I feel bad for Carrie Underwood. I do. I know, I know, why feel bad for someone who is beautiful, talented, and married to a hunky NHL star? Whose first CD sold better than my first novel of the same name? When Jesus took the wheel, he drove over my book, and that is a person I should feel bad for? Well yes, I do, because she is a kind, good person with a strong faith in family and God; and she took a digger down her front walk way, broke her wrist and cut open her face. Said injury required 50 to 60 stitches. I’m sure she had the best plastic surgeon in Nashville, but still, her face is her brand and I know she is probably feeling really insecure about it right now. Hell, I would.
But dearest Carrie, have you tried honey to help reduce scarring and help with healing? Honey is a natural moisturizer and is effective in the healing of wounds and the reduction of scars. Manuka honey was approved by the FDA for the treatment of open wounds. One of the biggest antiseptic features of this honey is its ability to release hydrogen peroxide that helps to eliminate bacterial activity. Our fuzzy little friends collects the pollen from a Manuka bush and they work to turn it into honey. This honey is used to treat burned skin, rashes and even boils. According to “Heart Views”, the journal of Gulf Heart Association, honey stimulates the healing process. Make sure that if you’re going to try and use honey for the treatment of wounds, you don’t use store bought as it has a high level of corn syrup which would spread the infection. You should also always consult with your physician for personalized advice.
My daughter always watches these beauty blogs and the bloggers always make it look so easy. Those fruit, oatmeal, salt and oil masks look easy to make, but are quite frankly, are rather messy to make. But using raw honey is great for your skin and has loads of vitamins B2, B3 and B5 as well as minerals. Just a thin coat of honey mixed with a little baking soda and you have a perfect mix for a DIY exfoliante.
So, while our little friends work busily creating their magic nectar, we continue to find other useful and wonderful uses for their gifts. I do hope that Carrie’s wounds heal and she once again graces us with her amazing voice. It is also my wish, that she realizes that she is loved for who she is, and all that she has to offer.
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