I fell in LOVE at the LA County Fair! - Koko Pellis Wellness

Okay, so as most of you know I am an all natural, organic and chemical free junkie! I love all things that take us back to the era where everything came from the ground and not some lab… So yesterday a few of my friends and I went on our annual trip to the LA Fair, and of course because we are true shoppers at heart we went to all the shops they have set up there… As we strolled around something “old school” caught my eye, it brought back memories of when my mom would make a funnel with newspaper and coat it in olive oil, stick it in my ear and light it! Yes, I said “light it” like with a match! She was cleaning out the wax in my ears. Yes, with FIRE! I know we Mexicans are CRAZY! But it worked so well, I can’t even explain how I felt after. And there hanging on a rack were these “wax-coated funnels”, calling my name! I go into the booth and instantly FALL IN LOVE! I mean this guy had everything for everything! My friend said to me, “you must be going crazy right now” and I was! So needless to say we all bought a bunch of stuff… Here is what I bought:

100% Pure Emu oil: This is good for extremely dry skin, Inflamed Joints, Muscle Sores, Arthritis, Carpul Tunnel, Wrinkles, Damaged Skin, Stretch Marks, Teething, Gingivitis, Rashes, Rosacea, Psoriasis and any inflammation. I mean really this oil is magical.

Pure Oxygen:

• Reduces Headache and Migraine Symptoms.
• Restores alertness and reduces drowsiness while driving.
• Reduces effects of hangover or fatigue.
• Reduces stress from work or other stressful situations.
• Restores energy levels from physical activity.
• Provides temporary relief while traveling at high altitude.
• Restores depleted oxygen level in blood.
• Reduces minor aches and pains including menstrual cramps.
• Improves memory, alertness and concentration levels (short term)
• All natural energy without the caffeine and chemicals of energy drinks

 
Colloidal silver: Here are some of the most common uses:

Eye Infection - In case of pink eye or conjunctivitis, place one or two drops in the eye ever couple of hours.

Ear Infection - Use several drops or more in the ear every few hours.

Nasal Infection - Spray or use several drops or more as needed in each nostril every few hours.

Mouth ulcers and gum infections - Use one to two teaspoons inside mouth, swish for one to two minutes then swallow.

Colds and Flu- Use one to two teaspoons, place in mouth and absorb sublingually under the tongue. Repeat every few hours. Start early to help avert full-blown illness.

Sore throat and strep throat- Gargle with one to two teaspoons for one-minute, every two hours, then swallow.

Cuts, scrapes, mild burns, and abrasions - Apply directly to area or via a band-aid or gauze. Change covering and reapply several time a day.

Urinary tract infections- Oral dosage is one tablespoon taken 3 times daily. Most users report noticeable improvement within two to three days, with the infection generally gone in five to seven days.

Yeast infections- Take a teaspoon every 3-4 hours for up to one month.

Traveling- Take a teaspoon, absorbed sublingually, every few hours.

So, as the googler that I am… I did some research on this stuff, and it looks like people really love it!

So, I am giving it a try and I will report how it worked or didn’t work for me. I am all about a good find, as long as it works… consider me your own private lab mouse (I don’t like rats, so I don’t want to be a lab rat, lol) If all goes well, I might become a representative for this company, and you can purchase your wellness products directly from me!

Update to come soon, promise!

Here is there website: www.kokopeliswellness.com   

Baking Soda - Who knew!

Okay as you all know I try to be as green as possible... In my late night googling I came across some great things you can do with baking soda... I have boxes of that stuff handy to put in my fridge for the smells, but after a month a threw them out with not a second of hesitation... not knowing that I could still use them... The strength of course has diminished a tad, but it still works well enough for me. If you want the full strength you can always use a new box. Not only is baking soda a natural cleaning agent and deodorizer but it also has so many other great uses!


Here's a few great things you can do with plain old baking soda:




1.Clear a clogged drain: Mix ½ cup of baking soda with ½ cup of white vinegar (careful as when you add the vinegar, it may bubble over). Pour down drain followed by 2 cups of boiling water.


2.Deodorize your dishwasher: Simply sprinkle ½ cup of baking soda on the bottom of your dishwasher before running a cycle.


3.Freshen up your sponge: If your kitchen sponge or towel starts to get a bit stinky, soak it overnight in 2 cups of warm water, 2 tbsp of baking soda and 5 drops of tea tree oil.


4.Deodorize your carpet or rug: Lightly sprinkle baking soda over your carpet. Let it settle for ½ an hour and then vacuum.


5.Dandruff remedy: Wet your hair and then rub a handful of baking soda vigorously into your scalp. Shampoo and condition with sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)-free products and repeat for the next 5 or 6 times that you wash your hair.


6.Mouthwash: If you have bad breath or it's the night after a heavy dose of garlicky pasta, dissolve 1 tsp of baking soda in an 8-ounce glass of water and use as a mouthwash or gargle.


7.Clean combs, brushes: freshen up your bristles by whirling them around in a bowl of 3 cups of warm water and 2tsp of baking soda.


8.Moldy shower curtains: Throw a mildew/mold stained shower curtain into the washing machine with a couple of bath towels. Add 1 cup of baking soda to the detergent and add 1 cup of vinegar to rinse cycle.


9.Paving stones: Keep the weeds from growing in between paving stones by sprinkling baking soda onto the paving stones and sweep it into the cracks.


10.Clean your grill: scour yucky grill racks with a paste made from 2tbsp baking soda and 2tbsp of water. Apply paste with a brush, leave for 15 minutes and then rinse.


11. Add it to the water when doing laundry, baking soda stabilizes the pH level, enhancing the detergent’s effectiveness.


12. Baking soda may also be added to swimming pool water to balance the pH level and keep the water clear.




13. A pinch added to tomato sauce while cooking, or coffee while brewing, will reduce acidity.


14. A small amount added to the soaking water of beans will make the softening and cooking process faster and reduces the after effects for the people eating them! ( NO GAS) :)


15. Baking soda’s fine gritty texture makes it an excellent, gentle abrasive cleaner. It is inexpensive, environmentally friendly, fragrance-free, and safe for nearly all surfaces, making it perfect for household use. Just mix it with a little water or vinegar. (careful with the vinegar, we all remember our volcano science projects)


16. And lastly, you can sprinkle baking soda around the exterior entrances and foundation of your house, it may stop ants and other insects from crawling in, as it is irritating to their "exoskeletons" and they avoid it.