We Are Back! Sorry For The Delay!
11 Apr 2012 Leave a Comment
in beauty, Health, Herbal Medicine, herbs, marketing/events/partnerships, Markets and Fairs, Natural Tags: nature, plants, weather
CHilly Greetings!
Today has been weird here it rained,snowed and then the sun and sleet came for a visit! Yet this weekend is going to be like summer!!! Well its good for our plants but we really need some rain!
We have been so busy scheduling great new workshops, working on getting our greenhouse up and running and getting tons of adverstising on facebook going!!
I now have a awesome looking garden in the front of the house thanks to Lizzy as she surrounded the whole area where I plant my hearbs with rocks and even took out the weeds and spurts of grass that was popping up! Now the only herb left is lemon balm and from the looks of it we will have a huge amount this year!
The greehouse is fun for me as when the clients come in and I show them whats growing they just love it and there is so much to talk about when discussing plants and gardening. I am really trying to expand the knowledge and get down and even more dirty this year. I wish we could have chickens but that will have to wait until we no longer live in a developement… Yummy to have our own eggs!!! Of course we wont eat the chickens though no meat here!!!
Here is the link to the latest things going on at Breathless Beauty Oranic, Vegan & Natural Market https://www.facebook.com/pages/Breathless-Beauty-OrganicVegan-Natural-Market/164131892085?sk=events
The lastest in the workshops are :
Saturday April 14th at 2:00 pm Vegan Pampered Chef Show
Learn to Knit
Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 2:00pm
Learn to Crochet
Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 2:00pm
Kids Workshop #1- Learn How to Make Paper
Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 2:00pm
Hot Process Soap Making
Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 3:30pm
Hope to see you soon!!!
Dawn Marie
New Press!!!
27 Mar 2012 Leave a Comment
in beauty, herbs, marketing/events/partnerships, Natural Tags: dawn marie, dillon, entertainment, girls, media
I wanted to share a little article that was done on the girls and myslef this weekend! Please read and comment!!!
http://www.caribdirect.com/2012/03/24/its-a-wrap-20-featuring-dawn-marie-dillon/
Leave a Comment and Vote Breathless Beauty A Mommy Owned Business
21 Mar 2012 Leave a Comment
Leave a Comment and Vote Breathless Beauty A Mommy Owned Business
Good Afternoon.
We are trying to get some business help and win a makeover for Breathless Beauty a Mommy owned and run Business. We need your support to get to the next round and become a step closer to redesigning some key business challenges we face!
The voting is easy, you just need to leave a comment – no personal information is required and there is nothing you have to register for!!! You can also leave a comment about Breathless Beauty Organic, Vegan and Natural Market here https://www.facebook.com/SeedMommy make sure you mention our business when leaving the comment!!!
Thanks Bunches
Dawn Marie
Benefits of Raw Shea Butter
13 Mar 2012 3 Comments
in Uncategorized Tags: shea butter
Sunny Day!!!
We wanted to make sure you know about the oh so wonderful product we use everyday on everyone in the house. From head to toe literally.. 
The soothing properties of Shea Butter are well known on the African subcontinent, and are quickly catching on elsewhere. I personally keep a jar on hand at all times, and it really comes in handy. Raw Shea Butter works wonders in healing the following:
Shortens healing time of cuts/burns and reduces accompanying dark marks.
A natural way to ease the redness and discomfort of sunburn, and speed healing.
An emollient which penetrates the skin quickly, Shea Butter moisturizes your scalp and helps to reduce and eliminate dandruff.
If you have chronically dry skin or Eczema, using Shea Butter provides natural moisture to your skin and relief from itching. I use this on my two year old before bedtime to ensure she doesnt scratch himself raw during the night.
Applying Shea Butter immediately helps take the sting out of insect bites. This will allow the bite to heal faster, as you are not scratching.
Therapeutic Benefits of Shea Butter
Because of the silky smoothness of 100% pure Shea Butter, and the ease with which it melts on contact, its the perfect solution when you need to feel better. Try these therapeutic uses for Shea Butter and you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it!
Raw Shea Butter is fabulous for massages. It melts on contact with your skin, providing a smooth, relaxing experience. If you’re having trouble sleeping, request a back rub using Shea Butter. You’ll float blissfully into dreamland within minutes.
Over the counter creams are often too harsh when dealing with diaper rash, and can cause further irritation. Sooth your babys bottom with natural Shea Butter instead. It will help heal the rash, and provide a natural barrier against moisture.
