Doe Rhea Me Apothecary

Another batch of toner will be available next week.
If you haven’t tried this yet, you should!
As always, you can purchase on my Etsy but it will be featured in a couple stores in the Lowcountry so you can save on shipping.
I also have another batch of Fountain of Youth serum infusing which will also be available for purchase!
Hit me up if you’re interested in either product.

Iodine is one of those tiny-but-mighty elements that quietly runs the show. It’s an essential trace mineral your body uses to make thyroid hormones, which act like metabolic conductors—setting the tempo for energy, body temperature, brain function, and even mood. When iodine is in balance, cells know when to burn fuel, when to build, and when to rest.

Naturally, iodine shows up in sea vegetables, seafood, and small amounts in soil-grown foods, though modern diets often come up short. Too little iodine can slow the system down; too much can overstimulate it, which is why it lives in the realm of “precise, not excessive.” Think of iodine as a messenger rather than a megaphone—vital, subtle, and most powerful when it’s exactly where it needs to be.

Doctors are so quick to offer a prescription when a lot of times it’s a mineral deficiency
Here are some great options.

Soursop is one of those unsung heroes. I make a tincture out of the leaves and I take a dropper full at night to help wind down. It’s not something you want to consume for long periods of time. Here are the benefits.