Can Children Use Castor Oil Packs?

Can Children Use Castor Oil Packs?

Queen of the Thrones Castor Oil Pack for Kids

Can Children Use Castor Oil Packs?

Written by: Victoria Williams R.H.N.

Est. reading time: 7 minutes

Ever wondered if Castor Oil Packs are safe for children? Discover how this self-care practice can help set your kids up for a lifetime of good wellness habits.

Your Guide to Less Mess Castor Oil Packs for Kids

You may have used Castor Oil Packs or heard of them offering multiple health benefits, right? But what about Castor Oil Packs for kids

Have you ever wondered if Castor Oil Packs have the same benefits for kids? Or maybe you’ve asked Google, are Castor Oil Packs safe for children?”

Well, the simple answer to your questions is a YES! You see, the gentle compression of a Castor Oil Pack combined with Castor Oil may help naturally engage your child’s ‘rest and digest’ state. And when they are relaxed, liver detox, lymphatic drainage, and colon cleansing may all be supported, so they can:

  • Naturally relax and sleep better1 2 3 
  • Poop better 4 5 
  • Stress less6

Sounds simply wonderful, right?

That’s not all. Castor Oil Packs are a nighttime routine that feels like a comforting warm hug before bedtime.

And now it can be your secret to regaining peace in the home, especially at night, because you want everyone to rest peacefully, right? Imagine the satisfaction of seeing your child more focused and attentive, and knowing you’re preparing them for a successful, healthy life. Sounds amazing, agreed?

You’re in the right place because this blog talks about Castor Oil Packs and how to use them to help your child feel better overall.

But first, would you love to know the ins and outs of Castor Oil Packs for kids?

How do Kids Castor Oil Packs work?

You want the best for your child’s wellness and have been trying everything to keep them healthy, right?

You give them the right supplements, feed them well, and keep them active, but despite your heartfelt efforts, you keep smacking up against a wall of resistance. Is this you? 

Well, now, you can free yourself from the dreaded wall of resistance using a gentle and supportive self-care routine for your child with the Queen of the Thrones® Kids Castor Oil Pack.

How Queen of the Thrones Castor Oil Packs for kids work
Here’s how it works…

Mechanical: The compression of a Castor Oil Pack placed over the liver area (right rib cage), combined with the movement of their breathing muscles, serves like a pump to their lymphatic system, and may encourage lymphatic drainage7. Amazing, agreed?

Neurological: When placed on specific dermatomes8 and Traditional Chinese Meridians9, this activates the somatovisceral reflexes that are thought to trigger the activity of internal detox and cleansing organs like the liver, kidney, gut, gallbladder, and more10.

Vagus nerve cross section by Queen of the Thrones

A combination of both mechanical and neurological: Castor Oil Packs may stimulate the body’s skin receptors that promote the natural oxytocin feedback loop activating the vagus nerve, shifting your child’s body into the ‘rest and digest’ state where liver detox is optimized.

The Queen of the Thrones® Castor Oil Pack for Kids is adored by many parents who say it’s “easy to use” and they love that it’s “less-messy”.

Queen of the Thrones customer testimony about Castor Oil Packs for Kids

So, with its continuous use, the Castor Oil Kids Pack may naturally engage your child’s body in gentle liver detox, lymphatic drainage and colon cleansing functions so they can sleep better, poop better, and stress less.

The origin of Castor Oil Packs and their benefits

Castor Oil Packs are an ancient self-care practice that have been around for centuries and are now a foundation of naturopathic and functional medicine. They were first popularized in the early 1900s in North America by a bedside healer named Edgar Cayce.

However, the original oily cotton Castor Oil Pack lost its appeal because of its messy nature and difficulty accessing good quality organic materials.

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So, we made this practice easy for the 21st century with the Queen of The Thrones® Kids Castor Oil Pack, a modernized Castor Oil Pack that’s heatless, less-mess, and easy to use. Sounds amazing, agreed?

Let’s dive even further into the benefits of Castor Oil Packs for your kid(s), shall we?

1. May help balance gut microbiome

Does your child often complain about tummy aches or get skin rashes? They may also have symptoms that seem disconnected from each other, such as irritability, bloating, or hyperactivity. Sound familiar?

Well, these symptoms may sometimes indicate underlying imbalance of bacteria in the gut, and inflammation is a common culprit.

Did you know that inflammation is part of your body’s process of fighting against things that harm it (like infections) in an attempt to heal and protect itself? 

So, when something damages a child’s cells, their body releases chemicals that trigger an inflammatory response from their immune system. Inflammation is a healthy response, but many factors in today’s world can cause it to react out of control, including stress and unhealthy eating patterns.

You see, when your child is inflamed, their body is acidic. This means that the enzymes in their body won’t function properly in an acidic environment, as they require an alkaline environment11

You can think of inflammation as a fire. And how do you fight fire? By putting water over it, right?

Similarly, your body produces water to fight inflammation, often resulting in abdominal bloating. Make sense, agreed?

So, since Castor Oil contains ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid that has been shown to be a natural anti-inflammatory12 13, it may support balancing inflammation and bloating in the core, and naturally support the microbiome. 

Castor Oil has also been shown in periodontal medicine to have the ability to breakdown biofilm14 15 16, a protective layer that bad gut bacteria creates to prevent you from getting rid of it.

Plus, the gentle compression of the pack may help move the body into the parasympathetic state2 3, which is ideal for digestion, absorption and elimination.  

While we’re on the subject of the parasympathetic state, it’s essential to know that Castor Oil Packs may help retrain the relaxed parasympathetic state that often gets overpowered by the sympathetic stressed state. So this is your child’s opportunity to be able to…

2. Naturally lower stress

Yes, it’s true! Even kids have a stressed state!

Worrying about grades, problems with friends, or health conditions can cause a state of stress in your kids.

A Castor Oil Pack may support their natural response to stress by training their parasympathetic tone. 

Wondering how this is possible?

Well, when your child wears their pack, the gentle compression on the skin may naturally promote oxytocin6, known as the ‘love and connection’ hormone, which reduces cortisol (the stress hormone)17 and can naturally shift your child into a relaxed state so their body can do what it’s meant to, cleanse. 

Like the escape button on your computer, Castor Oil Packs help instantly calm your child’s system, similar to a cozy weighted blanket18 19. So, with regular practice, you’re helping them to retrain their body to respond better to stress with an enhanced parasympathetic tone.

