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After a better than expected 2011 Best Balms Corporation will be coming out with a totally DEET free insect repellent named Buggz Off in two formulations for jungle & forest conditions. It is in the final testing stages which will determine the best formulation for all types of weather.

Other exciting news is the possible purchase of a portion of the Best Balms Corporation by a public company which at the moment will remain anonymous. Presently a letter of intent is being negotiated between the principles of the respective corporations.

What this situation will accomplish is a large infusion of capital that will allow Best Balms to aggressively develop its direct marketing program in the continental United States. This will involve a sales force that will target the different retail establishments such as golf shops, tennis centers, holistic & alternative medicine practitioners and martial arts schools.

All of our specialty balms can benefit from this hands on marketing program and with new capital the process can be expedited.  It is believed that by March/2012 the letter of intent will be finalized with the full merger being completed by the Summer/2012.

This is an huge boost for Best Balms especially given the current economic climate that has slowed sales down below past estimates. But we have met the revised numbers for the last two quarters of 2011 and hope to exceed these sales figures in 2012.

Another exciting direction that Best Balms Corporation is going in is the support of the bees that are currently being threatened by “colony collapse disorder”. The causes are many and very serious in terms of the survival of the bees that we depend on.

In fact a third of all the commercial crops and fruit production depend on the bees for pollination which as you know is necessary for anything that grows. So in order to be more proactive Best Balms will be contributing 10% of it’s sales to different foundations that do research on “colony collapse disorder”

For more information go to www.bestbalms.com which indicates two worthy causes. In fact, we recommend you supporting this cause which all of us depend on. Save the bees should be our mantra!

Thank you for all your loyal support that has helped make Best balms the third largest specialty balm company in the United States.

This may seem that there is an obvious answer that most people know. Well, you would be wrong because most people do not know what a balm is. The majority of people do know what a lip balm is but if you just take away the word “lip” the word balm is confusing. I am not sure if this is a lack of education, experience or the development of medicines that have effectively replaced folk remedies.

Balms have been around for thousands of years and were the compounds that people used to cure illness before modern medicines took over this role. The first balms were usually infused botanical oils in a olive oil base and used as a poultice, wrap or liquid remedy. There were medicine men, shamans and all other types of knowing individuals who mixed or made these balms.

In fact modern remedies owe much to the old medicines because many are synthetic replicas of the original plant based compounds. To this very day there are teams of research scientist exploring every corner of the world searching for the next great cure. Of course their motivation is money while the old folk medicine people wanted to help their fellow villagers or neighbors. Big difference!

So fast forward to the present and there are many types of balms on the market today. Unfortunately many have artificial compounds that are potentially dangerous and should be avoided. The normal thing to do when you have an ache or pain is to grab an aspirin or similar product and wait for it to take effect. Itching usually results in looking for a cortisone cream even though there may be an underlying cause.

Today’s natural balms are mostly beeswax based with different essential oils melted together to form a uniform holistic compound. If you look carefully at the labels you can easily figure out which balms are good and which are not so good. One thing to remember is that a Natural Products Label is no guarantee that you are looking at a good product! This particular organization allows a balm to be 95% natural while giving the company the ability to use 5% artificial chemicals and still retain the Natural Product designation. That doesn’t seem right but like so many other things in life money does talk.

If you want a good balm which will help with aches and pains, itching, hot flashes then look at www.bestbalms.com. Plus the fact this company is the only one in the industry that offers free domestic shipping and a 100% money back guarantee.

As everyone should know by now Burts Bees was purchased lock, stock and barrel a couple of years ago by the less than green corporate giant, Clorox. This sent shivers through the balm industry because Clorox has deep pockets and would be able to out spend any of its nearest competitors.

From the woods where Burts Bess was born to a corporate boardroom where suit & ties meet to plan the future. What a 180 degree turn for one of the foremost natural balm companies in America. This is truly a rags to riches story that is now on a downturn.

The first product being a beeswax based lip balm was an instant hit and a natural alternative to Chapstick which is a petroleum compound. After a long struggle uphill the company was bought out by an investment group and then a couple of years later sold for almost 1 billion dollars. That’s right, 1 billion with a B.

Fast forward to today and the economy and possibly a backlash has dwindled Burts Bees sales. They blame it on less money to by extras but the truth might be a bit more troubling. It might be that the corporate presence of Clorox has diminished the customer base which depended on an all natural image.

