When illness moves through you - your body feels heavy, your head burns, and the breath turns rough - PARADIGM MASSAGE is one of the ways we answer. Born from earth-based plant medicine and the teachings of my ancestors, it is a concentrated blend to be massage on your skin - and absorbed through your body when cold or flu-like symptoms appear and the body is asking for support.
We massage PARADIGM into the chest, back, neck, and feet so the plants can meet the body through the skin. In our way, this is how we invite their strength inside. It is unlike other things you have used. Not just a little here and there, but use the appropriate amount based on your weight.
The botanicals in this formula are known in many traditions for their antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal qualities, and for easing fevers, aches, and deep fatigue. We use it with the intention that these plant allies move with the blood, carrying warmth, clarity, and protection wherever they are needed.
PARADIGM does not match every cold or every flu, but many who use it in our circle speak of softer discomfort, deeper rest, and a swifter return of strength. Sometimes it is quick relief, and others times it is gentle comfort. This is how we walk with sickness: not in fear, but with our cousins, the plants, supporting us and restore our body naturally from their own essences and the wisdom of our beautiful Earth — the same Earth that moves in our veins.
USE ONLY WHEN NEEDED | SAFE FOR ALL AGES | USE ACCORDING TO WEIGHT | SHAKE BEFORE USE | VEGAN | CRUELTY FREE | MADE IN SMALL BATCHES | MADE WITH ESSENTIAL OILS | SAFE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN | NO NUTS | NO ALCOHOL | NO ADDED DYES OR COLORS | NO ARTIFICIAL INGREDIENTS | YES IT HAS A LOVELY SCENT, BUT IT IS NOT A PERFUME | PRESERVED BY NATURE | NO SYNTHETIC PRESERVATIVES | NO REFRIGERATION NEEDED | TWO YEAR SHELF LIFE | MADE IN THE USA
Ways we use PARADIGM MASSAGE in our earth-medicine practiceWe reach for PARADIGM when cold or flu-like discomfort appears — feverish warmth, body aches, or a sore throat — to help ease how the body feels.
Before you use PARADIGM MASSAGECheck for plant sensitivities.If you are sensitive or allergic to any plants, please review the full ingredient list for PARADIGM MASSAGE and complete the Sensitivity Report form on that page. This helps us look at your unique situation and see whether this pure-plant, topical formula is appropriate for you. Let your nose guide you.In nature, your sense of smell is a powerful warning and guidance system. The scent of PARADIGM comes only from the plants in the formula. If you find the aroma strongly unpleasant or utterly repulsive, it may be a sign that your body is not in harmony with one of the botanicals. In that case, do not apply it everywhere. Instead, test a very small spot on your right arm first. Do a patch test before regular use.Before using PARADIGM MASSAGE more widely, test your body for an allergic reaction:
If you experience redness, irritation, itchiness, or any other adverse reaction, discontinue use. Reactions are rare, yet decades of working with plants have taught us that anyone can be sensitive to anything—and sometimes we don’t discover it until we try. It is always wiser to listen to your body and be safe. Directions for using PARADIGM MASSAGE natural cold remedyA detailed instruction pamphlet is included with every bottle of PARADIGM MASSAGE. It explains how to use this natural cold remedy based on body weight. If you do not receive your pamphlet, please contact us so we can send another one. Use it when your body needs supportWhen you notice cold or flu-like symptoms—such as fever, body aches, sore throat, or heavy congestion—this is the time to use PARADIGM MASSAGE. It smells wonderful because it is made of pure plants, but it is not intended as a daily perfume. Reserve it for those moments when you feel unwell and want stronger support from your natural cold remedy. 1. Shake the bottle well. There are no emulsifiers in this formula, so the ingredients can settle over time. Shake the bottle before each use so the blend is mixed, active, and strong. 2. Spray into your clean hands. Wash and dry your hands. Then shake the bottle and spray PARADIGM MASSAGE into your palms, not directly onto your body. This helps you spread a thin, even layer over your skin. 3. Massage a thin layer over your body. Use a thin coating rather than a thick one. When you notice cold or flu symptoms, follow this method:
4. My preferred delivery method: Add Paradigm to a warm bath. When you add Paradigm to a warm bath, you can relax and allow the natural oils to move over your skin while the aromatic steam surrounds you. This can be especially comforting when you feel tired, sore, or chilled. It is gentle care that your body needs. Use the amount recommended for your body weight in the pamphlet. The intention is to allow these plant ingredients—the natural protection of the Earth—to meet your body and offer supportive comfort as you rest. 5. Weight-based directions (updated system). As of September 2021, the directions for PARADIGM MASSAGE have been updated from an age-based system to a weight-based system. This helps you match the amount of product to each body more accurately. Your pamphlet will show you:
Keep your pamphlet with your bottle and refer to it whenever you use PARADIGM MASSAGE, so you can move through cold and flu season with confident, plant-based support. Or you can use the chart below to guide your usage.Amounts based on Weight:Remember, Paradigm Massage is to be massage onto your body, or soaked up through a warm bath. Do not consume it.
What to expect when using PARADIGM MASSAGEWhen PARADIGM MASSAGE natural cold remedy resonates with what your body is facing, many people notice their cold and flu-like discomfort begin to ease within the first hour. Even if you start to feel much better, your body is still doing deep work against the invading forces. Keep resting, drink plenty of fluids, and remember you may still be contagious. Public health guidelines (such as those from the CDC) generally recommend staying home at least 24 hours after a fever has gone down without the use of fever-reducing medication. Even if you never had a fever or if your symptoms seem completely gone, giving yourself a full extra day of rest is usually a wise choice. If you do not notice any change after the first application, you may apply PARADIGM MASSAGE again after 6–8 hours. If there is still no noticeable shift after the second use, this particular blend may not be the right match for the specific issue your body is dealing with at that time. In that case, save it for another cold or flu-like episode when it may be more helpful. If your cold or flu symptoms worsen, become severe, or you feel concerned about your health, please contact your doctor or healthcare provider. Ingredients – PARADIGM MASSAGE natural cold remedyAll Alywillow products are cruelty-free and never tested on animals. Many formulas are vegan and made from plants and minerals in small batches for freshness. Base oils: Sunflower oil, cherry kernel oil and the Paradigm Formula (a rotating blend of pure essential oils from the Alywillow ingredient list. PARADIGM MASSAGE can contain any of the essential oils listed there. If you are allergic or sensitive to any plants, please review the ingredient list carefully before use.) Free-from promise: PARADIGM MASSAGE and all Alywillow products are designed as pure-plant, botanical formulations and are free from: Synthetic chemicals, synthetic fragrances, synthetic colors, sulfates, parabens, phthalates, paraffin, gluten, propylene glycol, alcohol, mineral oil, DEA, DEET, all artificial ingredients. Awareness & usage tips
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