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What Is Adult ADD?

What is ADD? ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) is a diagnosed disorder which affects concentration, attention span and the ability to focus on the task at hand. ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity) is usually much easier to identify. Apart from their difficulties with concentration and memory, children and adults with ADHD often have associated behavioral [...]

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Herbal Tooth Powder

Myrrh powder is added to this recipe to help prevent periodontal disease. Baking soda, an ingredient in many commercial products, lessens the mouth’s acidity. Rasberry leaf is good for the gums and mildly astringent. Tea tree oil is effective against gingivitis and plaque buildup; the yellow dock is cleansing. Ingredients: * 1/2 cup Baking Soda [...]

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Natural Deep Treatments For Beautiful Hair

Hot Oil Treatment Ingredients: * 1/2 cup Almond Oil * 1/4 cup jojoba Oil * 1/2 tsp. rosemary EO * 1/4 cup wheat germ Oil * 1 tsp. lavender EO Directions Mix well. I put this on my wet hair, wrap in a towel on my head, wear it for 20 minutes & shampoo! Awesome! [...]

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Allergies and Hay Fever – What Will Help?

Antihistamine drugs work by blocking the release of histamine in response to an allergen. This prevents the allergic reaction in the short term and helps to clear allergic reactions like sneezing, red, itchy and watery eyes and nose. However, they also often have unwanted side effects like drowsiness, heart palpitations, impaired concentration, etc. Because they [...]

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Hot Toddy Recipe for Colds

Hot Toddy Recipe for Colds

Hot Toddy Recipe for Colds 1. Pour hot steaming boiling water into cup. 2. Add 2 tsps. lemon juice. 3. Add 2 tsps. honey (any kind, although raw honey is best). 4. Lightly dip one herbal tea bag (any flavor, but we recommend Traditional Medicinals Gypsy Cold Care tea to be used in a hot [...]

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Report Endorses use of Natural Remedies

As the worldwide acceptance of alternative medicine increases, so does the number of Americans taking the responsibility of personal health into their own hands. Studies conducted by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) reveal that more than thirty-six percent of Americans are using complementary and alternative medicine to help treat and prevent [...]

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Antiseptic Hand Gel

If you want a safe hand sanitizer without potentially harmful chemicals, try this all-natural formula. It is perfect for all skin types, and the kitchen-cupboard ingredients really work to kill germs. INGREDIENTS * 1/4 cup witch hazel extract * 1/4 cup aloe vera gel * 1 teaspoon vegetable glycerin * 1 tablespoon lemon juice or [...]

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How to Make a Cucumber Avocado Facial Mask

* 1 cup chopped cucumber * 1 cup chopped avocado * 1 egg white * 2 tsp. powdered milk In a blender combine all of the ingredients until they form a smooth, paste-like consistency. You can apply the mask immediately or refrigerate it for 30 minutes. Apply 2 tablespoons of the cucumber avocado mask to [...]

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natural antibacterial herbs

Natural AntiBacterial Herbs

There are hundreds of plants used all over the world, which are used in herbal medicine as treatments for bacterial infections. Here are some of the most accessible and reliable natural antibacterial herbs: Bayberry (Myrica cerifera): stimulating the flow of bile, and also exhibits antibacterial activity. Use this herb externally as a poultice. Cinnamon (Cinnamomum [...]

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benefits of activated charcoal powder

The Benefits of Activated Charcoal

Activated charcoal powder is an amazing substance and there are many benefits of activated charcoal. It adsorbs more poisons than any other substance known to mankind. Did you know about these benefits of activated charcoal? It can adsorb lead acetate, strychnine, DDT, many drugs (including cocaine, iodine, penicillin, aspirin, phenobarbital), and inorganic substances (chlorine, lead, [...]

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