As we’re talking about stress, let’s see how Castor Oil Packs may help…

3. Naturally promote lymphatic drainage

Did you know, stress can affect all systems of your child’s body, including their lymphatic system?

In general, high cortisol levels (stress hormone) can alter the functioning of the lymphatic system20.

Fortunately, wearing a Castor Oil Pack over your child’s liver area (just below the right rib cage) may mechanically support lymphatic drainage

But how? Through inhalation and exhalation, the gentle compression from the pack acts as a pump for the lymphatic system7 that’s highly concentrated in the area. 

Lastly, Castor Oil Packs may help your child with…

4. Gentle constipation relief

Does it feel like your child is always saying, “my tummy hurts”? Or maybe they spend a lot of time on the toilet because they’re so constipated. Can you relate?

Is it what you’re feeding them? Are they anxious?… You feel so bad because you can’t figure it out, right?

Well, you’re not alone and that’s why Castor Oil Packs for Kids are loved by so many parents because regular use may help them poop better.

You might be curious if it works better or the same as traditional laxatives and supplements.

Well, a study in an old age home compared Castor Oil Packs to conventional laxatives4. Castor Oil Packs demonstrated relief and feelings of satisfaction without the harsh cramping and urgency caused by laxatives. Amazing, agreed?

So, how do you use Kids Castor Oil Packs?

It’s as easy as following the two-step process so your child can support their body from the outside in.

Step One: Apply 1 tbsp of Queen of the Thrones® Organic Castor Oil to the soft cotton flannel side of your Pack.

*Always add your Castor Oil to the middle of the pack to help keep the oil from the seams, as the pack is not 100% impenetrable. Remember: Castor Oil WILL STAIN clothing, so take extra care when preparing your child’s pack. 

Step Two: Place your Kids Castor Oil Pack over the right side of their body (under their ribcage) and tie it in place with the soft, stretchy, adjustable straps.

Then have your child wear their pack for at least 1 hour each evening, getting them ready for a fantastic sleep! 

*Supervision is recommended for the entire duration your child wears their pack because the straps are a choking hazard.

How to use Queen of the Thrones Kids Castor Oil Packs

Common questions

  1. Is it safe to use the Castor Oil Pack for Kids with supplements, herbs or medications?

Yes. Castor Oil Packs are not known to have any contraindications and may support everything you’re already doing for your child to work better, by supporting liver detox, lymphatic drainage and colon cleansing.

  1. Why do I have to replace it after two months of regular use?

Traditionally, Castor Oil Packs were done using the SAME compress over and over and over. This was okay centuries ago, before the industrial revolution which caused our environment to become more toxic. We now know that environmental toxicity impacts wellness, which is why it’s important to add fresh oil with each use and replace your pack approximately every 2 months for ease of use, comfort, and sanitation.

  1. Why can’t my child just drink Castor Oil or rub it on their skin?

Castor Oil orally is a stimulant laxative that has been shown to cause cramping and a harsh urgency to poop. ​​Simply rubbing it on the skin and wearing an old T-shirt overtop only gives about 50% of the benefits. Your kid needs the pack to help move their body into a relaxed state via gentle compression which supports liver detox, lymphatic drainage, and colon cleansing. 

  1. Why can’t I use organic bamboo or any old cloth?

For Castor Oil Packs, ONLY use organic cotton or wool! Materials like ‘organic’ bamboo are highly processed with chemicals, and old clothing may be made with harmful dyes, bleach, and flame retardants that you don’t want to absorb into your body.  

  1. Isn’t it messy?

Castor Oil Packs have a reputation for being messy, but that’s why we created this LESS-mess pack. It’s not entirely messless, but it is LESS messy than a do-it-yourself pack. Castor Oil does stain fabrics, so make sure your child is always wearing an old T-shirt.

  1. Don’t I have to add heat?

Extra heat isn’t necessary because the Castor Oil Pack for Kids is engineered to hold in body heat naturally. 

 

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1. Rolls ET et all. Representations of pleasant and painful touch in the human orbitofrontal and cingulate cortices. Cereb Cortex. 2003 Mar;13(3):308-17. PMID: 12571120 

2. Francis S, Rolls ET, Bowtell R, McGlone F, O’Doherty J, Browning A, Clare S, Smith E. The representation of pleasant touch in the brain and its relationship with taste and olfactory areas. Neuroreport. 1999 Feb 25;10(3):453-9. PMID: 10208571 

3. Löken LS, Wessberg J, Morrison I, McGlone F, Olausson H. Coding of pleasant touch by unmyelinated afferents in humans. Nat Neurosci. 2009 May;12(5):547-8. Epub 2009 Apr 12. PMID: 19363489

4. Arslan GG, Eşer I. An examination of the effect of castor oil packs on constipation in the elderly. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2011 Feb;17(1):58-62. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2010.04.004. Epub 2010 May 18. PMID: 21168117. 

5. Sorin Tunaru,a Till F. Althoff,a Rolf M. Nüsing,b Martin Diener,c and Stefan Offermannsa,d,1 Castor oil induces laxation and uterus contraction via ricinoleic acid activating prostaglandin EP3 receptors. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2012 Jun 5; 109(23): 9179–9184. Published online 2012 May 21. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1201627109 PMID: 22615395

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7. Moore JE Jr, Bertram CD. Lymphatic System Flows. Annu Rev Fluid Mech. 2018 Jan;50:459-482. doi: 10.1146/annurev-fluid-122316-045259. PMID: 29713107; PMCID: PMC5922450.

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14. Andrade IM1, Andrade KM2, Pisani MX1, Silva-Lovato CH1, de Souza RF1, Paranhos Hde F1.Trial of an experimental castor oil solution for cleaning dentures. Braz Dent J. 2014 Jan-Feb;25(1):43-7.

15. Badaró MM, Salles MM, Leite VMF, Arruda CNF, Oliveira VC, Nascimento CD, Souza RF, Paranhos HFO, Silva-Lovato CH. Clinical trial for evaluation of Ricinus communis and sodium hypochlorite as denture cleanser.J Appl Oral Sci. 2017 May-Jun; 25(3):324-334.

