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The Lazy Girl’s Detox: Castor Oil Packs

April 10, 2020

Castor oil packs- my new favorite detox ritual. Especially for the lazy girl in all of us at home right now drinking way too much wine every night. These are not uncomfortable at all and barely take any work. Just apply oil to the stomach and then sleep through the night (or binge watch another Netflix show like Love Is Blind! Cultural phenomenon but I digress…) 

I first found out about castor oil packs from… yes, you guessed it- my Mom. Where else do I get all my holistic health info? Jk. If you know my story, my Mom was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer in 2011. She’s treated it using solely alternative therapies and holistic medicine since 2013. I remember as part of a deep detoxing regimen, she would declare certain “castor oil” days that would involve this ooey gooey stuff you could get on the shelves of a health food store for a few bucks. 

Fast forward to 2020 and I decided to try castor oil packs myself after getting reintroduced to them through one of my favorite naturopathic doctors to follow over on Insta- Dr. Stacey Shillington. She specializes in treating acne holistically and she recommends castor oil packs for helping a sluggish lymph system. This is one of the main causes of skin conditions and the reason I wanted to incorporate this practice!

The Lazy Girl’s Detox: Castor Oil Packs

Castor oil is an ancient remedy that has been used for just about every ailment. 

It’s super thick and sticky, which allows it to absorb very deeply into the skin. Because of this, it can access your lymph system and blood circulation, and help lymph fluid that is flowing sluggishly or is blocked. It’s also anti-inflammatory (reduces swelling) and antimicrobial (fights fungus). 

Anyone and everyone should try a castor oil pack to help give the body a little extra boost in detoxification, not just people with skin conditions. See basically junk can build up inside you and cause inflammation through chemicals we’re exposed to from toxic products, pollution, processed and chemically grown food, conventional medications, and a lot of other stuff we come into contact with on a daily basis. 

They also help restore the microbiome in your gut (your second brain!) As Dr. Stacey says, “Castor oil actually helps break down BioFilm, which is a protective barrier created by bacteria and yeast that prevents them from being destroyed by your immune system or antimicrobials – creating a lingering infection.” So if you’re having bathroom issues and your gut is feeling all whack, this may be any easy remedy for you to try. And especially while we’re all staying safe at home during Corona Virus. Less inflammation and a healthier gut = a stronger immune system too. Win win all around.

Ok so how does it work?

Well traditionally, it used to be messier. You would have to like first apply the oil to something flannel. Then put on your lower abdomen and place a heating pad or hot water bottle over it. You have to get a little crafty but I found a way better method.

I recommend checking out Dr. Marisol Teijeiro’s castor oil pack kit. It comes with a reusable flannel cloth with strings to tie around your waist as well as a high quality organic castor oil. I bought this for about $59 and 100% got my money’s worth. If you wanna go the cheaper route though you can totally buy flannel cloth and castor oil on Amazon.

I apply 1-2 tablespoons of castor oil to the flannel and then place the side with the oil directly onto my lower right side of my stomach and abs area, where the liver is. Then I just sleep with the pack overnight and take off in the morning. If it all hasn’t absorbed and you’re still a bit sticky you can just wipe that area using a washcloth and warm water. I have been using castor oil packs in tandem with my weekly coffee enema detoxes (more info here on these for bloat, allergies, hangovers, and when you feel like you’re getting sick!)

I definitely notice results the next day with castor oil packs. They improve digestion and like in a weird way pulls stuff out and improves bowel movements (not to get too TMI lolz!) I personally would use 2-3 x a week for a couple weeks to really feel results. 

OK, that’s it. Was this helpful? Want to know more easy at home detoxes? Please let me know how you’re feeling below in the comments!

XOXO,

Dani

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  1. Jaycv says

    January 26, 2021 at 2:28 am

    Where do you buy your castor oil?

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    • Danielle.estes2 says

      January 26, 2021 at 3:58 pm

      I suggest Dr. Marisol’s castor oil pack here! 🙂 https://drmarisol.com/castor-oil-pack/

      Reply
    • Danielle.estes2 says

      January 26, 2021 at 3:58 pm

      I suggest Dr. Marisol’s castor oil pack here! ? https://drmarisol.com/castor-oil-pack/

      Reply

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I started my Instagram account back in college whe I started my Instagram account back in college when Instagram first came out (yikes aging myself here lolz) and the same year my Mom got diagnosed with a very aggressive form of stage 4 ovarian cancer. 

Most of you guys have seen me over the years post about how this changed the course of my life, pushing me into a deep rooted passion for all things health & wellness - out of fear of wanting to avoid the same future diagnosis for myself AND to heal myself, specifically my lifelong issues with my skin.

