Review for ReliefMD - "The Massage in a Bottle"

ReliefMD is called the "massage in a bottle" because of its scientifically formulated ingredients that have relieving properties.

Something that I love about Trusted Health Products: they use only a few potent, effective ingredients that are safe and don't include harmful fillers or additives or anything like that. Like all Trusted Health Products, ReliefMD contains only natural ingredients.

ReliefMD Ingredients

Natural almond oils, eucalyptus, peppermint, wintergreen, camphor, spearmint, and olive.

Shot of ReliefMD in better lighting. Note the awesome salt rock lamp in the background. ;)

ReliefMD is for the discomfort of the Following:

Sore neck/back

Swollen joints

Sore muscles

sprains

Contusions

Headache

Bruises

Insomnia

Mosquito bites

Itching

Cold sores

Burns

You can also place a few drops of ReliefMD in a little container like a saucer and leave it nearby your bed for aromatic benefits.

The amazing aroma is so clean and lovely as a room freshener too.

Instructions for Use:

Directions on Label:
Swipe one drop on upper lip, above the nose and across the forehead and then lightly cover the affected area without rubbing in. Use 3x's a day or as needed. Wash hands when finished using. Don't use on open wounds.

Without rubbing in, you can place a little ReliefMD on the affected area up to 3 times daily.

You can swipe a small drop on the upper lip, below the nose or across the forehead as well to treat headaches.

Properties of Each Ingredient:

 
⦁    Almond – used in skin care because it acts as an emollient (softens and soothes skin), as a remedy for dry skin conditions, and as a relief for irritation, inflammation, and itching. These excellent emollient properties help  skin to balance its loss and absorption of moisture. Almond oil is used in the medical field to help treat various forms of dermatitis. 

⦁    Eucalyptus – antiseptic, helps with nausea, suppresses coughs, has powerful germicidal and disinfectant properties.

Stimulates blood flow, which directs more oxygen to the brain and to the point of application.

⦁    Peppermint – anti-microbial, fungicidal, and bactericidal. For medicinal uses, studies have shown peppermint oil to be effective as an analgesic, a tonic, an antispasmodic, and for daytime sleepiness. When combined with eucalyptus oil, they're well-known for their positive efficacy to treat headaches and relieve pain.

⦁    Wintergreen (Methyl Salicylate) – is accepted by the U.S Food and Drug Administration as an over-the-counter external analgesic, primarily intended to relieve mild muscle and joint pain. Has anti-inflammatory properties and is used in topical pain relievers and products that produce a feeling of warmth.

⦁    Camphor – antiseptic, analgesic and antispasmodic. Germany has approved Camphor for the treatment of rheumatism (externally). Camphor oil is applied to the skin to promote circulation and to relieve itching.

⦁    Spearmint – is generally used for its anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic properties, and in skin care, it is used as an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal.

⦁    Olive – nourishing and moisturizing

What I've Used ReliefMD For So Far:

1. Headache. I use the powerful aromatic properties of the oil to help with my migraines and headaches.

2. Insect bites, itching, and as an insect repellant.

Now that summer is here and so are the biting bugs, I've been using this ReliefMD religiously because we spend a lot of time outdoors and bugs eat me alive.

The ReliefMD has been efficient at keeping the bugs away when applied to the skin as well as treating the itch of bites already there -- something that is hugely relieving!

Our family does weekend get-togethers outside at the pool and build a fire for roasting marshmallows. These two areas are where the bugs seem to be the worst, so the entire family has been happily slathering the ReliefMD all over to keep the bugs away!

We've even strayed family members away from the harmful, chemical-laden bug sprays by having them use this instead. Everyone (including myself) seems to be very pleased with it, and the minty aroma is pleasant! Even the kids are happy to use this stuff.

I've also used the ReliefMD for bites with success. It stops the itching for good, as soon as I apply it the bite won't itch anymore. 

A lot of products that claim to treat itching only work for a short period, but Trusted Health Products' ReliefMD keeps it from ever itching again, especially if I catch it quickly. I noticed their other oil --  the body moisturizer that I reviewed recently here -- also seemed to be keeping insects away.

Another awesome benefit of the mint oils in ReliefMD is that mint is known for its helpful benefits on the brain. Just smelling it can help you perform better on things like tests.

 In fact, when I was applying ReliefMD to my niece, she told me that the school she attends applies something similar to the backs of the kids' chairs during testing because they "think better." I was so thrilled to hear that her school (the school I attended as a child too) was doing this.

This oil is so light-weight and absorbable that it leaves no residue behind on my skin and doesn't leave a super greasy appearance to skin. It's somewhat moisturizing and it fully absorbs, so if used as a massage oil, you won't have to rush to the shower as soon as you're done (the oil isn't messy and I can wear it under my clothing without problems.)

