Function & Faith
What keeps the body working and the spirit grounded.
The stuff that keeps us from falling apart. Spirit, mind, and body. In that order, always.
This one's personal. The castor oil packs, the mineral salt, the Brazil nuts on the counter every morning. The Bible that sits where I can actually find it when I have a moment to sit with it. These aren't trends and they're not supplements from a stranger on the internet. They're what we reach for when we're trying to stay whole. Still learning. Still adjusting. But this is what's working right now.
ESV Illuminated Bible, Art Journaling Edition
This is where I go to get my footing back. Keeps things steady when everything else feels off.
Shop on AmazonBaja Gold Mineral Sea Salt
We use this daily. More trace minerals than standard sea salt, and the difference is noticeable enough that I stopped reaching for anything else.
Shop on AmazonHeritage Store Organic Castor Oil, 32 oz Glass Bottle
Cold pressed, hexane free, in a glass bottle. This is the one I use for everything: facial routine, castor oil packs, hair. The 32 oz glass bottle means I'm not buying it constantly.
Shop on AmazonOrganic Cotton Flannel Inserts, Small (4 Piece)
The smaller cut for neck, knee, and elbow applications. I use these specifically for my neck. Same organic cotton, just sized for the spots that need more targeted work.
Shop on AmazonOrganic Cotton Flannel for Castor Oil Pack, Large (2 Piece)
These are the large flannel pieces I use for abdominal castor oil packs. Unbleached organic cotton directly on the skin, reusable, and they hold up through repeated use and washing.
Shop on AmazonCastor Oil Pack Wrap Set (9 Piece)
This is the outer layer that holds everything in place overnight. Adjustable, leak-resistant, and it covers everything from shoulders to feet. This is what makes castor oil packs actually practical for sleeping in.
Shop on AmazonRose Quartz Roller Bottles, Amber Glass (2 Pack)
50ml amber glass with natural crystal roller balls. This is what I use for the castor oil facial routine. Pretty enough to keep on the counter, functional enough to use every day.
Shop on AmazonFractionated Coconut Oil (16 oz)
My carrier oil of choice for diluting essential oils and mouthwash. Stays liquid, absorbs well, and doesn't go rancid sitting on the shelf.
Shop on AmazonOrganic Cinnamon Sticks, Cassia (3.5 oz)
Lab tested, organic, and the kind I actually cook with and reach for in apothecary preparations both. These pull more weight than a spice rack item should.
Shop on AmazonBaking Soda, Bob's Red Mill (1 lb, 4 Pack)
Non-GMO, gluten free, and we go through enough of it between baking, cleaning, and apothecary use that buying in a four-pack just makes sense.
Shop on AmazonOrganic Whole Cloves (3.5 oz)
A completely underrated spice that can be used daily. These earn their place in the spice cabinet and in the apothecary both.
Shop on AmazonVitamin C Powder, Ascorbic Acid (4 oz)
In this corner of the house it goes into apothecary preparations, immune support, and anything where I need a clean, reliable source of ascorbic acid. Non-GMO, no fillers. Just the thing itself.
Shop on AmazonRaw Brazil Nuts, Unsalted (1 lb)
A few nuts a day for selenium. That's it. I keep a bag in the pantry and grab them in the morning without thinking about it.
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