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Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:02:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/split-end-treatments/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/split-end-treatments/#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:18:04 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=1458 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/split-end-treatments/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/get-your-feet-sandal-ready/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/get-your-feet-sandal-ready/#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 06:23:05 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=1398 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/get-your-feet-sandal-ready/feed/ 1 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/volumizing-conditioner/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/volumizing-conditioner/#comments Fri, 16 Jul 2010 05:12:30 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=656 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/volumizing-conditioner/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/earache-oil/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/earache-oil/#comments Sat, 10 Jul 2010 04:28:25 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/herbal-recipes/earache-oil/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/earache-oil/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/oils-for-earaches-and-infections/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/oils-for-earaches-and-infections/#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2010 22:27:26 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=2169 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/oils-for-earaches-and-infections/feed/ 1 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/cuticle-softener-oil/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/cuticle-softener-oil/#comments Sat, 03 Jul 2010 21:13:33 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=1265 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/cuticle-softener-oil/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/herbal-ear-oil/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/herbal-ear-oil/#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2010 13:38:14 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=2167 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/herbal-ear-oil/feed/ 2 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/foods-to-eat-for-systemic-yeast-infections/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/foods-to-eat-for-systemic-yeast-infections/#comments Sun, 20 Jun 2010 18:46:07 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/general/pain-management/foods-to-eat-for-systemic-yeast-infections/ 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 ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/foods-to-eat-for-systemic-yeast-infections/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/dealing-with-hard-water-naturally/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/dealing-with-hard-water-naturally/#comments Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:31:19 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/general/dealing-with-hard-water-naturally/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/dealing-with-hard-water-naturally/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/spice-of-life-massage-oil/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/spice-of-life-massage-oil/#comments Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:21:51 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=1499 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/spice-of-life-massage-oil/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/nutrition-starts-healthy-cooking/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/nutrition-starts-healthy-cooking/#comments Sun, 30 May 2010 13:52:12 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=3636 There is an art to cooking and an even bigger art to cooking healthy. Here is some healthy cooking advice that we can all use in our kitchens. Strive to cook using less fat. In order to use less fat in your cooking you need to remember to remove, replace, and reduce. It is important to remove as much of the fat from your cooking as possible. Remove fatty ingredients and add natural favor instead. Cook with onions, spinach, mushrooms and garlic to bring out the flavor in foods instead of ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/nutrition-starts-healthy-cooking/feed/ 2 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/nutritional-challenges-women-40/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/nutritional-challenges-women-40/#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:54:33 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=3654 There are many challenges that a woman over 40 years of age will have to deal with.’One of these challenges is how to keep the body in its good health condition by getting the right amount of nutrients. A woman who is in her 40s has different nutritional needs than a man or a woman younger than her age.’She should be able to respond to these nutritional needs to maintain good health and prevent health-related diseases such as:’obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and the deadly cancer. Women will find that going back to ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/nutritional-challenges-women-40/feed/ 5 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/hearing-lot-omega-3/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/hearing-lot-omega-3/#comments Sun, 18 Apr 2010 12:49:49 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=3010 Image by thebazil via FlickrOmega-3 has been in the news a lot lately because more studies are being conducted regarding the health benefits. Omega-3s are fatty acids that give our bodies many health benefits including decreasing bouts of depression, improving blood circulation, and decreasing pain and discomfort from arthritis. There has been some research that has shown that omega-3s can be important in brain development and may even play a role in fighting off cognitive decline, and behavioral problems. Americans usually do not get enough fish in their diets, so ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/hearing-lot-omega-3/feed/ 1 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/oil-to-symptom-list/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/oil-to-symptom-list/#comments Sun, 18 Apr 2010 06:05:23 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=454 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/oil-to-symptom-list/feed/ 1 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/arthritis-and-fish-oil/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/arthritis-and-fish-oil/#comments Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:05:24 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/arthritis-and-fish-oil/ Arthritis is a generic term that describes over 100 different medical conditions. All of these conditions will cause inflammation in the musculoskeletal system. At this point a definitive cause for the development of most of these arthritic conditions is not been found. However, researchers and doctors do have specific treatment protocols which help individuals to decrease pain, inflammation and improve their function. One of the treatments which individuals and physicians have experimented with is fish oil. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fatty fish, both fresh water ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/arthritis-and-fish-oil/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/homemade-beauty-solutions/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/homemade-beauty-solutions/#comments Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:40:26 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/beauty-skin-care/homemade-beauty-solutions/ pH Balancers Use this cleansing, restoring rinse after your regular cleansing or after any or all of the skin treatments on this page. Apply with clean sterile cotton balls or gauze or simply splash on, being careful to avoid your eyes: Basic Balancer 3 cups distilled water 1/3 cups apple cider vinegar Combine water and vinegar. Pour into a clean decorative decanter and store in the bathroom. Various essential oils or herb infusions (in place of the plain distilled water) may be added to the basic balancer for fragrance and/or therapeutic value: For oily skin ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/homemade-beauty-solutions/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/eucalyptus-chest-rub/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/eucalyptus-chest-rub/#comments Fri, 09 Apr 2010 21:02:59 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=1302 * 40 drops essential oil of Eucalyptus * 10 drops essential oil of Camphor * 2 drops essential oil of Wintergreen * 1 drop essential oil of thyme * 1 ounce Olive Oil * 1/2 teaspoon Beeswax Preparation: Add the beeswax to the olive oil and heat until the beeswax is melted. Use very low heat or a double boiler to prevent burning the oil. When the wax is melted, remove the oil from the heat then add the essential oils and stir to blend. When the mixture is cool it is ready to use. ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/eucalyptus-chest-rub/feed/ 2 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/ways-to-fight-inflammation/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/ways-to-fight-inflammation/#comments Mon, 05 Apr 2010 20:30:46 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=1596 Chronic inflammation is not only a leading cause of painful joints, it is also implicated in a host of health problems including cancer, overweight, Alzheimer’s, and heart disease. America is sometimes called the “Inflammation Nation” because our diet and lifestyle puts us at risk for this condition. Here are six simple ways to combat inflammation to improve your health and wellbeing. 1. Eat more anti-inflammatory foods. Avoid trans fats and corn syrup. Instead, choose foods high in inflammation-fighting properties like extra-virgin olive oil, whole grains, and plenty of fresh vegetables and ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/ways-to-fight-inflammation/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/olive-oil-not-just-for-cooking/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/olive-oil-not-just-for-cooking/#comments Sun, 04 Apr 2010 16:20:34 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=1259 Olive oil is most widely known for its tasty uses in the kitchen, but the benefits of olive oil go far beyond simply food preparation! Olive oil is a rich non-drying oil suitable for use in various cosmetic applications. Olive oil can be used in a range of skin preparations including massage and bath oils, moisturizers, ointments and balms, soaps, shampoos and herbal infusions due to its amazing moisturizing benefits. Olive Oil’s chemical free nature also makes it suitable for those who have allergic reactions to substances used in mass-produced soaps. Olive ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/olive-oil-not-just-for-cooking/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/beauty-health-budget-beautya-post-for-my-fellow-women/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/beauty-health-budget-beautya-post-for-my-fellow-women/#comments Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:48:18 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=2156 Ok ladies, listen up. If there is *anything* that most women have in common, it is the following: 1) we want to look the best we can – for ourselves, for our mates, just because 2) we’re suckers for a slick marketing/advertising campaign 3) we’re too busy caring for and worrying about everyone else to pamper ourselves properly Now….I don’t know about the rest of ya’ll but I can neither AFFORD all the crap that is advertised nowadays as the next ‘miraculous’ beauty treatment nor do I have the time to apply/use ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/beauty-health-budget-beautya-post-for-my-fellow-women/feed/ 8 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/natural-deep-treatments-for-beautiful-hair/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/natural-deep-treatments-for-beautiful-hair/#comments Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:00:14 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/beauty-skin-care/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! Another Hot Oil Treatment Ingredients: * 1 teaspoon soy bean oil * 2 teaspoons castor oil Directions: Combine ingredients then warm on low heat. massage mixture into the scalp and hair. Wrap hair in a hot towel for 15 minutes. Shampoo & rinse ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/natural-deep-treatments-for-beautiful-hair/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/liver-and-gallbladder-cleanse/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/liver-and-gallbladder-cleanse/#comments Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:30:08 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=965 99.95% of people diagnosed with cancer have intrahepatic stones. A liver detox is often the first vital step for the body to begin to heal itself. Liver cleansing recipe is the same as gall bladder cleansing recipe. Cleansing of both organs is achieved by the same procedure. All people who have stones inside gallbladder, always have stones inside their liver – proved by their cleansing experience. All people who have stones inside their liver, do not necessarily have stones inside gallbladder – proved by ultrasound examination and liver flush. The liver / ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/liver-and-gallbladder-cleanse/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/alternative-remedies-to-ease-ear-ache/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/alternative-remedies-to-ease-ear-ache/#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:02:00 