My husband and I have had our share of laughs this summer over the number of times our summertime sandaled toes and barefeet get stomped on by wiggly little children. However, after one big jump/slip/crash by an exuberant child (ironically, outside the hospital!), my toe was really throbbing.
In my hurry to finish up our baby’s doctor appointment, and move on to other errands, I just ignored the injured toe. And then life went on.
For weeks, I stayed busy bustling around, serving guests at our business, on my feet all day. Occasionally, I would remark, “Wow, my toe sure hurts…” But then life would still go on.
I was rather haphazard in addressing the issue. Finally, after realizing my toe was getting worse, and I couldn’t even slip on my church shoes without pain, I stopped to give the wound some attention. (Yes, I realize I need to prioritize “self care” a bit better during these busy months! Oops.)
Obviously, denial was not healing this wound, and with it worsening, I knew I urgently needed a solution, after my negligence. I found an old tube of an antibiotic ointment in the cupboard behind the bandages, and dabbed on a bit of ointment every day or two. (Since we usually prefer natural remedies, I have no clue why I though this would be a good solution, compared to my usual protocol. I typically try to avoid unecessary antibiotics.)
But nothing seemed to change. Uh oh.
Then the obvious stared me in the face. The tube of Redmond Clay First Aid cream that I’ve been using on my children’s scrapes all summer was sitting right there on the shelf above my kitchen sink!
Clay is a perfect medium for removing toxins and promoting healing. Want to learn more? Check out this informational video on “What is Redmond Clay.”
I applied a bit of the Clay First Aid Paste on the wound at bedtime. In the morning, I rinsed off the paste in the shower, and realized that my toe wasn’t painful anymore! I was surprised at the rapid results.
I still noticed a bit of inflammation and redness around the wound, so I continued applying the paste at bedtime over the next couple days. After weeks of not healing, my toe finally seemed to be improved!
And since you didn’t really want to hear a saga about my toe, you’ll be entered to win a fabulous giveaway from Redmond Trading, just by entering your info on the simple entry form below, to try it out for yourself!
Two winners will receive a gift package including:
- 10 oz Jar of Redmond Clay ($10.87),
- Facial Mud ($9.99),
- First Aid ($9.99) and a
- Stomach Health ($13.99)
Total Retail Value = $44.84
(By the way, I’ve also been loving the Facial Mud Mask, as my skin adjusts to the hormonal changes of postpartum, plus weather changes, without having to switch skincare products. It feels great, and I didn’t have any of the typical hormonal skin blemishes/breakouts this time around!)
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This is a compensated post sponsored by Redmond Trading. All opinions are my own. This post is for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult your natural healthcare professional to address your own healthcare needs. Results may vary. Giveaway winners will be randomly selected. No purchase necessary. Giveaway ends 8/27/12.
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I would love to win this package! And, I’m glad your toe is better.
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Sounds really great!
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I would love to try their products!
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I may have missed the entry form somehow…but I don’t see it.
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Michele Reply:
August 22nd, 2012 at 10:17 am
@monique, Sorry, the form is available now!
Thanks!
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I would love to try the products I have heard so much about. PS Did not see an entry form either!
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Michele Reply:
August 22nd, 2012 at 10:16 am
@Amanda P., It’s up now, sorry for the technical blip!
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would really like to try out these products
slowly turning to natural healing and foods
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We don’t use conventional creams or cosmetic products, so it would be awesome to try these!
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I would love to win this!! Thanks!
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Wow – love that it healed your sore toe. I would love to win some and give it a try!
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My family would love to try these products! And I’m soooo happy to hear that your toe is better! Yippee
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We would love to try these products too!
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I’m always up for trying a new “green” brand. We have lots of scraped knees in our home!
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Would love to try their products! They sound wonderful!!!
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All natural? well thats what my family needs. I never heard of this before so I look at their website and I’m impressed.
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Woukd love to try these products!
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Oh, I have so been wanting to try these!! It would sure be great to win
I’m guessing by entry form you mean leave a comment? Because I don’t see anything else..
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I would love to try this!
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Thanks Michelle! I would love to try their products!!
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I would love to try this! That is amazing about your toe, glad it is better!
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I would love to try their products!! That facial mask sounds wonderful! Thanks : )
Nicole
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I would LOVE to review this product and their product line. I am actually looking this morning for a natural dermatologist for my feet if I can find one. I usually use clay products or black ointment also, but am out of it… this is the first I have heard fo their company … in your review.