There is nothing worse than razor bumps, especially in the bikini area. Applying a little Shea Butter before shaving helps the razor glide smoothly, avoiding irritation. If you already have razor bumps, applying Shea Butter afterwards will cool down that irritating itchy feeling.
Shea Butter has natural anti-inflammatory properties. If you suffer from arthritis pain, rubbing your joints with Shea Butter can help. It is also good for soothing post workout muscle aches.
Visual Benefits of Shea Butter
You want to always look your best, starting with your skin. Shea Butter softens, evens, and corrects your skin to keep you looking fabulous.
While nothing can totally eliminate stretch marks, using Shea Butter to moisturize your skin during pregnancy can hinder them from appearing. Also, using Shea Butter after stretch marks appear can aid in minimizing their appearance.
Want wrinkle prevention? In the areas of Africa where Shea Butter is widely used, the elders have amazing skin. Shea Butter contains essential fatty acids, along with Vitamins A and E, which are essential to maintaining skin elasticity and softness.
If you are prone to hyper pigmentation or dark marks, regular use of Shea Butter can help even your skin tone. If you have very oily skin, you may want to try Emu Oil instead.
Of course you want your skin to be touchably soft all over. Use Shea Butter regularly as part of your morning routine to soften your elbows and knees, eliminating that dry, rough look. Using a Shea based sugar scrub once a week gives the added benefit of exfoliating the dead skin that has accumulated, revealing softer, brighter skin.
The anti-inflammatory properties of Shea Butter can help to reduce the redness of acne. Also, Shea Butter is excellent for fading dark marks and acne scars.
Moisturizing Benefits of Shea Butter
Moisture is one of the biggest contributors to beautiful, glowing skin. In addition to making sure you consume enough water, moisturizing from the outside is an essential part of any skin care regimen. Natural Shea Butter is perfect for this because it:
Sinks in quickly and deeply to thoroughly nourish dry skin
Naturally contains vitamins A and E, which have to be added to synthetic skin creams
Perfect for chapped lips. Try putting on a thin coat before bed. This natural “lip treatment†will give you the smoothest, softest lips ever.
Adds luscious long lasting moisture to soaps,lotions, and exfoliating scrubs
Softens and heals cracked skin. Shea Butter is great for feet, elbows, and knees. Use after a pedicure for superb softness.
Amazing Tea Tree OIl
12 Mar 2012 Leave a Comment
in beauty, Health, Herbal Medicine, herbs, Natural, Uncategorized
Evening Blessings and Love,
This is a post about one oil we just use all the time!!! Its great for so many things!!!
Tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) has a proven history of over sixty years of safe usage. Tea tree oils record is unmatched by any other natural product.
Our tea tree oil is 100% Pure Pharmaceutical Grade. It is steam distilled from the leaves of the tea tree species (Melaleuca alternifolia) a native to only a small region of northern New South Wales on the east coast of Australia. The highest quality of tea tree oil comes from this region only, all other oils are inferior.
Our tea tree oil contains 2.6% Cineole and 41.7 % Terpinen-4-ol. This tea tree oil is a uniquely defined combination of monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes and terpene alcohol’s with outstanding therapeutic properties.
Melaleuca Alternifolia the Australian “Tea Tree” yields an essential oil that is recognized as one of nature’s most effective and versatile healers. It can be used as a immune system booster and a preventative against many types of infections.
Tea tree oil has been proven to be a powerful yet natural antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal medicine (essential oil).
It is being used as a very effective first aid remedy and against countless skin ailments, infections, cuts, scrapes, burns, insect bites and skin spots etc.
Tea tree oil is effective against nail fungus, ringworm, athlete’s foot, dandruff, acne, blackheads and many types of infestations including lice, mites, scabies and mosquitoes etc…
Tea tree oil is not just soothing and disinfecting, it is capable of penetrating into the lower skin layers with its anti-inflammatory, disinfectant, analgesic (pain-killing) and cicatrizant (wound-healing) qualities.
It has a diaphoretic effect – It promotes sweating – which enhances the body’s own natural preventative response when threatened by infection.
Tea tree oil exhibits expectorant and balsamic characteristics, which are especially beneficial in the case of throat or chest infections, having a generally soothing and clearing (mucus-expelling) effect on the entire respiratory tract. It is also effective against head colds.
Very Quick & Easy Facial Mask Recipe!!!
03 Mar 2012 Leave a Comment
in beauty, Health, Herbal Medicine, herbs, marketing/events/partnerships, Markets and Fairs, Natural Tags: cocoa powder, coconut milk, cup cocoa, dry mixture
Evening Greetings.
