Easy Self-Care Rituals To Do At Home

Easy Self-Care Rituals To Do At Home

The feeling of truly caring for ourselves gives us an unmatched feeling of accomplishment. A sustainable ritual is one that will nurture your soul each and every day. 

I’m a huge fan of simple rituals, because they bring simple joy into our lives. Self-care rituals are a wonderful way to infuse more joy into your every day. Here are a few you can practice with ease:

Tea time 
Put on the kettle, steep your favorite tea and savor it. Try it in the morning for a nice start to the day. Or have some before you start dinner. This mid-afternoon pause serves as a great reset button – a chance to gather your thoughts, breathe deeply and prepare for the coming evening and bedtime routines. Here’s the recipe for the tea I make myself every single morning. 
 
Gua Sha Facial
 
Gua sha is a process in which a tool is scraped against the skin to the point that it creates mild bruising,” says Joshua Zeichner, MD, Director of Dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. “The goal of the treatment is to enhance blood flow to the skin.” Gua sha is best done after both cleansing the face and applying a facial oil.
 
Hold the gua sha tool with the curved side to your face and glide it gently up and out, starting with the neck, jawline, chin, and around the mouth, between three and five times per area. Then sweep across cheeks and gently glide under the eyes, across your eyebrows and from your forehead up to your hairline.
 
By applying an organic serum and then dragging the gua sha crystal along your face in broad even strokes from the neck up, you’ll see a reduction in the appearance of wrinkles and notice a more firm complexion. What’s more, you can scrape and go with smoother, brighter, and younger-looking skin almost instantly — it maybe it takes five minutes to treat your whole face — without leaving home.

Multi-Masking
 
Multi-masking refers to the layering of more than one facial mask, or applying different masks to different parts of the face at the same time. Because your skin’s needs may vary on different areas of your face and neck—or maybe you want to address more than one skin issue—this method allows you to manage each one. Depending on your specific skin type or your goals, I recommend these masks:

You can always combine them and multi-mask if your skincare concerns are mixed. Follow the instructions on each for the best application method. 
 
Lymphatic Massage
 
Lymphatic massage of the breasts is an essential tool to have in your holistic arsenal, as it supports and heals breast tissue, preventing toxic build-up and helping to clear toxins from the breasts. This act of self-love is innately soothing and healing, and encourages the body to emit anti-aging hormones such as prolactin, oxytocin, and estrogen. As an additional bonus, regular breast massage promotes perky, full breasts and prevents sagging as it tightens and tones the tendons and muscles of the breasts.

Every woman can practice self-massage of the breasts – there are so many incredible benefits!

Reading

Did you guy see that I color coordinated my bookshelf this week? Shared it on my IG stories. Yeah, that lockdown life. But honestly, this is a perfect time to catch up on all those books you’ve been putting off. Not sure where to start or need new recommendations?

Here are 5 books that have changed my life. 

Stay safe and healthy

Much love,
Tara

The Benefits of Lymphatic Breast Massage

The Benefits of Lymphatic Breast Massage

The art of breast massage has been practiced for thousands of years and is an important aspect of self-care, wellness, and healing. Breasts are generally associated with sexuality and breastfeeding. Beyond this, breasts are an instantly recognizable symbol of femininity and a vital part of our beings.

Because they’re made up mainly of fatty tissue (along with nerves, veins, arteries, and connective tissue), breasts can also be the site of toxin collection and storage. We’re exposed to many daily environmental pollutants, in our foods (via pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers), the air we breathe, our water supply, medications and vaccines, household cleaning products, beauty and personal care products, plastics, and more. These toxins tend to accumulate in our bodies in fatty tissue, which could partially explain why breast cancer is sadly so prevalent today.

Breast massage is an essential tool to have in your holistic arsenal, as it supports and heals breast tissue, preventing toxic build-up and helping to clear toxins from the breasts. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, breast massage increases circulation and the healthy flow of blood and “qi”, or energy, through the body. This stimulation can serve to break up stagnation and to keep the breasts healthy. In Western medicine, breast massage is acknowledged as helping to promote lymphatic flow and drainage.

