Natural deoderant that Works?!!!

My Pick for natural deodorant that works consistently: Naturally Fresh Deodorant Crystal.  http://www.naturallyfreshdeodorantcrystal.com/naturally-fresh-deodorant-crystal-roll-on-3-floz-90-ml

The active ingredient is Potassium Alum, which I've found is the only ingredient that actually matters.  Baking soda just doesn't last.  I like that it's liquid (no wetting the stick) and that it's hypoallergenic.  It's gentle enough for a pubescent child, and strong enough for an adult woman.  I buy the unscented for my son, and the Lavender for me. Check out their website for more information.

If you've never used natural deodorants before. it's important to know that your body may take time to adjust; especially if you were using an anti perspirent.  You will probably sweat more as your underarms adapt to being free to act as they should.  It will level off.  Remember to drink lots of water and your system will clear out before you know it.

Let me know if you've found this helpful!

Living With Migraine

I've had migraines since I was little.  I can remember lying in the bathtub with a cloth over my eyes, baby aspirin,  and throwing up in the bleachers at an Expo's Baseball game.  They have evolved as I've gotten older; going from episodic attacks triggered by changes in schedule and stress, to Chronic  migraines that keep me in pain for over half the month, triggered by almost Any change including weather changes and hormones. I've seen several neurologists, tried different therapies and many different medications.

Migraines have become a prominent feature in my life. They affect how I parent, my ability to be a good wife and to take care of the things for which I'm responsible. For my family, it's like living with someone with a chronic illness. It saddens me that my boys are overly familiar with my husband hushing them because Mommy's head hurts, that they get veggie dogs more often then home-cooked meals and are not surprised to see Grandma's or Auntie's face when they're being picked up at school.

It's my hope that if any of the challenges or victories that I have experienced can encourage or help someone else, then maybe this painful journey can be used for the good.

"You're doing what?!" My response to the FAQs I get when people find out I'm doing therapeutic Botox for chronic migraine

To Begin:

Chronic migraine = >15 days a month with migraine. For me it's 15-25 days.
Days the laundry doesn't get done.
Days you need to find someone else to get the kids.
Days you spend in bed.

1. Haven't you tried any other treatments?

Yep. I've taken pills, suppositories, injections and nasal sprays; I've tried every class of medication for migraine including and some that weren't. Most of them are heavy duty with nasty side effects and in my case didn't get rid of the migraine, just doped me up.

I've done Autogenics, physiotherapy, therapeutic massage, yoga and osteopathy.

I regularly take magnesium, vitamin B2 and feverfew for prevention.  Prayer and relaxation excercises are part of my daily routine.

If they've suggested it for migraine I've tried it.

2. Aren't you worried about putting something so unnatural and toxic into your body?

Frankly, when you're in a constant state of pain, you'll try almost anything to make it stop. I remember reading about a guy who took a drill to his head, trying to make the pain go away.  It worked.

Have you ever read the list of side effects from major migraine medications? even ibuprofen can cause ulcers taken in high amounts.
When you have chronic migraine you're taking medicine every day just to cope. When I think about all the toxins from the medicine that I am taking daily, it concerns me much more than one injected every three months.

So I'm giving it a try, hoping for some relief, so I can be there for my husband, kids and friends. So I can stop missing things. So I a load of laundry is just the beginning of what I can accomplish.