Castor oil is derived from the bean Ricinus Communis, also known as Palma Christi plant. This plant has been used therapeutically for centuries in folk medicine of ancient India, Africa, Greece, and the Americas to name a few. I first learned how to do castor oil packs at The Optimum Health Institute of San Diego which is a holistic detox center. I worked there for several years as an abdominal massage therapist . They recommended castor oil packs over the liver and abdomen

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Leg cramps during pregnancy are very common and more than a little annoying. Mine even kept me up at night sometimes, not fun at all! Here are the things I did during my pregnancy to completely eliminate leg cramps, even in my third trimester! 1) Elevating those legs daily! Because of the increased fluid retention that naturally occurs during pregnancy and good ol' gravity, it is common for fluid to pool in your legs (especially your calves). Elevating your legs and wearing c