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Top 5 Self-Care Gifts for Natural Wellness Lovers

Top 5 Self-Care Gifts for Natural Wellness Lovers

Top 5 Self Care Gifts for Natural Wellness Lovers by Queen of the Thrones

Top 5 Self-Care Gifts for Natural Wellness Lovers

Written by: Victoria Williams R.H.N. Victoria Williams Director of Operations at Queen of the Thrones Victoria Williams R.H.N.
Victoria is Head of Operations at Queen of the Thrones®. Victoria obtained a Pre-Health Science Certificate with Honours from Georgian College, which ignited her passion for natural wellness and nutrition.
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Medically reviewed by: Melanie Swackhammer B.A

Est. reading time: 7 minutes.

 

Self-care gifts are an excellent way to convey your love and care for anyone. It shows that you’re thinking of them, and they should also take a moment to think and care for themselves.

These natural wellness tools also make great gifts for the overworked practitioner, stay-at-home mom, determined athlete, or the self-care aficionado in your life. Self-care is for everyone, right?

Would you love tried and true gift ideas for natural health and wellness? You’ve come to the right place because here are the five best natural wellness gifts for the holiday season.

Queen of the Thrones Castor Oil and Castor Oil Pack

The best part? You won’t have to scramble at the last minute to find something your friends and family will use and adore.

Let’s start here: can you think of anyone in your life who’s complained about feeling bloated, tired, ‘bunged up’ or perhaps feeling stuck in their own body?

All signs point towards a lack of lymphatic drainage and flow. Now, you might be wondering… “Is there a simple natural wellness tool to help enhance lymph drainage and flow?” Yes!

5. The Castor Oil Dry Brush Kit supports lymph drainage

Queen of the Thrones Castor Oil Dry Brush Kit supports lymph drainage

You see, dry brushing has been commonly used in Ayurveda for centuries as it has multiple health benefits. It’s a relatively simple technique to improve blood flow, metabolism, and energy, while reducing cellulite.

Dry brushing supports lymphatic drainage1 and detox. It also offers physical exfoliation by sweeping away dry, flaky skin.

Plus, dry brushing stimulates receptors in the skin that connect to your nervous system which may be beneficial for your mental health.

If you dry brush when you wake up in the morning it’s almost like an alarm clock for your body, because dry brushing helps to gently stimulate cortisol, your alert hormone, at the time of the day when cortisol is naturally supposed to rise.

To enhance the benefits of dry brushing, it can be combined with Castor Oil, aka the Palm of Christ, as it’s packed with skin-loving nutrients like vitamin E, omegas, and polyphenols2 that hydrate and nourish your skin and further support lymphatic flow.

Simply apply a thin layer of Castor Oil to your skin before dry brushing for enhanced benefits. So easy, agreed?

Get them together with the Queen of the Thrones ® Castor Oil Lymphatic Dry Brush Kit! Your kit comes with an easy to hold circular brush with bamboo bristles as well as a 3.38 oz (100ml) amber glass bottle of 100% pure, certified organic, cold-pressed, hexane-free Castor Oil.

Now that we’ve talked about waking up, what about falling asleep?

Sleep problems are far too common, agreed? The next natural wellness tool will have you and your loved ones covered!

4. Sleep helper: Castor Oil Eye Compress Kit

You might be wondering, how can a Castor Oil Eye Compress improve sleep?

Well, the Queen of the Thrones® Castor Oil Eye Compress Kit was created so you can help gently reset your sleep-wake cycle and support your circadian rhythm.

How does it do this? Wearing the Eye Compress when you go to bed at night naturally promotes your sleep hormone, melatonin3-4 so you can fall asleep easier. Then, because of the light color of the compress, it allows sunlight in to wake you up in the morning.

Plus, like we talked about above, once you’re awake, you can greet the day with your Castor Oil Dry Brush to stimulate cortisol and further support gently resetting your sleep-wake cycle.

Queen of the Thrones Castor Oil Packs support a healthy life quality

The best part? The combination of Castor Oil and your Eye Compress allows it to function as a weighted, warm compress to help promote oxytocin. Castor Oil is a great source of moisture and hydration, soothing and rejuvenating tired-itchy eyes7 due to its natural antihistamine properties8.

Castor Oil Eye Compresses are also commonly used to relieve styes in the eyes, supporting relief from inflammation9. It may also result in the reduction of dark circles and wrinkles around your eyes.

Are you wondering… “Is Castor Oil good for eyelashes?”

And the answer is “Yes”. The fatty acids that make up Castor Oil are believed to be extremely nourishing to the skin and hair follicles, and it helps naturally promote nitric oxide15, which increases circulation. Regular application of Castor Oil may help with thicker, longer eyelashes and eyebrows.

So, while your loved one is falling asleep, they’re also giving their eyelashes and eyebrows nourishment and care.

To further promote relaxation, your loved one can include an aromatherapy experience by simply spraying essential oils in the room.

And using organic home fragrance oils is an excellent aromatherapy option.

3. Great for aromatherapy: Eau de Throne®

Queen of the Thrones Eau the Thrones is made of  a blend of organic essential oils
Eau de Throne® is a pure blend of organic home essential oils of lavender, rosemary, clove, and citrus (limonene) that neutralizes odors and purifies the air in your home and bathroom while promoting relaxation and healthy digestion. Who wouldn’t want to leave the throne (the toilet) with an odor they are proud to own? Organic home fragrance oils not only smell amazing but also have additional health benefits. Some of these essential oils can neutralize bacteria, calm the nervous system, and support digestion.

Eau de Throne® includes…

  • Lavender: Acts as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, calmative, and antioxidant action10.
  • Rosemary: Supports hormone balance, circulation, and digestion. It also acts as an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-cramping, and antioxidant11.
  • Clove: Improves digestion, reduces gas and bloating, and fights infection12.
  • Limonene(terpene from the lemon peel): Supports healthy digestion and works as an antioxidizing and anti-inflammatory agent13.

You can spray it in your bathroom after going number 2, your living room before having guests over, in your gym bag, or use it as part of an at-home spa day.

So, Eau de Throne® is an excellent choice for aromatherapy and essential oil lovers.

Additional tip: Aromatherapy is a natural stress reliever and a great choice for someone who’s stressed. After all, we want our loved ones to be happy and stress-free, right?

Stress not only affects your mental health but can also cause physical symptoms, including hair loss or thinning14.

Fortunately, Castor Oil can also support healthy hair.

