exfoliating and cleansing is hard work—you deserve a much needed break. Prepare your tub for a round of soaking. Allow the deliciously warm water to wash over you and the toxins to fade away…relax. Take as long as you’d like—light a candle. Let us know when you’re ready to move on to number 3 on the agenda; we’ll wait.

…are you ready?

Next, shower and rinse the residual salt and impurities from your body. Grab a soft warm towel and lightly dab or gently dry your skin. Remember, this is your new spring skin—it’s almost like a baby’s.

Now number 3 on the agenda is to apply your favorite body balm i.e. moisturize. Watch as the balm brings out your skin’s radiance. Earlier, we used Calming Spa Seaweed as an example of a perfect spa product. The reason why is because we want you to keep the flavor of your spa day consistent. Calming Spa Seaweed, Lavender of the Valley, and Lemon Fresh Shea all have identical body bars, body balms, bath salts, and sugar scrubs. Almost made especially for spa days, right?

Now last but certainly not least, grand number 4 on our agenda. If you would kindly step over to the mirror and say the magic words, Mirror, who is the most radiant of them all?” It’s okay if you whisper back and say you are. ^-^

There, agenda is complete—you have officially finished EE’s version of a royal spa treatment.

We always treat our Earth’s Enrichers the way we want to be treated and a royal spa treatment to get your skin radiant for the spring is definitely what you deserve!

So, now that the sunshine lasts longer and the weather is looking a lot nicer, enjoy some time outside or redecorate and clean—release your creative side! Spring cleaning is for the heart, mind, body, and soul; not just for keeping your environment clean.

The EE 411: Exfoliate – Spa Utensils

In order to get the best spa experience out of our agenda, we recommend you review our blogs on Organic Skin Care: Exfoliating, Organic Skin Care: Cleansing, and Bathing Tools. This will give you more detail and tips on how to better the royal spa experience.

(This post was brought to you by Earth’s Enrichments. Similar posts can be found by visiting our Blog. More information about our company and products (USDA Certified Organic Soaps, Organic Bath Salts, Organic Sugar Scrubs, Organic Body Balms, Organic Lip Balms and Organic Hair Care) can be found on our Website. Thank you Earth’s Enricher!)

Posted on March 22, 2017March 27, 2017 by Earths — Leave a comment

Welcome Back to Spring …Cleaning

Hey Earth’s Enrichers

Welcome to the first week of spring, are you excited? We have to say, this transition from winter to spring has been a little odd if you ask us. So, we are definitely ready for the sunshine, flowers, and spring rain to help clean away the remnants of winter!

Oh, and speaking of cleaning—are you prepared for the season of cleanly maintenance? Spring cleaning is in this season! This is the time of year for yard sales, floor busting cleaning, and redecorating. This is the time to pick a sunny day and get busy. And, you know, spring cleaning has both physical and mental benefits. Not only does cleaning help keep you fit but it helps rid your home of irritants that may have accumulated over the winter.

As you clean, we recommend that you incorporate dusting, vacuuming, air duct cleaning and shampooing (the rugs) to aid in getting rid of any allergens that may irritate your skin like animal hair, dandruff, dust mites, or dead skin cells. Also, changing the bedding, often as you know, can help eliminate those irritants (mites, crumbs, dead skins cells, etc.).

Furthermore, keep the windows open while cleaning to bring in fresh air while dusting and vacuuming so you aren’t inhaling irritating particles or getting too many of those particles in your hair. Last but certainly not least, wearing gloves, scarfs, and protective gear will help keep whatever you’re cleaning out of your hair, lungs, and eyes. Warning: watch out for any critters that may have moved in during the winter, Ick!

Besides actual cleaning, spring cleaning is also about revitalizing a healthier you not just tidying up your place. Winter is the season of keeping warm and staying cooped up in the house but spring is the time to stretch! Release the cob webs and take in a deep breath because spring cleaning is really all about stress relief.

