I want to start off by saying the Rose of Jericho plant is absolutely AMAZING! This plant can remain in its dormant stage for decades without water. Throughout history, these highly adaptive plants would dry up and blow in the wind (like tumbleweeds) until they came upon water. Then, they would rapidly open and feast upon the water until it was gone.

This plant packs a lot of energy, most people get this plant for it's many uses...

• Abundance
• Bring peace
• Harmony 
• Erase Negative Influences​

You can grow it and keep the energy flowing, or use the water from hydrating it to bless the house (sprinkle it around). Carrying a piece is said to aid in protection. To view our NEW selection of Himalayan Pink Salt Lamps & Candle holders go here http://bit.ly/roseofjerichoplantgiveaway​

Here is your chance to win a Rose of Jericho plant from Healthy Living Journey.
It is very easy to enter the GIVEAWAY...Subscribe, Post & Tell a friend, that's it!

1. Subscribe to Healthy Living Journey (on our home page or subscribe below, if you have already subscribed you have already completed this step...btw, we DO check!).
2. ​Copy this url link http://bit.ly/roseofjericogiveawayblog​, paste it on your fb page.
3. Lastly...Tag a friend on your facebook post with our link.

Give-A-Way is OVER!

That's it! You'll be in :-) ***You must follow all 3 steps or you'll be disqualified***

Entries for this giveaway ends Feburary 27th 2017
One winner will be selected Feburary 28th 2017
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Feel free to share this post with your friends and family so that they'll get a chance to win.
This giveaway is open to the US Residents ONLY!

GOOD LUCK,
​Demeka

Giveaway open to US Residents 18 and Older ONLY!

I am happy to announce this is my first giveaway and post for 2017..... hiiiippppeee!
Why am I so happy you ask...Idk, I just am and I want to spread this infectious feeling. I haven't posted on here in over 2+ years and as I look back at my older post, I was excited to see how I really cared about spreading the wellness news. And as my way of saying thank you for traveling with me on this journey I will be doing a giveaway once every month for this year, but first let me tell you what this giveaway is all about.

HIMALAYAN PINK SALT LAMPS

This is the type of home decor you want/need to have in your home! They create a comforting environment while emitting negative ions as the salt blocks are heated from an internal light source. Negative ions are odorless, tasteless, and invisible molecules that we inhale in abundance in natural environments. Once they reach our bloodstream, negative ions are said to produce biochemical reactions that increase seratonin levels, helping to alleviate depression and stress while boosting energy. Negative ions are also natural air purifiers. So they're not only cute, they have several amazing health benefits. To view our NEW selection of Himalayan Pink Salt Lamps & Candle holders go here http://bit.ly/hljhimalayansaltlamps

BENEFITS

• Improves Mood & Sleep - These lamps emit negative ions in the air so it is an excellent remedy for better sleep and brighter mood.
• Reduces Indoor Pollution - It clears up all the indoor allergens like dust, pollen, smoke and other contaminants which makes it an amazing air purifier.
• Cleanse Negative Energies - Salt is a powerful cleanser and can cleanse anything that does not emit positive energy/vibes.
• Help w/ Allergies & Asthma - These lamps are said to filter microscopic mold, mildew, dust and pet dander particles from indoor air.
• Increase Energy Levels - Positive ions zap your body of energy, Salt lamps can make you more energetic because they emit negative ions. Often the link between being out in nature (where negative ions are abundant) and feeling invigorated is attributed to these lamps too.

HOW TO ENTER GIVEAWAY

Here is your chance to win a Himalayan Pink Salt Lamp from Healthy Living Journey.
It is very easy to enter the GIVEAWAY...Subscribe, Post & Tell a friend, that's it!

1. Subscribe to Healthy Living Journey (on our home page or subscribe below, plus you'll receive our Alternative Healing Guide).
2. Copy this url link http://bit.ly/hljsaltlampgiveaway , paste it on your fb page and tag a friend.

That's it! You'll be in :-) ***You must follow both steps or you'll be disqualified***

Entries for this giveaway ends January 27th 2017
One winner will be selected January 29th 2017

Feel free to share this post with your friends and family so that they'll get a chance to win.
This giveaway is open to the US Residents ONLY!

GOOD LUCK,
​Demeka

NO WINNER WAS SELECTED...
NO ONE 1. SUBSCRIBED & 2. PASTED LINK ON FB TAGGING A FRIEND!

Don't take extremely long hot baths.

If you are anything like me...you love taking long hot baths. Taking baths is the perfect way in my opinion to totally hydrate your skin. In rare cases for those who suffer with extremely dry skin this can be very drying for your skin if your soaking in hot water. Hot water can actually strip the moisture and oils out of your skin, leaving it parched, dry and scaly. To make matters worse many people add bubbles (99% are synthetic and toxic) which will also strip the oils your skin needs.

For those that suffer with excessive dry skin, 

• Take 15 - 20 mins baths 
  
• Don't add synthetic bubbles instead add dead sea salt soaks or milk bath soaks
  
• Don't use harsh soaps such as zest instead use toxic free soaps such as African Black Soap
  

Another tip:
Pat dry, don't rub dry when you get out of the bath and grab your towel, gently pat the water off of your skin instead of rubbing your skin dry. This will save your skin the misery of "towel abuse" most men (and some women) habitually inflict on their skin.

By patting dry (or gently rubbing), your skin will be able to retain more of the moisture you're going to seal in when you apply a moisturizer (lotion/cream) afterwards.