One thing for sure is since the takeover, Burts Bees has vastly expanded its product line and has filled the shelves of discount pharmacies across the country. This is no accident and reflects their desire to control they market for natural products. Unfortunately it may have backfired and now they are scrambling to right the sinking ship.

The president of the company  has been replaced and I am sure a lot more changes will be occuring soon. The actual sales numbers are not known but you can bet they are way down and will not see a positive quarter for quite a while. This does not help the rest of the industry because the economy has affected all types of companies.

The ones that will weather the storm are the ones that stand by their customers and deliver a product line that offers more than expected. A quick fact is that many natural product companies are allowed to state that their products are natural even if they have 5% artificial compounds. Capitalism at its best where for a fee you can be certified by the Natural Products Association and use synthetic stuff that your customers don’t want in their natural products.

There are alternatives to the huge corporate giants that are trying to control the health industry. Best Balms Corporation makes a specialty all natural balm line that is unsurpassed in the industry. In fact, Best Balms is the third largest all natural specialty balm company in the USA producing a line of sports rubs, anti itch & pain relief balms, premium lip balms and all natural skin care for both men & women.

Don’t be fooled by fancy advertising. Do your own research and buy carefully. Also Best Balms offers free shipping on all domestic orders which is unheard of but reflects our policy of giving the customer more than they ask for.

The basic idea of your own sports rub may appeal to many people because you have the satisfaction of making your own special formula and you will save money in the long run. however small batches will end up costing you more due to the initial ingredient costs. If you decide to make a batch then by all means share a couple of bottles or tins with your active friends.

A simple formula consists of a light carrier oil such as grapeseed or safflower which blends easily with other ingredients and is relatively inexpensive. these oils can be found in supermarkets around the world. Next you’ll need essential oils and infused oils which make up the active ingredients that soothe and help relieve muscle aches and joint  pains.

These can be found online and in small quantities such as capsicum,sweet birch, arnia, cedar wood atlas, eucalyptus, nutmeg and a whole host of other great oils. In the beginning it’s best to use only a few essential oils to see what feels good and to keep the costs down. As you get better at it then you can add a lot more oils that will multiply the benefits of the sports rub.

The next thing you might want to consider is the base that you want the sports rub to be in. By this I mean you can either have a liquid base of carrier oils or you can add these ingredients to a beeswax base which will extend the life of the sports rub. Now remember we are only dealing with an all natural sports rub which is much better for you since you are avoiding any synthetic chemicals that may do more harm than good!

If you are going to use a beeswax base then buy only pure filtered beeswax from a reputable source. You will need to heat the beeswax to 140 degrees F and then slowly add your carrier oil and essential oil mixture to the pan with the melted beeswax. Use caution because this mixture will burn you badly!

Pour into either a small mason jar or tin and let cool. When it is cool put the top on and set aside for future use. The key point is to use enough beeswax to get the sports rub easy to rub on and not too much beeswax whereby you can’t get it out of the container. It should melt when applied to your skin. If it runs then it has too little beeswax and if it is totally solid then you have too much beeswax. Experiment until you get the right proportions of oils to beeswax.

An easier way would be to look up www.ultrasportsbalms.com and purchase the best and most powerful all natural sports rub available on the market today. Ultra Sports Balms by Best Balms have the most botanical based active ingredients and are the all natural “Tiger Balm” alternative.

There is nothing better and we guarantee it plus we offer free domestic shipping. Each one of our sports rubs comes in it’s own sports themed tin including soccer, baseball, cycling, martial arts, basketball, tennis and golf. They make great gifts and can be used as a warm up aid.

Good luck in trying to make your own sports rub at home but proceed with caution if you are going to use a beeswax base because the melted wax will burn you severely!!

Wow, take a look at this quote from yesterday;

Kowa Company Ltd. is pleased to announce the use of Tiger Woods as the image character of Antiphlogistic Analgetic Vantelin Kowa series,” the Nagoya-based company said in a press release.

What the hell is this product and how many artificial chemicals & compounds does it have?

I can’t believe that Tiger Woods who radiates a healthy lifestyle would endorse such a product for money! It is incomprehensible that the almighty dollar has tempted Tiger Woods to give his blessing to a product that he probably does not even use.

If he was smart he would not use the this sports rub even if he could understand the ingredients label which is solely in Japanese. Just about every sports balm and muscle ache remedy on the market today is full of artificial compounds which can be potentially harmful on a long term basis. These compounds absorb into your skin and directly into your bloodstream with unknown effects!

