Natural Remedies Made Easy

By: Sadisha E.



When in a pinch use only baking soda to brush your teeth. The gritty texture removes the food particles. At the same time it polishes your enamel. Plus baking soda removes odors as well.

I used 4 teaspoons of basil to freshen my breath. I mixed it in a glass of water, and swished. Treat this mixture like regular mouthwash which you wouldn't swallow.

The same maybe done with any of the following: mint leaves, thyme, parsley or even fennel seeds.



Mint

  

Originally I thought the basil wouldn't work because it has a musky odor.

Mix a tablespoon of either salt or sugar with olive oil. Scrub your hands to make them incredibly soft.

Next create your own cuticle/nail oil. Simply use 1 Vitamin E capsule. 1 teaspoon each of almond and jojoba oil. Massage your nail areas.

Jojoba Oil

After a enjoying time in the swimming pool you have to get the chlorine out of your hair. Mix 1/4 lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of baking soda with your shampoo.

Hair gel can be made with a teaspoon of gelatin and 1 cup of water. You can ad almond oil extract for scent.

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Stress, Things Aren't Working Well Between Us. So, I'm Breaking Up with You!

By: Sadisha E.

Have you ever felt your heart racing while you merely stood in place? Or the muscles in your upper back are all in knots?  Depending on the severity of it you may even feel as if you’re going to throw up. When it has gone on long enough you may notices hair loss. Any time you can’t sleep for more than a week it could be that you are unable to let your mind rest.  Insomnia will put you into a depressed state. You will soon become cranky.  In women your period may skip a month or you’ll start spotting. Allergies will become activated easily.  These symptoms are potentially hazardous if you have high blood pressure as well.  These are stress symptoms. Stress can have unpleasant side effects on your body. Basically stress turns your own body against you!  Have hope; relief and preventative measures are available to you all.

Drink Ginseng to re-energize.  Keep in mind your whole body will feel completely drained.  Coffee is like putting a Band-Aid on bridge. It simply won’t hold. As a matter of fact coffee will worsen the effects. Not to mention it dehydrates you. Once the caffeine wears off you will feel bad.

Ginseng

 Lavender and chamomile is also an alternative drink. Tea will have a calming effect. Plus the scent from these two items provides aromatherapy. Also try inhaling lemon, cinnamon, ylang ylang, jasmine, rose or even peppermint essential oils.

Make it a spa day. Rub scented oils on your body to put you into a relaxed state of mind. For example: lemongrass, ginger, eucalyptus and spearmint.   Bath and Body Works sell this for $16 (aromatherapy massage oil Stress Relief – Eucalyptus Spearmint).  http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11669903

The Body Shop has stress relief aids such as Deep Sleep Dreamy Pillow & Body Mist $16. http://www.thebodyshop-usa.com/body-products/aromatherapy/deep-sleep-dreamy-pillow-body-mist.aspx

Perhaps your bedroom is just not dark enough. Try this lovely sleep mask NapForm Memory Foam Eye Mask $34.99 at Brookstone.  http://www.brookstone.com/NapForm-Eye-Mask?bkiid=SearchResults|CategoryProductList|616730p

 

Melatonin is a great way to get a deep sleep naturally. Melatonin won’t have you feeling groggy in the morning as a side effect. You’ll feel refreshed! Our body produces melatonin, but stress depletes it.  GNC Melatonin 10 sells for $16.99 http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11726395

 

Vitamins B and C is good for what ails you! Eat foods with Vitamin C such as: Broccoli, strawberries, walnuts, apples, fish and green peppers. You’ll find Vitamin B in: Tuna, blueberries, asparagus, cantaloupe, dried apricot, spinach, and milk.

Honey makes for a sedative while simultaneously boosting your immune system. A Spoonful should do the trick.

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Create Your Own Natural Body Butter

 

Homemade Body Butter

 By: Sadisha E.

 Create your own natural body butter at home. Body Butter is great for the colder months of the year. Great to use on dry and itchy skin. Use this butter after a bath or shower for the best results. Or simply use it anytime you want to moisturize your body. Make a little for now. Perhaps make a larger batch to store in a container for later. The point of this is to promote healthy skin without spending too much.

Unrefined Cold Pressed Coconut Oil
and Avocado Oil

I used Raw Shea Butter, Avocado oil, and Jojoba Oil and Coconut Oil (Unrefined). A hand mixer was used to make it creamy. Feel free to use it right away. Store it at room temperature.

Benefits of Jojoba Oil   Improves your skin if you suffer from Eczema or Psoriasis. And even diminish stretch marks. It is also hypoallergenic.

Benefits of Avocado Oil   Helps to produce collagen, heals wounds quicker, relieves diaper rash. Offers some protection from sun burn. Moisturizer for your skin.

Benefits of Coconut Oil   Leaves your skin feeling baby soft.  Gives your skin a glowing effect. Heals skin.  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20523108.  Has antioxidants and protects from free radicals.

Benefits of Shea Butter   This is great for rough elbows and heels. Softens and evens skin tone. Use Sunscreen, prevents  wrinkles and reduces them, arthritis pain relief when rubbed into the skin on affected area. Contains Vitamins F, A, and E. Used in Africa by those who workout frequently to warm-up muscles prior to exercise.

Be sure to only purchase the purest butter. The white tub of butter is raw.
Don't buy the yellow tub.

I recommend this link to make your own body butter http://naturalselectioncity.blogspot.com/2012/11/how-to-make-your-own-shea-butter-creme.html#!/2012/11/how-to-make-your-own-shea-butter-creme.html

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