P.S.  
For a limited time, the manufacturer is willing to offer my readers a free bottle (excluding shipping) of ReliefMD. They said they'd love to have our readers try out ReliefMD and agreed to send one bottle, if our readers pay the shipping fee. If you're interested, you can accept the offer here.

If you'd like to visit Trusted Health Products on social media, you can find them on Facebook and here at their website.

Disclaimer: I am not a specialist, expert, professional or doctor of any kind. Content on this blog is not intended to be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or advice of any sort. I'm simply sharing information about my own experiences and results from use of a product or activity in hopes of providing useful information to readers, not to be taken as a patient/medical adviser relationship. I am not responsible for what readers choose to do after viewing the content here. Furthermore, I do not hold an "exceptional" or other special relationship with any company mentioned on this site. I'm simply a consumer who worked with the company on a review that is in compliance with FTC's guidelines. That means, everything you read here is my own words, not anything of the company's. I was not provided with monetary compensation for my review. All information posted has been done so with complete honesty. No action should be taken based solely on the content of this publication ( I'm not responsible.) Readers who rely on the information in this blog to replace the advice of an appropriate health care provider assume all risks of such behavior.

Leef's 3.0 USB Flash Drive "Ice" is Rave-Worthy

 You'd think a product as simple as an SD card wouldn't be excitement-worthy, but I've been totally impressed by Leef products. The features alone are quite amazing, and the durability -- like no other, which is the main reason I found myself enthralled by their products, especially the Copper Edition line. With a 5-year limited warranty on their products, and the water-proof and dust-proof products, Leef is a whole 'nother notch above the rest.

And here is the Ice USB 3.0 Flash Drive, from Leef's Copper line which I'll still be raving about well into next year.

     
                       Ice -- 16 GB, comes in a 32 GB as well. 

The description for Leef's USB 3.0 Ice Flash Drive is so eloquently put that I figured I'd let it do the talking first:

"For over 10,000 years, copper has added quality and prestige to everything it touches. Leef Ice 3.0 combines the beauty of copper  and a crystal-like methacrylic resin to add Leef's signature "Ice” feature. "

Ice USB 3.0 Flash Drive is part of Leef's Copper Edition line, and built with their "PrimeGrade Memory."  I have to admit, it's extremely pleasing, aesthetically and for some odd reason that I could never explain, feels really awesome in my hand... or pocket... And it even looks cool sticking out of the side of my laptop all lit up with its crystal looking self. It's like decor for my plain charcoal colored Sony Vaio. 

That gorgeous clear end and the way that beautiful cap slides shut over the USB part, protecting it from my pocket lint. It's just so cute & I can't believe I am saying these things about an electronic. Never thought I'd find a flash drive attractive, or cool to the touch, but wow this baby sure is. Since I've already shamefully admitted that, I'll just say this  too: the packaging is even attractive. 

The shiny copper colored text and  the cool way Leef put its very own scientific box thingy in the lower corner is just too neat.

An awesome video about the product:

Ice's Cool Specs:

    - Waterproof, shockproof, and dust proof
   - Leef's signature soft-glow LED (which causes the gorgeous fella to light up when in use.)
   -  Copy and share data up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0
  -  Ice 3.0 also available in black with a charcoal band Capacities:   16 GB, 32 GB
USB Standard
   -  High-speed USB 3.0 Compliant, USB 2.0 Backwards Compatible

- Operating Temperature: 0°C - 70°C
Storage Temperature: -20°C - 85°C
  -  5-year limited warranty

System Requirements
    Windows® 8, Windows® 7, Windows® XP (SP3), Windows Vista® (SP1, SP2), Windows 2000®, Apple® Mac OS X or later

Disclaimer: I am not a specialist, expert, professional or doctor of any kind. Content on this blog is not intended to be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or advice of any sort. I'm simply sharing information about my own experiences and results from use of a product or activity in hopes of providing useful information to readers, not to be taken as a patient/medical adviser relationship. I am not responsible for what readers choose to do after viewing the content here. Furthermore, I do not hold an "exceptional" or other special relationship with any company mentioned on this site. I'm simply a consumer who worked with the company on a review that is in compliance with FTC's guidelines. That means, everything you read here is my own words, not anything of the company's. I was not provided with monetary compensation for my review. All information posted has been done so with complete honesty. No action should be taken based solely on the content of this publication ( I'm not responsible.) Readers who rely on the information in this blog to replace the advise of an appropriate health care provider assume all risks of such behavior.

Organic Fundamental Face Cream from Earth Turns *Product Review*

 

Recently, I have had the amazing opportunity to try a few products available at Earth Turns, which happens to be a friendly company that carries a variety of high quality products like supplements and natural/herbal products, and even a beauty department. All of the products Earth Turns carry are manufactured under Current Good Manufacturing Process Standards and are natural, safe and effective. At this moment, I've been enjoying the pleasure of using a product from there called the Fundamental Face Cream.

