Hey there!

In my previous email you got the scoop on how castor oil supports hormone balance, most notably because it:

• Lowers inflammation
• Alleviates Constipation
• Supports Digestive Function
• Supports Lymphatic System
• Supports liver and detoxification
• Shifts the body from the stress/fight-or-flight mode to the "rest & digest" mode

Now, Let's Look At How to Use Castor Oil for Hormone Balance

The best and safest way to use castor oil for your hormones is to apply it topically.

More specifically, you want to use a castor oil pack.

A castor oil pack involves:

• soaking a cloth - typically cotton or flannel - with castor oil and applying it on the skin.
• allowing the pack to sit on the skin for an extended period of time.

This application method gives the castor oil time to work its magic (and is safer than ingesting castor oil - which you should only do under the supervision of a physician).

But, Can Simply Applying Castor Oil To The Skin Truly Produce Results?

It's logical to question whether applying castor oil on the skin would actually do anything for you.

Just remember that topical treatments aren't just for "alternative" remedies like castor oil.

The medical industry also administers treatments via the skin.

For example, doctors use:

• hormone patches.
• smoking cessation patches.
• pain relief creams and ointments...

and so on.

All of these topical treatments exist because they work.

One of the advantages of using topical remedies - as opposed to something that you ingest - is that:

• you can apply the treatment over specific parts of the body and therefore, deliver the treatment to specific organs.
• compared to something that you ingest, when you apply a treatment on the skin, less of the active ingredient enters the bloodstream. It stays concentrated in the area where you apply the treatment (which means there's less impact on the entire body).
• it reduces the risk of drug interactions and body-wide side effects, especially when a person is taking multiple drugs.

Where Can You Apply A Castor Oil Pack?

For hormone balance, applying a castor oil pack over the liver area - on the right side of the abdomen - is where most people start.

This allows you to support the body's main detox organ, which is the liver.

At the same time some of the castor oil will still make it into your bloodstream (just not as much as if you ingested it - which is actually a good thing because you never want to use castor oil internally without a physician's guidance).

Besides the liver, castor oil packs can also be applied:

• over the pelvic area.
• around the neck for thyroid support.
• over the breasts to support overall breast health.

Where To Get A Castor Oil Pack

You can make your own pack from scratch by purchasing cotton or flannel fabric and soaking it with the castor oil.

Otherwise, look for companies that sell a pre-made castor oil pack.

The company I recommend is Queen of The Thrones. Last I chose to become one of their brand ambassadors because:

• they've designed their castor oil packs for convenience, so that you can sleep with it or still move around while wearing it.
• the company was launched by Dr. Marisol Tejeiro, a naturopathic doctor who used castor oil packs in her practice (and saw just how much it helped her patients).
• they store their castor oil in glass bottles, not plastic. There's a chance that the undesirable compounds in the plastic can leach into castor oil (which is no good when you're trying to support your body's detox pathways).

Feedback About the Castor Oil Pack

Although Queen of The Thrones has different packs, here's feedback from some of their customers who used the liver pack:

"Absolutely amazing. My bloating issues are a thing of the past. Thank you!!!!"

"I have been using my Castor oil pack for 3 days now. I have woken up refreshed and not groggy, my sleep seems way more restorative, my brain fog is lifted, I am not feeling that need to nap at 3 PM, and my energy seems higher. I feel lighter when I wake up and I can't get enough of it! I highly recommend this product and can't wait to see further results as I continue to use for life. "

"I’ve been using the castor oil packs from QOT on and off for a little over a year now. I am absolutely in love with them. The biggest thing I notice is better sleep when I wear mine and much less bloating everywhere in my body. It helps regulate everything!! This will be a part of my self care/ wellness routine forever!"

"I love how I feel after wearing the liver pack. I have more energy since I’ve found and started wearing the Queen of Thrones Liver Pack."

"Has really helped with my sleep and bowel movements. Easy to use and clean. "

"It has taken me awhile to post my experiences because I bought my whole family packs, seeing them have break throughs has been joyful from menstrual successes, granddaughter experiencing normal sleep and bowel movements plus of course success with the liver."

Start With The Pack of Your Choice

Although I suggest starting with the liver pack, you can definitely go with any pack that makes the sense to you.

Visit Queen of the Thrones to see the liver pack (*affiliate link).

And as a bonus, use code LIVEWELLZONE10 to get 10% off your order.

The packs all come with:

• a bottle of castor oil.
• reusable, cloth that fits around the body.

What Next?

On Friday I'll send an email with additional tips for incorporating castor oil into your wellness routine.

In the meantime, if you have any questions about castor oil, the Queen of the Thrones brand or any other brand...don't hesitate to hit REPLY and let me know so that I can answer them for you.

Cheers!

Germaine Satia - Health Coach, CYT-200

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