2. Castor Oil Hair Growth Kit: Practical tool for hair and scalp care

The Queen of the Thrones® Castor Oil Hair Growth Kit nourishes, hydrates, and repairs hair deeply from your roots to tips, making it a great natural wellness gift One of the major benefits of Castor Oil for hair growth17 is that it helps naturally balance the microbiome18-19-20 of the scalp, and may help reduce inflammation of hair follicles dandruff relief.
Castor Oil Hair Growth by Queen of the Thrones is the most recommended health solution for your hair and scalp

And that’s not it…wouldn’t it be great to enjoy an easy, relaxing ‘hot oil’ hair treatment with less mess and no heating required? The Hair Wrap does this for you by holding in your natural body heat!

The Hair Kit is great for those dealing with hormonal hair loss, including PCOS and thyroid disorders.

We’ve talked about Castor Oil for hair care, what about skincare, and what’s going on beneath?

You know, tense neck muscles, cellulite, and tender knots. Is there a simple way to support this? Yes! Your tried and true…

1. Castor Oil Fascia Massage Roller: Body & skincare tool for pain-relief

Queen of the Thrones Castor Oil Fascia Massage Roller Kit support smoothing out cellulite and lymph massage
Fascia Massage Rollers appear to be everywhere, from gyms to the shelves of your local big box store. The most common use of the Castor Oil and Fascia Massage Roller is to support smoothing out cellulite, lymph massage, and scar tissue breakdown. Like Gua sha, a Queen of the Thrones® Castor Oil Fascia Massage Roller Kit can also be used for sore muscles and migraines. Bonus tip: you can enhance your experience by putting your Roller in the fridge or freezer.

Plus, by applying Castor Oil before using your Roller, due to its anti-inflammatory properties21-22, the Oil combined with the Roller…

  • naturally engages enhanced circulation
  • supports lymphatic drainage
  • releases tension and stress

In turn, hormone balance, fertility, and gut health are supported when the flow has been restored to your body. Amazing, agreed?

Now for the pièce de résistance…

The all-in-one tool: Castor Oil Pack for Liver

We saved the best one for last! This BONUS natural wellness gift option is the most exciting gift as it is the one practice we can’t live without. You see, the Castor Oil Pack for Liver has been used in self-care for centuries to support liver detox, lymphatic drainage23, colon cleansing24, hormonal balance, and gut health.
Castor Oil Pack for Liver by Queen of the Thrones is the ideal health tool for liver detox

It calms the body down like a weighted blanket. Hundreds of testimonials speak to how it’s a game-changer to feel better, sleep better, feel less stress25-26-27-28 and poop better29.

Plus, it’s a key foundational practice for all stages of life (except during pregnancy), as the liver is the hub of cleansing and detox in your body30, which we all need to truly thrive.

Are you curious to know how and why the Queen of the Thrones® Castor Oil Pack works? We have the answers for you in this blog post.

That’s it, that’s all on the top 5 tried and true gift ideas for natural health and wellness using the ancient practice of Castor Oil.

Are you a practitioner, health coach or wellness influencer? If you’re interested in recommending our easy-to-use tools and practically applying them in your health and wellness professional practice, in clinic, or online with the people you serve, you can join now!

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3. Rong-fang Hu, Xiao-ying Jiang, Yi-ming Zeng, Xiao-yang Chen, You-hua Zhang. Effects of earplugs and eye masks on nocturnal sleep, melatonin and cortisol in a simulated intensive care unit environment. Published online 2010 Apr 18. PMID: 20398302.

4. Khoddam H, Maddah SA, Rezvani Khorshidi S, Zaman Kamkar M, Modanloo M. The effects of earplugs and eye masks on sleep quality of patients admitted to coronary care units: A randomised clinical trial. J Sleep Res. 2022 Apr;31(2):e13473. doi: 10.1111/jsr.13473. Epub 2021 Sep 12. PMID: 34514653.

5, 26. Rolls ET et all. Representations of pleasant and painful touch in the human orbitofrontal and cingulate cortices. Cereb Cortex. 2003 Mar;13(3):308-17. PMID: 12571120.

6, 27. Francis S, Rolls ET, Bowtell R, McGlone F, O’Doherty J, Browning A, Clare S, Smith E. The representation of pleasant touch in the brain and its relationship with taste and olfactory areas. Neuroreport. 1999 Feb 25;10(3):453-9. PMID: 10208571.

7. Goto E, Shimazaki J, Monden Y, Takano Y, Yagi Y, Shimmura S, Tsubota K. Low-concentration homogenized castor oil eye drops for noninflamed obstructive meibomian gland dysfunction. Ophthalmology. 2002 Nov;109(11):2030-5. doi: 10.1016/s0161-6420(02)01262-9. PMID: 12414410.

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12. Chaieb K, Hajlaoui H, Zmantar T, Kahla-Nakbi AB, Rouabhia M, Mahdouani K, Bakhrouf A. The chemical composition and biological activity of clove essential oil, Eugenia caryophyllata (Syzigium aromaticum L. Myrtaceae): a short review. Phytother Res. 2007 Jun;21(6):501-6. doi: 10.1002/ptr.2124. PMID: 17380552.

13. Astani A, Schnitzler P. Antiviral activity of monoterpenes beta-pinene and limonene against herpes simplex virus in vitro. Iran J Microbiol. 2014 Jun;6(3):149-55. PMID: 25870747; PMCID: PMC4393490.

14. Thom E. Stress and the Hair Growth Cycle: Cortisol-Induced Hair Growth Disruption. J Drugs Dermatol. 2016 Aug 1;15(8):1001-4. PMID: 27538002.

15. Mascolo N1, Izzo AA, Autore G, Barbato F, Capasso F.Nitric oxide and castor oil-induced diarrhea.J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 1994 Jan;268(1):291-5. PMID: 8301570

17. Coonen. L.P “Herodotus on Biology”. The Scientific Monthly. Vol. 76. No. 2, 1953. Pp.63-70. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/20629

18. Andrade IM1, Andrade KM2, Pisani MX1, Silva-Lovato CH1, de Souza RF1, Paranhos Hde F1.Trial of an experimental castor oil solution for cleaning dentures. Braz Dent J. 2014 Jan-Feb;25(1):43-7.

19. Badaró MM, Salles MM, Leite VMF, Arruda CNF, Oliveira VC, Nascimento CD, Souza RF, Paranhos HFO, Silva-Lovato CH. Clinical trial for evaluation of Ricinus communis and sodium hypochlorite as denture cleanser.J Appl Oral Sci. 2017 May-Jun; 25(3):324-334.