Before I get into the review for the Fundamental Face Cream (which I'm loving, by the way), I wanted to take a second to include that Earth Turns has an A+ BBB rating, and at the moment, they're doing free shipping for  US orders! You really can't beat free shipping these days.

What Makes The Fundamental Face Cream so Fantastic
The Fundamental Face Cream is 100% natural and contains organic ingredients, nutrients and antioxidants that fight wrinkles and other signs of aging. This is one of the most important things I look for in a face cream -- it absolutely must moisturize my skin well without leaving too much residue behind, without interfering with any makeup application and lastly, it must have some type of anti-aging properties. Brownie points because it contains my all-time favorite ingredient & remedy for anything -- Aloe vera.

The Fundamental Face Cream does everyone of those things in the most rich & creamy way! I really adore the texture and consistency of this cream. It makes applying it to my skin a real pleasure. I enjoy seeing it almost melt into my skin instantly, like butter and leave a nice, supple appearance behind.


Aloe vera soothes inflamed skin, promotes healing and is a natural anti-bacterial.

Organic Cacao Seed and Shea butter provide intense hydration and Cacao Seed butter protects and conditions skin. Shea butter has antioxidant properties, can reduce scars and other marks. It contains Vitamins A & E, and can help reduce UV radiation damage.


Organic Soy Lecithin an emulsifier that promotes moisturization.


Organic Rice Bran Extract contains antioxidants, is an anti-inflammatory that prevents aging.


Organic Tremella Mushroom is rich in Vitamin D, can help fill in places where wrinkles form, and improves skin complexion and overall appearance by promoting Hyaluronic Acid production in skin. Moisturizing.


Organic Pomegranate Oil an antioxidant that supports cell function and regeneration. It can improve skin's texture and might help with hyperpigmentation.


Organic Grape seed Oil is an anti-inflammatory that soothes skin. GSE contains antioxidants -- which help prevent damage and repair previous damage,  -- rich in Vitamins C, D, E, and Beta Carotene and essential fatty acids. This ingredient can help minimize scars, prevents acne and definitely prevents aging signs, as it helps restore collagen. It can even help with excessively oily skin by balancing it.

Organic Marshmallow Root Extract helps skin regenerate from damage, helps reduce inflammation.

More Reasons I Love The Fundamental Face Cream

• Free of PEG's, BHA, Mineral Oil and Petrolatum
• Completely safe & impressively effective.
• Makes my skin appear plump, healthy and clear
• Doesn't interfere with my makeup application
• Hydration is one of a kind with this Face Cream.
• Feels silky and velvety, goes on without sticky or greasy residue left over.

Disclaimer: I am not a specialist, expert, professional or doctor of any kind. Content on this blog is not intended to be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or advice of any sort. I'm simply sharing information about my own experiences and results from use of a product or activity in hopes of providing useful information to readers, not to be taken as a patient/medical adviser relationship. I am not responsible for what readers choose to do after viewing the content here. Furthermore, I do not hold an "exceptional" or other special relationship with any company mentioned on this site. I'm simply a consumer who worked with the company on a review that is in compliance with FTC's guidelines. That means, everything you read here is my own words, not anything of the company's. I was not provided with monetary compensation for my review. All information posted has been done so with complete honesty. No action should be taken based solely on the content of this publication ( I'm not responsible.) Readers who rely on the information in this blog to replace the advise of an appropriate health care provider assume all risks of such behavior.

Fundamental Chemical-Free Organic Shampoo Review

I've just had the lovely opportunity to try a few products that are available at Earth Turns, who happen to be a very friendly company that carries a variety of really amazing quality products like supplements and natural or herbal products, and even a beauty department. All of the products Earth Turns carry are manufactured under Current Good Manufacturing Process Standards and are natural, safe and effective. I've recently been trying various samples of their product (like the "Relax Already that I recently reviewed) and this new, chemical-free shampoo. 

Before I get into the review for this interesting shampoo, I wanted to take a second to include that Earth Turns has an A+ BBB rating, and at the moment, they're doing free shipping for  US orders! You really can't beat free shipping these days.
 

Fundamental Shampoo is a chemical & SLS-free shampoo with organic ingredients designed to restore hair's shine and body. 

Obviously, as with any natural shampoo, you're going to experience little to no lather. This sometimes means you feel the need to use more product than normal, as I do, so when I dumped an entire hand-full of shampoo in my hair, I was shocked to learn that with the Fundamental Shampoo, that was not necessary! The stuff actually lathers as good as any typical shampoo! So, I kicked myself for wasting so much.

Something I love about Fundamental Shampoo is my hair always smells, feels and looks totally clean, even though I didn't use sulfates to clean it.  The shampoo has a minty scent that does not stay in hair.

 I once thought that natural shampoos that did not contain some sort of harsh sulfate couldn't truly clean my hair. I think we've all been kind of brainwashed as to what the real definition of clean is. It seems we've been thinking that "clean" means stripping all of our skin and hair of anything and everything. If any little natural oil was leftover (which cannot be seen when you first wash the hair with Fundamental Shampoo) is considered dirty.

