270 – 12 oz. Natural Soft Touch HDPE Bullet Bottle.

These bottles are opaque in color and has a “soft” texture to them. The bottle itself is firm and great for shampoos, conditioners, shower gels, and any other liquids.

Caps not included.

$20.04 BUY IT NOW

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This is a guest post by Michelle H. Smith of Anti-stress and Pain. Always consult with a medical professional before starting any alternative medical treatment.

Despite the advances of modern medicine, there are some conditions that can not be cured. Epilepsy is one of them.

Sure, there are a number of pharmaceutical drugs available to reduce the instances and duration of a seizure but they don’t come without personal cost.

Long term use of epilepsy medications like Depakote, Dylantin, Phenytoin and Keppra can cause kidney failure and liver damage. With risks like these, it’s worth trying an alternative.

A viable alternative

There’s some controversy over the use of essential oils to prevent epileptic seizures. Without a doubt, some essential oils should be avoided if you have epilepsy. That doesn’t mean that it shouldn’t be considered a viable alternative.

Aromatherapy is an age old natural remedy that has been used to address a number of health conditions. Topical application and inhalation of therapeutic essential oils make it a potent form of therapy because of the significant effect on the central nervous system.

Prior to a seizure a certain warning called an aura is often experienced. Applying certain essential oils topically or via aromatherapy may help to prevent the seizure from occurring:

• Chamomile
• Cedarwood
• Jasmine Jasmine officinale
• Lavender Lavendula officinalis
• Ylang Ylang

Exercising Caution and Care

Epileptics must be careful to avoid certain essential oils that are classified as stimulants and may cause a seizure. Research studies conclude that these oils may also counteract with certain medications and should be avoided by epileptics:

• Black Pepper
• Camphor
• Cinnamon
• Clove
• Eucalyptus
• Fennel
• Hyssop
• Nutmeg
• Rosemary
• Sage
• Spike Lavender or Lavendula latifolia (not to be confused with regular Lavender or Lavendula officinalis)
• Tansy
• Turpentine
• Wormwood

While these essential oils should be avoided due to their composition, Chamomile, Cedarwood, Jasmine, Lavender and Ylang Ylang have proven helpful.

My Personal Story

Many people who travel in alternative circles testify of experiencing a higher quality of life by using essential oils for epilepsy. My personal testimonial is among them.

I have a 9 year old little boy who began having epileptic seizures at 2 years old. He is currently on two different anti-seizure medications that have not been effective for any length of time.

I’ve learned quite a bit about alternative medicine including the use of essential oils for epilepsy over the years. Rubbing Cedarwood and Lavender essential oils behind his ears, up his spine and on his feet in combination with foot reflexology has shown some reduction in the number of seizures he was having.

Initially, I was consistent. Then sometimes I would get overwhelmed and forget. During the times of consistency, I noticed the seizures were few and far between. Back to consistency I go.

The reason I share my story is because while epilepsy for seizures are not a cure, they are certainly helpful at improving my son’s quality of life.

When facing any serious illness, it’s to your benefit to seek options and weigh the pros and cons of each. Essential oils are God’s gift through nature for a number of things that ail us. They should not be ignored.

About the author: Michelle H. Smith is a stress busting mom of a very special little boy with multiple disabilities. When she isn’t tending specifically to his needs, she’ll be found online helping others to bust the stress out of their own lives beginning with her Stress Less Recipe. Sign up for this free resource at http://www.antistressandpain.com/stress-less-recipe

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Plastic bud vases are available. They are made of a lightweight plastic and are 8 inches in height. I have 50 pink and 50 red available.

If the colors don’t appeal to you, you can always spray paint them to the color of your choice.

They are $10.00 for each group of 50 or, $15.00 for both.

Shipping cost will be emailed to you after items are purchased. The BUY NOW buttons will be removed once sold.

100 Plastic Bud Vases in Red & Pink

50 Pink Plastic Bud Vases

50 Red Plastic Bud Vases

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Ever wanted to start a bath & body or gift basket business? Well, I’m overstocked and need to let go of inventory. This is the perfect opportunity to buy supplies below the retail cost.

I’ve created a Bulk Buy section on the blog listing all my non-advertised supplies sale. The list will include items for bath & body manufacturing, as well as, gift basket supplies. Sale items will be posted when there are new items available for purchase. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Already in business? Stock up on your foundation items at great prices and save some $$$$.

To make things easier, items can be purchased directly from the blog post using the Buy Now button. Payment is accepted using Paypal and shipping costs will be calculated once you place your order.

So check out the Bulk Buy section on this blog or get on the list and save big on supplies!

http://www.simplyclesha.com/pages/supplies-elist.php

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Have you ever tried raw food “cooking”? Do you even know what it is? Neither did I until I took a workshop with Krista Santora, Certified Alissa Cohen Living on Live Food teacher. A few of us were invited to a fun hands-on workshop in Krista’s beautiful home (sorry, I forgot to take pictures) on Monday and it was not what I expected.