This act of self-love is innately soothing and healing, and encourages the body to emit anti-aging hormones such as prolactin, oxytocin, and estrogen. Furthermore, it helps us to be in touch our bodies, so that we will more readily notice changes and if anything is off. There are also many acupressure points around the breasts, so massaging them can stimulate other organs including the kidney, spleen, stomach, and liver.

As an additional bonus, regular breast massage promotes perky, full breasts and prevents sagging as it tightens and tones the tendons and muscles of the breasts.

Every woman can practice self-massage of the breasts – there are so many incredible benefits! 

Benefits of Breast Massage:

Lymphatic Drainage

Our lymphatic system is responsible for supporting our immune system, ridding the body of toxins and waste build-up. When the system is overrun, it can become sluggish or even blocked, preventing the elimination of these toxins. The breasts are a significant location for our lymphatic system, and through breast massage, we can stimulate the drainage and proper functioning of lymph. Breast engorgement, in particular, is associated with sluggish lymph nodes as well as fluid build-up and can be relieved through massage.

Detecting Infection/Mastitis

If there’s an infection present, such as a plugged milk duct or mastitis, massage can be an effective treatment in clearing the infection. This can be especially beneficial when done with the right oil (more info on this below!).

Easing Depression

Mild depression and stress are linked to low oxytocin levels. Oxytocin is released during breastfeeding, childbirth, and sex, which contributes to feelings of happiness, euphoria, and connection after these events. Breast massage and stimulation also promotes the secretion of oxytocin and can have positive impacts on both instant and long-term mental health, stress reduction, and overall wellbeing.

Reducing Breast Pain/Cysts/Fibrocystic Breasts

Breast massage can be used as a tool to relieve pain and diminish breast cysts. Although often not cancerous or immediately harmful, breast cysts are a sign that there’s an imbalance in the body that should be addressed. They can occur as a single cyst or multiple cysts, and are small sacs filled with fluid, air, or organic debris that can cause pain and discomfort. They sometimes are more prevalent and painful during the ovulation or menstrual cycle, and disappear once your menses has finished. Breast massage can help to break down the tissue holding the cysts together and to dissolve the lumps.

Breast Cancer Prevention and Pain Management

Breast cancer can occur when healthy cells mutate into abnormal cells and develop into cancerous growths. The use of breast massage as a preventative measure works by stimulating abnormal cells’ activity back into their healthy state. This can potentially reduce the possibility of cancerous growth. Massage also stimulates the production of serotonin, dopamine, lymphocytes, and NK cells, which actively decrease cortisol levels (our stress hormone) and help to fight cancerous cells. Massage can also be an effective treatment for pain management and postoperative edema and healing. This is closely tied to the lymphatic system. Often the system is compromised during any surgery associated with breast cancer treatment, but through massage, we can help to support its function and increase the release of toxins. Breast massage is also a gentle, nurturing, and relaxing treatment, which can be one of the most important aspects of cancer care.

Breast Tissue Care

Breast massage stimulates new cell production and maintains the health of breast tissue. This form of self-care decreases sagging associated with breastfeeding and age. Because prolactin is released and circulation is increased, breast massage can also help to increase breast size.

Breast Enhancement

The right breast massage, when done with the right breast oil, can enhance and plump your breasts. Genetix Activated Enhancement Oil is an organic treatment that naturally plumps and enlarges breasts with a combination of herbs and oils that support feminine health. Here are some impressive before/after’s of women who’ve used the oil:

 

My Natural Breast Augmentation Story (With My Before/After Photos)

My Natural Breast Augmentation Story (With My Before/After Photos)

THE BACKSTORY:

At 24 years old, I legitimately still fit into the first training bra I had ever bought. Asking the sales girls at Victorias Secret if they had any A cups got me some strange glances, and the only place I’ve ever found a sexy bra that gave me any legitimate lift was in Paris, France, where an xs is the new size 5. Little girls, you feel me. Flat girls, holla back.

