Holistic Practices

Here on the 2Suitcasez blog we will share our eclectic witch remedies that we have applied to our lives and have experienced life changing results. Holistic practices are healing methods that serve as an alternative and NOT to replace western medicine. A holistic approach to life means to view and experience your life from a whole human being or glass half full approach. We choose daily to be present which allows us to address how our bodies are functioning and feeling so that we can implement any adjustments or modifications that will enable us to continue on our journey. Holistic practices require that you evaluate your diet, habits, physical and spiritual health to identify areas in which you are out of alignment. Being in harmony with your first home, which is your body, is necessary for you to lead a fulfilling life so that you can reach your own personal goals and desires.

Your Home Apothecary Must Haves:

• Vitamin C Immune System Booster
• Ginger to combat bacteria growth as well as the growth of some viruses
• Turmeric to reduce inflammation and swelling, is also an antioxidant that is used to combat oxidative stress
• Cinnamon helps to reduce inflammation and swelling
• Coriander to fight infections
• D-Mannose to combat bacteria that can grow in the urinary tract

Tea is a great alternative to drinking coffee, as coffee has stimulants that can elevate your blood pressure and heart rate, teas provide you with the healthy herbal supplements that you need to live a healthy and enriched life, teas are also used to treat gastrointestinal & respiratory distress as well as to reduce the number of oxidative agents in the body that give rise to cancer.

• Green tea can be used for its antioxidants, for weight loss and the reduction of high blood glucose levels
• Ginger teas also assist with digestion and can be used to treat stomach aches
• Raspberry hibiscus tea can assist you with preventing urinary tract issues
• Throat coat tea has the active ingredient Licorice extract that can be used to promote liver health and treat sore throats
• Peppermint teas are used to treat respiratory distress and upset stomachs
• Elderberry teas are used for heart health, to treat cold & flu symptoms and contain antioxidants

Body & Hair Care: 

• Vegan/plant-based soaps 
• Charcoal powder to brush your teeth is an alternative to using toothpaste with fluoride
• Deodorant that doesn't contain aluminum
• Lotions that contain cocobutter to hydrate your skin
• Coconut oil to hydrate your skin especially if you have oily skin/scalp 

Make your own smoothies click here for recipe

Local honey is used to prevent allergy symptoms

Holistic Household Cleaning Products:

• Florida Water for your floor and wall washes
• Mrs. Meyers Cleaning products as they contain less harsh chemicals
• Add essential oils like lavender, palo santo or basil & mint to your laundry water when washing your clothes
• Dryer crystals to add to your clothes when drying