20. Salles MM, Badaró MM, Arruda CN, Leite VM, Silva CH, Watanabe E, Oliveira Vde C, Paranhos Hde F. Antimicrobial activity of complete denture cleanser solutions based on sodium hypochlorite and Ricinus communis – a randomized clinical study.J Appl Oral Sci. 2015 Nov-Dec; 23(6):637-42.

21. Vieira C et al. .Effect of ricinoleic acid in acute and subchronic experimental models of inflammation. Mediators Inflamm. 2000;9(5):223-8 PMID: 11200362

23. Moore JE Jr, Bertram CD. Lymphatic System Flows. Annu Rev Fluid Mech. 2018 Jan;50:459-482. doi: 10.1146/annurev-fluid-122316-045259. PMID: 29713107; PMCID: PMC5922450.

24, 29, 30. Holm T, Brøgger-Jensen MR, Johnson L, Kessel L.Glutathione preservation during storage of rat lenses in opti-sol-GS and castor oil. PLoS One. 2013 Nov 19;8(11):e79620. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0079620. eCollection 2013. PMID: 24260265

25. Walker SC1, Trotter PD2, Swaney WT2, Marshall A3, Mcglone FP4. C-tactile afferents: Cutaneous mediators of oxytocin release during affiliative tactile interactions? Neuropeptides. 2017 Aug;64:27-38. doi: 10.1016/j.npep.2017.01.001. Epub 2017 Jan 19. PMID: 28162847

28. Löken LS, Wessberg J, Morrison I, McGlone F, Olausson H. Coding of pleasant touch by unmyelinated afferents in hu-mans. Nat Neurosci. 2009 May;12(5):547-8. Epub 2009 Apr 12. PMID: 19363489.

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3 Ways Castor Oil Packs Can Help You Sleep Better

3 Ways Castor Oil Packs Can Help You Sleep Better

3 Ways to Improve your Sleep with Queen of the Thrones Castor Oil Packs

3 Ways Castor Oil Packs Can Help You Sleep Better

Written by: Annika Carroll Sleep Expert, CEO of Sleep Like a Boss
Medically reviewed by: Melanie Swackhammer. B.A.

Est. reading time: 12 minutes.

Are you struggling to find support for sleeping problems?

Does it take you forever to shut your eyes?

Do you wake up between 1 and 4 am with a racing mind and it takes you forever to fall back asleep? Keep reading because we’re going to explore the 3 ways Castor Oil Packs can support you and your sleep.

So, you’re exhausted and can’t keep up with your kids because you have nothing left at the end of the day, right?

Has your performance at work and your relationships started to suffer?

You’ve Googled “sleeping problems” and “sleeping solutions” and tried everything you could find to help you sleep.

All you want is to:

  • Fall asleep faster
  • Get a good night’s rest
  • Start your day full of energy
  • And have your kids get tired before you do 

My name is Annika Carroll, I’m the CEO of Sleep Like a Boss and a certified sleep & health coach helping women get their sleep and energy back.

I also have ample personal experience with burnout and sleep anxiety.

May I share my story?

I was a very successful Senior HR Manager in the corporate world for 15 years.

Sleep was my superpower. My colleagues and friends called me the energizer bunny.

When my son was born extremely prematurely, I experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

But I didn’t know that at the time.

I ignored all my symptoms, pretended to be strong, went back to work after a year, and gave it all I had.

I never really asked for help – because that was not anything I would do.

I all of a sudden got sick a lot with everlasting ear infections, bloating every night, and couldn’t eat anything anymore without digestive issues.

I kept going.

Until one morning when I just couldn’t anymore.

My husband had to take me to the doctor – burnout!

And with that, my sleep problems started.

I would go to bed at night, fall asleep and then lie awake between 1 and 4 am EVERY single night for months.

I started being afraid of going to bed. I was afraid of having to deal with another bad night and another dreadful day.

It took me 2 years, multiple doctors, 2 naturopaths and a functional practitioner.

And I can proudly say that today, I have my sleep & energy back!

That is how I came to help women struggling with sleep problems.

Because it doesn’t have to take that long.

Chronic sleep deprivation is a major problem in today’s world

Queen of the Thrones recommend to sleep well to properly recharge

And it is not talked about enough.

Working to exhaustion is still ingrained in a lot of us, agreed?

Throughout my journey and studies, the one thing I have learnt about sleep is…

The ability of the body to get a good night’s sleep depends on two things:

A rested mind and a healthy body.

 

And that is where I have found Castor Oil Packs to be a great addition to my personal and my clients’ toolbox.

So, let’s explore 3 ways Queen of the Thrones® Castor Oil Packs for Liver and Castor Oil Eye Compresses can be used to…

Because all these are foundational for a good night’s sleep. Makes sense, right?

1. Can Castor Oil Packs Calm Down your Nervous System?

Are you stressed to the max?

Falling asleep in a stressed state is impossible.

You see, our bodies need to feel safe to calm down and fall asleep.

If we are stressed, our body releases cortisol – a stress hormone also known as the “awake hormone”.

We need good amounts of cortisol to get going in the morning and have energy throughout the day.

However, cortisol signals the brain to suppress melatonin – the hormone that makes us feel sleepy.

So if our cortisol levels are too high at night, we might have sleeping problems like falling asleep.

And how can Castor Oil Packs help with this?

Well, the connection of the organic cotton sherpa to the skin of a Castor Oil Pack for Liver has a calming effect on your nervous system which promotes the production of your “feel good” hormones:

Dopamine and oxytocin.

Improve your health and support of Feel Good Neurotransmitters with Queen of the Thrones Castor Oil Packs
It’s like when someone gives you a hug or a cuddle.1-2 Sounds wonderful, agreed?

The release of oxytocin creates a feeling of trust and safety in the body and reduces stress.³

This lowers cortisol and allows melatonin to be released and that helps us fall asleep.

How about a Castor Oil Pack for your eyes?

I’m talking about a Castor Oil Eye Compress.

Research shows that wearing a Castor Oil Eye Compress naturally reduces anxiety14 and increases melatonin15-16-17 so you can fall asleep and stay asleep. Amazing, right?

2. Castor Oil Packs Reduce inflammation in your body

Inflammation is your body’s response to an invader such as bacteria or viruses, infections or injuries.

Think of a paper cut on your finger.

That’s an acute inflammation your body is trying to heal.