We wanted to share a great recipe with you all ! You can even package this and give it as a gift with instructions!!!!
Sometimes its great to just make something at home and have a sort of spa day!!!!
Now this recipe will give you 4 ounces of mask and you only need a very small amount to put on your face so it will last quite a while!
• 1/4 cup finely ground coffee, preferably espresso roast
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• whole milk ( if you prefer try Almond Milk or Coconut Milk Instead Of Whole Milk!)
1. Stir the dry ingredients together then when ready to make a mask add enough milk until you have a smooth paste. Use enough Milk only to make the paste for each time you want to make the paste!. Do not add all the ingredients to all the paste unless you want to use all of the mask at one time!
2. To use: After cleansing your face, spread the entire mixture over face and neck, avoiding the delicate areas around your eyes and mouth. Leave it on for 15 minutes, then rinse well with warm water and pat your skin dry.
3. The left over dry mixture can stay in a zip lock bag or a glass jar!
If you try this please send us your comments or pictures!!!!
Suds and bubbles!
Dmarie
Wonderful Echinacea !
27 Feb 2012 1 Comment
in beauty, Health, Herbal Medicine, herbs, marketing/events/partnerships, Markets and Fairs, Natural Tags: beautiful flower, herbal remedy, purple blossoms, respiratory ailments, viruses and bacteria, white blood cells
Good Evening,
Although as the weather continues to be cold and warm we still must keep our immunue systems strong! There is a great beautiful flower that is pretty and potent at the same time!!! Our wonderful Herb Highlight Tonight, Echinacea!!!! Tried and true and tested!!! This herb is great! You can use the flower as well as the root!
You can find this herb in flower,root, powder and tea form at : Breathless Beauty Organic, Vegan & Natural Market!!!
Beautiful Echinacea
Echinacea is a very popular herbal remedy, but its full potential is not completely known by many in the medical profession. For hundreds of years, Echinacea was used by numerous cultures to promote better health.
Echinacea, sometimes called coneflower, is a wildflower that flourishes in meadows or wet valleys in the Midwestern United States. Echinacea is most famous for its medicinal properties, but it is also common in gardens since it has striking purple blossoms.
Health Benefits of Echinacea
Echinacea works to increase the activity of the immune system by stimulating white blood cells, which attack the viruses and bacteria that lead to illness or infection. This also makes it very beneficial for people with AIDS since their immune systems are weakened. This application of Echinacea is being extensively researched, since the full effect of the immune system on AIDS and cancer is still unknown. Echinacea is also every effective in treating respiratory ailments like colds. Some research has found Echinacea to be effective as an antiviral or antifungal, which also helps it fight infection. The full potential of Echinacea, for these applications and others, still needs to be thoroughly studied.
In some parts of Europe, Echinacea is taken in an IV as supplemental treatment for some forms of cancer. Some European medical professionals also inject Echinacea to remedy infections of the urinary tract. However, neither of these practices are common in America.
Echinacea can also be used externally to treat skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. It can also be an ingredient in hemorrhoid treatments or to sooth inset bites. Some people use it to shield their skin from sun damage.
Dosage and Administration
To make a tea out of Echinacea, use 1-2 teaspoons of Echinacea in a cup of unheated water. Slowly heat the mixture until it is boiling and let simmer for 10-12 minutes. The tea can be taken three times daily.
If you are taking it in tincture form ( remember a tincture is in a diluted form from the extract!) , take 1-4 milliliters three times daily.
Peace and herbal wellness!!!
A Herb Profile For The Women!
21 Feb 2012 Leave a Comment
in beauty, Health, Herbal Medicine, herbs, Markets and Fairs, Natural Tags: mass cultivation, raspberry leaf tea, raspberry leaves, red raspberry leaf, yogi teas
Afternoon Peace to all.
I wanted to highlight a special herb that I take all the tie! It is such a great herb for women and I must say it is so pleasant tasting!!! Many who have been pregnant know of this herb if they are fans of Traditional Medicines Teas or Yogi Teas!!! Our highlight is Red raspberry Leaf!!!
At Breathless Beauty you can buy the Herb itself or a tea from Yogi & Traditional Medicines!!!
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Just Another Herb Highlight- Fenugreek
18 Feb 2012 Leave a Comment
in beauty, Health, Herbal Medicine, herbs, Natural
Evening Greetings!
Here is auch a versatile and great herb to have handy! It is easy to find and Of course we have it at Breathless Beauty
Common Name: Fenugreek
Latin Name: Trigonella foenum-graecum
Origin: Egypt
- Known as a lung herb, the seed is the part used.