Remember, what Feng Shui means?
Feng Shui is all about harmonizing with your surroundings. In some cases, that means readjusting your surroundings or tapping into your creative side. Creativity or even being active can help release pressure and anxiety. Doing things like cleaning or redecorating gives you something to do— in addition to be a type of fitness or exercise—and when you have finished your spring task there is a big sense of accomplishment or relief. Spring is like an open door to get away or change what needs changing whether it’s your surroundings or your actions!

The EE 411: Soul Spring Cleaning Tips

We encourage you to carpe diem or seize the day. Take some time to whoosa and harmonize with your surroundings while enjoying what spring has to offer. By this we mean:

Taking a walk in the park.
Or if the weather isn’t quite the right temp. for you, go to a room in your house and open all blinds and curtains. Find a place to be peaceful.
Meditate both indoors and out.
Take up some Yoga, which can also be an indoors or outdoors activity.
For actual Spring Cleaning, make it a party—put on some music and dance the mess away.
Take a break from the video games that have sustained you during winter and go outside and play.

These are just a few examples but we hope we can give you an idea of what we mean and where to start. We want to leave you with this today: Have fun this spring and don’t worry so much. The world isn’t expecting you to be perfect so it will settle for your best! Take care of yourself, your health, and your happiness—you deserve it!

Posted on February 23, 2016June 23, 2016 by Earths — Leave a comment

Chocolate (Dark) and Anxiety

Hey Earth’s Enrichers

It’s been a while, Earth Enrichers! How have you been? Well, we’ve been great and we have put together some new and interesting stuff for you. This week’s topic is dedicated to chocolate. Yes, we said it, CHOCOLATE. But not just any kind. We’re going to be discussing something revolutionary about the world’s most loved but underappreciated dark chocolate.

Why do we say dark chocolate is loved but sometimes unappreciated? Well, it has some amazing health benefits but it tends not to be the first choice for a common snack. Most would lean towards dark chocolate’s creamier counterpart milk chocolate, which is, in essence, not all that great for you. Now, dark chocolate on the other hand has some pretty nifty health benefits and uses.

For instance, it is known for being very good for the heart. In fact, in small doses it can lower blood pressure because it can improve the flow of blood in your arteries. With the increase of blood flow through the arteries and heart, it makes it easier for the brain to function. This can help prevent strokes…not to mention that there’s a supply of antioxidants per every deliciously rich bite.

Guys, if you haven’t tried dark chocolate, we’d recommend you give it a whirl. It couldn’t hurt! It might actually be good for you.

The EE 411: Dark Chocolate and Anxiety

There have been studies that show that dark chocolate can help relieve stress and anxiety. You see, it can release serotonin which relieves stress. In some cases, it can also give you that much needed woosah moment. You say you want more proof? As if serotonin is not enough, chocolate is also responsible for being a mood raiser. Theobromine, the stuff in chocolate that dogs are allergic to, is responsible for creating positive vibes. We don’t know about you, but dark chocolate is starting to look even better already.

(To also help relieve stress and anxiety try our Lavender of the Valley USDA Organic Skin Care Collection).

.Share with us: Do you like dark chocolate? why or why not?

Posted on August 5, 2014August 7, 2015 by Earths — Leave a comment

Healthy Lifestyle – Massage Therapy

Hey Earth’s Enrichers

Earth’s Enrichers, summer is coming to an end and this is probably one of the most stressful moments. This is the time the students are preparing to return to school and when work seems to be piling up the highest. However, just because the summer is nearing its end does not mean summer is over!

Now is the time to prepare yourself for what’s ahead, while enjoying the weeks of summer you have left. This is no time to get tense! Well some of you may already be tense. No worries we have a solution. First things, first; tension can be caused by anxiety and stress. Although these are forms of mental stress, they can manifest themselves in physical ways like headaches, back, or neck pain.

So, ladies and gentlemen, what’s the best way to remove physical tension, while also soothing your mental tension? A massage! Yep, the kind of massages you’d find in a spa. Massages are meant to work out the tension in muscles and reduce the discomfort it brings. They’re not just for relaxation purposes.