In fact, my hair feels, looks and smells just as clean as when I use the average drug-store shampoo.

Another plus is that the scent of the Fundamental Shampoo is "acceptable" by either gender (male or female.)

After using the Fundamental Shampoo, my hair was different in texture and appearance. It had more fluff/volume than it normally does, which can be a great thing when hair is flat.

My ends, while they appeared a lot fuller than normal (plus!), they felt a tiny bit drier than they do when I use a good leave-in conditioner, but I made sure to use my leave-in the next night when washing my hair with Fundamental Shampoo  & that helped my ends a lot. I normally always use the leave-in since my ends have some damage, but I skipped when I used the shampoo for the first time because I wanted to be sure I could get the best idea of how this shampoo does. 

I do want to make it clear that I love this shampoo! I really do. My hair actually felt cleaner than it does with other shampoos, and I have been able to skip a day between washes (I normally do that) without my hair looking oily at all the last day. Very impressive.


Benefits of the Ingredients in Fundamental Shampoo
With ingredients like saponified olive oil and coconut oil, the Fundamental Shampoo is nicely moisturizing for hair, and will help with damage and promote shine.

Ginger extract is a natural antiseptic and anti-inflammatory, which makes it great for sensitive skin. Ginger extract may also be a useful remedy for hair loss and can make the hair stronger & healthier. Ginger plus olive oil makes a great dandruff remedy, so since the Fundamental Shampoo contains both, it'll be useful for that too. 

Honey, a natural anti-bacterial is an all-around amazing ingredient for health in general, which is why I try to consume pure, raw honey at least 5 times a week, daily when I can. As for hair, though, honey may be useful for preventing hair loss since it helps hair to retain moisture, and it's conditioning. It also makes hair shiny.

Comfrey Root Extract is an anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory, too. It also prevents dryness, is full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and may stimulate hair growth. The plant protein Mucilage in Comfrey is a foaming agent, which gives the Fundamental Shampoo a bit of sudsy-ness, it also softens hair.

Grape Seed Extract is an anti-septic and anti-inflammatory that may also be helpful for hair loss. GSE contains antioxidants, which help prevent damage and repair previous damage.

Rosemary Extract, an anti-microbial and anti-fungal with some scientific evidence showing that Rosemary oil may be able to help with hair growth. Rosemary extract will help soothe any scalp irritation and keep it clean while also preventing dandruff

Burdock Root Extract helps promote healthy scalp and hair. The Vitamin A, Mucilage and essential fatty acid content in Burdock helps nourish and strengthen skin and hair. It can also provide relief from itchy, inflamed and dry scalp problems.

What I Love About the Fundamental Shampoo:

• Cruelty Free. Fundamental Earth products have been approved by Leaping Bunny & PETA as cruelty free products.
•  The shampoo contains organic ingredients and vitamins.
•  Is nourishing to hair
• Won't damage hair at all as it's free of toxic chemicals, sulfates, parabens, etc.

• Maintains hair's pH balance.

• Doesn't dry out scalp

I can't say that I would actually go so far as to totally switch to this shampoo at this moment in my life. Mostly just because at $11 something for a full sized bottle, considering how much shampoo my hair uses, it just wouldn't be affordable right now. However, I have checked around and it appears that it's as much as $5 elsewhere online, so I certainly cannot complain about the $11 price for it at Earth Turns, especially with free shipping on top of it. I would certainly jump all over that offer when my usual budget allows just a bit extra spending, though.

Disclaimer: I am not a specialist, expert, professional or doctor of any kind. Content on this blog is not intended to be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or advice of any sort. I'm simply sharing information about my own experiences and results from use of a product or activity in hopes of providing useful information to readers, not to be taken as a patient/medical adviser relationship. I am not responsible for what readers choose to do after viewing the content here. Furthermore, I do not hold an "exceptional" or other special relationship with any company mentioned on this site. I'm simply a consumer who worked with the company on a review that is in compliance with FTC's guidelines. That means, everything you read here is my own words, not anything of the company's. I was not provided with monetary compensation for my review. All information posted has been done so with complete honesty. No action should be taken based solely on the content of this publication ( I'm not responsible.) Readers who rely on the information in this blog to replace the advise of an appropriate health care provider assume all risks of such behavior.

Organic Fundamental Face Scrub from Earth Turns *Review*

*Updated on 9/3/2014 -- Update at end of post.

Recently, I have had the amazing opportunity to try a few products available at Earth Turns, who happen to be a very friendly company that carries a variety of high quality products like supplements and natural/herbal products, and even a beauty department. All of the products Earth Turns carry are manufactured under Current Good Manufacturing Process Standards and are natural, safe and effective. At this moment, I've been focusing on the wonders of their Fundamental Face Scrub.

