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Adapted from Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief, by David Winston and Steven Maimes (Healing Arts Press, 2007). http://www.care2.com/

Which herbs are best to help problem hair, nails, and skin? And which not only heal but protect from skin cancer, Hair Loss and inflammation?

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Alternative Medicine abounds in ideas about the Adrenal Glands and remedies for their ills. The two adrenals sit astride the Kidneys, deep in the back of the abdomen. Each of these glands has two parts, a cortex or outer part, and a medulla or central portion.

Herbs for the Adrenal Cortex

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For a long time the benefits of Green Tea and its components have been a subject matter of scrutiny with researchers in the medical fraternity. Many studies have pointed out that Green Tea and its constituents are helpful in providing treatment for various ailments including Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH) and prostate cancer.

The phytochemicals, chemical substances that are biologically active but not nutritive and Antioxidants in Green Tea work upon growth factors and Proteins and act as a prostate medicine to restrict growth of benign and malignant growths alike.

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Ingredients:

* 1 tsp. dried Chamomile
* 1 tsp. dried Mint
* 1 tsp. dried Lavender
* honey

Combine the herbs in your warmed tea pot and add 2 cups boiling water. Steep for 5 minutes and strain. Add 1 tsp. of honey to each cup of tea. Notes: I put together this simple mellow tea one winter afternoon. I like it with the honey, but Lemon would be fine too. This makes 2 cups of tea, but it can easily be doubled and tripled.

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by Cait Johnson, author of Earth, Water, Fire, and Air (SkyLight Paths, 2003). http://www.care2.com/

My friend Mag always smells so lusciously sweet and spicy, but when I asked her what perfume she uses, she laughed and said, “Oh, I make it myself. Artificial scents make me feel sick, so I don’t go near them. Instead I use natural ingredients- -and it’s really cheap and easy.” This all sounded pretty fabulous to me. We came up with these terrific all-natural cologne recipes for every type, whether you are a flowery romantic, a crisp sporty, or a spicy earthy-exotic- -and they make great gifts, too.

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1/2 ounce each:

* Garlic-infused oil
* Calendula-infused oil
* Mullein Blossom-infused oil

Use Olive Oil as the carrier for this infusion. Warm the oil before dropping it into the ear. Heat a spoon under hot water, dry it and drop the oil into the warm spoon; now draw the drops back into the dropper and place two drops in each ear.

Excerpted from Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art, (Crossing Press)

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Need another healthy reason to drink Green Tea? Aside from fighting Heart Disease, cancer, and other diseases, a new study shows that drinking Green Tea may also fight fat.

The study showed that people who drank a bottle of tea fortified with Green Tea extract every day for three months lost more body fat than those who drank a bottle of regular oolong tea.

Researchers say the results indicate that substances found in Green Tea known as catechins may trigger weight loss by stimulating the body to Burn calories and decreasing body fat.

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Green Tea Contains The Following:

Tannins - A group of simple and complex phenol, polyphenol, and flavonoid compounds. Produced by plants, all of the tannins are relatively resistant to digestion or fermentation. All tannins act as astringents, shrinking tissues and contracting structural Proteins in the skin and mucosa.

What Does This Do For You?

Having a cup of Green Tea after a meal can aid in digestion. Green Tea has been used for thousand of years in Asia as a digestive.

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Dryness is a common problem in Autumn. Dryness can manifest as Constipation, dry throat, dry skin, dry eyes, dry brittle hair, thirst, and lack of Sweat. Most people do not drink enough fluids regularly, let alone in the Autumn. Spicy food can cause or worsen dryness. Be careful not to get stuck in the vicious cycle of craving the same food that makes your symptoms worse!

Below are some of the most popular and common Herbal Remedies for aliments of the lungs:

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At the beach or at work, get refreshed quickly and easily with this rejuvenating aromatic mist. Not only will it cool you down, but it also nourishes your skin! Combining Green Tea with these select essential oils will tone your skin, soothe and heal sunburns, and invigorate your skin after sun exposure.

What You Will Need:

* 4 oz Distilled Water
* 2 Green Tea Bags*
* 2 drops of Rosewood Essential Oil
* 1 drop of Lavender Essential Oil
* 1 4-oz Spray Bottle (cobalt blue, amber, white — but NOT transparent)

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