When you hear words like rich, decadent and delicious you probably envision a gourmet dessert with dense chocolate texture, possibly a drizzle of fine vanilla creme and a flavor that makes your whole body zing. Well, my friend, I have found this dessert – but not for the mouth, for your body. It’s Prage lotion by Ananda Apothecary. I promise you, one little dab of this cream on your arm, shoulder, neck or leg will send you into the heavens and cause the people around you to drool. It is absolutely divine.

Prage, as Ananda states, is a verb: To pray and rage at the same time, or an outrageous all-purpose body cream. And that pretty much sums it up. I can’t think of a better description or feeling this lotion invokes. The cream is based in organic coconut & jojoba oils, with purified water and grapefruit seed extract – great for the skin. The uniqueness and genius of this cream-that-you’ll-want-to-eat is the French Cacao Absolute and Indian Vanilla extracts combined perfectly with Lotus and Zinnia flower essences. It makes for a product that is simply indescribable with words. This is one that must be experienced first hand.

You know by now I love a good natural product, and being a woman, I love the smell-good/feel-good products that support our mind, beauty and body. To have a spiritual experience with a product is rare, yet Prage delivers. It releases your spirit in a way that no other lotion or potion I’ve tried to date. I know it sounds strange, but as I said, it is a MUST try. The power of Prage is revealing and you, too, will be inspired to lift up your voice, raise your fist and pray of the goodness as the rage stirs inside. As the label says, it is exquisite bliss. This is nothing to say of the quality of lotion and feeling on your skin… beautiful.

The 4 oz deep blue jar of Prage is worth every penny and will last according to your need to live richly. LOVE IT!

Rating: 10

Some people may hear the words “essential oil” and have a pre-conceived idea of the effectiveness and usage of such oils. Luxurious. Smells good. Splurge item. New age fluff. It’s likely that the average person won’t include an essential oil product on the essential shopping list. But when you discover the SwissJust Natural Product line, and in particular the Guduchi Revitalizer roll-on, your list of necessary “must-have” shopping items may just change. Let me introduce you: Guduchi Revitalizer will get your “get up and go” up and going. This unique and delectable blend of lime, lemon, rosemary, camphor and lavender combined with Guduchi Extract not only revitalizes a tired mind or body, but also relieves stress and improves your clarity of thinking. Every time I’m at my computer now, I depend on this powerful essential product. It will lift you out of the dullest of moments with a freshness that is captivating!

If you are like me, you’ve known about and enjoyed the aromas of essential oils and even noticed their gentle affects on your mood after a massage or bath with an oil like lavender or peppermint, but the therapeutic nature of these products was just lost on you. I have news for you – quality essential oils like the Just brand are not delicate and dainty, but hearty and robust. I have been transformed from the “ooh-I’magirlandwanttosmelllovelythings-person to: “WOW! High quality, pure grade essential oil blends actually cause a therapeutic shift in my mind and body” person. In other words, this stuff really works!

Never heard of Guduchi? It’s a native plant to India and a common herb used in many Ayurveda therapies. It’s also known by the name “Amrita” which means immortality – probably due to the immune enhancing affects of this wonderful herb. Apparently it’s also a good balancer for Vata and Pitta types… those “fire” types that need to be cooled from time to time and rebalanced– maybe that’s why it worked so well for me!

They say to apply the roll-on behind the ears, on the wrists or on the temples. I have to admit that I’ve got that roller working all over the place!! My wrists, my clothes, my head and under my nose – everywhere! It’s a luscious, invigorating aroma that opens my mind, centers my spirit and makes me smile, all the while inspiring my energy to soar once again. It’s hard to believe that all of this can come in a small bottle, but indeed, SwissJust Natural Products has delivered. I’ve heard that this magical blend not only revitalizes your energy, but also can get rid of headaches and migraines, which I will be testing next month on bill paying day. Until then, I’m onto their shopping page to indulge in another necessary item I can’t wait to try, the Natural Bath product Echinacea Bath Essence. I can hardly wait!

Rating: 9.5