Review: Coffee Pour Over

This coffee pourover filter, which is stainless steel, is very sturdy. It is easy to wash, dry, and filters the coffee extremely well. I like that we don't have to buy filters, which saves money, and, at the same time, we are doing a little something to help our environment. It also comes with a cute spoon, and a filter holder, both which are very durable as well.

As I brew our morning cup of joe with this pourover, our kitchen seriously smells delicious, as if we were in a coffee shop early in the morning and they had just started brewing fresh coffee. My husband and I are really enjoying our morning coffee. This has really changed how I will be making our coffee from now on as opposed to the regular coffeemaker (it is very old and needs a break). The coffeemaker takes forever compared to this little handy pourover, which takes less than 2 minutes! I am amazed at how well this little thing brews coffee! It smells good while it is brewing, and it tastes good as we are drinking it...till the very last drop. I am also happy to report that there are no coffee grinds at the bottom of the cup. It is definitely a fast and efficient way to brew a great cup of coffee.

This is the way I have been making coffee lately: After placing the filter and holder (with coffee grounds) on top of the cup, I slowly and carefully, pour boiled water to about 1/3 of the filter. As the water is "hugging" the coffee grounds, all while releasing its fragrances and filtering down into the cup, I add more water, while gently bringing the grounds to the center of the filter, until the cup is filled and ready for sugar and creamer. Then, we enjoy!

We will be taking this the next time we go camping with my family. I am sure all of my siblings are going to love this new cup of coffee as much as we do.

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I received this item at a discount in exchange for my honest review.

Review: Dandelion Root Supplement

For a long time, I have struggled with many health issues with my digestion and skin. Doctors never knew what was wrong with my GI. Every day I had stomachaches, bloating, and/or spasms. I couldn't digest a lot of what I was eating. I was then diagnosed with IBS. I kept my head up and continued my search to good health. As far as my skin, I have been dealing with acne for many years, on and off. I got tired of covering it up with the "acne kits" that contain a face wash, toner, and lotion because they were making my skin so sensitive and dry. The ingredients were too harsh! I couldn't stand it. I knew that this problem was coming from the inside. I wondered which way to go. Should I continue taking prescription medications for my GI although they were not helping me, or should I change it up and go for natural healing? Should I continue buying that kit? Will my skin heal? One of the first things that I did is improve my eating habits by adding more fruits and vegetables to my diet. I also make smoothies and juices at home, and I increased my water intake.One of the first things that I did is improve my eating habits by adding more fruits and vegetables. I also make smoothies and juices at home, as well as increasing my water intake. I still needed something more, and medicines for me were not the answer. Based on research that I had done, herbs really stood out. For the most part because they are high in vitamins and minerals and aim to help the body, and I definitely needed help.

Dandelion is very nutritious. It contains many vitamins, like A, C, and K, and minerals, like calcium and magnesium. It contains potassium as well. It is good for our organs, because it cleans them and supplies them with needed nutrients. It helps to improve circulation and aching joints. It is high in antioxidants, which fight free radicals that harm your body. Dandelion is high in fiber; therefore, the digestive tract functions better. It is also a diuretic. It can be taken in the capsule form or as a tea. In the daytime, I take one capsule with water after I eat, and in the evening, I take another capsule, except I open it and drink it as a tea along with other accompanying herbs (yellow dock and burdock) to help my skin. I take this about 5 days a week. The capsule is easy to swallow. The tea is very light in flavor compared to other brands that I have had. This one is not as bitter. I have noticed improvement on both my digestion and my skin. My tummy is more rested and balanced, and my skin is slowly clearing. I have less and less blemishes. I am hopeful that this is helping me in my journey to natural healing. Although herbs may help the body in many ways, and because everyone is different, results may vary; therefore, check with your doctor or naturopath first.

I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. I am not affiliated in any way with the seller or manufacturer, and I did not receive any compensation for this review. All opinions expressed here are my own.

Review: Vitex Fruit (Chastetree Berry)

Vitex Fruit supports women’s health by regulating hormone imbalances, reducing pain, improving moods and overall wellbeing, which may help the body to relax and feel calm during her “cycle” as well as throughout the month. It helps with PMS symptoms such as headache, irritability, GI disturbances, and body pains. It also may help with menopausal symptoms as well as irregular menses. I ordered Herbal Secrets Vitex Fruit (aka Chastetree Berry) because I wanted to try it for my general wellbeing. I have tried other brands and have felt the benefits, but one thing that lead me to getting this product was that you only take it once daily. I just want something that I can take once and not have to worry about for the rest of the day. I also wanted to see how this brand worked in comparison to others that I have used.

I have been taking one 400 mg capsule daily for about 10 days. With this product, though, I did notice that I was able to think more clearly. In the short period of time that I have taken it, I have felt more alert, focused, and relaxed throughout my days. The capsule isn’t very large either, which is a good thing.  It is sometimes hard to take supplements because they are so large. This capsule is about two-thirds of an inch. I was curious as to how the product looked inside, so I decided to open a capsule. The powder is a light, grayish-brownish tone. It is a very fine powder that smells really nice. Its scent is very light. I wonder if I can drink it in a tea like other encapsulated herbs, such as dandelion root and ginger. Maybe I will try it someday.

Vitex normally takes a while for you to start seeing and feeling the full results—it may take 3 to 6 months depending on the person. All I can say right now is that it has helped me with my general wellbeing. I feel cool, calm, and collected. I feel that I am able to better focus throughout my day, and I am having better rest at night. I am giving it 4 stars instead of 5 because I feel it is too soon to fully get the results that Vitex has to offer, though I do like this very much. I will return to update in about 3 months.

Disclaimer:  I received this item at a promotional discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. The opinions expressed here are my own.

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