The thing was, I never really cared. I’m cool with being tiny, and even though my boobies weren’t big, they were nice. Beautiful, even. I embraced them hard.

Finally, last year I wondered, after reading about a cosmetic surgery denver clinic that specialised in mommy makeovers and breast augmentation… Was it time to think about filling out my boobs?

I didn’t want to go crazy. I just wanted a little bounce. I wanted them to look healthy and toned and fuller. I found that, according to 2020 cosmetic surgery statistics, breast augmentation was the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure and at this point I thought surgery was my only option. I started looking at different places where I could get treatment. I searched things like ‘breast augmentation austin‘ and got some great results, but I also found a product that claimed to give you amazing results whilst also being non-invasive. I wanted to try this first. What I eventually went for (surprisingly easily) was two full cup sizes AND the best reason to start investing in your feminine health – now! In this post, I’ll be answering some of your most common Q&A’s, like how I found the method to naturally bigger boobs, how it works, how long it lasts, etc.

OK, here goes!

Here’s my story for you in full about what finally and truly worked for achieving my natural breast augmentation – when nothing else did:

#1: THE DAILY BEAUTY RITUAL

THE ENHANCEMENT METHOD:

Since breasts were a super taboo subject in my upbringing, I had never really thought about how “stimulating” my breasts would work, but it turns out this was the key part I had been missing all along!

Honestly, this is my best kept beauty secret and I almost (ALMOST!) didn’t want to share this with you because it’s SO good. It was an aha moment, discovering a trove of secret treasure and Christmas – all wrapped up into one. Then I figured, that’s what this blog is here for – to share these great, life changing finds.

This organic oil is a #1 bestseller for a good reason: my goal of achieving a natural breast augmentation, perky side boob and a natural lift went from daunting and disappointing to EASY – and fun! I call this oil + the beauty ritual I use with it The Enhancement Method. And I don’t know how I ever lived without it!

Genetix treatment is designed to get you to the critical stages of breast growth faster and keep you there longer, while at the same time fueling your body’s own rejuvenating efforts with a ground breaking combination of activated ingredients. It works naturally and helps increase the volume of breast tissue, and it also firms and tightens the precious skin on and around your chest.

This is seriously the easiest and most effective way to boost your cup size. It’s just like a boob job – minus the surgery and expense.

WHAT HAPPENED WHEN I STARTED THE ENHANCEMENT METHOD?

Once I started incorporating this method into my nightly routine, I saw serious results overnight. That’s why I am SO passionate about it!

My bras filled out, then got too small to wear comfortably. My boobs started to bounce when I walked up and down the stairs. Cleavage was miraculously added to the (previously bare) tops of all my shirts, dresses and workout gear. After just a few days, I was really feeling myself. This makes sense. The active ingredient in Genetix Enhancement Oil, zhi mu, is an ancient Chinese herb that mimics the mechanism of estrogen, without causing the side effects of modern estrogen supplements. Zhi Mu brings about the same beautifying effects, such as a bigger and fuller breasts. It also causes fat cells to divide and enlarge, so anywhere it is applied to retains more fat.

Genetix Enhancement Oil ingredient Wild Yam is also widely used as a breast enlarger, since it promotes healthy breast tissue. Experts say it does not raise the levels of estrogen in your body. It also aides with PMDD and PMS issues (sign me up, girlfriend!)

This amazing serum also contains Fenugreek – one of the top herbs on the list for breast growth. New mother’s often use fenugreek to increase milk supply, as it’s known to increase prolactin levels naturally.

So honestly, after awhile I wondered, This works SO well for me, after years of trying everything! Why don’t people know about it?

Turns out – they do!

