Primal Life Organics: What’s New

I have been having horrible neck pain for the past 6-8 months and I have no idea why…. Well, maybe I have a clue or three.  My daughter is three and a half and weighs 36 pounds.  My twin boys are 21 months and weigh 30 pounds each.  One of them is ALWAYS attached to my left hip.  Usually it is Cash, but when he feels independent, Romans hops on.  When they are busy, Mia wants a turn.  I am fortunate I do CrossFit because I cannot imagine how much worse it would be if I didn’t stay in shape.  I am strong and healthy and I try really hard to maintain great posture, but after lugging 30 pounds around for more that 15 minutes, and I am sure my posture is less than perfect!

Needless to say, massage therapy… or should I say torture, has helped immensely.  I have a wonderful massage therapist named John that really knows how to crush the knots.  He is comparable to the incredible hulk… especially when he hits the tight spots!  Even with his help, my migraines from muscle strain have continued.  I tend to “tighten up” more on my left side (non-dominant side that I carry the kids) but I do have issues with my right side too.  Actually, I have issues with my entire musculature… just ask John!

Anyway, I am in the process of developing a muscle serum for knots and tension.  I am testing it right now and perfecting the recipe.  So far, I think it has made a difference.  It will be a blend of organic extra virgin olive oil infused with cayenne pepper, menthol crystals, eucalyptus, rosemary and clary sage.  The ‘heat” therapy is the cayenne pepper and the “cold” therapy is the menthol.  The eucalyptus, rosemary and clary sage help to relax and loosen tight muscles and knots.  I apply 2-3 drops to the affected area 2-3 times a day and more frequently when I ham having issues.  Today was a “migraine day” and after three applications and some self-massage, the migraine and muscle ache was gone after about 4 hours.  I hope to have this ready for sale by summer time.

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Raising Kids Paleo

It’s been a crazy week. One of those weeks where you just try to keep your head above water. If the weather were not so nice… I would have been more “productive” in the office. Temperatures in the 70’s in March, in Ohio, is unheard of. Needless to say, we have done the outdoor, fun in the sun things we haven’t done since October! My twin boys are approaching two now and life is a little easier. Being mobile is now an option. They are still shell-shocked every time we go “bye bye”. My daughter is three and a half and loves being a big sister. We did the zoo trip this week and they loved it.

Now the point of this post… Paleo! We are raising our kids on a paleo diet which means no sugary sweets. Are they missing out on anything? Some may say “the fun of childhood!”. I say no way! The boys are too young yet to understand , but my daughter loves to help in the kitchen. She is exposed to healthy food. When she is allowed a “treat,” which is usually a paleo cookie, she is told that this cookie is “not food” and it contains sugar. She is learning the difference between food and “not food”. We are prepping her for future “not food” decisions she will make when my husband and I are not around… mainly the sugary treats offered in schools.

Recently, my daughter and I went to the local health food grocery store and filled our “paleo cart” with fresh fruits, veggies, meats, nuts and eggs. We were second in line at the checkout when the cashier from the lane over offered the young boy ahead of us an “organic lollipop”. I knew what was coming and I was prepared. She offered my daughter, not me, the lollipop. My daughter looked confused while I politely said “no thank you. We don’t do sugar”. My daughter asked “what mommy?” while the cashier apologized sincerely. I know it is rare for a parent to refuse a sugared sweet for their child, and even less common to not get a protest from the child. I told her not to worry about it, that my daughter doesn’t even know what that was. Meanwhile, my daughter, upon hearing the word sugar, was asking me why she wanted to give her “not food”. I just smiled to myself as the father of the little boy devouring his lollipop looked embarrassed and our cashier praised me for being such a great mom.
When I said that my daughter doesn’t even know what that was… I meant it. I can take her to the regular grocery store, you know the one… with all the candy at the checkout… And there is no begging, bartering or arguing for sugar. She doesn’t even look at it. Am I crazy? No. I am enforcing healthy habits that will be with her forever.

Is Paleo Hard?

Is paleo hard? Is it more expensive than the SAD (Stanard American Diet)? No and yes. We choose to live like three percenters. We know what 97% of the population is doing, and we do the exact opposite. We are 3%ers! Sometimes it is challenging, more often it is fun. Eating paleo and using paleo skincare can cost more today, but I am healthy and so is my family. My skin looks great no one can guess that I am 43 years young The toxins and chemicals we are excluding from our paleo lifestyle could cause cancer or some other illness or disease. How expensive is healthcare and medications, not to mention the effects of illness on one ‘s health and lifestyle. I have made the commitment to health and I welcome all of the challenges and criticisms from the 97%ers! We will continue to refuse all “not food” and “not skincare”.. We haven’t started talking about that yet since I have been making all of our skin and body care products since she was born… But “not skincare” is another post for another day!

Primal Life Organics: Primal Love is in the Air!

Not sure what to love about Primal Life Organics?  A favorite among new customers is the Bare Primal Face Package. Not only is it an excellent face wash and moisturizer… It is priced at just $43.  See what Primal is all about without taking a hit in the pocketbook!

Bare Primal Face Package includes Primal Face Wash and Primal Face Moisturizer.  This is an excellent package for all skin types including aging skin.  The botanicals used in this package will not dry out dry skin and will not over-moisturizer oily skin.

Bare Primal Face Wash combines gentle cleansers with organic calendula flowers and white kaolin clay and gently exfoliates while cleansing.

 Bare Primal Face Moisturizer combines organic oils of jojoba, sweet almond, evening primrose and extra virgin olive oil.  This moisturizer is perfect for all skin types, especially providing nutrients for aging skin. More Primal to love…this is the perfect “under eye moisturizer” to combat fine lines and wrinkles.

I have always believed that “being healthy” extends beyond diet and exercise. Chemicals and toxins in skincare products are proven to be absorbed and can negatively affect the endocrine system. Most skin and body care products contain a lot of chemicals including artificial colors, fragrances and preservatives. Many moisturizers contain parabens, which easily enter the body’s circulatory system through the skins surface. Parabens have been linked to causing breast cancer as well as being linked to increasing the amount of estrogen in the body; too much estrogen can cause infertility and cancer. Primal Life Organics will NOT sabotage your healthy habits and lifestyle.  Our commitment to heath is a priority to us.  Healthy living.. Primal Love!

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