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Showing posts with label calming. Show all posts
Showing posts with label calming. Show all posts

Friday, January 13, 2012

Bliss Tea


  Bliss Tea is an herb tea from Happy High Herbs. Bliss Tea contains "Love, Damiana, Yerba Mate, Siberian Ginseng, Muira Puama, Tribulus, Cinnamon, Liquorice and ginger." I'm not quite sure what the ingredient love is, but the rest of them have some amazing benefits. It also has alcohol in it as a preservative.

  To use Bliss Tea, you simple squeeze the easy squirt bottle and add 3-5 ml into hot water or tea or just about any drink. 

  When the Happy High Herbs package arrived, Bliss Tea was the one I wanted to try first. I squeezed one drop onto my tongue before adding it to my drink. It is strong tasting and has a taste of herbs. The ingredient that stood out most to me seemed to be Cinnamon. It's not something I could drink straight, but a few drops on the tongue isn't bad. The taste is not bad, in fact, I can handle the taste of Bliss Tea better than a lot of energy drinks. The smell is almost as strong as the taste. It smells like what you smell when walking in an herb store... I love that smell! I had a few drops in a small cup about to add it to coffee and our 12 year old spilled it! I was able to smell it afterward and it left a clean, relaxing scent in the room. 

 About the ingredients:

DAMIANA: is often used as an aphrodisiac and to treat certain health issues. It's sometimes used to help with reproductive issues in women. It's also used coughing, depression, tiredness, constipation, etc. While Damiana can give some people energy, for some it's a mild downer. It does have a relaxing effect and will help with sleeping problems. 

Scientific studies on Damiana haven't proved these benefits, but that's not to say they won't be noticed by some. It can be helpful for erectile dysfunction and is not a harmful herb from what I've gathered. 

 YERBA MATE: Yerba Mate contains theophylline, and theobromin and caffeine, but won't cause stomach upsets and jitters like coffee or energy drinks. 

TRIBULUS: Used for erectile dysfunction, infertility and low libido. It's used for better performance during excersize, sports and intercourse. It is said to increase testosterone, but some studies have shown that it has no effects. 

NOTE: Pregnant or nursing women or people with breast or prostate cancer should not use tribulus!

MUIRA PUAMA: Used as a nerve tonic to treat nervous disorders. It's also used to treat cardiac and gastrointestinal weakness, paralysis, menstrual problems, rheumatism, infertility or impotence.  While it's used to help gastrointestinal weakness, it can still cause stomach upsets and diarrhea. 

 So, there's a little bit of interesting info about some of the ingredients in Bliss Tea. In my opinion, Bliss Tea is good for enhancing your mood, relaxing and great for anxiety. When I  drink Bliss Tea mixed in my coffee, I don't notice much of a change in energy, but that could also be because I'm mixing it in strong coffee so the effects may be similar to that of coffee. 

  Bliss Tea is a unique and great product. I love the ingredients and that it isn't full of harmful ingredients with side effects. I find Bliss Tea's effects to vary depending on how I already feel. When I am already energetic, had enough sleep and have had a cup of coffee, it seems to enhance energy levels while putting me in a calm state of mind. I'm not calm, ever so I was really able to notice those effects. 

  If I'm tired already and stressed out, the Bliss Tea seemed to relax me a great deal and make me sleepier. I'm guessing the tiredness felt so intense because I was so relaxed. I definitely noticed a difference in calmness and better sleep. 


  For my partner, he drank Bliss Tea straight when he was tired the other night. He said he felt like it made him even more tired. So it seems like it kind of enhances what you're already feeling while making you calm as well. 

  We were really fond of Bliss Tea. It won't keep you up burning the midnight oil, but it's great to have for my anxiety and stress.  As for the aphrodisiac effects, it's hard to say.  It could have been just because I was thinking about it, but it semed like it might have put me in the mood just a bit more.  It didn't have me stripping down naked, but I think I had more sexy ideas than normally. It really depends on the person though. My partner, he wasn't aroused from the tea at all. 

  Bliss Tea's container says "feel the loving energy of mother earths delights..be happy, be horny, be healthy!" I thought that was cute.


  Overall, I do like Bliss Tea a lot. I wouldn't mind trying it on a daily basis for the benefits. It would be worth it for sure! 



