About
I’m the person behind my best essentials, a website of simple natural solutions for women 40 and over who are discovering natural remedies in their midlife years. Here you will find remedies and routines that are easy to follow and do not overwhelm.
For a long time I have been a fan of natural products. I look for natural ingredients when I choose beauty and body care for my own use, and again when I choose something therapeutic. I am a big fan of Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine in particular. Both have been in practice for thousands of years, and both look at the whole person rather than a single symptom. They treat body, mind and spirit as one, and they put as much weight on daily habits, sleep, food and balance as on remedies. That approach makes sense to me, especially in midlife, when small, steady routines can make the biggest difference.
Through my travels around the world, and through constant research and study, I have come across many interesting topics in wellness, natural beauty care and self-development. This site is where I share them, along with the natural products I find and use. Topics you will find here include:
- Ayurveda rejuvenation for a complete body and spiritual overhaul
- The use and benefits of food and spices
- How to overcome stress, and the benefits of massage
- The long-term benefits of holistic body and mind practices such as yoga, Pilates and Tao Yin
- Ways to improve your immunity and keep strong
- Skincare with natural oils
- Healing with Manuka honey from New Zealand
- Castor oil packs
There is more besides, and it will keep growing as I find new things worth sharing.
Who this is for
This site is for women in midlife who are curious about natural remedies and want a clear place to begin. You may not want another 300-page textbook. You may want to say:
- “Tell me what actually works.”
- “Make it simple.”
- “Give me one thing to try today.”
That is how I write. Each piece aims to give you something you can try today.
I am constantly testing natural remedies and natural products. I go for massages, attend lectures on Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, and take part in Ayurveda retreats and panchakarma. What I write comes from that ongoing practice and study.
Where to start
If you are new here, begin with how to start an anti-aging holistic routine. It shows you how to build a routine one habit at a time. Pick one habit and try it today.
www.mybestessentials.com – Simple Natural Solutions for Women 40+
8 thoughts on “About”
Very well thought out lucid, professional put together website. I got to hand it to ya, you definitely know what you’re talking about! If not you sure do have such a well put together website you sure could’ve fooled me. My Best Essentials is an easy well addressed navigational friendly website. So easy to understand and the colors are perfect! As soon as your website popped up I immediately went into a state of bliss and relaxation. So tell me what kind of organic substances are you involved with as I too am in my mid to late 40’s and it’s definitely time to listen to my body as it speaks to me?
Hi Shaun, many thanks for your kind words. I´m into lots of relaxing techniques like yoga and pilates. I have also tried many different massage techniques and try going for a massage regularly. Just been this morning in fact. Besides I believe in natural healing and I use different spices like turmeric and ginger, and other products like garlic and honey for colds etc.. I tend to try things and see what goes best for me. Take care and keep well. Marisa
I agree with Shaun, when I landed on your site it was blissful, and loving the colors and image.
I look forward to having the time to read through more of it.
I to am into natural healing, my body is benefiting from it greatly. My body is getting
rid of cancer. I put good food in it and do good things for it and my body takes care of me.
Went from Stage 2 cancer to stage 1 so far without surgery, chemo or radiation and all
my vitals have drastically improved since I went vegan 2 years ago! Wow can’t believe it
has been 2 years already.
Thanks for a beautiful site, look forward to learning much from you and to be reminded
to keep being good to me!
Hi Cindy, thank you so much, that is so nice of you. I admire you for being strong and making big progress on your health in a natural way. You should also look into Ayurveda. I have learnt a lot from it and you realise that we really are what we eat. Keep loving and pampering yourself.
Hi Marisa,
I had heard about Ayurveda, and I found a doctor near me that
practiced it. But he would not take my insurance. Bad news!
But I do it without their input anyways. Less stressful that way.
Not crazy about the medical establishments.
Hi Cindy, That´s a pity but you can still start reading about Ayurveda and you can go for a workshop if there´s any near you. Take care
Hey Marisa,
I love the website very colourful and appealing. Manuka honey is big business I use it for all sorts on this I even have it in my shampoo to help with my scalp as I have a bad scalp and it is the only thing that seems to clear it properly. Looking forward to seeing this website evolve some more.
Hi Lee, Thank you for your nice words. I have used samples of Manuka products but not for a long time. Sometimes I do apply Manuka honey directly on the face, mixed with some water and it does feel nice on the skin. Cheers!