The sports rub that Tiger Woods should be using is Ultra Sports Balm for Golf which is 100% all natural and is the best product on the market for relieving muscle aches, joint pains and other types of sports related ailments. Each golf ball themed tin has over twenty four active botanical based ingredients that have been scientifically blended to produce the maximum relief found in any other similar product.

Blended in a pure beeswax base with holistic plant butters and carrier oils Ultra Sports Balms for Golf is the best training aid you can use because if you are in pain you can not play well. Unfortunately Best Balms is not in a position to pay Tiger Woods the big advertising dollars that are able to showcase our sports rub to the general public.

But if you see Tiger Woods mention our superior all natural sports rub to him and have him contact us directly at service@bestbalms.com. We will be happy to send Tiger a few of our Ultra Sports Balms for Golf to him free of charge. At least we know he’ll probably use our product because he’ll be able to read the label and see we only use 100% all natural ingredients.

In fact, our ultra sports balms are naturally exothermic which means they create their own heat due to the special botanical essential oils such as capsicum, sweet birch, arnica, eucalypsus, cedar wood atlas and so many more therapeutic oils.

Plus, Best Balms offers free domestic shipping each & every day on all it’s specialty balm products!

What is an holistic balm and why should you use one. Well, the main reason is to feel better and help relieve whatever condition you have. Holistic balms have been around since the dawn of man and continue to be present in our everyday society.

Unfortunately with our get it done now attitude most people will take a pill or rub on some artificial compound to sure a headache or fix an itch. Go to a regular doctor, complain about an ailment such as not sleeping well and out comes the prescription pad to write out an instant cure. Then you start taking this miracle drug with 100′s of side effects and up comes another problem caused by the cure.

There is no quick and easy way to get rid of an ailment especially one that has developed over time or has been the result of an unknown cause. The treatment should help relieve the symptoms and not cause more problems. Remember you have only one liver and it has a lot to do. Over tax it and problems will definitely arise that could be life threatening.

Common over the counter medications can kill you and do each and every year. Head ache medicines can cause liver failure, topical treatments can aggravate existing skin issues and even vitamins in mega doses can result in all kinds of long term health issues.

So what do you do when you have an annoying condition that needs instant relief. First and foremost what you should do is try to find the under lying cause of the problem. If you have headaches all the time try to change your diet, lose weight, cut down on salt and practice stress management. These are causes that are often overlooked but need to be addressed before long lasting relief can be found.

If you have an itch try to examine why and where did it come from? if it was a bug try a antihistamine to stop the body’s natural reaction or better yet try a all natural product such as Ultra Epi-D “Gold Formula” that contains over twenty four essential botanical oils specially formulated to provide quick relief without synthetic compounds.

Pain is another problem that plagues people from all walks of life. Some pain is normal like a burn or scrape but other types need not affect your entire life. People with arthritis are especially prone to chronic pain that sometimes prevents them from normal daily activities. Unfortunately there is no real cure for arthritis but there is relief  available.

Topical holistic based rubs such as Ultra R-X Plus”Advanced Formula” works great on mild to moderate pain and leaves no residue on your skin. Unlike so many other types of products this one by Best Balms contains over twenty five all natural active ingredients that relieve pain including 3% capsicum, arnica and sweet birch. No doubt about; it it is one of the best pain relief topical rubs available on the market today.

If you are a woman and have PMS or menopause issues then you are not alone. So many women are are affected by these two conditions in different periods of their lives. Both can cause discomfort, pain, insomnia and a whole host of other problems. Over the centuries the chaste berry has been used to treat these two conditions and has been proven to alleviate certain problems associated with PMS and menopause.

The Latin name of chaste berry is vitex agnus and is a very powerful natural compound that seems to help with the symptoms of these two women related conditions. If you suffer from these conditions instead of artificial hormones that may have deadly long term affects on your body try a chaste berry topical compound called Hot Flash-less by Best Balms.

It’s definitely worth a try and its 100% all natural with no artificial hormones or compounds. Don’t risk your long term help for short term relief.

If in doubt use an all natural holistic based balm or compound to help relieve your condition.

What is better for you when you pull a muscle or twist your joint which causes you extreme localized pain The RICE Therapy or Sports Rubs? The RICE Therapy refers to:

Rest: All activity should be reduced, the injured area should be either splinted or immobilized and absolutely no weight should be applied to the injured area.
Ice: Ice packs to reduce pain and swelling should be applied on a regular basis for twenty minute periods and should be wrapped in a towel to prevent frostbite.
Compression: Compression can be applied with an elastic wrap such as an Ace Bandage so that it accommodates future swelling. If the elastic wrap is too tight or causes more swelling then it should be loosened or removed.
Elevation: Placing the injured area above the level of the heart is standard treatment to reduce swelling but any elevation is better than having it lowered which causes more inflammation.