Thanks for sharing!
Cathy B*****y pbprojecthope at yahoodotcom
palmbreezeliving.blogspot.com
pinterest.com/palmbreezelife
@projecthope7
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love it! would love to try.
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Would love to win such a great package!
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THANK YOU for sharing! It’s great to find out about these types of natural solutions to everyday ailments. Any idea if their products are sold anywhere other than via their website? Thanks again!
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Michele Reply:
August 22nd, 2012 at 10:15 am
@Kamela Barrier, I have seen them on Amazon, and they might have it available through other online drugstore-type retailers. You might also check with natural food/health stores, if you have one around (or ask them to carry it, if they don’t).
Michele
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I would like to try this clay.
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I would love to win the clay package!
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I have a couple of annoying non-healing wounds too that I would love to try this product for!
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I would LOVE to try all of these!
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I”ve never used clay before, never heard about it until reading your site. Would be great to try and see how it works!
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Wow, this sounds awesome. I would love to try out these products.
Also, I noticed you mentioned hormonal skin blemishes/breakouts. I have this every single month, and I have yet to find anything which can prevent it. Do you know any way to combat it?
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Michele Reply:
August 22nd, 2012 at 10:10 am
@Grace, The clay worked great for me!
Michele
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Sorry, everyone- the entry form blipped out. It’s working now! I’ll make sure you’re entered into the drawing.
Thanks!
Michele
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The salt. I’ve tried the toothpaste and the clay.
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I would like to try the first aid cream. Bumps, bruises and scrapes are rampant in my house!
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I would love to try the redmond clay products! I’m having a c-section on the 31st and I think their products would help me postpartum.
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I’d love to try any of the products. I’ve read so much about them lately!!!
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I would like to try all of them.
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I’d love to try the First Aid cream!
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I would love to try the first aid cream.
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That sounds like a neat natural remedy product. I’d also like to try the mud mask. Thanks for the opportunity!
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I like the versatility of the simple clay.
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I really want to try the First Aid hydrated clay…it looks like a great thing to have on hand, and in the diaper bag and such.
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first aid cream
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I would love to try the first aid cream!
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I do want to try these products.
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I LOVE natural healing products – So glad that you remembered your tube of clay solution and that your toe is better. Thank You for the opportunity to try these products!
Sincerely,
Laurie
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We just threw out an old tube of antibiotic ointment so I’d love to try the first aid clay
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I would like to try their tooth paste.
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Wow Great giveaway!
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Wonderful giveaway!
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Thanks for the chance to win some awesome products. I would love to try the Redmond Clay and First Aid!
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The first aid cream for sure! I have a scrape prone 2 year old that would appreciate it!
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OOOOohhh!!!! I was just looking hard core in the mirror this morning, thinking how I need to do a clay mask since I’ve been stressed lately and breaking out all over the place. I would LOVE to try these products
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the first aid cream – who wouldn’t like a replacement for neosporin!
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I’ve been wanting to try this!
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whoops…especially the first aid cream.
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I would like to try the clay for baby powder
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I would love to try all of them. Especially the Facial Mud Mask.
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I have read about this stuff before. It sounds great! I’d love to try it out myself, thanks for the chance:).
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I would love to try this first aid!
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I want to try the Facial Mud Mask in particular.
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I would love to try Redmond clay as a first aid remedy!
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I would love to try the first aid clay. our family could use some natural clay!
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I want to try the facial mud mask!
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I have been wanting to try Redmond clay for awhile, so I would love to win.
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As I’m going through some postpartum skin problems myself, I would love to try facial mud mask.
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facial mud!
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I am always game to try something new! This sounds great.
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I would love to try the first aid clay. Your testimony was wonderful as to what it can do.
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i would love the facial mud… i’m dealing with postpartum hormones too…
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I would love to try the FIrst Aid cream! Great giveaway! Glad your toe is better!
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The facial mud mask.
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I want the first aid clay. I think I would find many uses for it.
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The clay
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I would love to try the clay!
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I would love to try them all, especially the first aid ointment!!
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the clay mask would be so fun to try.
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I would love to try the toothpaste or first aid cream!
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I would love to try the first aid cream, I have 2 little boys and they constantly need a little first aid!
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I would love the face mask, also the tummy one for my daughter who has an issue with constipation
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The facial mud or the First Aid cream…both sound great!
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