Cautious consideration needs to be taken when shopping for the right organic product. Many companies’ statements promising 100% natural or organic product lines are in fact inaccurate and misleading. The term “Natural” means a product is derived from plants and the ingredients are unaffected by manufacturing processes. “Organic” however applies to plants grown and managed using organic agricultural methods. LUNASOL (moon and sun) cosmetics, is one of the few companies worldwide that have proven the statement as true for their product line. The company’s poetic name is due to the firm’s philosophy that the power of the stars and the plants are contained within their products and it is the harmony between humans and nature that consequently will lead to beauty.

LUNASOL cosmetics originated from an idea conceive approximately 15 years ago in Germany to produce cosmetics according to the ancient recipes of old mystic men. Today LUNASOL cosmetics are produced near the fountains of San Pellegrino in a valley in the Italian Alps where the water, air and soil are believed to be one of the purest and most favorable for growing wild flowers and other flora. Plants are grown as they should be, naturally with no fertilizers or machines being used. Flowers are hand-picked at specific times of the day, separated according to old rituals and dried on natural silk cloths. The creams are also provided with a maturing time of over 1440 hours and the plant extracts are stirred in the rhythm of the sun and moon light. The extracts are stirred 28 times to the left corresponding to the moon cycle, and a further 33 times to the right according to the phase of the sun. These natural rituals are followed on a daily basis and the benefits are evident when sampling the end result.

Successfully sold in Germany, Spain, Austria, Great Britain, The Netherlands, and Switzerland as well as in the Eastern markets such as Japan, Singapore Taiwan and Korea, LUNASOL has established its name in the international market and is continuing to grow at a swift pace.  For two years the product has also been available in the United States under the label LUNASOL America and has recently been introduced into the South African market. Well known actresses and celebrities have also flocked to purchase and use the cosmetics due to the products proven benefits and chemical free approach.

Using organic and natural products is a healthy and environmentally friendly choice. Not only are they better for you but better for the environment in which you live. Green spas can also provide a healthier experience by eliminating toxins in their skin care products as well as ensuring gentler longer term health and beauty results. Perhaps it is time you take a greener approach and treat your body naturally with a product that is both natural and organic.

LUNASOL cosmetics – Consistent natural cosmetics in the alchemical tradition.

Garlic is a well known natural food that can help to lower blood pressure.  Of course, nobody wants to eat as much garlic as it would take for this to help!  Luckily, it is available in convenient supplement form and is very easy to obtain.  Consult your doctor before starting a garlic supplement regimen, as it acts as a blood thinner similar to the way aspirin does.  If your doctor gives you the green light to supplement with garlic, you can find capsules in your local health food store or vitamin shop that come with all of the benefits of ‘the real thing’ but without the negative lingering taste or smell that some people don’t enjoy.

Coenzyme Q, or CoQ10, is a supplement that has really gained in popularity over the last few years. It, too, can be helpful in reducing blood pressure levels.  Unlike most other supplements mentioned here, CoQ10 is an oil-soluble supplement as opposed to a water-soluble supplement.  It is widely touted as a powerful antioxidant, and has been known to help with migraine headaches.  It is most widely known for its positive effects on the heart, however.  Some manufacturers combine this supplement with the herb hawthorn to help prevent high blood pressure and/or lower cholesterol.  Hawthorn is an herb that is used by herbalists and those in holistic medicine all the time for the treatment of high blood pressure.  It is a small shrub that actually bears edible berries, the fruit of which is used in herbal tinctures and remedies.

Another treatment for high blood pressure as well as high cholesterol sounds almost backwards:  It is fish oil.  Many people would be surprised to hear that any type of oil is good for reversing high cholesterol or lowering blood pressure, but it’s true.  There are two types of cholesterol, one of which is ‘bad’ and one of which is ‘good’.  Supplementing with fish oil helps to lower ‘bad’ cholesterol levels, and it is difficult for many people to east enough fish to do this without taking a supplement.  This is one reason among many that fish oil supplements have become so popular.  Fish oil contains DHA, which is critical for proper brain functioning, but has also been studied for its use in lowering blood pressure.

Fish oil capsules should be chosen carefully, as some people do report having a problem with ‘fish burps’ or unpleasant aftertaste. Also, they do expire more quickly than some other supplements, and many times fish oil should be refrigerated depending on the manufacturer and the type of capsule or oil.  Be sure to read the label carefully so you can store your supplement properly.

A calcium-magnesium-potassium blend can also help with high blood pressure and unhealthy cholesterol levels.  This supplement combination can be found in your local health food store or vitamin shop, and it is beneficial to buy the complex so that you have no problem remembering to take these three supplements together, which is how they work best for this purpose.  Calcium has the added benefit of fortifying and strengthening bones and teeth, while magnesium is helpful for maintaining a sense of calm and well-being.  Potassium is a key mineral that helps muscles in the body to contract.  It also helps with regular brain and nerve function, and with balance between the body’s cells and their important fluid.

Folic acid, which is a B vitamin, is also important for regular blood pressure levels and proper cholesterol levels.  Folic acid is essential for a number of bodily functions, and is especially important in times of cell growth and stress to the body.  Pregnant women in particular must make sure to maintain high levels of folic acid.  Along with helping to lower blood pressure, it helps reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, and has been known to promote better memory function as well.

Of course, neither this nor any other supplement will really help much if you do not exercise and watch what you eat.  Get on a good exercise program and tailor your diet according to your physician’s recommendations if you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure or high cholesterol.  Then, start a healthy supplement regimen like the one indicated above and you will be on your way to better heart health, less stress, and an overall better sense of well-being.

Most people do not want to talk to a consultant because they worry about the cost, but they do not stop and think about how much money they are spending on things that will not look good on them once they get them home. A good consultant can tell them what colors, shades, and tones they should be wearing and what to stay away from. There is no law that says a person has to then keep going to that person, or purchase the high-dollar cosmetics that consultant might recommend. The more expensive cosmetics are often a bit better, but the less expensive ones can be good alternatives as well, especially for people who do not have a lot of money to spend but still want to look their best each day. By buying only the amount that is needed and only the colors that will work with your skin tone, you can save a lot of money on makeup and other beauty accessories. That becomes money that can be better spent on something else that is wanted or needed.

There are a lot of different places to buy beauty products today, as well, and one of the most popular of those places is over the Internet. There have been many sellers of cosmetics who have taken their businesses online in the last few years, and there will continue to be more in the future. This means that someone in a far-away country is now able to buy American cosmetics, and people in the United States can buy makeup and other beauty items from Europe and other places. Because the market has become so global and there are so many options open now, it is important that people who want to look their best take the time to make sure they know what they want and need, and then shop around to get the best quality for the lowest price.