Gout is a complex form of arthritis that can affect both men and women. Women appear to be more at risk after menopause. Gout usually appears suddenly. Here are some of the symptoms: Extremely painful joint pain which often affects the joint of the big toe, hands, ankles, feet, knees and other joints. Continued discomfort […]
Archives for September 2014
Simple Natural Whitening Toothpaste Recipe
Sometimes, as I search for articles to share, I find myself researching one topic and then it almost magically leads me to another related article. Recently I was reading about MCT Oil which is Medium-chain triglycerides. Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT’s) are fats that are naturally found in coconut and palm kernel oil. I think of MCT Oil […]
Announcing the Little Bum Bum Baby Balm Giveaway
I love Katie’s soaps (her Lavender bar soap is a favorite of mine) and I was really excited to see that she is running a give away of her baby diaper balm. Even Mom gets a prize! Katie created her Bum Bum Baby Balm when her young son was born. You can win: Original Little […]
10 Natural Cheats To Rev Up Your Metabolism & Burn More Calories
Healthy weight loss usually involves consuming less calories or increasing physical activity in order to burn more calories. This article adds a third method to your weight loss arsenal. The strategy is to speed up your metabolism in a healthy way. If you do that and don’t consume more calories, then you should lose weight. Metabolism […]
Homemade Seaweed Foot Scrub and Foot Mask Recipe
Rhassoul clay is from Morocco and has been used for 1400 years as a skin conditioner, soap and shampoo. Spas use it for its therapeutic benefits. It’s heavier than some other clay, gritty, and perfect as an exfoliant in foot scrubs. Seaweed Powder contains vitamins like vitamin B12, vitamin E, amino acids, minerals, and other […]
Homemade Vitamin E Gel
Vitamin E is a naturally occurring fat-soluble compound that has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants protect cells from the damaging effects of free radicals, which can damage cells and contribute to various diseases. Vitamin E is found in a lot of commercial skin, hair and body-care products. It can soothe sunburn, chapped skin, and heal small scratches. […]
How to Make Epsom Salt Luminaries
Luminaries have an interesting history. According to tradition, shepherds left small bonfires pointing the way to the manger of the Christ child. For centuries on Christmas Eve people in Mexico would light bonfires in an outdoor area to honor this Christmas tradition. They would sing and celebrate. Afterwards, they would light small fires in front […]
Homemade Skin Freshening Toner Recipe
True confession….I have never really been a tea drinker. I do love chai tea but that spicy treat isn’t even tea in my book. It’s a drink from heaven. However, recently I’ve become convinced that green tea has health benefits I can’t ignore.My new favorite green tea for drinking is Harney & Sons Green Tea w/ […]
How to Make Elderberry Infused Honey ~ an Immune Boosting Sweetener
The European elder plant is native to Europe, Northern Africa, and Western-and Central Asia. Elder flowers and elderberries have been used for a long time in traditional European medicine. Elderberries are also used to make preserves, cordials, and wines. They also have antioxidant properties, boost the immune system, lower cholesterol,and fight coughs, colds, flu, bacterial and viral infections. […]
The Difference Between Fragrance Oils and Essential Oils
If you’re going to get involved with scented oils, it’s important to understand the difference between essential oils and fragrance oils. Essential oils are derived from natural plants and can include different parts of the plant: flowers, fruit, leaf etc. There’s a distillation process to extract the essential oil which contains the original health, beauty […]
Homemade Fire Cider –a Natural Immunity Booster
Fire cider is a powerful drink that combines immune boosting herbs, roots, and peels steeped in vinegar. Fire Cider is made with apple cider vinegar, hot peppers, onions, garlic and other ingredients. The drink is antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and stimulates the circulation. In this article, Debra shares her recipe for this old folk remedy. She includes […]
Natural Remedies for 7 Common Back-To- School Ailments
When kids go back to school, they share all sorts of ailments like coughs, colds, lice and more. However, if you have a few essential oils, you can do a lot to help your kids. Jillee shares essential oil remedies and recipes to treat: Head Lice Pink Eye Impetigo Ringworm Scabies ADHD Insomnia/Anxiety Click on […]