  Bliss Extra differs slightly from Bliss Tea, but has the same effects on me and my partner.  Happy High Herbs describes Bliss Extra like this:

"Lots of energy with a happy and sexy buzz. Great for socializing, staying up late making love or to get you through a long work day." 

  I can say that both Bliss Tea and Bliss Extra are amazing for stress! Love them!

  Bliss Extra contains no more than 20% alcohol. INGREDIENTS ARE:
Extracts of guarana, Yerba Mate, Damiana, Acai Berry, Alcohol, Water.  


Acai Berry is full of antioxidants. I like having all these great ingredients packed in one bottle!
 

 Happy High Herbs has many awesome products to choose from. You can select from their variety of herbs to meet whatever needs you may have. They have a good selection of happy herbs, energy herbs, herbs for love, relaxation, healthy teas, smoking herbs and more! I would absolutely recommend the company and products and I look forward to trying the different herbs available at Happy High Herbs!

Friday, April 29, 2011

Mango Grove - Body Wash

                                 - Mango Grove Body Wash -

  This Body Wash is certainly making my nose happy! I've caugh myself inhaling deeply just trying to catch the scent from the Mango Grove Wash.

  This mango and banana mixed scent is so energizing. It really woke me up, gave me a nice little boost. I don't know if it just smelled so good or what, but I had taken medicine for anxiety just minutes before bathing and was so drowsy I thought I'd pass out in the bath then, whoa! What a boost!

  It's also relaxing to me as most of the Hawaiian Body Products have been so far. It's been an extremely stressful week and these have really been relieving and uplifting in every aspect.

  I'm really "digging" Hawaiian Body. Apparently I'm not the only one either. I caught the BF sniffing me twice! He said I'm smelling sooo good these days. (Did I smell bad before?) He sniffed my legs!

  These Hawaiian products have had my mind of the beach all week! I was already planning for the vacation in October. Thankfully, these scents have given me enough taste of the beach to keep me from running away and taking a road trip!

  All in all, these are just too amazing to describe. They're nothing like the cheap alcohol smelling "tropical body products." These smell and feel like they came straight from the beach.

  The Mango Wash left my skin just as soft and pretty as the other Hawaiian Body Products. I can't decide on which I love more!

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Dani Bath: Review with photos, perfect valentine's gift ideas, my favorite bath products!

PeArL of the day…


My new favorite bath, scented products are Dani’s all natural fragrance & skin care products from http://www. danibath.com Here is a complete review of several Dani products. *Hint* Best Valentine ’s Day gift for any woman!



All natural Pear Sugar Scrub with organic cane sugar and soy

Quick Overview:

I absolutely love this sugar scrub! I’ve only used one other sugar scrub that did not clog my pores and my razor besides this one. My favorite sugar scrub scent was the Lemongrass Lavender. It’s so calming. It makes a huge difference in how I fall asleep. I use it in the bath right before bed. Talk about relieving stress! One of the worst things is trying to sleep while your head’s consumed with stress. The lavender sugar scrub seemed to put me straight to sleep! (I even skipped the anxiety medication before bed both times I used it!) I could actually throw out my entire skincare regime that I have to apply so heavily just for this sugar scrub! I’ve never used a sugar scrub that polishes your skin and leaves it clean like this. All sugar scrubs I’ve used have left behind a thick oily residue. This pear scrub did not leave film, only my skin’s natural oils. It exfoliates polishes, moisturizes, and scrubs away dead and dull skin leaving the most beautiful, all natural glow. The exact glow that I’ve spent tons of money & time trying to accomplish.

The pear sugar scrub contains shea butter and glycerin to nourish and it will keep your skin glowing and healthy. I know I’m not the only person who’s used a product & had great results only to find they are temporary, such as only lasting for a couple of hours and somehow it seems no matter how much of the same product you use, it never delivers those results you first saw and loved. That’s so disappointing. I caught myself taking peeks at my legs every so often to see if the dry, scaly skin was back & thank God I’ve not seen a single dry patch!

You gotta check them out at: http://www.danibath.com


Pros


- The best exfoliant I’ve yet to use.


- Calming. Seems to lighten my stress & anxiety load & helps me sleep. Truly aromatic!


- All natural ingredients


- I can use it on shaved, irritated skin like after my tanning visits and have relief. It won’t irritate skin.


