Detoxification is a process that occurs within our bodies on a natural and continuous basis. Detoxifying is the process of releasing accumulated toxins and waste products that build up throughout our system. From birth, we are bombarded by toxins, externally from environmental sources and internally, our organs give off waste products that accumulate in our body. Imbalanced emotions also play a part in polluting our system with excess chemicals such as free radicals, homocysteine and cortisol.

Detoxifying is, in many ways, an easy process. Our body does much of the …

Diet is extremely important to skin care. Housewives, as well as those working in the business world, often fall into the trap of skipping lunch or relying on snacks or `processed` sandwiches. Much easier to prepare, and much healthier, would be a hard-boiled egg and a tomato, a piece of cheese and an apple, or a mug of milk and a piece of fruit.

Do not forget to drink plenty of water, it is not fattening and it helps to flush out and clear the system. Many women like to begin …

Ailments such as colds, constipation, vomiting, and diarrhea respond well to homeopathic treatment. It can help in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, fibrositis and psoriasis.

Homeopathy also helps in the emotional, mental or physical complaints. For example, there is a remedy available to help people to stop smoking.

The following are a list of conditions for which Homeopathy has a known remedy:

Abdominal Pain and Indigestion
Acne
Allergies: Contact Dermatitis {Skin Rash), Eczema, Hives, Upper Respiratory Tract Allergy {Hay Fever)
Anxiety and Fear
Asthma: Allergic, Reactive, Psychogenic
Back and Neck Problems: Stiff Neck, …

Why do we need to detoxify and cleanse our bodies?

21st Century life brings with it stress, environmental pollution, unhealthy diets and fast foods. Illnesses like cancer, heart disease, arthritis and other lifestyle conditions are becoming more frequent.

Despite plentiful food supplies and excellent medical facilities, many people in the Western world do not really know what it is like to feel truly healthy, full of energy and bounce.

Modern farming methods are often more geared to producing food which is ‘bigger and better’ – rather than food which is healthy and life …

A systemic yeast infection may well be an unknown epidemic today. This is the cons many of the symptoms of a systemic yeast infection are also symptoms of other illnesses and diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease, sarcoidosis and lupus.

Unfortunately, physicians don’t often recognize that these illnesses may be caused by a systemic yeast infection. Systemic yeast infections are extremely difficult to detect and kill.

Yeast is a common and natural fungus to be found in the intestinal tract. In the cases of people whose immune system has …

There is a group of symptoms that exist in the world of childbearing women that occur in the Luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and are referred to as premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

These symptoms can be quite disruptive of a woman’s life causing physical suffering, emotional upheaval and psychological pain. The symptoms begin when the egg is released and end soon after the menses begins.

The symptoms may be mild, moderate or severe and can vary each month. If a woman is suffering from PMS she is more than just uncomfortable she …

We are probably all guilty of holding onto some makeup past its prime- maybe it’s because of wallet remorse after paying for a fancy designer brand or because it seems wasteful to toss a half-full tube of mascara. However, there’s another reason to routinely purge items in your makeup bag, besides replacing last season’s eye shadow – it’s important for your health ! How Makeup Can be Harmful While most cosmetics do contain preservatives, they usually also do not have expiration dates . Eye makeup tends to be the most problematic since it has the shortest shelf life, with bacteria growth often leading to mild irritation, flaking, redness, swelling and even infection. Skin irritation, from rashes to acne , can also occur from using old facial products.

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It can be difficult to diagnose but PMS is in fact a real condition that many women face every month of their reproductive years. The symptoms can vary from emotional symptoms to mental ones and also physical symptoms. They can experience mood swings, breast tenderness or breast swelling, bloating, fatigue, irritability, food cravings, and depression.

The symptoms can change from month to month and they can also change in intensity also. The symptoms can be mild, moderate or severe enough to seriously affect …

Virtually everyone has heard of aromatherapy. It’s used to promote scented products such as candles, lotions and bath gels. Due to the loose usage of the term “aromatherapy,” few people realize that it is actually a legitimate form of alternative medicine.

Aromatherapy has been used for healing since the 1920s. French chemist Rene-Maurice Gattefosse was the founder of aromatherapy, but it happened quite by accident. He was working in his perfume laboratory when he accidentally set his arm on fire. In a panic, he immersed his arm in a nearby liquid, …

Winter is here and the frost is not only nipping at your nose but the whole face. Fortunately, with a facial skin care routine that meets your exact skin care needs you can be on your way to healthy, radiant skin tone.

YOUR SKIN IS DRY OR SENSITIVE IF IT:

* Stings or burns when skin-care products are used
* Is easily irritated
* Sometimes appears red and inflamed
* Feels itchy, dry, rough and flaky

Facial skin care for dry skin:

Regular bath soaps clean well but are powerfully alkaline and irritating for both dry and …