Before I get into the review for the Fundamental Face Scrub (which I'm loving, by the way), I wanted to take a second to include that Earth Turns has an A+ BBB rating, and at the moment, they're doing free shipping for  US orders! You really can't beat free shipping these days.

The Fundamental Face Scrub from Earth Turns uses organic ingredients that are effective (and totally safe) for any skincare concern. Aloe Vera, for example is like my miracle plant for everything. It's included in the ingredients, which obviously make this Face Scrub great at soothing and healing.

What I love about the Fundamental Face Scrub is that it's simple. It uses the ingredients necessary for maintaining and promoting healthy, clean skin without the use of those dang chemicals you find in most skincare products.

The Fundamental Face Scrub is a neutral pH and contains antioxidants.

The Fundamental Face Scrub is clear with a gel-like consistency. There are a few apricot kernels within the gel, and they're very gentle on skin.  

Even though the ingredients are all great, it's not uncommon for my skin to still be dried out after washing with almost anything, so I was very impressed with how smooth and soft and totally not-dried out my face was after using this! My pores appeared a bit smaller, even and I was pretty satisfied to see that a lot of the breakouts I'd had were less inflamed and angry looking after using.

Why the Fundamental Face Scrub is So Fantastic

Aloe Vera soothes inflamed skin, is a natural anti-bacterial while honey moisturizes and is also a natural anti-bacterial, anti-biotic, and anti-microbial.

Spearmint Oil relaxes muscles and skin and combats acne.

Chamomile is an anti-septic and anti-spasmodic that helps heal wounds.

Apricot Kernels exfoliate skin. 

Avocado oil hydrates, moisturizes.

Hops Extract increases blood flow, tones, and calms irritations.

Olive Leaf Extract is a natural anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory that soothes skin. 

Ginger Extract is a natural anti-septic, and anti-inflammatory.

Balm Mint Extract an anti-spasmodic that soothes sensitive skin.

Yarrow Extract helps heal skin, regenerating damage, can provide relief from acne, reduce inflammation and redness.

Vitamin C  an antioxidant that balances skin's pH, restores elasticity, promotes healing, protects and repairs skin.

Grape Seed Extract is an anti-septic and anti-inflammatory that may also be helpful for hair loss. GSE contains antioxidants, which help prevent damage and repair previous damage.

Rosemary Extract is an anti-fungal, anti-microbial that also soothes irritation.

What I Love About Fundamental Face Scrub

• No harsh ingredients or chemicals
• Contains amazing ingredients that help heal skin like Aloe vera.
• Neutral pH helps skin maintain its natural pH
• Great for acne prone skin
• Soothing
• Not tested on animals, uses no animal ingredients
• Contains certified organic herbs

The Fundamental Face Scrub is most certainly a skincare product I'd happily adopt into my long-term (forever and ever) skincare routine simply due to the fact that those ingredients are just what "works" for my odd, combination skin. Plus, with Earth Turns' prices, I'm happy to adopt it as a regular part of my skincare routine without feeling guilty for spending. Very affordable for all the help it does for my skin. And it's a product that doesn't require a bunch per use, so it's long-lasting.

I tend to require a lot of soothing and healing due to some previous breakouts that left minor scarring, and some breakouts that are recurring. So, aloe vera and the rest of the ingredients are really useful, especially since combination skin means both oily and dry. The natural ingredients like honey and avocado oil are useful for adding enough hydration without causing oily skin. 

 I've never been able to get by without a moisturizer though, (even when I've smothered my skin in olive oil!), so I love using the Fundamental Face Cream I have from Earth Turns in combination with this. 

 How do you guys feel about organic skincare products? Are you currently using organic? If so, what are your favorites and what do you love about them? I love hearing from you lovely folks.

Stay tuned for my upcoming review on the Face Cream from Earth Turns, which I am absolutely madly and insanely in love with!

UPDATE:

I wasn't sure where in the review would be the proper place to add an update like this, and since this post has already gotten so many views, I figured I'd just post it at the bottom, that way everyone, including folks who've already read this will be able to see there's been an update & quickly scroll to it. 

So, I wanted to update to say that not even a week after I ran out of the Fundamental Face scrub samples did I notice major acne flare ups, which were there as I began the Fundamental scrub, but had cleared up dramatically. I wasn't 100% sure the scrub here was to be credited for this amazing clearing on my skin since I'd been trying so much other things, but now I feel comfortable stating that this facial scrub was at least contributing greatly to the positive effects on my skin.

My skin was looking fabulous while using the Fundamental scrub. I mean it was perfectly hydrated, nice and glow-y, and since I'd been combining it with the Fundamental lotions, it was supple and smooth! I noticed acne turning into little dark spots and peeling away, revealing healthy skin underneath instead of scarring. In fact, I even thought my previous acne scars seemed to be less noticeable. 

I wasn't 100% sure the Fundamental scrub was all the reason for these improvements until after I quit using it. I can say that I've had the acne under control the past week, for once! But I had to quit using any kind of soap (even the organic stuff) and only use aloe vera for cleaning. 

