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castor oil — renowned for its hair growing abilities! but does it really work?
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while there are no studies that directly look at if castor oil is an effective hair growth agent or how it works, we can get some insight looking at the way it works in the body.
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castor oil is known for its ability to induce labor and as a laxative. this is because the primary fatty acid in castor oil, ricinoleic acid, acts similarly to a molecule in the body called prostaglandin E3.
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back in the early 2000s, researchers tested a prostaglandin analogue called latanoprost as an active ingredient in glaucoma eyedrops.
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however, what researchers unexpectedly found was that this prostaglandin analogue caused the subject’s eyelashes to grow rapidly.
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this led to studies that found prostaglandin receptors in hair follicles during the anagen, or growing, phase of hair growth. this finding put a new perspective on hair growth, suggesting that prostaglandins play a key role. —
upon analysis of hair follicles, researchers have found that the prostaglandin E3 receptor, the receptor that ricinoleic acid targets, is present during the growing phase.
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while there is no data directly examining the exact effect of castor oil on hair growth or regrowth, it does give some substance to the many positive anecdotal reports!
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Although the image below has a pill capsule next to it, I classify ‘poisons’ as more than just the over the counter drugs.⠀
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Part of my personal and family journey to Wellness was reducing the toxic load in my home as well as in my body.⠀
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When I started to look for answers as to why I was so sick and not getting answers from Drs, I started to read labels of not just food but also my personal care products to explain my unexplained rashes on my arms and legs.⠀
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It was disturbing... the ‘poisons’ were everywhere.⠀
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For example, the cleaning products in our home, the personal care products I used on and in my body - I won’t get started on antiperspirants in this post, but let’s just say I lose my mind over them.⠀
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I had never stopped to think about the tampons I used or the over the counter creams on my shins for psoriasis that developed in pregnancy but had never left after my 3rd child... but once I started looking I couldn’t stop.⠀
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But let’s be clear! I am not rubbishing all medications.⠀
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Do I take anti-depressants ✅⠀
Do I take thyroid medication ✅⠀
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But do I take the psoriasis medication the Drs prescribed? ❌⠀
Do I take the acne medication that the doctor tried to tell me I needed? ❌⠀
What about the hormone supplement ‘the pill’ ❌⠀
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No, I do not take any of those and why?⠀
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Well, I found ways to treat or manage these without the unnecessary medication that the Drs tried to have me on by switching and swapping not just food but also my personal care, supplements, and home cleaning products.⠀
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Throughout my studying and education to become an Integrative Health and Wellness Coach I learned that sometimes the treatment of the root cause of my own symptoms did not require medication, but actually simple switch and swap of our home products and sometimes my own medications... ie did you know some thyroid meds CAUSE acne! Not all Drs know this and will instead insist on treating the acne ⠀
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And now I ❤️ to support my clients in making these same simple changes.⠀
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I have been able to make alternative healthier choices that not only now help me, but choices also my family and for my clients.⠀
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Reach out if you would like support creating a healthie
My name is Amy or AJ.
I currently live in the Midwest although, my heart is yearning for the California cost.
I am a full-time artist over at @ajtheillustrator.
I taught myself art and design skills that transformed into a freelance career.
I’m a mother to an 8 month old angel named Isla.
I’m celebrating my 5th anniversary this year with my talented husband @tskullydesign.
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I am deeply interested in environmentalism, vegan foods, horror movies, 80’s indie music, expressive creativity, slowing down and enjoying the ride.
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What’s something about you?
Let’s be friends!
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My girl.
Tonight I held her close and rocked her to sleep, heart heavy with the sweetness of being her mama and the intensity of raising her in a world that seems to be going to hell in a handbasket. The Vax issue is honestly just a drop in the sea of a million things swirling through my mind, but it's something that's been heavy on my heart. And with the bill to remove even medical exemptions in CA moving forward, I feel compelled to continue to speak up.
Mamas, if you haven't started getting loud what's holding you back?! We are the true advocates for our babies, and this battle isn't going to be won without a fight. Maybe your state still allows exemptions, maybe you homeschool and this doesn't affect you in any way....yet. But that is no excuse and we will not be spared from the mandates they want to enforce.
We must hold strong, be brave, rise up, raise hell. The time is now. "But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and the more they spread..." Exodus 1:12
Don't know where to start. Everyone I've tagged is a goldmine of information. You got this. "the last thing standing between a child and industry corruption is a mom." - JFK Jr.
#wedonotconsent #medicalfreedom #believemothers
Pretty little bottles ✨ These four beauties are on my bathroom vanity and I use them every single day!
Here’s what they are (from left to right): Endoflex essential oil blend to help support my thyroid, adrenals, and overall hormone health. Vitamin C facial toner with Frankincense. Perfume/deodorant/air freshener with Patchouli, Orange, and a few other oils that I forgot (I need to start writing these blend recipes down ). Lash and brow serum with Lavender, Cedarwood, and Rosemary.
Pretty bottles aren’t a necessity and I have plenty of bottle and jars I have reused that are far from pretty. But having these four pretty bottles on display in my bathroom has helped me use what’s inside them more!
I have fine hair so I've tried alotta shampoos in my day - most of them disappointing. What happens? .
A myriad of half used plastic bottles in my bathroom
Shampoo bars are the latest and greatest zero-waste cosmetic initiative but me with already deep shampoo skepticism, was not excited to try
But I kept coming across raving reviews of one particular New Zealand small business that also uses native plants in their bars, so I took a chance and I freaking loooooove it!!! My hair is so soft and light and full of body and curls -- even my silvers are brighter!! All I've done here is washed and air dried!!
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@frankieapothecary you've got a customer for life. Never stop making these bars ever
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My three musketeers in the treatment room today.... the power of three ⚡️
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Geez I think we all have times when we are a little pissed off right? Whether that's at someone or because of something that's happened! Or maybe you just feel angry at the world! Here are some great diffuser blends to help "defuse" the tension in the body and work through those emotions! Great for kids as well because often they don't know how to deal with those feelings!
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