Detoxify your body and support your liver with milk thistle

Milk thistle has been used for medical purposes for over 2000 years principally in liver rejuvenation. The liver is one of the  main detoxification sites in your body so when you focus on that organ the rest of your body can benefit.  Milk thistle is also a potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and has been proven to repair and grow new liver cells. Some uses for Milk thistle include:

• Acne
• Psoriasis
• Toxin overload (prescription drugs, alcohol, pesticides)
• Liver disease
• Stress
• Inflammation
• Overburdened lymphatic system

Soothing benefits of Calendula

Calendula is a wonderful herb to soothe your skin and decrease inflammation.  Calendula contains specific constituents that have been proven in animal studies to increase the process of wound healing, increase blood flow to the area and even promote the production of collagen proteins.  It also contains anti-infective properties that can help with fungal infections. There are countless ways to integrate this herb into you life such as applying it topically to:

• Sun burns
• Rashes
• Acne
• Eczema
• Varicose veins
• Adding it to your body lotion
• My favorite way to use Calendula is to add a hand full of the dried herb to the bath

Here is one of my favorite products that contains Calendula

Gotu Kola: build collagen in your skin naturally

When used topically, gotu kola has amazing anti-aging properties that include stimulating the skin's own collagen production to restore tissue firmness thus creating a fresh and youthful appearance.  Gotu kola also aids in reducing the appearance of scars, cellulite and stretch marks by regulating the action of fibroblasts within your skin and restoring the venous network to the local tissues.  Why spend hundreds of dollars on synthetic products when this plant can provide proven results naturally!  You can create your own skin care product by infusing this herb with your favorite oil.

Pacific Botanicals  Organic Dried Guto Kola