This method is very good and should be used for minor sprains, muscle aches, strains, joint or tendon strains and other related conditions. But after the inflammation is reduced a good all natural sports rub can be used to help the healing process. The synergy between the two methods is very beneficial for the injured area.

A good sports rub such as ultra sports balms by Best Balms is exothermic in nature which means it creates its own natural heat. Add to this twenty three other active botanical based ingredients and you have an excellent holistic remedy for your injury, sprain, strain, tendon pull or whatever injuries you can get through being active in sports.

The main thing is relieve the muscle aches, joint pains and other painful conditions as quickly as possible. Afterwards it is necessary to limit the pain so you can get back into sports activities. A great use for sports rubs is as a warm up aid whereby you rub it into your muscles and joints before you work out.

Remember to choose an all natural sports rub by reading the label very closely. If its not 100% natural with regards to all its ingredients then its not natural!

There are hundreds of products on the market that claim to be sports balms or sports rubs that will fix all your aches and pains. Unfortunately few of these products can live up to their hype and most are just heat producing synthetic compounds that fool you into thinking the heat is doing something beneficial.

If you are going to use a sports rub/sports balm first and foremost make sure it is an all natural compound with no artificial chemicals. If you see an all natural label on the product read closer because the company is allowed to have 5% artificial compounds in a product and still be considered all natural!

How this is possible is beyond us at the Best Balms Corporation because 100% means 100% not 95%. It is a strange way of doing the math but it is done every day but major health and beauty product companies. Don’t be fooled.

Look at the label for the ingredients and a good rule of thumb is if you can’t pronounce the ingredient chances are it is artificial and shouldn’t be there. And certainly it should not be on your skin or ingested. Once these chemicals are rubbed into your skin they are absorbed eventually into the bloodstream and go throughout your body with unknown long term consequences.

Our Ultra Sports Balm product line is 100% all natural with the purest beeswax, carrier oils, plant butters and botanical based essential oils all formulated to provide the most powerful muscle ache relief available. Look at our web site www.ultrasportsbalms.com for more information.

When you work out your muscles and joints will be tired and ache especially as you get older so a good sports balm will help alleviate the pain. Joint pain is also a problem and again a good sports rub such as Ultra Sports Balms really absorb deeply into the painful area and provide long lasting relief. Another great use is applying the sports balm before you work out to warm up the areas that will cause you pain after wards.

Relieve your pain and keep moving with a good topical sports balm that is exothermic which means that they create their own natural heat. Don’t leave home without your ultra sports balm, period!

All our sports balm products come with a 100% money back guarantee and free domestic shipping.

Best Balms Corporation has added their product line to the Amazon online store with dramatic results. With the addition of eight specialty balms we have experienced a 20% increase in sales for those particular products.

All seven of our Ultra Sports Balms and our Ultra R-X Plus pain relief balm are sold through Amazon along with distributors and online sales. The Ultra Sports Balms include the sports; soccer balm, tennis balm, baseball balm, basketball balm, martial arts balm, cycling balm and golf balm.

All of the Ultra Sports Balms by Best Balms are all natural and have more active ingredients than Tiger Balm, Zen Balm and any other sports balm on the market today. We guarantee it!

Ultra Sports Balms are the most widely used and most popular sports balms on the market today for good reason. They are exothermic in nature which means that they produce their own natural heat and are the most powerful sports rubs.

Value is also what Best Balms advocates by giving you the consumer more Ultra Sports Balm in each lithographed tin. Most sports balms are in .8 ounce containers such as Tiger balm & Zen Balm which is ridiculous considering what they charge.

Ultra Sports Balms come in two ounce lithographed tins that are the largest available in the industry. Plus we offer free domestic shipping.

Save money and get the best all natural sports balm available which are the Ultra Sports Balms from Best Balms.

Thank you for all your 3,590 comments to date and counting. We at Best Balms really appreciate your loyalty and taking the time out to give your opinion whether good or bad. Our goal for the year 2011 is to increase our sales by 50% and steadily move up to the #2 spot for the sales & distribution of all natural specialty balm products.

All your comments provide us with an insight on how to make our products better for you the consumer. In fact at least 30% of the Best Balm comments come from outside the USA which means that the web is truly world wide with no boundries.

So keep those comments coming and thanks again for using our products and reading the Best Balms Blog.