Lobelia- The “Intelligent Herb” 

Lobelia- The “Intelligent Herb”

Some call Lobelia the “Intelligent Herb” because it seems to do whatever is necessary to promote healing in the body.

This flowering perennial garden plant has a long history of use as an herbal remedy for respiratory conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia and cough. Native Americans smoked Lobelia as a treatment for asthma.

When applied to the skin Lobeliahas been found useful in the treatment of muscle pain, joint lumps associated with rheumatoid arthritis, bruises, sprains, insect bites, ringworm and even poison ivy.

Many holistic practitioners utilize this amazing herb as an alternative to costly pharmaceutical solutions because of the decreased risk of long term damage and side effects that accompany non-natural remedies.

For several years Body by Shae has been committed to providing all natural solutions to pain management by utilizing flowers and herbs that grow in the garden.

Body by Shae Pain Relief Salve utilizes Lobelia and other healing herbs such and Comfrey, St. Johns Wort, Peppermint Leaf and Arnicajust to name a few to effectively treat ailments such as tendonitis, bursitis, muscle spasm, restless leg syndrome, itchy skin, minor burns, cuts & scrapes, bruises, nerve pain, disk pain , TMJ, congested breathing and more.

Lobelia’s healing effects seem endless… because it truly is the “Intelligent Herb”.

Fun facts about Lobelia:

There are about 400 different species, but the most popular are the cardinal flower, indian tobacco and the brook lobelia.

Colors range from shades of red and pink to blue, purple, yellow and white.

Several species of Lobelia are used for medicinal purposes.

The flowers of L. inflata were smoked by Native Americans to help ease symptoms of asthma, which is the origin of the name Indian tobacco.

Here are some other beneficial herbs.

Comfrey helps to stimulate cell growth and repair while simultaneously depressing inflammation.

St. Johns Wort helps to alleviate nerve pain, sciatica, muscle pain, skin conditions and migraine headaches.

Peppermint Leaf aids in the healing of mild respiratory conditions, nerve pain, joint conditions and rash.

Arnica helps to increase circulation which aids in healing of bruises, reduces pain and inflammation.

Visit www.bodybyshae.com for additional information on how Lobelia can help you.

Are the products we use really ALL natural?

Are the products we use really ALL natural?

I started out in beauty/healthcare industry in 2000 in massage therapy.  I just felt like I really found my thing. Nothing made me happier, so I ventured into skincare and the universe just blessed me with so many opportunities.

I really got into the industry and natural products before it was so popular.  I always questioned every product ingredient that I was using on my body. When I went back to school for my skin technician license I really enjoyed learning about all the different ingredients and all the benefits they provided, in their natural state.  It really got me thinking about all these "organic" and "natural" products that we all swear by.  Did you know that there's quite a difference between "organic" and "organic ingredients"? The companies still have a margin for filler and preservatives!  One day I took my favorite skin care wash that claimed to be organic, I started looking up all the ingredients and discovered that only a small percentage of them were organic.  There are a number of parabens in there! Wow! So, here I am.... paying an arm and a leg to ensure the health of my skin for a product that doesn't live up to it's name.  That's when I got the idea to start making my own products with my company name, Body by Shae... but how do I get the word out there, how do I sell them to people?

I started working day and night and played the mad scientist with all the ingredients I had purchased from a reputable company that sold organic ingredients.
The difference in using products that really are unrefined and natural to the products we buy over the counter is really amazing.  You can really feel the difference.  I started out just making body creme; how hard can that be? It took me FOREVER to find the desired consistency until I could come out with my Body by Shae Body Cream.

When I started using my body cream, I noticed that I didn't even have to use it every day because it actually penetrated to my living skin, it retained the moisture! I was amazed.

When I started picking which friends would make the greatest guinea pigs I was able to discover even more healing benefits than just retaining moisture! My body creme was helping psoriasis, dermatitis and eczema, even sunburns! Why would I go back and use the store bought stuff that did none of the above?

Naturally, after seeing all the great results I started making an entire line of products.  One of the products Body by Shae makes  is an all natural Pain Relief and Healing Salve that has worked better for me and many others than anything we've all tried before.  It's become the biggest seller and people are buying it by the tin! Handcrafted products are the way to go!

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