Pure Thai Naturals

Unraveling the Buzz: Natural and Farmed Beeswax Compared

Unraveling the Buzz: Natural and Farmed Beeswax Compared
We talk about "beeswax", and see it listed it as a product ingredient, as if it is a standard, homogenous, always-the-same product.  Beeswax, with ...

I'm Ingesting HOW MUCH Lip Product? Is That Even Safe?

I'm Ingesting HOW MUCH Lip Product?  Is That Even Safe?
Lip products, such as lip balms, lipsticks, and lip glosses, are widely used by people of all ages. However, many people simply aren’t aware of how...

Ylang Ylang - Mood Booster & Natural Aphrodisiac

Ylang Ylang - Mood Booster & Natural Aphrodisiac
Ylang ylang essential oil is so much more than just an exotic floral scent - it's a versatile and clinically studied powerful natural remedy with a range of natural health benefits. Studies show it can help boost your mood, reduce stress, relieve anxiety and help enhance your sexual energy.  

Banana Buds - Rich in Fruit Acids for Skin Health and Skin Renewal

Banana Buds - Rich in Fruit Acids for Skin Health and Skin Renewal
Banana flowers are a natural fruit acid powerhouse and contain a number of different fruit acids and nutrients that may be able to help improve the health and appearance of your skin. 

Why Hot Weather Can Leave Us Feeling Blurgh

Why Hot Weather  Can Leave Us Feeling Blurgh
Hot weather and heavy sweating can have a HUGE impact on the way we feel, since sweating depletes us of magnesium, a key mineral for all sorts of bodily functions from regulating heart rhythm, nerve function, the way we think, moods, sleep patterns and muscle recovery.

Air Pollution & Burning Season - Magnesium Chloride Is Important

Burning season in Chiang Mai , Thailand

High levels of air pollution happen for different reasons, from local agricultural "burning seasons” all over the world to high density urban living, industrial waste discharge, riding motorcycles or bicycles in heavy traffic and atmospheric weather phenomena which trap contaminated air.  The compound Magnesium Chloride (MgCl2) is one of the most bio-available forms of magnesium and clinical studies show it is readily absorbed through the skin.  Magnesium Chloride is particularly helpful to support the body's natural detox and elimination functions, helping to mitigate the exposure to toxins.

 

Headache: Does Science Agree With Thai Grandmas?

Headache: Does Science Agree With Thai Grandmas?
Every Thai grandma does it - massages some Ya Mong Yen (Thai cooling balm) into the temples at the first sign of a headache.  But is there science to support this traditional Thai remedy?