 It had gotten to the point where nothing was helping. I'm feeling relieved that it's looking better right now, but will feel even better to finally order the Fundamental Scrub so that I can actually cleanse and keep things under control.
In fact, I was quite disappointed upon running out of the stuff & after the whole new acne flare up coming back, I've been working on purchasing the full sized product. I do hope that this is a product that will continue to benefit my skin, even after long term use, and I feel like it will, so I'm pretty confident in spending $ on it. Will update & let you guys know if any changes occur!

Disclaimer: I am not a specialist, expert, professional or doctor of any kind. Content on this blog is not intended to be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or advice of any sort. I'm simply sharing information about my own experiences and results from use of a product or activity in hopes of providing useful information to readers, not to be taken as a patient/medical adviser relationship. I am not responsible for what readers choose to do after viewing the content here. Furthermore, I do not hold an "exceptional" or other special relationship with any company mentioned on this site. I'm simply a consumer who worked with the company on a review that is in compliance with FTC's guidelines. That means, everything you read here is my own words, not anything of the company's. I was not provided with monetary compensation for my review. All information posted has been done so with complete honesty. No action should be taken based solely on the content of this publication ( I'm not responsible.) Readers who rely on the information in this blog to replace the advise of an appropriate health care provider assume all risks of such behavior.

Wish Garden Herbs Kick-Ass Immune Booster

Above is a photo of 3 wonderful herbal concoctions, each designed for different needs. First, I want to talk about my favorite, the one located furthest on the right.

This super neat herbal product is Wish Garden Herb's Kick-Ass Immune Activator, and kick ass it does!

The Kick-Ass Immune Activator is obviously designed to boost the immune system, but I'd like to go deeper into detail about it, so let's go!

Here is what it does:
-Provides first line immune defense
-Boosts natural resistance
-Ingredients include stellar team of respiratory-immune herbs 

Now you have an idea of what the Kick-Ass Immune Activator does, so let's talk about the ingredients (herbs) and why they're so beneficial for your immune system and overall health..

"Wish Garden's Kick-Ass Immune Activator activates healthy system response. Our unique and powerful team of immune, respiratory, and lymphatic herbal heros support your body's natural resistance now! Keep handy when traveling or in schools, hospitals and events."

Kick-Ass Immune Activator isn't necessarily something you just take daily, I don't think. Instead, it's kind of your emergency rescuer. Your knight in shining armor. It's great to take it when you've been around sick people or during flu season and the like. I have had the perfect opportunity to put Wish Garden Herb's lovely Kick-Ass Immune Activator to the test since I have had used it during flu season when every single person in my family except for me, one of my sisters and my spouse had been sick, badly sick! My mom had the flu, all my neices and nephews, my grandmother, my twin sister, my brother in law. Parts of my spouse's family too! And I don't think any of us got a flu shot, yet my partner & I and one sister are the only ones out of all of us that didn't catch it & we were all around each other! 

And then on my birthday, which was 3 days ago, my mom and older sister came down with a yucky semi-cold type of thing. I felt my throat stinging when I woke up the morning before & had already been taking the Kick-Ass Immune Activator on three different days the previous week, took some again that morning of the tingly throat & here we are. 3 days later. My mom was so sick she couldn't work on my birthday, my sister was so sick that day & they both stayed crappy for two days. What did I have? A tingly throat and a funky taste when I coughed, some drainage. Nothing else. I wasn't sweating, no fever, no migraine that blinded me. & that's unusual because I normally suffer from migraines a few times a week. I haven't  had a headache all week & I've been using chemicals all day to clean, which usually send me straight to migraine city. Perhaps the Kick-Ass Immune Activator even helped there.

My spouse hadn't taken the Kick-Ass Immune Activator as much as I did -- I think he took it twice, but a pretty hefty dose & it kept him from catching it too! 

How to Use Kick-Ass Immune Activator

Wish Garden Herb's herbal "tonics" as I call them, come in a dark tinted glass bottle with the dropper as the lid. This is really good because a good quality herbal product needs to be kept in a dark place & it really says something about a company who packages their products carefully, and with quality and time in mind. You have much better herbs that'll provide much better results when they're in a bottle like this, and the glass dropper is icing on the cake because you simply use squeeze the little squeezy thing (sorry, lack of words tonight!) and suck up the liquid herbs & then add to your drink or if you're like me, directly under the tongue. This is a much easier method than if it came in a jar where you had to pour and measure things out. Convenient!

So, how you use it...
Wish Garden Herbs recommend 1-2 droppers full in liquid or under the tongue every 2-4 hours as needed. They say to mix in a water bottle for frequent use for up to 1.5 days for additional herbal heroics. 

So if you've already came down with something say the flu or another type of cold, then you can still benefit immensely from the Kick-Ass Immune Activator since all the healthy herbs in it will basically activate your immune system and increase your chances of getting well sooner as well as decrease the symptoms of the problem. 