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/alternative-remedies-to-ease-ear-ache/ Ear aches can arise from a variety of sources. All the sufferer knows is that it is painful and uncomfortable. Before you head to the store, however, check your home – you may have the ingredients for relief right there. Alternative remedies can help to ease the pain of ear aches and other conditions. If the condition worsens, it is advisable to see a doctor for further treatment. Your remedy may be helping but may not be enough to totally stop the condition. Here are some of the alternative remedies used today ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/alternative-remedies-to-ease-ear-ache/feed/ 1 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/herbal-healing-recipes/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/herbal-healing-recipes/#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:26:27 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=2052 Acid Indigestion: Warm a cup of milk and steep four or five eucalyptus leaves in it. Drink this to ease discomfort Aqua Vitae: Considered and excellent elixir of health for hundreds of years, this liqueur may be prepared and taken once a day, like a vitamin. To a liter of brandy add five or six bay leaves, a teaspoon of cardamom seed, a teaspoon of clove, two teaspoons each of angelica, chamomile, lemon rind, fennel seed, licorice, nutmeg, cinnamon, several slices of ginger root (to your taste), and a handful of ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/herbal-healing-recipes/feed/ 3 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/healthy-comfort-food-recipes/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/healthy-comfort-food-recipes/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:11:00 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/healthy-comfort-food-recipes/ Healthy Meat Loaf * 2 teaspoons canola oil * 1 chopped medium sweet onion * 12-ounce bottle beer * 1 teaspoon dried thyme * 1 teaspoon dry mustard * 3/4 teaspoon salt * 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper * 1 1/4 pounds 95%-lean ground beef * 1 1/4 pounds 93%-lean ground turkey * 1 cup fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs * 1/4 cup chopped parsley * 1 large egg, lightly beaten * 1 egg white, lightly beaten Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Coat a loaf pan with cooking spray and set it ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/healthy-comfort-food-recipes/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/menstrual-cramps-and-nutrition/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/menstrual-cramps-and-nutrition/#comments Fri, 22 Jan 2010 02:11:00 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/menstrual-cramps-and-nutrition/ Women experiencing menstrual cramps may be willing to try almost anything to avoid having cramps each month. Did you know you could treat menstrual cramps with nutrition? If you’re tired of having cramps every time you have your period, how can changing your diet hurt? Learn how diet affects the severity of your menstrual cramps. * Eat a diet consisting of a variety of foods. Low fat, high fiber diets appear to combat the salty or sweet foods women typically crave during their menstrual cycle. Besides helping avoid cravings, you’ll also ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/menstrual-cramps-and-nutrition/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/holistic-medicine-cures-yeast/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/holistic-medicine-cures-yeast/#comments Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:36:42 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=3893 A yeast infection can be cured naturally without the use of drugs or even a doctor’s visit. You can cure a yeast infection with items found in your home. But before you try any of these natural cures, you need to be certain that what you have is a yeast infection. There are other vaginal infections that can mimic the symptoms of a yeast infection. So if this is your first vaginal infection or if it accompanied by a foul odor, you should see your doctor for a diagnosis. If you are positive ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/holistic-medicine-cures-yeast/feed/ 3 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/natural-remedy-psoriasis/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/natural-remedy-psoriasis/#comments Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:27:12 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=4093 Psoriasis is one of the most chronic skin diseases and can be defined as an inflammatory condition that affects both sexes and usually appears after the age of 15 and before the age of 30.  It is rarely found in the elderly or infants and is not contagious. Although there is no specific cause identified for this disease researchers are confident that there is a genetic link which affects the immune system and changes the natural cell growth of the skin.  This results in the red itchy plaques we know as ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/natural-remedy-psoriasis/feed/ 1 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/don%e2%80%99t-heart%e2%80%99s-health-skip/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/don%e2%80%99t-heart%e2%80%99s-health-skip/#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:45:38 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=4111 Many of you are know that heart attacks are the number one killer in both men and women in the U.S; but did you know that many fatalities can be prevented if you learn to recognize the symptoms of a heart attack and get medical attention fast? Also, did you know that women experience different symptoms than men? According to the American Heart Association, the most reported symptom of a heart attack in men and women is chest pain. The difference is that women are also more likely to present symptoms ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/don%e2%80%99t-heart%e2%80%99s-health-skip/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/lavender-dream-salt-glow/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/lavender-dream-salt-glow/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:59:15 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/beauty-skin-care/lavender-dream-salt-glow/ * 1 Cup finely ground mineral sea salt * 3 tbsp lavender flowers * 1 Cup Olive Oil * 2 Tbsp Jojoba Oil * 10-15 drops Lavender essential oil Mix all ingredients together until you have a smooth paste. Store in a glass Jar. Because of the salt content, this scrub has a LONG shelf life. To use Mix salt glow well prior to using, you will need about 1/4 – 1/2 a cup for one treatment. Sit in a dry tub. Massage salt into skin in a circular motion, beginning with the feet ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/lavender-dream-salt-glow/feed/ 0