A little research confirmed that actually, LOTS of people know about it! It’s not just me. We should be doing this daily beauty ritual every single day – and many people are! The raving reviews on Genetix Activated Enhancement Oil are glowing. Everyone from Vogue to Women’s Health to Forbes have raved about Genetix, proving that this beauty ritual truly works! I mean, it should – it’s been around since the days of Cleopatra!

From little ladies with an A cup saying they woke up to noticeably bigger boobs the first two days, to mom’s using it to help stretch marks after nursing, to women saying it helped with PMS symptoms, there’s a reason why every woman in the World absolutely HAS to try this awesome beauty ritual. Personally, it helped me to increase 2 full cup sizes – and the effects have been long-term (peep my Before/after photos!!)

Plus, there is a 90 day money back guarantee, (I always give a great product a try if there’s a great return policy! why not!) Right now there’s a huge discount (AND free US shipping!) when you use code “STAYWEIRD”!

I know, right?

Do I legitimately feel like I got a natural breast augmentation? YES YES YES and YES!! I am proud of my boobs and happy with my choice! I truly have the physique that I ALWAYS wanted!

Will you get awesome rewards in absolutely no time if you do it like you mean it? YES YES YES HALLELUJAH YES!!

WHO IS THE METHOD FOR?

This daily beauty ritual is for:

  • Women who want larger, lifted, natural looking breasts
  • If you want curvier breasts + side boob
  • If you want to diminish stretch marks
  • If you’re considering plastic surgery but don’t have the $$
  • You’re considering surgery but don’t like the risks
  • You’re need a lift + tone
  • You’re a mom who needs a lift + firm
  • You’re breastfeeding and want to prevent stretch marks + sagging (should only be used around the nipple area if you’re breastfeeding – not directly on!)
  • You just had surgery and want natural support to keep them full
  • You’ve always had a small chest and want a natural way to make them fuller

WHAT ARE MY BEFORE AND AFTER’S LIKE?

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Night and day. Literally. From less-than-zero cleavage to proudly filling out my new bras and bikinis (which I am now thrilled to shop for!) 🙂 You can even see that my old bras now leave marks on my skin because they are so tight! And I’m not the only one.

It totally makes sense. Just like any other muscle in our body, our breast muscles can be manipulated to expand and enlarge. Think of this daily ritual as a workout for your boobies – stimulating cell growth and encouraging fat cell division. I had been ignoring my boobs and crying that they weren’t getting any bigger. WRONG, girlfriend. I needed to show them some TLC – each and every day! Trust me: when you show your body some daily love, kindness and attention, your body will notice!

BEFORE:

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AFTER:

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It’s undeniable to me: there’s nothing better than applying enhancement oil directly to the source. I cannot recommend this daily ritual enough! All you need is to set aside a few minutes everyday to stimulate breast growth – and you’re good to go.

SALES? DEALS? CAN I GET MY MONEY BACK?

Of course! There is a 90 day money back guarantee, (I always give a great product a try if there’s a great return policy! why not!) Right now there’s a huge discount (AND free US shipping!) when you use code “STAYWEIRD”! I also have to mention that there’s worldwide shipping – YAY! Many of you asked so I thought I’d share this! No matter where in the world you live, you can bring this baby home!

DOES YOUR BREAST RETURN TO IT’S SMALLER SIZE IF YOU DISCONTINUE USE?

What I really love is that my breast size has NOT returned to it’s original cup size, despite me forgetting to do my massages sometimes. It’s like the massage + oil combo gives you a ‘base’ fullness and depth to your breasts that LASTS! This also seems to be the overwhelming consensus from others! All I know is that I owe my physique to this oil + ritual combo!

HOW DOES THE ENHANCEMENT RITUAL WORK?

It’s traditionally called a Chi Massage, and if you do it with an organic oil specifically designed to enhance your figure, you cannot go wrong! I just add this massage to my nightly beauty routine and voila – let the oil go to work overnight in an old t-shirt, braless! It’s miraculous! Also, many of the herbs in the oil I use protect against breast cancer and don’t increase estrogen levels in your body, which is a concern with other formulas. I like to do my massage after the shower and before bed. It’s relaxing to do and it’s very exciting to wake up to real results in the morning!