Bottom line: Kick-Ass Immune Activator is a life-saver.

Now, let's talk ingredients:

Active Ingredients: Yerba Santa leaf, Baptisia root, Elderflower , Yarrow aerials, Osha root, Goldenseal root, Echinacea Purpurea root

Other Ingredients: Pure Rocky Mountain spring water, vegetable glycerine & organic gluten-free alcohol. - See more at: http://www.wishgardenherbs.com/herbal-remedies/Kick-Ass-Immune-Activator-399#sthash.tzz4AyES.dpuf

WishGarden Herbs' best selling Kick-Ass Immune activates healthy system response. Our unique and powerful team of immune, respiratory, and lymphatic herbal heroes support your body's natural resistance, NOW! Keep Kick-Ass Immune handy when traveling or in schools, hospitals, and events.* - See more at: http://www.wishgardenherbs.com/herbal-remedies/Kick-Ass-Immune-Activator-399#sthash.tzz4AyES.dpuf

WishGarden Herbs' best selling Kick-Ass Immune activates healthy system response. Our unique and powerful team of immune, respiratory, and lymphatic herbal heroes support your body's natural resistance, NOW! Keep Kick-Ass Immune handy when traveling or in schools, hospitals, and events.* - See more at: http://www.wishgardenherbs.com/herbal-remedies/Kick-Ass-Immune-Activator-399#sthash.tzz4AyES.dpuf

WishGarden Herbs' best selling Kick-Ass Immune activates healthy system response. Our unique and powerful team of immune, respiratory, and lymphatic herbal heroes support your body's natural resistance, NOW! Keep Kick-Ass Immune handy when traveling or in schools, hospitals, and events.* - See more at: http://www.wishgardenherbs.com/herbal-remedies/Kick-Ass-Immune-Activator-399#sthash.tzz4AyES.dpuf

The Active Ingredient in Kick-Ass Immune Activator are:

Yerba Santa Leaf, Baptisia Root, Elderflower, Yarrow Aerials, Osha Root, Goldenseal Root, Echinacea Purpurea Root. 

Other ingredients:
Pure Rocky Mountain spring water, vegetable glycerin and organic gluten-free alcohol.

You can see that Wish Garden Herbs uses high-quality ingredients here and each one are beneficial. Also notice that there aren't any harsh ingredients that are often found in other herbal products that only dilute them, reducing their effectiveness. Wish Garden Herbs is hardcore! 

Taste 

Taste! Oh my. The taste is a bit intense, but nothing I cannot handle when I know the benefits. I can consume almost anything if I know there are health benefits! This is true. But I will admit, the taste is harsh. However, you can always mix your dose into some other juice or liquid to mask the flavor.

The flavor is very herby. Sorry for being vague, but it's tough. If you've tried the herbs that are in this product, maybe you'll have more of an idea of how it tastes. 
To me, it's tolerable. I don't gag or anything. It's bitter, but sweet-ish. It has a very planty taste. If you've ever cut the stem of certain plants and noticed that strong, fresh smell, this is something like what I am reminded of when tasting Kick-Ass Immune Activator.

Instead of mixing it into a drink, I like quick, convenient and efficient, so I just added the droplets under my tongue, slowly. I didn't squeeze the entire dropper full into my mouth, but instead put 3-4 drops in my mouth at a time. And really, if you have some drink to "chase" it with, you don't notice a lot of the taste.

I kind of think it tastes cinnamon-y in a slight way. Maybe it's more of a ginger taste, and I did say "this kind of tastes like alcohol," so that's a tad noticeable too.

Kick-Ass Immune Activator is a yellow liquid. I think you may need to give the bottle a slight shake because I noticed the other day, that the dropper full of liquid looked cloudy, so I gave it one small shake to be safe. 

The aroma is very potent. It smells slightly bitter and I think that's the Goldenseal Root because I've had Golden Seal Root as a kid. We'd dig it up from my grandmother's woods and chew it -- very bitter, but not terrible. There's something a little addicting about the taste. I've heard so many numerous health benefits that can come from Golden Seal root, so there's a lot to gain here. I always heard it called "Yellow Root."

Now, I don't want to drag this part out too horribly much, but feel it's important to focus a little on just some of the benefits of each ingredient.

I was just discussing the Golden Seal Root. So I want to start there. I'll do this in bullet-point style to make it easier to read.

• Golden Seal Root has astringent, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and laxative properties. 
• Golden Seal Root has astringent effects on the mucus membranes of the upper respiratory tract, hence the reason Wish Garden Herbs uses it in their Immune system tonic. It also is an astrigent for the digestive tract and bladder. It's helpful for digestion too. Golden Seal increases mucus membrane secretion and increases the flow of healthy secretion. Works as a natural anti-biotic.
• Golden Seal can also help with other problems including colds, flu, sinuses, sore throat, laryngitis, ear ache, gastritis, mouth sores, colitis and chest congestion and more! When used externall, it can be hugely beneficial for skin disorders of about every variety (exzema, psoriasis, etc.)

