Our Wingsets' Story

Our goal is for Wingsets to positively impact the world by helping you be healthier. Naturally.

“I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving: To reach the port of heaven, we must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it, but we must sail, and not drift, nor lie at anchor.” ~Oliver Wendell Holmes

You have the right to know where we stand.

Ann and Warren To us, what matters most is a healthy life well lived with those we love. Through trial and error we have discovered that what works best for us is what is most natural and basic. At Wingsets we use pharmaceutical-free pure plant oils to create our products in small, controlled batches for the sake of our well-being, and yours.

The products we make are a direct result of our frustration with the years we have spent trying to overcome common skin conditions like rosacea and eczema. We have a deep personal understanding of the world of difference there is between spending your days in uncomfortable, unhealthy skin, or living your life to the fullest, wrapped in healthy, vibrant skin.

The ingredients we make our products out of are the result of our desire to avoid the harmful blend of drugs and chemicals most items for skin are made from. We use naturally-derived and unaltered ingredients because they make us look and feel better, and we turned our recipes into a business because we believe they’ll do the same for you.

You have a right to know in what direction we are moving.

Ann Kayaking There was a time we accepted itchy, dry, flaky skin as something we would simply have to deal with the best we could.

Not anymore.

There was a time we believed our only options for products were those created for us out of ingredients we didn’t understand.

Not anymore.

We now know we can create better health for ourselves through research.

We now choose to surround ourselves with naturally-healing elements that restore and enhance.

As parents and grandparents, we experience astonishing joy in watching our children and grandchildren grow and learn.

As business owners, we experience amazing satisfaction in knowing the way we ourselves continue to grow and learn makes a positive difference to you, our customer, in the form of health and wellness. For more specifics on how we became creators of natural health and beauty products, and how these natural products have helped us mentally and physically, see our blog.

Yucca is a valuable addition to our storehouse of organic botanicals, and we are firm believers in soapweed’s capabilities to help optimize skin care. The pure essential oils and other natural ingredients we focus on – mango butter, shea butter, avocado oil, evening primrose oil, green tea, rooibos tea, red raspberry oil, pomegranate oil, jojoba oil, DMAE – are naturally derived and designed to assist in helping you experience soft, smooth, moisturized skin, which is a core building block of health and wellness.

Our decision to find a lifestyle that eliminates as much as possible of the ubiquitous chemicals and synthetics we find in the marketplace is guided by Ann’s experiences as a critical care registered nurse, her certification in clinical aromatherapy (CCAP), and her continued studies in herbal remedies, natural health and holistic nutrition. We share the mission of helping others make choices that will lead to better health from the inside out.

The sterile technique we use on our small, controlled batches of paraben-free, certified organic, as close-to-the-source as possible naturally-nurturing ingredients is tailored to maximize the use of nature’s pharmacy for our therapeutic personal care products.

Join us as we sail forward into a healthier future.

Ann & Warren

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Vitamin D3 is not vegan!

Did you know that Vitamin D3, the more easily absorbed and recommended form of vitamin D supplementation, is usually derived from lanolin, the oil in sheep's wool. Vegans should opt first for sunshine and then for the D2 form.

Cancer prevention and raw food!

 

"More than 200 studies show that raw vegetables have the most powerful potential to protect against cancer." - Dr. Fuhrman

Vitamin D and hunger pains.

 

Did you know that when your vitamin D levels are low you will "feel" hungry all the time? Why is that? According to studies, when our vitamin D levels are low this interferes with Leptin in the blood that tells your brain you should be full. Did you know 2/3's of the American population have low levels of vitamin D? Optimize your nutrients and you will optimize your body according to Dr. Amen.


Are you in your 30's? Are you overweight?

"When someone is overweight during their thirties, they face a 60% increased risk for developing pancreatic cancer.  Obesity at that age increases the risk of pancreatic cancer by 200% to 300%."

 GMO's - what are we doing to our great-grandchildren?!

The third generation of hamsters fed genetically engineered soy suffered slower growth, a high mortality rate, and a bizarre birth defect: fur growing in their mouths. Many also lost the ability to have pups. Check out this slide show of "Top 10 Reasons to Label Genetically Engineered Foods."  If it's not organic and has been processed, the food most likely contains GMO ingredients.

Link to dandelions as a super food

Dandelions - the new Super Food! 

Did you know that dandelions are higher in beta-carotene than carrots, have a higher iron content than spinach, and are very rich in calcium, vitamin K, vitamin C, B vitamins, potassium, and manganese. Read our blog about eating your weeds for cheap organic produce.  Check out this link also for more information about dandelions - the super food!

Walnuts and Omega 3's HealthyWalnuts and Omega 3's - Just one ounce of walnuts!

Did you know just one ounce of walnuts provides twice the recommended daily amount of Omega 3's, plus 9 grams of fiber and 18 grams of protein!?
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Protein in vegetables? Yes!!

Steak has 5.4 grams of protein per 100 calories, whereas broccoli has 11.2 grams, nearly twice as much. Eat more broccoli!

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Cancer prevention juicing!

Did you know that carotene rich (orange in color – usually) fruits and vegetables such as broccoli, pumpkins, carrots, apricots, asparagus, squash, mangoes and dark leafy lettuce, are some of the BEST cancer preventatives available – when juiced.