WHAT IF I HAVE BIG BOOBS ALREADY?

Congrats! But you’re probably looking to tone them or help stretch marks, obstacles that come with time that many of my more well endowed friends are constantly battling. If that’s your case, or you are pregnant or nursing, you’re gonna wanna do this too!

Trust me – gift yourself this amazing gem! It’s the BEST and most effective option I’ve found that is totally natural and trust me – I’ve really done my research. Other options contains scary toxins like parabens, SLS or PEGs (which have been linked to cancer), alcohol or fillers (like water or a gel substance). Or all of the above! No thank you! Stick with this affordable, organic option.

#2: INCORPORATING NATURE:

I’m an omega fanatic and I’ve eaten some kind of vitamin rich seed every day for years. I was already taking a lot of the herbs and eating a lot of the foods that I needed to increase my breast size, so I was a little discouraged to see them as the most popular ones listed. But here’s what happened!

First, keep in mind if you have smaller boobies and taking these herbs has not worked for you, you may need to just take a larger amount! I doubled and sometimes even tripled my normal dosage of some of these herbs to AMAZING overnight results!

I also spread them out throughout the day. Instead of being enticed by those “bigger boob” one-size-fits-all vitamins, I spread out my breast health herbs throughout the day and I even take some of the herbs I need in tea form right before bed, so that they can work throughout the night.

What I’m saying is… DON’T give up if you see something on this list you’ve tried before! I was pleasantly surprised to find that I already had many of these guys in my cabinet and just adding a tablespoon or so to my juices or smoothies in the morning made all the difference. These vitamins are so helpful for women everywhere!

Many people don’t feel they can take multiple herbs every day. If this method is not for you, then stick with the enhancement oil mentioned above, which contains many of the herbs listed below in it’s formula. It works with or without supplements although supplements may boost your progress.

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THE HERBAL GUIDE FOR BREAST HEALTH:

PHYTO-ESTROGENS:

Phyto-estrogens mimic our body’s own estrogen, but they are produced by plants. That’s why your diet and the foods you eat and the herbs you take play a big role in natural breast enlargement: because your body doesn’t product these phyto-estrogens naturally. You MUST consume them from an outside source to get them in your diet! The most powerful phytoestrogens are isoflavones and lignans. Phyto-estrogens will help increase your breast size by stimulating the estrogens naturally produced by your body, helping the milk ducts get bigger, which will lead to a bigger breast size.

FENUGREEK:

Fenugreek is definitely one of the more popular herbs on this list. It contains a high amount of phytoestrogens including diosgenin, tigogenin, gitogenin, and yamogenin. These plant estrogens will mimic your own estrogen and help your breasts grow in size and fullness. Fenugreek is also known to increase prolactin and progesterone levels. In fact, some newly mothers use fenugreek to increase their milk flow while they breastfeed.

DONG QUAI:

I take these capsules twice a day. This natural herb has been useful in regulating the production of estrogen and can play a very useful role in breast enlargement. The roots and extracts of this herb are responsible for this desirable effect. Breast tissue health is also improved by consuming these herbal products.

SAW PALMETTO:

The reason why adding saw palmetto to your herbal routine is a good idea is because it’s an anti-androgen. Since saw palmetto is an anti-androgen it will reduce the amount DHT is in your body and you want your DHT levels to be considerably lower than your other hormones like estrogen and progesterone, because DHT is a male hormone that can slow down or prevent breast growth. I take these Saw Palmetto capsules once a day.

FENNEL:

Fennel contains a high level of phytoprogestins that helps stimulate your body’s own progesterone. Fennel also helps the body produce more prolactin, which stimulates milk production and breast tissue growth. I make a cup of Fennel Tea from raw seeds, honey and ginger for just this purpose.

