Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses volatile plant materials, known as essential oils, and other aromatic compounds for the purpose of altering a person's mind, mood, cognitive function or health. Aromatherapy originated in Europe in the early 1900s and has been widely used since this time. With many people concerned about their health and looking for alternatives to western medicine, aromatherapy is becoming a popular form of healing

Essential oils are extracted from a plant's flowers, leaves,  bark, or roots from a complex extraction process. The oils are mixed with carrier oils and then applied to the skin by massage or rubbed on the bottom of the feet. Essential oils can also be inhaled directly or through a diffuser or mixed with alcohol and sprayed in a room.

Essential oils are now being used in skincare products, perfumes and candles.

Using therapeutic grade certified oils is essential to producing the best results. These oils are in their purest forms and have not been diluted with other oils. The oils I am currently using are from Doterra.  These oils are so pure some can be ingested.  The higher quality oils also don't require more than just a drop of use for the desired result.

I am so proud of Playa Blu 's new aromatherapy line. This line consists of eye pillows and spritzers. The pillows are all handmade and machine embroidered. The pillows come in different designs, colors are formulas. Each pillow is made from super soft, silky satin machine washable fabric that feels great on your eyes. The pillows are filled with a mixture of flax seeds, herbs and therapeutic grade essential oils. I have created 4 different blends; relaxation, invigorating, balance and breath ( for sinus and allergies). I have also added the spritzers with the aromatherapy blends to refresh the pillows or to be used as a room spray. 

These pillows are great to use during yoga savasana, to relax and unwind, to refresh and increase your mood, to help with eye strain or stress, for a mild headache or sinus pressure or to block out light when sleeping. The pillows can be heated in the microwave or cooled in the freezer to be used as hot/cold packs.

*Remember: Always consult your doctor before using essential oils if you are pregnant or nursing.*

Disclaimer 
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

NEW~Summer Cocktail Sugar/Salt scrubs!!

Just in time for summer this new line of sugar/salt scrubs look simply delicious!! 

The scrubs will come with the adorable cocktail glass shown in each picture (for a limited time).  These make great party favors for weddings or showers and great gifts for Mothers day.  Choose from 3 different scents;  refreshing Pink Lemonade made with pink Himalayan salt and organic coconut oil, Sweet Margarita made from pure cane sugar and organic coconut oil or my favorite Yummy Pina Colada made with fresh sea salt, pure cane sugar and unrefined coconut oil. They are available now on the site

This weekend only!!!!!

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The Niacin Flush

The first time I took Niacin 500 mg I had the strangest experience, which is very common I have come to find out.  First I felt little pin pricks all over the top of my head, next my ears were on fire!!! My face turned bright red including my ears and neck.  The redness slowly crept down my chest all the way to my arms and legs.  I felt heat all over my back and face.  I can honestly say I did not like this at all!!  But after much thought I decided to give it another try.  I took it again, first thing in the morning  on an empty stomach and had the same experience however this time I kind of liked it.  When I thought about what was happening, all my capillaries opening up and releasing toxins, I started to enjoy the feeling. I had a feeling that this must be good, getting blood flowing and moving through out the body, sending oxygen to my organs and creating heat in the body. I did do some research and I was correct, niacin does open up the capillaries and push blood through out the body releasing toxins.  In fact, the detoxing affect is great for weight loss and  I also noticed an elevation in my mood, I mean jump in the air and click your heels kind of mood. So after the initial shock, I am now hooked on Niacin.  There is a non-flushing type of niacin but I have read that this is ineffective and not to use it.  Another option to reducing the symptoms is to take a regular aspirin 1/2 hour before taking niacin. I have also learned that too much niacin can have a negative effect on the liver, so I am not taking it everyday. So in the end the niacin flush is a good experience and as more research is done on it I am sure we will hear many more positive things about niacin and the benefits of taking it.

Please note; this was my experience with niacin and I am in no way recommending this supplement to anyone and would advise you to consult your physician before taking any type of supplement.

ONCE YOU GO NATURAL YOU CAN NEVER GO BACK!

I have been using my own all natural skin care line from Playa Blu  for about 9 months now.  I was happy with the results I was getting but I didn't really understand the difference these products would have on my skin until I went back to using some of my store bought products. For Christmas a friend gave me a gift from a well known bath and body shop. This gift included a shower gel and body lotion.  I felt that I should at least try it even though I had all of my own products available.  So I used the gel on my legs and immediately after my shower my legs began itching and burning.  Now I know it was not only this product because in the past I have used products from this company with no problems.  The reason for my reaction I am sure, is that I have only been putting natural and organic products on my skin for 9 months now and my body did not like the chemicals. My body responded immediately to the chemicals in this product. This would not have affected me in the past because I was used to using these items. This just shows how damaging the effects of the chemicals can be and most people don't even know it. 

 The second event happened when I used a new eye shadow that I had really wanted from again, another well known brand.  I had only been using my vegan eye shadow from Tick Tock Cosmetics for the past 6 months and I loved the results.  But I really wanted to try this new brand.  So I used my new eye shadow for the first time, I  felt an immediate difference in the way this product felt on my lids compared to my Tick Tock Cosmetics.  It felt coarse and rough going on, not smooth and silky and  later that day my eyelid became inflamed, turned red and hurt. Again I am sure that had I been not using a natural product I would not have had the reaction I did.  But what does that really say.  Our body's have become so accustomed to the chemicals in our products that they don't even react to it anymore. I am sticking with all natural from here on out. This experience has made me even more confident in my decision to go all natural when it comes to skin care, after all the proof is in the pudding.

FITNESS IN 2014

I have to say I stumbled upon something really fabulous and will come in handy for resolutions in 2014.  It all happened by chance.  I was at the Verizon store with my son who wanted to upgrade his phone and in order for them to buy back the old one we needed to buy some accessories.  After browsing all the options I settled on the FIT BIT.  I had never heard of this before, and it looked interesting. If you don't know what it is, it is a tracking devise to measure your total steps or calories in a day.  It is really cool, you can link it to your computer, iphone or ipad (if you have current ones).  It is a bracelet that stays on your wrist and is water proof.  Every time you go near the devise you linked it to, it automatically updates the info.  The program also has a way to track your food, water and activities for the day.  All you have to do is charge it periodically and wear it all day.  It is kind of like the modern day pedometer.  I really like this product, I know when I use tracking devises and food logs I always stay loyal to my programs. Here's to a fit 2014!!

BLUE SOLAR WATER

I have been hearing about the benefits of drinking blue solar water a lot lately, so I decided to give it a try. Studies have shown that water put in the blue solar bottles and put in the sun will raise the frequency of the water using the sun's rays to help purify and change the structure of the water molecules.  According to Ho’o pono pono this purified water is meant to heal deep emotional wounds.

It is easy to make, just purchase your solar blue bottle and fill with purified or spring water, then set in the sun for 1 hour or more. You can drink it, cook with it and even bath in it.

I received my bottle in the mail yesterday and here it is getting sun.

I have been drinking my solar water for 1 day now and I can tell you that it tastes amazing.  I can definitley taste a difference in the water.