- Does not clog pores or razor! That’s a major plus for me. I will never waste money on scrubs that clog my skin and my razors.


- Takes away the terribly dry, scaly-ness of my dry skin and actually keeps it away, leaves a glow.


- Very long lasting results, another major plus!






 Natural Grapefruit Ginger Hand Lotion


Quick overview:


For the first time, I am able to say I’ve used a lotion that left completely silky skin with absolutely no greasy, slimy or sticky residue. The search for the perfect lotions has been long and exhausting. I couldn’t begin to say what a relief it was to use the Grapefruit Ginger lotion. The first time I rubbed it over my hands I started feeling the dread of having to go & rinse it right off due to sticky residue (I hate that feeling in between my fingers!) I waited and waited and… NONE! It was perfect. When I looked at my hands and saw how silky they looked and felt, I decided to try it on my feet. We all know how tough it is to find a good lotion for feet, but it worked great! I will continue to use it all over. It’s only a hand lotion, but I smeared it all over my body & was more than happy with the silky results! I’ve only used two lotions that have ever worked on my feet and this one beats them both! One left greasy residue and the other didn’t have long lasting results. This one so far, hasn’t failed me!

Pros


- Silky. My skin felt just like silk. Non greasy, sticky.


- Smells wonderful! I never thought natural products could smell so great.


- Long lasting results.


- Really brings out the youth in my hands as well as my mother’s.


- Gets rid of dry cracks that often show up in hands during cold weather, similar to foot cracks.


- Worked perfect on my entire body, even feet. When a lotion can do that much, you better believe I’ll be in love!


- Truly aromatic (all of the products are!)





Natural Lotions; Grapefruit Ginger, Passion Fruit, Plum Flower, Pear and Lemongrass Lavender.


Quick Overview:


BEFORE USING THE LOTION
    
After using the lotion!
I use the mini bottles of the different lotions. They too are all natural. Super great scents! My favorite is Passion fruit and of course I love the Lavender and Lemongrass because of the calming and relaxation properties.

These little guys were very powerful! They look cute and innocent, but don’t be fooled they’re pretty intense! By intense, I mean they really deliver the results! I only apply a small amount & my skin stays silky all day.

Check them out at: http://www.danibath.com


Pros


- No sticky, greasy, slimy residue.


- Very rich, powerfully moisturizing.


- Small amount takes away dry skin all day.


- Aromatic and scents that keep me sniffing my body!





Plum Flower Shower Gel


Quick Overview:

I love this botanically based shower gel more than any other! My favorite thing about the shower gel is that I feel so unbelievably clean after showering with it. I also love how it’s thick, rich and makes the perfect bubble bath too. It smells great and it doesn’t leave behind that thick residue that most soaps, even shower gels do. It’s really refreshing. Of course the shower gel also leaves my skin smooth. It’s my favorite thing to use after cleaning & sweating all day because it’s the only soap I’ve used that actually lets you know you’re clean. I hate sweating & nothing feels better than washing it away with a soap that actually washes it away!

I love that I can trust these products to deliver the results they claim & I can say that these are some of the ONLY products I’ve ever used that truly does that. It promotes moisture, restores the natural oils in the skin, contains only coconut derived cleansers. By the way, I love coconut, everything about it. This is also the only product I’ve ever used that contained coconut as a cleanser, which must be why I’m so crazed by how clean it makes me.

Check them out at: http://www.danibath.com


Pros


- This gel truly get cleanses and refreshes.


- It’s all natural.


- Once again, doesn’t leave sticky, slimy, greasy residue behind.


- Thick and rich.


- Works perfect for shower or a thick, lovely bubble bath.


- Contains only coconut derived cleansers.


- PH balanced, and much more!




100% Soy Wax Candle (Linen scented.)

Quick Overview:

I suffer from sinus problems and allergies when it comes to certain things like perfumes and not-so-high-quality home fragrances. I have pets, pollen, grass, and I live on a Mountain that goes by the name of Sand Mountain, yet I only have these allergies with certain fragrances while my migraines are triggered by just about anything especially perfumes. Can you imagine what a linen scented candle would do to a sufferer?

Nothing. That is correct! I usually am not very fond of most linen scented products because they tend to be over powering. The Linen Soy Wax Candle was absolutely the best scented candle I have ever set my nose on! I took one short whiff and was instantly hooked. The scary part was whether or not it triggered a migraine.

