IOU Healing Week Two

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Week Two: Agenda for myself

a.. Note to self...make list of books to purchase as finances allow

b.. Mix and begin using the facial cleanser of four ounces plain organic

yogurt, one teaspoon organic lemon juice and one teaspoon organic almond oil

(shaving brush to be used to swirl the yogurt mixtrue on face)

c.. After face wash apply aloe taken immediately from the plant (no commercial

products) and allow to dry. Note to self: do not use aloe long term...just long

enough to begin the healing...make notes weekly of progress and keep evaluating

when to stop the aloe.

d.. Mix three drops each of lavender and tea tree essential oils, glycerin

tinctures of gotu kola and grapeseed, three drops organic almond oil(or more if

needed) per one ounce of oil free moisturizer of choice(no alpha or beta hydroxy

products or salicylic acid products). Apply this moisturizer after aloe and

make note of how many applications are needed throughout the day to adjust

almond oil content. Make note to increase the lavender and tea tree essential

oil to no more than seven drops per *two* ounces and to test organic sesame oil

in place of the almond oil. Avoid contact with eyes.

e.. Collect at least three 2ounce glass jars for mixing moisturizer.

f.. Begin using the eyewash either prior to showering or when removing eye

make up. To six ounces of boiled water add seven drops each glycerin tincture

of goldenseal and eyebright. Use daily for one week and note progress.

Continue use for a month and if beneficial use as needed only (stop daily use)

Boil the eye cup in between uses.

g.. Get rid of all nutrasweet and/or splenda and products containing these

chemicals. Check out Stevia and taste test different honey locally harvested.

h.. Note to self: The skin is a reflection of the internal organism (inside,

outside, upside down) Don't get caught up in appearance! Get caught up in

healing the inside and the outside will follow.

i.. Continue with water filters, yogurt, papaya.

j.. do price and quality check on ginkgo

Day by day and week by week the changes creep in and become habit without

causing panic followed by giving up. Taking care of myself is important. Using

the shaving brush to swirl the facial cleanser on felt really good. I allowed

it to sit while i brushed my teeth then rinsed it off in the shower and followed

up with the aloe and moisturizer. It was easy to ignore washing my face before

i started this method because it was so painful, hot and edematous and frail.

But the negligence brought about build up of dead skin cells and oils leading to

increases in bacteria and mites(?). Yogurt has lactic acid which is a gentle

exfoliant, lemon juice balances the pH and almond oil was chosen for moisture.

Aloe increases blood flow to aid healing, has pain relieving and

anti-inflammatory qualities and helps keep infection at bay. Lavender and tea

tree were chosen for their antibacterial, antifungal properties and gentleness

to the skin. Grapeseed was chosen for the antioxdant properties. Gotu kola

strengthens the vascular system and connective tissues by reducing vascular

inflammation and stimulating collagen production. Note to self: check out

internal use of gotu kola for initial treatment. Investigate using ginkgo for

its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and flavonoids which strengthen capillary

walls. I used glycerin tinctures because glycerin is good for the skin and

alcohol burns and creates redness for me. I stopped wearing my contact lenses

to assist my eyes in staying moist and reduce blepharitis and loss of lashes.

Tears help oxygenate the eyes. When there isn't enough oxygen it can cause the

eyes to become more " bloodshot " in an attempt to oxygenate the eyes.