Massage therapy is an actual therapeutic and medical process of relief. It’s been known to be help with anxiety, headaches, sports/work injuries, joint pain, stress, sleep/digestion disorders, nerve pain, and pain & muscle tension. A nice natural, soothing, handy option for relief. It can also improve posture, increase range of motion, improve circulation, lower blood pressure, and can even strengthen the immune system.

Massage therapy or massages in general are a form of treatment and with most treatments there are some things you must do to help prepare your body. It is important that you prepare your mind for what is about to happen, especially if you have never had a message. So, do some research to find out what to expect and/or meditate on it. You must be open and relaxed in order to experience the benefits of the therapy.

To help keep your mind on what’s going on during the process, it is recommended that you not eat before your session. That way your body isn’t trying to digest your food, while it’s supposed to be relaxing. Also, to keep yourself relaxed, try not to frazzle yourself too much before your session. If you are relatively anxious or stressed, it may take you longer to relax during the massage.

There is no hidden rule that says you cannot talk during your massage. In fact, communication between you and your massage therapist is recommended. This way you can inform them of what is uncomfortable or what is making it harder for you to relax. For instance, if there is a certain part of your body that is particularly sensitive or if the music played is distracting, you can just let them know. They are totally cool with it. It’s about making your experience a relaxing and beneficial one.

Speaking of making yourself relaxed during your massage, you don’t have to be naked if you don’t want to be. Just let your massage therapist know what you’re comfortable with and wear clothes you consider fairly comfy. Also, be sure to tell them if you are allergic to any oils or lotions. That way you won’t end up breaking out after your session.

To complete your spa experience, be sure not to rush into movement. Take your time with getting back into your normal grove; getting up too fast might cause you to get dizzy. Remember your body will be going from extreme relaxation to outputting energy. So, take your time. Next, hydrate your body. The water helps flush out the toxins in the body.

Let’s not forget, a massage is not just therapy, it’s relaxing “me time.” So, enjoy it the way you want. Play the music you want to hear, use the oils you like the best, dress (or don’t dress) the way you see fit, and relax. The experience will be different for everybody and the benefits may not immediate. It may take some time to notice the changes after a massage. If you have never experienced a massage, we recommend you do more research and try it. You may love it! Remember, summer is not over yet!

The EE 411: Types of Massages

There are many types of massages and they are used for different purposes. We have ten popular massages listed below:

Deep Tissue– This massage strives for deeper contact with muscles and the strokes tend to be slower. This is usually used for individuals with tight muscle pain, strain, issues with posture, or who are recovering from an injury.
Back– Usually brief massages that focus on the back. Tend to be generic spa massages.
Aromatherapy– Massages that usually incorporate complementary, relaxing scents to help relax the body and mind of the individual.
Swedish– A very familiar massage that incorporates kneading, circular motions that target the superficial layers of the muscles. Usually, tame and soothing. This is the best options for newbies to start out with. J
Sports– Kind of like the Swedish massage but more for folks with sport or activity related injuries.
Shiatsu– This is a Japanese style massage that uses fingers to target acupuncture patterns. At each point, they linger for a few seconds to increase energy flow and maintain balance. A very pleasant experience.
Thai– This is similar to a Shiatsu, but it uses pressure points to increase energy and you are a bit more active because of the series of postures and positions you’ll be in. Great for reducing stress, increasing range of motion and flexibility.
Hot Stone– This is a massage that incorporates fairly large smooth heated stones that are positioned on certain parts of the body. They are there to loosens tension. The therapist usually applies slight pressure on the stones.
Reflexology– (or foot massage) This uses pressure points on the foot that corresponds to different organs of the body.
Trigger Point– This focuses on tight muscle fibers that usually happen when they are over used.

(This post was brought to you by Earth’s Enrichments. Similar posts can be found by visiting our Blog. More information about our company and products (USDA Certified Organic Soaps, Organic Bath Salts, Organic Sugar Scrubs, Organic Body Balms and Organic Lip Balms) can be found on our Website. Thank you Earth’s Enricher!)