- Expels mucus and phlegm from the bronchial tubes.
- Soothes sore throats.
- Helps the digestive system, is a lubricant for the intestines, and coats ulcers and intestinal sores.
- Contains lecithin which helps to dissolve cholesterol and fatty substances.
- Expels toxic waste through the lymphatic system.
- Used in poultices for inflammation and wounds.
Has been used in the following:
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In folk medicine today, fenugreek is most commonly used for its expectorant properties. Like the other mucilaginous herbs, it causes the mucosal of the bowel to increase the production while decreasing the viscosity of protective fluid. This response in the digestive system triggers a sympathetic response in the other mucous membranes of the body. This is particularly noted in the respiratory and urinary systems.
It is usually a key component of lung healing and expectorant formulas. It seems particularly suited to relieving the symptoms of allergies such as hay fever and in resolving the unproductive coughs often found in humid climates.
Fenugreek seeds are very nutritious and contain a wide variety of chemical constituents. The major effects of this seed are due to its mucilage content which causes it to swell in water and provides a source of viscous fiber. The seeds are rich in fixed oils which are often compared to cod liver oil preparations as it contains choline and vitamin A.
Contains mucilaginous compounds that decrease the thickness while increasing the production of mucosal fluids and soothe inflamed tissue. It also contains bitter compounds that increase the production of digestive fluids and enzymes and have a mild laxative effect. Fenugreek is an excellent herbal source of iron and selenium. It has been used to treat bronchitis, dyspepsia, fevers, ulcers, respiratory tract infections, anorexia, and gastritis.
Herb Highlight- Elderberries
15 Feb 2012 Leave a Comment
in beauty, Health, Herbal Medicine, herbs, marketing/events/partnerships, Markets and Fairs, Natural Tags: flu fighters, flu viruses, medicinal virtues, winter rolls
Good Morning !
As this very strange winter rolls on we thought it would be great to talk about a great herb that we use daily and love! elderberries Not only do we intake elderberry syrup daily but we make it for several customers, family and friends! I personally use it in teas a lot too as I just love not only the benefits but the taste!
We are making new batches of Elderberry Syrup today!!!!
Here is a detailed look into this fabulous herb!
Common Names: Elderberry, black elder, common elder, pipe tree, bore tree, ellhorn
Latin Name: Sambucus nigra
Origin: Hungary
Elderberries are tasty flu fighters. They contain compounds that inhibit the enzyme flu viruses from penetrating our cell membranes and also prevent the virus from invading respiratory tract cells. Taken early enough, as a tea or tincture, you may be able to head off an upcoming illness before it becomes a full-blown flu. They are especially good for bronchitis, colds, coughing, and influenza. Also contains substances that ease inflammation and pain and soothe the intestines, thus making them useful in all inflammatory bowel diseases. It is known to have a gentle laxative action, and their mild tonic action helps to arrest diarrhea.
From the days of Hippocrates through to the Middle Ages and into the 19th century, Elder has been famous for its medicinal properties. In 1644, a book entitled The Anatomie of the Elder, by Dr. Martin Blockwich, dedicated some 230 handcrafted pages to the medicinal virtues and uses of nearly every part of the Elder – its flowers, berries, leaves, ‘middle bark’, pith, and roots. It sets forth that as every part of the tree was medicinal, so virtually every ailment of the body was curable by it, from toothache to the plague. It was used externally and internally, and in amulets (these were especially good for epilepsy, and in popular belief also for rheumatism), and in every kind of form – in rob and syrup, tinctures, mixture, oil, spirit, water, liniment, extract, salt, conserve, vinegar, oxymel, sugar, decoction, bath, cataplasm, and powder. Some of these were prepared from one part of the plant only, others from several or from all. Their properties are summed up as “desiccating, conglutinating, and digesting,” but are extended to include everything necessary to a universal remedy. The book prescribes in more or less detail for some seventy or more distinct diseases or classes of diseases. Blockwitch seems never at a loss for an authority, from Dioscorides to the Pharmacopeias of his own day. His examples of cures are drawn from all classes of people, from Emylia, Countess of Isinburg, to the tradesman of Heyna and their children.
King’s describes the uses of Elder in more specific terms.
“…The expressed juice of the berries evaporated to the consistence of a syrup is a valuable aperient and alterative; one ounce of it will purge.”
Elderberries provide a classic country remedy in the form of an excellent homemade wine. It is quite tasty, and improves with age. When taken hot with honey, just before going to bed, it is an old-fashioned and well–established cure for a cold.
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