11 years ago we spent Christmas in Seaton Hospital here in Austin, Texas as my Mom was pushed into surgery as the first wave of her “treatment.” If you’re new to following me, the story goes that my Mom decided to treat her cancer 100% holistically. 

And she’s successfully managed it herself since Dec 2011. Her 10 year anniversary was last year and this year the message of how lucky our family is has been on loop in my mind. I know this is rare and it’s not lost on me for one second how special and unique our circumstances are. 

I specifically remember eating take out pizza from Whole Foods (before I even knew what a health food store was ha!) in the hospital room on Christmas Day watching my Mom recover in her hospital bed, all of us so full of fear of what the future would bring.

Now being back in Austin, living here, driving by that hospital, going grocery shopping at that same Whole Foods, it’s a wild TRIP. So, this is an appreciation post for everything this major life circumstance taught me. And how it has 200 million bajillion % only changed my life for the better. 

Happy holidays babes.

XO, Dani
WHO IS YOUR CLEAR SKIN SELF? Who is the best ver WHO IS YOUR CLEAR SKIN SELF? 

Who is the best version of you, the future self version of you, the acne free YOU?

Start meditating on this and daydreaming about who she is, what she looks like, and how she feels everyday.

This mindset trick changed the game for me when it came to finally breaking through barriers and repeated patterns around my skin! I swear it’s like the secret weapon for a good skin day. I know it sounds crazy but it’s so true because here’s the thing…

If we constantly program our minds to identify as someone who is “acne prone,” we inevitably will repeat that cycle, that loop, that pattern. So, rewire and change the story in your brain.

Need help getting started? DM me “meditation.”
Xo, Dani
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Feel overwhelmed and confused about what foods are Feel overwhelmed and confused about what foods are or are NOT safe for a clear complexion? What is or isn’t going to trigger ACNE? Or just even what is or isn’t generally healthy?

This morning I was trying to think back to when I first got really into the health & wellness world and slowly started flirting with diet changes - of course with the ultimate goal of healing my skin and a slew of other symptoms.

I became obsessed with reading books and listening to podcasts and soaking up every piece of info I could find and then (treating myself like a personal science experiment lolz) would spend hours in my local health food stores applying what I had learned that week and picking out new foods to try, cultivating recipes in my little apartment kitchen.

I totally get going to the grocery store can be overwhelming as f*ck. So here are just a few of my favorites and go to brands to grab from the inner aisles at Whole Foods:

- @tolerantfoods pastas
- @primalkitchenfoods dresings
- @bragg evoo organic, unrefined, unfiltered, 1st cold pressed
- Eden organic beans black, kidney, garbanzo aka chickpea
- @foodforlifebaking gf breads and English muffins
- @sietefoods anything
- @artisanaorganics cashew butter
- @threetreesfoods almond or oat milk, etc! Love all their stuff so much.

At the end of the day, a good rule of thumb is to stock up on the fresh produce section first and foods in their freshest, most wholesome state. Then, when it comes to the other ailes like this, buy products with simple ingredient lists that are as minimally processed as possible. 

Have questions on grocery lists for clearing acne? Want more of my favorite brands? DM me “grocery”

XO, dani

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Girlies who know clear skin starts with the weekly Girlies who know clear skin starts with the weekly grocery run….
But also Whole Foods take all my money.
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Instead of having a hot girl summer… I’m havin Instead of having a hot girl summer… I’m having a clear skin girl summer: not picking at breakouts, sticking to a nontoxic beauty routine, and showing up to take charge of my health every damn day. Ya feel me?

Follow for tips to holistically treat skin from the inside out!
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Feeling good everyday and clearing your acne isn’t always about the perfect diet or skincare routine. Trust me, you can be eating all the kale in the world and applying all the right products but if your internal world is a wreak, it will show up externally as physical ailments & symptoms. 

This is your body’s way of trying to talk to you and part of healing skin from the inside out is making space for the key nutrients of joy, adventure, and time away to experience the world outside of the sometimes daily monotonous routine. 

And of course the salt water, sunlight, & fresh mountain air can also be magical for the soul and skin 🤪🤍

Hawaii- you were epic. 
Xoxo

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Now I know the truth about why I got breakouts! An Now I know the truth about why I got breakouts! And trust me, it’s not from sweating. 🤪 
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But like… it IS somewhat of my secret weapon ya But like… it IS somewhat of my secret weapon ya know?! 🤪

Just not the whole solution.

Want to know the real way to clear skin? If you have adult acne, listen up. 

It’s internal AND external work. 

It’s slowly overhauling your lifestyle to create change mentally, emotionally, and physically. Building healthier habits with what foods you use as fuel everyday, how you speak to yourself, what products you choose to put on your skin, and so much more. 

Ya feel me? 💚💚💚
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