Products that can enhance healing from head to toes are one of theme of my blog posts. Sharing about these products is on specific pages of my website, particularly on certain Blog Posts as well as the Alison*s Apothecary page of my website.
Individual products are available on line on their websites and in the apothecary.
FROM HEAD . . .
Manukora Manuka Honey Bioactive Blends Since the original MGO+ strengths are the latest development in Manukora Manuka Honey. Previous to this, one had the choice of various grades or MGOs+ (from MGO+50 to MGO+1000). To learn all about Manuka honey grades, go to Manuka Honey, Nature’s Medicine.
The three recently developed bioactive blends are combined with MGO+850 strength Manuka honey. They are:
• energy + clarity
• body + recovery
• immunity
Three Manukora Bioactive Manuka Honey Blends
I suggest first ordering 10-packs of each of these to see which works best for you. I just received the yellow package (energy + clarity) which I will start today. In addition, I am very pleased with the two I have tried so far, golden package (body + recovery), and purple package (immunity + defense).
In fact, I have suggested to Manukora that they offer a combination of the three bioactive blends, 30 packets total as one order.
This would be a great way for customers to try 10 each of the bioactive blends at one time. Actually an option to starting with an expensive commitment of 30 packets of each blend. Manukora Manuka Honey
Vitality Essences Vitality Essences come in three forms, liquid (with dropper bottle application), balm, and roll on.
Vitality Essences carries a large variety of affordable carrier oils and essential oils for physical issues. They come in three types of applications:
• liquid with dropper bottle application
• balms (my favorite)
• roller
Vibrant Blue Oils Vibrant Blue Oils are high quality essential oils for ‘Emotional Balance & Inner Transformation’. The oils come in small blue glass bottles. The book about these oils is ‘Essential Oils to Boost the Brain & Heal the Body’ by Jodi Cohen.
Soft Mints Red Bird Wrapped Peppermint Puffs “Piedmont Candy Company has been making these light, red and white puffs of minty goodness since 1890 right from their hometown in Lexington, North Carolina.
“Handcrafted, each individually wrapped piece is unique, just like a snowflake. Get in a resealable 18 oz. tub.
“Each puff is individually wrapped for convenient sharing and to take with you on the go!” All City Candy
For an occasional burst of peppermint to take on the go. Slip a few of these individually wrapped, fast melting treats in your pocket, back pack or purse. There are no spills like with a ‘liquid essential oil’, so easy and clean to consume.
. . . TO TOES
HIKE Footwear About a year ago, I discovered a product called HIKE Footwear. This discovery was a real revelation because these shoes are really comfortable. In fact, wearing them is like walking on air. My feet are so comfortable in them, these shoes feel like pillows.
The benefits of HIKE Footwear
The Benefits of HIKE Footwear
It took a year to convince my husband that HIKE Footwear could be more comfortable and better for his whole body than the major brand ‘sneakers’. His podiatrist concurred and we were on our way to a whole new, comfortable, affordable footwear wardrobe.
HIKE Footwear come in many styles and colors ranging from short-walk wear to long-hike wear in both men’s and women’s sizes.
HIKE Footwear come in many styles and colors ranging from short-walk wear to long-hike wear in both men’s and women’s sizes.
Shear socks found at CVS, Shein, and Monogramme
Decorative Shear Socks Many years ago, I had bought some shear high socks. But they were very different from the shear socks available today. They were monotone with a faint woven pattern. In fact, there was only a single color to be found in each pair.
Today, shear socks are colorful, decorative and festive. In fact, when my feet perspire, shear socks are both perfect for absorbing perspiration and enhancing appearance. Polka Dots Sheer Mesh Socks
RECENTLY DISCOVERED
Flower Essences for Emotional Balance & Inner Transformation
LOTUS Flower Essences “LOTUSWEI captures the healing quality of flowers and infuses them into flower essence elixirs, mists, oils & dark chocolate.