See ya next week,
- Demeka Scott

I bet your now asking what does that have to do with mineral oil. Mineral oil is a chemical that our bodies can NOT use. Back in the day our ancestors exercised a lot allowing them to sweat away toxins more rapidly. They also ate medicinal herbs, fresh greens and fruits that helped to restore their bodies.

Mineral oil acts as a barrier when you rub it on your skin. Your body cannot absorb it, so much of it just sits on your skin suffocating it and drying it out even more. That's why it's important for those who suffer with excessive dry skin to quit using products that contain mineral oil and its by-products. I have listed below several by-products of mineral oil, please check the ingredients on your products to see if one of these names listed is on it. If so, throw it away! Buy products that are natural and safe such as Jamion PSC (shameless plug...lol).

Other Names For Mineral Oil

Hope you all enjoyed this post...

-Demeka Scott

About a year ago I decided to do the unthinkable....STOP EATING!!! For those that know me personally, know that I can tear up a meal. I have always been considered petite but I wasn't healthy. I suffered from high cholesterol, body aches, fatigue and insomnia just to name a few. About two years ago I heard of this cleanse....Master Cleanse a.k.a The Lemonade Diet. Even though I didn't read any negative comments about this cleanse, I just wasn't sure about doing it. Not eating for days just wasn't on my radar at that time. In 2011, my body said enough is enough...I started to notice brain fogs were happening more frequently than before. I knew that I needed to do an extreme DETOX! The master cleanse was it.

WHAT IS THE MASTER CLEANSE?

The Master Cleanse has successfully and consistently demonstrated its eliminative and building ability. It may be used with complete safety for every known type of disease.

Lemons and limes are the richest source of minerals and vitamins of any food or foods known to man, and they are available the year round. Thus the diet may be used successfully any month of the year and virtually any place on earth. Its universal appeal and availability make it pleasant and easy to use.

It has been successful with the following conditions:

• Stomach Ulcers
• Weight reduction – dissolves and eliminates fatty tissue without harmful side effects
• Mucus diseases – colds, flu, asthma, hay fever, allergies, sinus & bronchial trouble
• Cholesterol deposits in arteries & veins
• Calcium deposits in joints, muscles, cells, & glands
• Skin disorders
• Infections

People build strong, healthy bodies from the correct foods or they build diseased bodies from incorrect foods. When disease does become necessary, the lemonade diet will prove its superior cleansing and building ability.

PURPOSE:

• To dissolve and eliminate toxins and congestion that have formed in any part of the body.
• To cleanse the kidneys and the digestive system.
• To purify the glands and cells throughout the entire body.
• To eliminate all unusable waste and hardened material in the joints and muscles.
• To relieve pressure and irritation in the nerves, arteries, and blood vessels.
• To build a healthy blood stream.
• To keep youthfulness and elasticity regardless of our years. 

WHEN TO USE IT?

• When sickness has developed— for all acute and chronic conditions.
• When the digestive system needs a rest and a cleansing.
• When overweight has become a problem.
• When better assimilation and building of body tissue is needed. 

AND HOW OFTEN?

Follow the diet for a minimum of 10 days or more— up to 40 days and beyond may be safely followed for extremely serious cases. The diet has all the nutrition needed during this time. Three to four times a year will do wonders for keeping the body in a normal healthy condition. The diet may be undertaken more frequently for serious conditions.

Click on the file above to review the actually book written all about this cleanse.
After doing this cleanse for the second time I highly recommend it.  In 2011 I did the cleanse for 3 days and I lost SOOO MUCH waste. This time around I did the cleanse for 5 days and lost 5 pounds the first 3 days. For me it was not about losing weight (as lil as I am I could use all the weight I can get) it was about getting rid of the waste and toxins that accumulated in my body. I encourage those that wish to do this cleanse to read the book in full and see if it's right for you.

-
Demeka Scott

There is nothing better than saving some money!

In this blog I show you step-by-step how you can make your own frozen fruit bags. It's easy and it saves you from throwing out fresh fruit that has gone bad (that was a real problem for me, being that I hate to throw away money).

I love to make smoothies with fresh fruit but I found myself switching up my ingredients a lot. One day I may want strawberries then for 2 or 3 days I may want to add peaches instead. But when I go back to get the strawberries days later....MOLDED!!!they've gone bad.
So I decided to freeze my own fruits. Why not just buy frozen fruit you ask? Well for starters, I want fresh fruit...I don't have a clue as to how long that fruit has been in those bags. Second...I heard that they spray the fruit down with something prior to freezing them.

Any who...here is my way of freezing them ;-)

1. Inspect your fruit to make sure there are no signs of mold. Wash your fruit off thoroughly but gently(raspberries have a tendency to smash easily).

2. Lay your fruit out on a container that is flat and one that can be placed in the freezer. Don't pile them up...they can touch but don't over do it! If you are dealing with a fruit like strawberries, make sure to cut off the tops first. I like to lay them down on the cut off ends because it makes it easier to loosen them up. (Make sure you don't have any loose water in the container...if so, pour out)

I like to use frozen fruit when making my smoothies, this keeps me from having to use ice. I will thaw some fruit out and leave some frozen.

Here is how much I paid:
Raspberries $3.79 - 12oz
Blackberries $4.29 - 18oz
Strawberries $5.99 - 32oz
You can see it's cheaper to buy it in quantity = last longer and saves you money!

***If you are freezing a fruit that oxidize quickly (like apples, bananas, peaches...etc) you will need to spray/rub lemon juice on them before freezing.
***If you want to freeze bananas or any fruit with a peel...FIRST peel the peeling off, then freeze!

Hope you enjoyed the post...check back as I have more to come :-)

-
Demeka Scott