Do you REALLY need another plastic bag?

Did you know that located in The North Pacific Gyre is what has become an island of trash that consists mostly of plastic debris. This “island” is estimated to cover an area twice the size of Texas. This plastic trash is also estimated to be as deep as 30 feet down into the water! Not pretty! 

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Vitamin D deficiency causes weight gain!

“When there is a lack of calcium, oftentimes due to a vitamin D deficiency, the body increases production of synthase, a fatty acid enzyme that coverts calories into fat. Calcium deficiency can cause synthase production to increase by up to 500 percent, explaining the correlation between low levels of vitamin D and obesity.” 

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Ginger's Warming Properties

The essential oil of Ginger improves circulation and blood flow. You can also use fresh ginger root, chop about 4 Tbsp of fresh ginger, seal it in a cotton muslin bag or cheesecloth and place bag under warm running bathwater.

Jojoba Oil

Jojoba contains a natural anti-inflammatory called myristic acid and is useful in formulations for arthritis and rheumatism – which is why we use it a LOT – especially in our Spicey Muscle Oil.

No more Fruit Loops!

Over the last three decades, repeated studies have concluded that modest doses of synthetic colors added to foods can provoke hyperactivity and other disturbed behavior in children. The effect—contrary to popular conception—is not allergic; it does not appear more commonly in allergy-prone or “atopic” children.

In April 2008, Britain’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) advised the food industry to voluntarily ban the use of six common synthetic food dyes by 2009 (UK food dyes on which the Food Standards Agency has called for a voluntary ban include: Tartrazine, Quinoline Yellow, Sunset Yellow, Carmoisine, Ponceau 4R, and Allura Red).7

Skin Absorption

Skin can absorb up to 60 percent of substances applied to its surface! That means the good, the bad and the ugly. We hope you’ll choose the “good” in our products. We’ll discuss this more in an upcoming blog – stay tuned.

Aromatherapy & Anxiety

Essential oils can play an important role in our choices concerning natural healthy options to interrupt the pattern of anxiety and create balance. Our sense of smell is the closest link to our emotions. Anxiety involves our emotions. Aromatherapy offers many choices for anxiety relief, and here are just a few: Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender), Lemon, Mandarin, Geranium (one of my favorites – also enhances focus at the same time!).

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Aromatherapy and Emotions

“It’s clear that smell has a powerful influence on mood. Researchers believe that’s because aromatic molecules in the nasal cavity stimulate nerves that send impulses to the limbic system, the area of the brain associated with emotion and memory.” 

-Dr. Andrew Weil

Probiotic Power

Raw or fermented foods like pickles and sauerkraut are considered to be probiotics since they contain bacteria or yeasts that may aid digestion and boost immunity.

Probiotics and a Well Child

A 2005 study of 479 healthy people found those who took daily probiotics supplements for at least three months experienced shorter and less-severe colds. And a July 2009 study with 326 children found that probiotics reduced the incidence of cold and flu-like symptoms in children by 50 percent!

broccoli fights cancer

Fight cancer – eat raw broccoli & cabbage!

The tissue of cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and Brussels sprouts, contain high levels of the active plant chemicals glucosinolates. These are metabolised by the body into isothiocyanates, which are known to be powerful anti-carcinogens. Consuming cooked or processed broccoli may result in less of the potential anti-cancer compounds being available for absorption, suggests a new study from TNO Quality of Life. Consumption of the cooked vegetable led to lower levels of a compound called sulforaphane being measured in the blood and urine, compared to consuming raw broccoli, according to findings published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Cool! One cup also has 2 grams of protein.

From our Experiences…

We at Wingsets purpose ourselves to build a sense of responsibility within the health care arena so that we don’t pass on half-truths based on only one research study. We prefer to use an entire body of research which is weighed and balanced before making any determinations or giving any recommendations. We also use as our research, what we see actually happening in our own bodies or those of our customers and clients to give us a first-hand, actual tool to guide our recommendations.

essential oils function

Did you know?

Essential oils obtained from plants actually stimulate the secretion of antibodies, neurotransmitters, endorphins, hormones and enzymes – naturally!

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Polyphenols good for skin

Did you know?

UV damage from sunlight is the single most contributing factor in accelerated skin aging. It causes lipid peroxidation in skin cells, which results in the production of damaging free radicals. Polyphenols, such as EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) found in green teas are powerful antioxidants that actually help stop this process.

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chamomile better than corticosteroid creams

Did you know?

Chamomile in one study was found that it was 60% as active as a topical corticosteroid cream. Corticosteroid creams have been shown to actually thin the skin dermis and make it more susceptible to damage and wrinkling.

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Essential Oil facts

Did you know?

Essential oils that are known to be anti-inflammatory for the skin and soothing for those of us who have rosacea, psoriasis or eczema are geranium, blue chamomile, true lavender, myrrh, peppermint and rose.

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alphahydroxy facts

Did you know?

Alpha hydroxyl natural fruit acids are designed to remove the dead skin cells and thereby stimulating the production of new skin cells.

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Vitamin C

Did you know?

Research has shown that vitamin C when applied to the skin prevents premature aging, stimulates collagen production and diminishes the appearance of wrinkles.

See our Organic Vitamin C Ester Serum »