When I hear the term raw foods, I think of raw foods. You know, all the food you need to cook in order to eat. Well, it’s not. Here’s the scoop on the raw foods concept:

Raw and living foods are uncooked fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and sprouted grains. . Raw foods can be made into the most delicious meals that are so nutrient-dense, they keep you feeling full for hours. You get to eat fun foods like date nut torte, pasta (spiraled zucchini) with marinara sauce, and many more filling, satisfying and TASTY dishes!

Changes your whole perspective right? Now that I knew what was involved, I was all in for a fun day of preparing healthy meals and tasting everything that was put in front of me. And, Krista did not disappoint.

I was joined by my Aunt Gloria and Ellen Hennesy of Soulcology Coaching. We were first treated to an appetizer of Raw Flax Seed crackers and a spread of pate consisting of mushrooms and walnuts. My aunt said it reminded her of liver pate (I’ve never had it), Ellen wasn’t thrilled with it and I thought it was delicious. That was the extent of our tasting difference. Once we got into the meat of the workshop, our taste buds were very happy and in agreement.

We started our session with a brief lesson about wheatgrass and the proper way to drink it. Krista recommends 1 ounce two to three time a week. To get the full benefit of the drink, you want to hold the liquid under your tongue for 30 second to one minute. I gave it a try and…yeah I didn’t care for it. It wasn’t bad, but it’s not something I would happily drink every week. Krista is going to have her work cut out for her on that one. The next drink we tried was fresh coconut water from a young coconut. It was nice and light and, after tasting it, I’m wondering how it would taste in a smoothie. I feel a culinary experiment coming on.

The Dishes

The first dish Krista made was the Mock Salmon Pate. It took all of five minutes to make. I’m not kidding. Four ingredients and five minutes and we had a spread that could go on crackers or made into a roll for lunch. She told us how she uses an organic collard green leaf and, using the mock salmon pate as a main ingredient, she fills it with organic tomatoes, organic avocado and organic greens.

It wasn’t on the menu, but she made one for us to taste since we couldn’t imagine what raw collard greens would taste like (thanks Ellen!). Having eaten them all my life cooked, I expected it to be tough and bitter. I was completely wrong. The wrap was delicious and filling! This will be a light summer staple for me.

Next, we moved onto the Stuffed Portabella Mushroom Caps. Ok, honestly, it had two ingredients I’m not a big fan of. Mushrooms and avocado. Because they’re both healthy and full of nutritious things my body needs, I’m trying to change my culinary tastes. As I said, I was open to everything that was put in front of me and I have to admit, it was tasty one. I’m not sure I would make it often, but I could learn to like it.

Next up was the Angel Hair Pasta and Marinara Sauce. Ok, this one was my absolute favorite! The pasta is actually zucchini and the sauce is made fresh with sun dried tomatoes as one of the ingredients.

We all dug into this one and went back for seconds (and thirds). I want to buy a food processor just so I can make this dish. Yeah, it’s that good.

It’s perfect as a light summer dinner and took only a few minutes to make. Can you imagine coming home after a long day and not having to turn on the stove to make a dinner that’s filling, light and tastes good? This is that dish! I can’t wait to try it out on the family.

We ended our raw foods tasting tour with a Date Nut Torte. I know the slice on my plate seems small, but honestly, that’s all you need. We enjoyed this four ingredient dessert with a cup of herbal tea and it was the perfect ending to our day. Made with walnuts, raisins, dates and lemon juice, it’s rich, sweet and, for me, a cravings buster.

One of the benefits I discovered is that every dish is high in fiber, making that hungry feeling I normally get pretty much non-existent. No hunger, no over-eating. No over-eating, means I can actually lose a few unwanted pounds. That’s what I call a win-win!

We had such a blast, and we laughed so much, the time flew by. For me, the new experience of getting the full taste of each ingredient, and shedding preconceived taste opinions, was an eye opener. When combine all the ingredients, it’s like a flavor explosion in your mouth. I enjoyed it so much I’m going to take a 30 day challenge and substitute two of my daily meals with two raw food meals. I would say all three meals, but I’m being realistic. I don’t think that’s going to happen right from the word go. Look out for future posts on my progress.

The Workshop

In the meantime, if these dishes have tantalized your taste buds and you would like to learn more about raw foods, I would highly recommend taking Krista’s workshop on July 31st. It’s being offered at

ocean, earth, wind, fire Yoga Studio
122 Bridge Street
Phoenixville, PA 19460

For more information, or to register, contact Krista Santora at krista.santora@yahoo.com. Seats are limited and will go quickly. Trust me, you don’t want to miss out. Take this workshop!

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