Symptoms like leaky gut, diarrhea, constipation, bloating, joint pain & fatigue can be symptoms of a so-called chronic inflammation.

But how does your body fight this inflammation? With cortisol!

Cortisol is not only a stress hormone, it’s also an anti-inflammatory.

So, whether you have a paper cut or leaky gut, your body uses cortisol to fight inflammation to help you heal.

In an acute case (the paper cut) this is great.

But, chronic low-grade inflammation can become one of the saboteurs of good sleep.

In this case, the body releases cortisol to fight inflammation during the day and night.

This suppresses the release of melatonin leading to sleep problems.

Fluctuations of the Rest and Alert Hormone by Queen of the Thrones

How do Castor Oil Packs help regulate inflammation?

Research shows that Castor Oil works as an anti-inflammatory when applied to the skin, because of the ricinoleic acid component4.

This way it can help lower inflammation5-6, which leads to less cortisol being released at the wrong times.

So, by applying Castor Oil Packs before you sleep you’re regulating inflammation by…

  1. Promoting lymphatic drainage12-13 with your Liver Pack & Eye Compress.
  2. Reducing stress7-8-9-10 that creates inflammation in your body.
  3. Supporting gentle liver detox11 with your Castor Oil Pack for Liver.

Sounds good, agreed?

3. How does my liver impact my sleep?

Another sleep saboteur can be an overburdened liver.

The liver’s job is to rid our body of toxins.

What kind of toxins?

  • Alcohol
  • Pesticides
  • Medication
  • Synthetic and used-up natural hormones
  • BPAs from plastics
  • Chemicals in body lotions and cleaning products
  • Food additives, and and and…

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), our liver is most active between 1 and 3 am.

Are you waking up at this time on a regular basis?

Well, your liver might be in need of some love.

If the toxic load the liver needs to clear gets too high, the liver can become overtaxed.

Contributors can be excess hormones, especially estrogen and cortisol, and/or toxins released from a pathogen in your gut or food sensitivities.

When the liver needs support, it triggers your body to release cortisol.

And elevated cortisol levels at night cause – again – sleeping problems.

Castor Oil Packs can help your liver!

A Castor Oil Pack for Liver worn overnight can work wonders for sleep solutions.

This technique has been around since the late 19th century and is widely used in the naturopathic community.

First the action of ricinoleic acid penetrating the skin to support the liver in its efforts to get rid of toxins while you sleep!

Then, the combination of both the Liver Pack and Eye Compress naturally enhances nightly melatonin production for a deeper sleep.

And the application of the Castor Oil Packs weighted with Castor Oil help with anxiety relief and promotes calm.

So you can sleep better! Sounds good, right?

“But Annika, I am so tired, I don’t really want to try anything new and messy.”

I hear you. And I had similar concerns.

I discovered Castor Oil about two years ago.

I was intrigued and willing to try almost anything to get better sleep.

But when someone on social media ruined their couch by staining it with Castor Oil, I kind of lost my excitement.

This oil is so rich and sticky, that it can be really messy.

But I had read about it and after my osteopath recommended it for my c-section scar I started researching it.

It just seemed so much work to buy organic flannel, sit there with a towel wrapped over it – and get everything all messy.

And then I came across Queen of Thrones® Castor Oil Packs for Liver.

The easiest, fastest and cleanest way to do Castor Oil Packs.

Yes, they can still stain a little, so I wouldn’t sleep in my favorite nighties when I wear the pack.

I use my liver packs most nights and a lot of my clients use them too with great success.

Most of us have livers that can use a little bit of love.

And just that is sometimes enough to get better sleep.

So if you’re looking for a sleep solution tool that can help calm nervousness or anxiety and support your sleep, try a…

  1. Queen of Thrones® Castor Oil Pack on your liver.
  2. Plus a Queen of Thrones® Castor Oil Eye Compress on your eyes.

Here’s to a good night’s rest and to your kids getting tired before you do.

Are you a practitioner, health coach or wellness influencer? If you’re interested in recommending our easy-to-use tools and practically applying them in your health and wellness professional practice, in clinic, or online with the people you serve, you can join now!

Annika Carroll Bio

Annika Carroll is the CEO of Sleep Like a Boss, an international network of Sleep Coaches who help insomniacs who want to sleep but can’t.

Annika is a former HR Manager and a special needs mom, who has recovered from burnout and anxiety twice in the last 5 years. She was a Type A stress addict, who rode on adrenaline and cortisol for years ignoring her body’s signals like a pro. Today she helps ambitious women as a Sleep and Health Coach to get their energy & sleep back and avoid burnout.

Social links:

www.instagram.com/_annikacarroll/

Website:

www.sleeplikeaboss.com

Annika Carroll Queen of the Thrones affiliate
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2. Inga D. Neumann, Oxytocin: The Neuropeptide of Love Reveals Some of Its Secrets, Cell Metabolism, Volume 5, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 231-233, ISSN 1550-4131, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmet.2007.03.008.

3. Carter CS, Kenkel WM, MacLean EL, Wilson SR, Perkeybile AM, Yee JR, Ferris CF, Nazarloo HP, Porges SW, Davis JM, Connelly JJ, Kingsbury MA. Is Oxytocin “Nature’s Medicine”? Pharmacol Rev. 2020 Oct;72(4):829-861. doi: 10.1124/pr.120.019398. PMID: 32912963; PMCID: PMC7495339.

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5. Boddu SH, Alsaab H, Umar S, Bonam SP, Gupta H, Ahmed S. Anti-inflammatory effects of a novel ricinoleic acid poloxamer gel system for transdermal delivery. Int J Pharm. 2015 Feb 1;479(1):207-11. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2014.12.051. Epub 2014 Dec 24. PMID: 25542985.

8. Rolls ET et all. Representations of pleasant and painful touch in the human orbitofrontal and cingulate cortices. Cereb Cortex. 2003 Mar;13(3):308-17. PMID: 12571120

9. Francis S, Rolls ET, Bowtell R, McGlone F, O’Doherty J, Browning A, Clare S, Smith E. The representation of pleasant touch in the brain and its relationship with taste and olfactory areas. Neuroreport. 1999 Feb 25;10(3):453-9. PMID: 10208571

10. Löken LS, Wessberg J, Morrison I, McGlone F, Olausson H. Coding of pleasant touch by unmyelinated afferents in humans. Nat Neurosci. 2009 May;12(5):547-8. Epub 2009 Apr 12. PMID: 19363489.