Yerba Santa Leaf

• Native Americans used Yerba Santa Leaf to treat sore throat, coughs, colds, flu, bronchial congestion, asthma and clears phlegm and mucus. 
• It's also been used externally (in a bath or something) to help relieve fever, heal acne, and reduce pains.  
• Also a digestive stimulant, has been used to cure rheumatism and allergies.
• Yerba Santa Leaf is an anti-inflammatory. 

• Contains flavanoids, which may have potential to be anti-cancerous

 Baptisia Root

• Native Americans used Baptisia Root as a natural antiseptic to treat wounds. It's also been used to help with extreme fever, fatigue and even confusion.
• Used to treat influenza (the flu), gastric infections, fever and throat infections.
• Baptisia was developed to treat typhoid fever (according to Herbs 2000) 
  

Just a note on the Baptisia Root ingredient before moving on: You see that the active ingredients are both used for flus and respiratory issues, infections and digestive problems. Baptisia Root also seems that since it has been used to treat extreme fatigue and confusion, it may help clear the foggy head and sense of dreaming, being thrown off and mentally cloudy and drained when you have the flu or a cold. I often feel this way when I'm sick and it's one of the most annoying parts of being sick, so from the information I've gathered and shared above, I've came to the conclusion that it may possibly help with those aspects of the flu or colds as well. Okay, I'll shut up on this now.


 Elder Flower Root

• It's been said that Elder Flower Root is the oldest herb cultivated by man.
• Used to build the immune system by clearing out toxins through lymph glands (removing toxins is going to benefit you whether you have the flu or not, so this is great news)
• Used to treat asthma, respiratory problems and to clear catarrh. In fact, I have heard the other herbs I've listed above have been used in the treatment of catarrh too, so this could be worth looking into if you suffer from that.
• Used to build the immune system of low-immune people such as children, elderly (maybe that's one reason for its name? Kidding), sick people, around the time of influenza breakouts.
• Used to relieve sinusitis, treat pollen allergies and used externally to remove skin spots like freckles.
• Very high in antioxdants and contains Vitamin C. Also full of flavanoids, caratenoids, amino acids, vitamins and tannins.

Yarrow Aerials

• Used in wars to heal wounds and has been used to heal bruises and skin problems. Helps stop bleeding.
• Remedy for colds, fever and flu.
• Yarrow is an astringent and digestive tonic (like all the other active ingredients).
• Reduces fever, aids in stimulation of sweating, is a blood vessel strengthener. 
• Promotes quick recovery from the flu and colds. 
• Cleanses waste from the body. This ingredient also stimulates digestive activity (like the other ingredients, which is a good thing).
• Helpful for diarrhea, IBS (I've been there! Suffered with IBS for years).
• Helps with circulation problems, high blood pressure, can tone vericose veins.

Osha Root

•  Has anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties.
• Used to treat flu, coughs, cold, soothe sore and inflammed tissues of the throat and other areas.
• Increases blood circulation to the lungs making it helpful for emphysema, pneumonia, allergies and asthma.
• Increases oxygen intake.
• Clears mucus from sinuses, throat and lungs. 
• Used by Native Americns to treat all sorts of respiratory problems.

Echinacea Purpurea Root

• Cures colds and flu, fights all sorts of infections.
• Stimulates cell activity and new tissue growth.
• Promotes T-cell activation
• Causes our immune cells to be more efficient in attacking bacteria, abnormal cells and viruses and cancer cells.
• Increases the amount of immune system cells like anti-tumor cells.
• Reduces inflammation, is sufficient in wound healing, and can be especially beneficial for arthritis sufferers. 
• Helps prevent infections.

Active Ingredients: Yerba Santa leaf, Baptisia root, Elderflower , Yarrow aerials, Osha root, Goldenseal root, Echinacea Purpurea root

Other Ingredients: Pure Rocky Mountain spring water, vegetable glycerine & organic gluten-free alcohol. - See more at: http://www.wishgardenherbs.com/herbal-remedies/Kick-Ass-Immune-Activator-399#sthash.tzz4AyES.dpuf

Clearly, judging by all the useful information I've added about the different hebs in the Kick-Ass Immune Activator, it's safe to say that all the active ingredients are highly beneficial for treating all sorts of respiratory problems, and if you noticed, digestive too! So it's safe to say this would be extremely beneficial for digestive ailments as well as it could relieve inflammation, possibly relieve constipation (very possibly, believe me) and more. Wish Garden Herbs knew exactly what kind of ingredients to use for this product because if you read the information I put on the herbal ingredients, you'll see just how extremely effective each are for colds, flu, respiratory problems and digestive problems. All of those combined make the Kick Ass Immune Activator one powerful remedy. 


And when you're not sick, you can definitely be more ass-kicking!