Dearest Visionary... 💫

Welcome back to our first weekly edition of Friday Field Notes. 🤍 Today is all about anti-aging, youth preservation, longevity, and quality of life, as taught in the Doctor of Natural Medicine program.

Natural Botox 🌿

This issue is all about natural solutions that work as well as — or better than — Botox.

Of course, some people are very happy with the results of their Botox and have great success.

We're not going to demonize something that has helped so many people with a myriad of applications, but we will share some amazing allies and alternatives here.

 Aging isn’t just something that we have to accept blindly. It’s often caused by nutritive and mineral deficiencies, exacerbated by environmental stress that can be manipulated for reduced effect. 

And it’s not all about vanity. If you have them, your wrinkles are beautiful. They're part of you, but sometimes we want to reduce their onset or minimize them. It’s not just form. It’s also function. 

While aging is beautiful in and of itself, it can wreak havoc on quality of life, and that's where an ounce of prevention comes in, which you already know, is worth more than a pound of cure.

Think about it — some of us will need excess eyelid skin removed to see properly, or cataracts extracted to restore vision.

If any of the methods you learn about in this email help prevent or reduce surgical intervention, many would consider that a win.

In recent years, Botox has become normalized as a quick fix for aging skin — but beneath the smooth surface are risks worth considering. ⚠️ 

By paralyzing muscles, Botox can disrupt natural expression, weaken facial muscles over time, and introduce toxins into the body, sometimes leading to asymmetry, headaches, nerve disruption, or dependence on repeat injections.

But Botox, derived from a bacteria, is great for chronic migraine sufferers, for people who don't want a gummy smile, or who want to stop their nose moving when they talk. It's not all doom and gloom. Cheers to whatever works for you! 🥂

 ✨ What if anti-aging wasn't about fighting time, but working with your biology?

Keep reading for the latest mind-blowing research. This isn't an email you want to skip.

In the Doctor of Natural Medicine program, which is all about anti-aging, youth preservation, longevity, and quality of life, we have an entire section on cell salts, colloidal gold, and other anti-agers like transresveratrol, grape seed extract, NAC, and iodine (if your goal is soft, supple skin).

If you start cell salts, all you have to do is take a before and after to see for yourself and compare a few days, weeks, or months later.

Yes, for many, the results are almost immediate. Our founder loves and swears by calc fluor and kali phosphoricum.

You can buy these at any natural health food store or order online. In our program, we go far more in depth on the subject, types, and strengths, but don't be afraid to just get started.

Of course, the sooner you start using them, especially in periods of stress, which tend to wreak havoc on skin, the better the results. 

Some even consider natural hormone replacement therapy, or NHRT, in which science has come a long way.

It's also helpful to avoid inflammatory foods.

Ultimately, nature offers a myriad of powerful, skin-loving alternatives that support your body rather than override it — helping to smooth, firm, and rejuvenate the skin without injections or toxins.

Ready to discover our top 'Natural Botox' allies? 👇

🪴 Bakuchiol (Nature’s Retinol)

A gentle yet effective plant compound that delivers visible results without irritation.

• Boosts collagen production
• Smooths fine lines & wrinkles
  
• Improves elasticity and tone
• Safe for sensitive skin (no peeling or redness) 🌱

🐝 Bee Venom

Often called nature’s Botox, bee venom creates a subtle firming response.

• Encourages skin tightening
• Promotes circulation and collagen signaling 
• Helps soften expression lines
• Leaves skin looking plump and lifted

**Bee venom used in high-quality skincare is humanely and ethically collected. No bees are harmed in the process. 🫶

🩸 Dragon’s Blood (Tree Resin)

An ancient botanical revered for skin repair and protection.

• Forms a natural “second skin” barrier
• Reduces inflammation and redness
• Supports wound healing and firmness 🍏
• Protects against environmental stressors
  

🌼 Paracress Extract

Known as the “natural muscle relaxer” — without paralysis.

• Helps relax facial tension naturally
• Smooths expression lines
  
• Encourages a lifted appearance
• Supports youthful movement, not stiffness

🧈 Tallow (Ancestral Skin Food) & Argan Oil

Rich in fat-soluble vitamins, tallow closely mimics our skin’s natural oils. Our founder loves tallow (as discussed in previous issues). She also loves argan oil, and it's her primary daily facial staple.

You can pick some up at Sprouts, Whole Foods, or Trader Joe's (carries a really good quality one), or order off Amazon.

Get it in bulk from Starwest Botanicals / Mountain Rose Herbs. You can pick up tallow moisturizers at the same places, or make your own. However, the store-bought ones are deodorized. See previous issues of Friday Faves for more info (link at end of email).

• Deeply nourishes and repairs the skin barrier
• Packed with vitamins A, D, E & K 🥝
  
• Improves elasticity and hydration
• Supports long-term skin resilience 

✨ When we choose ingredients that nourish, strengthen, and regenerate, the results are not only visible… they’re sustainable.

Here’s to glowing skin that moves, lives, and radiates health 💖

🌿 Gentle. Effective. Naturally Powerful. 🌿

🎧 Stay Tuned...

Next week, we’ll cover botanical remedies.

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Disclaimers & Fine Print: None of the content in this email (or anywhere from Rockwell) should be taken as medical advice, and should not be used to treat, diagnose, prescribe, or cure. Always do your own research, use common sense, and take full responsibility for what you decide to do with the info shared here.