11. Holm T, Brøgger-Jensen MR, Johnson L, Kessel L.Glutathione preservation during storage of rat lenses in opti-sol-GS and castor oil. PLoS One. 2013 Nov 19;8(11):e79620. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0079620. eCollection 2013. PMID: 24260265.

12. Holmes GM, Browning KN, Babic T, Fortna SR, Coleman FH, Travagli RA. Vagal afferent fibres determine the oxytocin-induced modulation of gastric tone. J Physiol. 2013 Jun 15;591(12):3081-100. doi: 10.1113/jphysiol.2013.253732. Epub 2013 Apr 15. PMID: 23587885; PMCID: PMC3832121.

13. Moore JE Jr, Bertram CD. Lymphatic System Flows. Annu Rev Fluid Mech. 2018 Jan;50:459-482. doi: 10.1146/annurev-fluid-122316-045259. PMID: 29713107; PMCID: PMC5922450.

14. Ricardo JW, Lipner SR. Utilizing a Sleep Mask to Reduce Patient Anxiety During Nail Surgery. Cutis. 2021 Jul;108(1):36.doi: 10.12788/cutis.0285. PMID: 34397356.

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17. Khoddam H, Maddah SA, Rezvani Khorshidi S, Zaman Kamkar M, Modanloo M. The effects of earplugs and eye masks on sleep quality of patients admitted to coronary care units: A randomised clinical trial. J Sleep Res. 2022 Apr;31(2):e13473.doi: 10.1111/jsr.13473. Epub 2021 Sep 12. PMID: 34514653.

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Here’s why you should detox using Castor Oil Packs.

Here’s why you should detox using Castor Oil Packs.

What are the Benefits of Detoxing with Queen of the Thrones® Castor Oil Packs

Here’s why you should detox using Castor Oil Packs.

Written by: Brianna Salerno, Holistic Lifestyle Coach & Queen of the Thrones® Affiliate
Medically reviewed by: Melanie Swackhammer B.A.

Est. reading time: 9 minutes.

First thing’s first, let’s answer one question…

Are die-off symptoms during a cleanse or detox normal?

It’s possible, but doesn’t have to be normal. Are you wondering what I mean by that?

Well, if you have ever felt worse during a cleanse or detox, with symptoms like:

  • More than your normal constipation
  • Feeling even more exhausted with little to no energy to do the simplest things…

These are only two of the many common examples of die-off symptoms that can be experienced during a cleanse and detox.

And they aren’t exactly NORMAL. You see, you don’t need to experience die-off symptoms during a cleanse and detox to be successful, like some practitioners say.

I know, sometimes these symptoms make you doubt the effectiveness of a cleanse and detox that you may have started, agreed? I know it did for me.

And that’s why I’m here with you now so we can discuss die-off symptoms of cleanses and detoxes so you can avoid experiencing them.

Why does this matter? Well, you don’t want to feel so bad that you wished you never started a cleanse or a detox, am I right?

Even though you’ve been told it’s normal to feel worse before you feel better, it doesn’t have to be that way.

If this is or isn’t your first time hearing about die-off symptoms, either way, there’s hope.

And this is why you want to to keep reading this blog BEFORE you start your next cleanse or detox.

You see, knowledge is power when it comes to die-off symptoms of a cleanse and detox. Because, you don’t want them to prevent you from doing the best foundational health-promoting practice.

All you need is a ready-to-wear, easy, ancient health practice to support your cleanse and detox.

Did you know Castor Oil Packs can help alleviate your die-off symptoms and actually help enhance your detox? Would you love to know how?

Castor Oil Packs can support you during a candida cleanse.

May I share my story with you about how I found relief from my terrible die-off symptoms by trying out a Queen of the Thrones® Castor Oil Liver Pack for Liver

My name is Brianna Salerno, I’m a Holistic Health Coach and owner of Blessed Holistic Life who encourages regular parasite and candida cleanses for clients with gut inflammation to improve their gut health.

Personally, I have done multiple cleanses and detoxes just like you, and have often struggled through the die-off phase.

 

Unfortunately, sometimes detoxing may result in some pretty uncomfortably painful die-off symptoms. Have you been there before?

So, I understand your pain, my friend, because this was me too but thankfully, I finally found the relief I was needing when I had tried out the Queen of the Thrones® Castor Oil Pack, which helped me relieve my terrible die-off symptoms.

But, you might be wondering…

What are Die-off Symptoms of Parasite and Candida Cleanses?

The symptoms you may experience as I did before I found the Queen of the Thrones® Castor Oil Pack for Liver were:

  • Headaches
  • Bloating
  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Fatigue
  • Gas
  • Sinus Problems
  • Skin rashes
  • Insomnia
  • Aches and Pain

 

Honestly, on my last parasite and candida cleanse I started to get desperate as I was gaining weight and was bloated 24/7. Something had to give. Luckily I was scrolling on Instagram when I saw a Queen of the Thrones® Castor Oil Pack for Liver with a caption saying “how to help bloat.”

So, I immediately ordered and prayed for relief.

It only took one night with my new Castor Oil Pack practice to see results and I was hooked! Amazing, agreed?

Improve sleep, bloat & constipation with Castor Oil Packs!

I bought the organic ready-to-wear, less-mess Queen of Thrones® Cleanse-While-You-Sleep Castor Oil Pack Bundle that comes with the Queen of Thrones® Castor Oil Pack.

The pack felt so soft against my skin because it’s made of organic flannel. The best part? It’s so easy to use – just two easy steps.

Step 1: I poured the oil on the cloth and then came step 2, which meant wrapping it around my stomach and went to sleep.

Not only did I sleep AMAZING, I woke up with no bloat and immediately went to the bathroom! I couldn’t believe it! I tried again and the same thing happened! I was HOOKED.

I felt lighter and had way more energy too! It felt like all the toxins I was releasing were finally leaving my body and helping my gut inflammation. Sounds simply wonderful, agreed?

How does a Castor Oil Pack for Liver work?

The body naturally cleanses and detoxes when in a relaxed state. Wearing a Castor Oil Pack topically over the liver or pelvic regions shifts the body into the relaxed parasympathetic state2-3-4 because we’re often living in a stressed state.

So, that’s why it’s hard for our bodies to detoxify.