Nope! I actually light the candle every day and have yet to have a tickle in my nose. No scratchy in my eyes or throat. I was so relieved that it didn’t bother me because I love the scent so much. It’s actually burning on my dresser at the very moment.

It’s not strong and overpowering like most. It doesn’t collide with other household odors such as garbage, foods, and such. It seems to be keeping odors away. I vacuumed the area rugs and normally when the vacuum is full it puts off an unpleasant smell, kind of like the smell of a wet dog in the rain. Not pretty. I had the candle lit while vacuuming and I never smelled that wet dog. It usually lingers around for a while too, but the candle seems to be killing off those nasty smells. I’m not fond of air fresheners as I think they all collide with odor and make my home smell worse than before. There’s nothing worse than the smell of summer breeze and dirty diapers! I love so much that my linen candle has been the only scent in the house.

It’s a subtle, aromatic, relaxing scent, absolutely beautiful. I used to burn candles from the dollar store and they never really put off a nice scent. I’m blown away with how great the soy candle smells! It also kind of lingers through the house too which I love! I just can’t get enough of the soy wax candle. I’ve never had one before. To me, Valentine’s day couldn’t be any better than having these products, and out to eat of course!

Check them out at: http://www.danibath.com






Pros

- I can honestly say this is the best scented candle I’ve ever came across!

- Aromatic and relaxing.

- It seems to be killing off other household odors instead of colliding with them and making for an even more unpleasant smell.

- Subtle, not over powering, but just the right amount of scent that lingers throughout the house.

- Gives the room a warm touch.

- All natural

- Has not triggered any migraines, sinus problems or allergies which many scents do for me.



Bamboo and Birch Fragrance Diffuser

I never had a fragrance diffuser until the new one I got from http://www.danibath.com I had checked them out at places like Wal Mart in the past and thought about purchasing one until I had the chance to smell the scents they offered. I immediately got a migraine and knew better than to bring one into my home. I was a little afraid this one would bother me, but after using the other products from http://www.danibath.com I wasn’t too worried about it. So I went ahead and sat it up in my bedroom.

Like the Soy Wax Candle, it seemed to completely kill off other household odors without being too strong. I noticed a huge difference in my clothing smelling like smoke, it seemed to take care of the cigarette smoke that takes over your clothing, furniture and home. When I walk in my front door, it doesn’t have a stale, cigarette scent to it. It has a subtle, floral sweet scent. I love it so much I couldn’t make up my mind as to which room I wanted it to be in so every couple of days I change it up and move it to the bedroom, powder room, and living room. It’s so perfect for a powder room, especially since I just finished remodeling mine last week. My house smells like a flower garden in the spring time.

The Bamboo and Birch fragrance diffuser gave my powder room even more of a relaxing feel. It’s aromatic & that makes bath time beyond enjoyable.

It is a bit stronger than the Linen Soy Wax candle, but still not too strong. I couldn’t be more excited about having these products. I can honestly say these are my absolute favorite fragrance, candle, scrub products because of the relaxing, calming, aromatic and unique qualities. They’re going to make an organic user out of me after all!

They’re clearly high quality products and they will remain in my home for as long as I’m able to get my hands on them.

I can’t wait to try more of their products and I will definitely let you all know how they go. I’m working up a creative way to squeeze them into our Valentine ’s Day plans. They certainly make the perfect gift!

Pros

- Aromatic, relaxing sweet scent.

- I think it has a tiny hint of gardenia smell to it.

- All natural

- Makes the entire house feel like a totally new atmosphere. It’s calm now.

- They last for months

- Perfect level of scent. Not too strong, not too subtle.

- Seems to take away household odors like the “stale” scent.

- Lessens the cigarette smell from my clothing, furniture, and home.

- Looks so beautiful sitting on my powder room vanity, dresser in the bedroom, entertainment center in my living room, coffee table. I love how it just looks perfect anywhere it sits. It really adds a little pretty to the room.

I could go on and on about every one of these!

Don’t forget to check out their products for yourself, or for a special woman… I’m trying to help you ladies out! 

http://www.danibath.com





*Let me know if yall decide to check them out & be sure to let me know if any of yall have already used these products before. I’m dying to know if anyone else is as big of a fanatic as I am!*

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