WILD YAM:

Reviews on Wild Yam are glowing everywhere you go. You can find Wild Yam in vitamin form or often available as a massage cream at your local Whole Foods. This herb helps the body produce more prolactin and progesterone, and it’s also considered an anti-androgen. The phyto-estrogen in wild yam to pay attention to is diosgenin, which will help improve estrogenic activity in your body.

DANDELION ROOT:

Dandelion root is useful in increasing the production of breast cells and improving the overall health of breast tissues. This product is very popular for this purpose, since it generates no harmful side effects in the woman’s body and can exhibit sound results in a relatively short time period.

PM (pueraria mirifica):

You can either get harvested pueraria mirifica or you can get it wild. Wild pueraria mirifica is normally higher in phytoestrogens than the cultivated version. It’s the herb with the most phytoestrogenic activity. Been a life saver for my boob health, and allowed me to really start seeing results in just a week’s time! I take 2 capsules once a day.

#3: EXERCISES FOR BIGGER BOOBS:

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There are 4 exercises that I do every day in The 14 Day Fitness Plan. They are: The Core Kisser, The Fit-All-Over, The Arm Toner & The Rock It. They truly assist in achieving a toned physique, but will also give you the boobies of your dreams! I’ve added some of my favorites in The Total Transformation fitness plan too!

Exercises that are designed to help plump and shape your chest are essential to getting – and maintaining – a desirable shape throughout your life. Regardless of what route you’ve taken for your curves, you’re gonna wanna move. Stimulate yourself with dance, feel sexy, get in the flow of self love. This will transfer into a better mentality about your body and put your mind in the direction of the shape you desire. Some of these exercises you can do for a better body are so simple, you’re going to ask yourself why you didn’t start doing them sooner!

(You can literally drink your way to bigger boobs! =D )

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EXERCISES FOR PLUMPER BOOBS:

Exercises that are designed to help plump and shape your chest are essential to getting – and maintaining – a desirable shape throughout your life. Regardless of what route you’ve taken for your curves, you’re gonna wanna move. Stimulate yourself with dance, feel sexy, get in the flow of self love. This will transfer into a better mentality about your body and put your mind in the direction of the shape you desire. Some of these exercises you can do for a better body are so simple, you’re going to ask yourself why you didn’t start doing them sooner!

There are 4 exercises that I do every day in The 14 Day Fitness Plan. They are: The Core Kisser, The Fit-All-Over, The Arm Toner & The Rock It. They truly assist in achieving a toned physique, but will also give you the boobies of your dreams!

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THE BIG BONUS:

Doing these exercises daily has helped my back SO much as well! Almost every chest strengthening exercise is a back toning one too, and my back pain has been practically gone since I got on this super simple, super effective regiment!

Just for you, here is a bonus exercise that has been extremely helpful and can even be done in public (with relatively no stares!) I do this every night and any time I find myself with “extra time” on my hands, like if I am waiting for a cab or early to a meeting.

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Clasp your hands together in front of you like you are praying.

Keep your elbows out to the sides as far as you can.

Squeeze your hands together as hard as you can go, concentrating on the muscles behind your breasts to use the force.

Rest for 5 seconds.

Repeat.

It’s so simple I almost FELL OVER when I learned it! And I saw the immediate effects it had on my body! It’s been incredible for firmness, roundness and “depth”. My chest also looks way better in photos and more natural on my tiny frame in person.

These were the results after just ONE WEEK, which I increased half a cup size. They were more toned, healthy, larger, perky and the first week’s results have so far been the most obvious and shocking to me, but they have gotten better and better over time! Also their new “base” weight/shape is now rounder and more plump, even if I miss my exercises for a day or two! It’s amazing that this can be done in just 7 days and kept up with an herbal regiment! Individual results may vary, of course.

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More BEFORE/AFTERS:

BEFORE:

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AFTER:

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As always, I’d love to hear from you! Do you have any questions about my breast health journey? We’d love to hear them:

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    Tara