Die-off symptoms are simply our body’s attempt during a detox of what needs to come out, but because of overwhelmed systems, it can’t do its job. Makes sense, right?

So, supporting healthy functions of cleansing and detoxification by shifting the body into a relaxed state supports the moving of the bowels5-6 and enhances liver detox and reduces gut inflammation.1

This helps our body to help get rid of the toxins released during a detox or cleanse. Promoting good energy, and relieving constipation5-6 and bloating.

Castor Oil Packs: The benefits beyond cleansing & detox

Queen of the Thrones® Castor Oil Packs helps:
  • Increase lymphatic circulation7
  • Reduce core inflammation1
  • Stress LESS and sleep better2-3-4
  • Relieve constipation & enhance digestion5-6
  • Balance your microbiome8-9-10-11
So, if you would love to experience an easy detoxing cleanse without dreaded die-off symptoms, simply adopt a cleanse and detox practice by wearing a Queen of the Thrones® Castor Oil Pack for Liver nightly and let your body easily reset itself. Yes, it really is that easy!

Brianna Salerno is a holistic lifestyle coach and clean beauty blogger. She has a holistic lifestyle blog where she shares the best clean non-toxic brands. She is passionate about helping others and is a huge advocate for detoxing.

To learn more about cleansing and detoxification, this is for you.

Are you a practitioner, health coach or wellness influencer? If you’re interested in…

  • Recommending our easy-to-use tools to the people you serve.
  • Practically applying them in your health and wellness professional practice in clinic or online.
  • Or becoming a Wholesale Partner

Contact us at: royalty@queenofthethrones.com

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Disclaimer: Any opinions, advice, statements, services, offers, information or content expressed or made available by third parties, including information providers, are those of the respective authors or distributors. Neither Queen of the Thrones® nor any third-party provider of information guarantees the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any content. This communication does not create a doctor-patient relationship. Information provided does not replace the advice of your health care practitioner. If you happen to purchase anything we promote, in this or any of our communications, it’s likely Queen of the Thrones® will receive some kind of affiliate compensation. Still, we only promote content and products that we truly believe in and share with our friends, family and patients. If you ever have a concern with anything we share, please let us know at care@queenofthethrones.com. We want to make sure we are always serving Our Queendom at the highest level.

Improve Hormonal and Acne Breakouts with Castor Oil Packs.

Improve Hormonal and Acne Breakouts with Castor Oil Packs.

Improve Hormonal and Acne Breakouts with Queen of the Thrones Castor Oil Packs

Improve Hormonal and Acne Breakouts with Castor Oil Packs.

Guest Blog Post Written by: Halie Schoff, DC
Medically reviewed by: Victoria Williams R.H.N.

Est. reading time: 6 minutes.

How to support hormone and skin health with Castor Oil Packs

Have you been applying pimple creams containing hydroxy acids and/or benzoyl peroxide with no change in those painful and embarrassing pustules?

You see, it can take time to clear up acne, and with the help of Queen of the Thrones® Castor Oil Packs to support your hormone and skin health, we can speed up the process in a healthy way. Sounds wonderful, right?

Queen of the Thrones Castor Oil Pack support Hormone Balance for a Glowing Skin

One thing I noticed when working with my patients and clients who struggle with hormonal acne breakouts, is that when I improve their liver health and get their hormones in balance, their skin starts GLOWING!

Would you love to wake up each morning to wash your face & shower your body only to feel and see smooth, blemish-free skin looking back at you?

Are your hormones imbalanced and in need of liver support?

Let’s look at the following symptoms:

  • Acne (Inflamed pustules/comedones on face, back, chest, shoulders, buttocks)
  • Skin irritation/rashes
  • Bloating
  • Brain fog
  • Constipation
  • Feelings of anger (liver is associated with emotions like irritability and anger)
  • PMS (tender breasts, cramping, moodiness
  • Waking up between the hours of 1-3am

Is this you? If you experience any of these symptoms it could indicate that your liver needs some love.

In my practice I teach my patients that, when we are not able to remove toxins (due to the need of liver detoxification) from the body optimally we can push them out through the skin, therefore experiencing hormonal acne breakouts.

Recommendations for Hormonal Acne Breakouts

In my personal experience as a Chiropractic Doctor, if I may share, using the following AMAZING recommendations for acne-prone skin, that both myself AND my patients and clients have implemented have resulted in a profound improvement in our skin health:

Here are my favorite ways how:

1. Queen of the Thrones® Castor Oil Pack for Liver: if you do nothing else, Queen of the Thrones® Castor Oil Pack for Liver can be an amazing way to help support liver health. Castor Oil helps to reduce inflammation of hormonal acne breakouts, support gut health and support liver detoxification.

2. Add in liver supporting foods: My favorites are cruciferous veggies (broccoli. Cauliflower, arugula, cabbage), green tea, bone broth, dandelion root and leaf, leafy greens, carrots, beets, garlic and pasture-raised eggs.

3. Supporting detoxification pathways by making sure you are sweating a few times each week either through: Activity, a hot Epsom bath or sauna, implementing dry brushing, using a rebounder, acupuncture, muscle work/massage and Chiropractic care.

4. Reduce environmentally toxic exposures: artificial fragrance, artificial ingredients, plastics/BPA.

Remember that what we see on the outside, is a reminder of what needs to be supported on the inside and hormonal acne breakouts are a reminder of ways we can be loving our insides more.

So, if you love the look and feel of soft, smooth, pain-free, acne-free skin, start with your Queen of the Thrones® Castor Oil Pack for Liver Begin your journey of smooth blemish-free skin by supporting liver cleansing, hormone balancing, absorbing nourishing food and supplements better, reduction of bloating, and best of all no more hormonal acne breakouts!

Dr. Halie Schoff Bio

Dr. Halie Schoff is a licensed and practicing Functional Chiropractor, Integrative Health Practitioner and Podcaster.

She is a former collegiate athlete who has a passion for teaching people how to bridge the gap between fitness and holistic health. With a focus on women’s hormones and gut health, Dr. Halie has helped hundreds of people all over the world regain their health through lifestyle, optimal diet, movement and functional practices.

 

Dr. Halie is wonderfully outspoken about informed consent around birth control and aims to help those that she works with understand the root cause of their hormone imbalances.

Her main goal is to help you be the alpha of your health by understanding what being optimally healthy means for YOU.

Social links:

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Website:

www.drhalieschoff.com

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