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Women's Health »

[31 May 2009 | No Comment ]

In the beginning we await the curse; the onset of womanhood. In our later years, we experience the change. Does it necessarily follow this is the end of womanhood? No, but the two are synonymous. Perimenopause and menopause may be the end of the second cycle of life; but it is also the beginning of another. What is perimenopause and menopause?

Perimenopause is the time when hormonal changes occur in your body. Beginning in your late 30’s, 40’s and early 50’s, a disruption in your menstrual cycle may occur many times before menopause. If you are …

Detox, Immunity, Infection, Health and Vitality »

[31 May 2009 | One Comment ]

If you have problems with immunity, you are most likely to get frequent bouts of cold, flu and some of those minor infections. Antibiotics are indeed the wonder drugs that they are made out to be, but recklessness in their use is not recommended.

It is a misnomer that antibiotics can treat and cure all viral and bacterial infections. Antibiotics do not have any affect on viruses and unnecessary administration can actually be counter productive. It can make your body immune to the drug and lead to bringing down of immunity. A natural antibiotic alternative …

Aromatherapy, Home and Family »

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Ann Lovejoy, the noted Seattle gardener, writer and organic-gardening proponent, has suggested a recipe for catnip-and-rosemary mosquito-chasing oil:

* 2 cups catnip, stemmed
* 1 cup rosemary, cut in 6-inch sprigs
* 2 cups grapeseed oil

Roll herbs lightly with a rolling pin and pack into a clean jar. Cover with oil, seal jar and place in a cool, dark cupboard for two weeks. Strain into a clean jar, seal and refrigerate. To use, rub on exposed skin.

One word of caution — before applying large quantities of any herbal repellent solution, patch-test yourself for any allergy to the herbs …

Herbs For Health, First Aid, Injuries, Bites »

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A good all around ointment to soothe irritated skin..

* 1/2 cup dried Calendula petals
* 1/2 cup dried Plantain leaves
* olive oil to cover
* about 1 Tbl. beeswax

Place herbs in glass bowl over simmering water (or double broiler), cover with oil. Warm the oil stirring often for about 2 – 3 hours. Strain out the herbs and discard.

Place herb oil back in bowl over steaming water and add enough beeswax to create the desired consistency. Pour into lip balm jars.

Skin Care, Ailments »

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Psoriasis is a common skin condition in which the person suffers from raised patches of red skin with silvery scales. The affected skin can look shiny and red and, depending upon the area affected, can have pustules. The skin which is affected usually occurs on the elbows, knees, scalp and trunk. Approximately 150,000 to 260,000 new cases are diagnosed each year.

Another area that can be affected are the nails. Most people who have Psoriasis of the nails or nail beds also have Psoriasis of the skin and only 5% of people …

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Aromatherapy, Learning, Concentration »

[30 May 2009 | One Comment ]

Summer is here! and if you are like Al and I you have so much you want to do and things you need to do! The last thing you want is to not be awake and alert. Especially when you are doing any of your tasks.

Driving, of course, being a task you must be mentally aware at all times, especially of everything going on around you.

Of course there are other things you do where you need to pay attention and be alert. (You know, like when you are on the golf course or fishing!! . …

Beauty, Skin Care »

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Ingredients include:

* 2 C epsom salts
* 1/2 C sea salt
* 4-6 drops peppermint oil,
* 2-3 drops red food coloring
* Place 1 C of epsom salt and 1/4 C sea salt in a bowl.
* Add 2-3 drops peppermint oil.
* Place the remaining ingredients in a second bowl.
* Mix all ingredients well.
* Layer the red and white salts in a clear bottle or jar.

I placed the lid on the jar and then put a paper doily over the lid, tied a red ribbon and a candy cane around the lid/doily. With the red and white layering, it …

Alternative Therapies, Ears, Throat, Mouth, Teeth »

[30 May 2009 | No Comment ]

The tissues in the mouth can benefit greatly from sea salt.

For bleeding gums – make a paste of 1 tsp. baking soda to 1/2 tsp. sea salt…brush with this mixture 3 times per day instead of the toothpaste. You can also add a few drops of tea tree oil.

Gargle with warm salt water a few times a day to relieve a sore throat, mouth sores or canker sores.

Alternative Therapies, Respiratory Conditions »

[30 May 2009 | 3 Comments ]

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Collection of natural and holistic remedies for asthma including herbal and aromatherapy recipies and reflexology points.

Below is an excerpt from our free ebook “Remedies 4 Asthma”. The ebook has many more recpies (both herbal and essential oil recipes) as well as step-by-step, illustrated instructions on how to help asthma suffers using reflexology.

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