“Whether you’re new to flower essences or a longtime practitioner, our formulas are designed to support emotional stabilization, address the root cause of imbalance and amplify your highest potential.” LotusWei.com
Eat Schmear.d Cream Cheese Product
The Story of Schmear.d
A Better Cream Cheese Spread
“Once upon a time, we found ourselves craving a bagel with cream cheese spread. Within us rose a quiet battle — should we surrender to empty calories, or seek a healthier alternative?
“And just like that, Schmear.d was born. We took everything we love about the morning ritual — the comfort, the tang, the perfect schmear — and rebuilt it from the ground up. Real dairy blended with milk protein concentrate, prebiotic chicory root fiber, and clean ingredients you can actually pronounce. No compromises.
The result? A cream cheese spread with 10g of protein and 4g of fiber per 2oz that actually tastes like the real thing — because it is. Let it sit at room temp for 5–10 minutes for the best schmear.”
“schmear responsibly.”
My interests have become even more focused on these types of products and services. In addition, what is available in this realm continues to increase. As a result, the type of information in the 1991 South Shore Directory is even more relevant and needed to be expanded.
Over the last 50 years, I have taken an interest and explored natural/healthy products and services as a way of life.
Alison’s Apothecary is the resurrection, update, and expansion of the guide I published in 1991, Alison’s South Shore Guide to Health.
If you do not see a topic, product or service that you are interested in, please contact the publisher. A suggestion search for a solution will be made for you if possible.
Please note: This post has been written as more of a personal diary entry than a blog post with details that should apply to anyone else. It is the plan I aim to follow at this point of my life. In other words, it is designed for me by me. It is not a medical or nutritional recommendation for anyone else.
THE DECISION TO MAKE A CHANGE A living healthier plan
It became necessary not long ago to make a change when I started to feel dizzy and unstable when I walked. The conclusion became imperative when I made a whirling dervish spin. Had it not been for my crash into the wall of a hallway, I would have landed on the floor. As a result, I probably would have broken a bone or two not to mention other damage, aches, and pains.
Falling down people. People of different ages stumbling and jumping down stairs, slipping wet floor, injured men, women, children vector flat cartoon isolated unbalanced characters from istockphoto.com
The Do’s and Don’ts
A living healthier plan would have to include a food plan, a meal and snack schedule, as well as prescription drugs and a supplement regimen. In addition reducing sugary foods needed to become more of a priority.
A Sweet Challenge-Cutting Back on sugars-cornerstonefamilydentistry.ca
Actually this plan felt like more of a step than a difficult leap. Somehow, my craving for sugary food decreased due to my desire to eliminate painful reactions to eating too many sweets. In fact, I developed itching and a painful rash that accompanied their consumption. I also wished to reduce my weight. As a result, these two situations were enough of an incentive to really cut back on those treats.
Itching and Rash
Woman Scratching Her Itchy Neck With Allergy Rash from dreamstime.com
STEP ONE
A living healthier plan clearly would be facilitated by a regular routine. I had undeniably gotten off course in this area. So without much difficulty, if I could tweek my current routine, a positive change should not be that difficult to achieve.
Filtered Water
The health benefits of drinking water and why it good to drink a lot from www.mirror.co.uk
What had to come first and foremost was to drink more water. The fermented drinks that I love to make would help as well. But water was the most important liquid. Once I got that in place, I could begin my new eating plan.
A sampling of some of the Zero Water Filter Dispensers
Begin Each Day It is suggested to drink an 8 oz glass of water upon rising. I always drink filtered water using the Zero System. My cup of water is accompanied by a supplement. In this case it is a once daily New Chapter Every Woman’s Multivitamin. I think this is an excellent company with a growing selection of quality supplements. No food is required to take this multivitamin.
New Chapter Once Daily Every Woman’s Multivitamin from NewChapter.com
STEP TWO Certain prescription medication and then at least a small amount of food are essential for me to start my day. This can range from a fruit snack to a full breakfast. But most important is that I drink my water, take my morning medication, and have a bite to eat. It is preferable that I do this between 8-9am.
Alison’s Apothecary ©2025 Published by Alison D. Gilbert.
