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By Jemma Rivera
In grandma's day, there weren't any chemical products on the market, so that people were forced to use whatever they had if a problem occurred. Still, this isn't necessarily bad. Years later, even with these chemical products on the market, people still don't use them because these natural products work just fine. Why should they change something that might potentially be unsafe if a natural product that is not unsafe works? Plus, these chemical products can often cost more than their natural counterparts.
Simply, in years gone by, people used to products and food they had around the house to cure pimples, bad breath, sores, ingrown hairs, and more. Even today, most grandmas believe that chemicals and anything else that's "newfangled" on the market isn't necessary, just like they think technology is overblown, too. And, using natural products to cure disorders and for beauty treatments is better than slathering on a bunch of chemicals.
Many if not most "home remedies" can be used for other than their specific and first intended purposes. For example, mixed berries, sweet orange, cocoa butter, lemon, anise, sunflower, vanilla, avocado, Rosemary, almonds, jaffa, geranium, and tea tree oil are just a few of the things your grandma might use for various home remedies and that still work for what ails you. In fact, you probably have at least several of them in your home right now.
For example, if you have poor digestion, you can drink lemon juice every morning, and it's also good for quenching your thirst without a lot of the preservatives, sugar, and artificial colors that commercial drink mixes have. Using lemon is also good if you have a cold or the flu, and if you feel a cold coming on, you can mix some honey with warm lemon juice and drink it three times a day.
Tea tree oil may be another of your grandmother's favorites. When you were small, did she pull out her bottle of oil and put a little bit on the cut you suffered? It's also great for cuts, abrasions, ingrown hairs, smelly feet, rashes, and acne, not to mention many more uses. Keep tea tree oil on hand and you will be surprised at how often you use it. In fact, it won't be long before you wonder how you ever got along without it.
Instead of spending ridiculous amounts of money on these air fresheners that are harsh on your sensitive nose, all you have to do to keep your home smelling clean is put fresh rosemary into a vase or basket in each room of the house. It will give off a nice homely, clean, fresh smell that will also be unique as it doesn't smell like other air fresheners there are. It smells natural.
Got bad breath? A lot of people suffer from this, even if they brush their teeth several times a day. Sometimes, bad breath comes from stomach problems or thyroid problems, so that the bad breath can't be helped. However, chewing a few mint leaves should help with your bad breath if you have it, so that you won't suffer any further problems. Parsley is another remedy for bad breath that you can simply carry with you in the event you need help with bad breath.
Using natural products will not only be more cost effective for you, but you will also feel better once you have used it. It doesn't have as many side effects involved, so you should find no problem with the products.
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Author Profile: Jemma Rivera tells us about natural beauty products for Natural Skin Care on the website Miessence Organics which shows you how to find Natural alternatives. Nature has the answer!
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| Friday, 3 July 2009 |
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By Heather-Jane Hunter
Hemorrhoids are a common condition that gets much worse if left untreated. Over 4% of the population of the world has experienced hemorrhoids. While many people suffer from this condition, they usually will not talk to anyone about it, or get information about hemorrhoids in hopes that condition will simply go away. However, this is hardly ever the case, usually the degree may change somewhat, but the problems with hemorrhoids will not go away on their own.
Do I have Hemorrhoids?
Usually if you have hemorrhoids you will have the following symptoms:
1. Irritation and itching around your anus that may be ticklish or it may be extremely unbearable.
2. Streaks of blood on you stool or toilet paper. (This is a common symptom)
With hemorrhoids you will find that there are two very different forms that you could suffer with, such as internal hemorrhoids and external hemorrhoids. You will also notice that hemorrhoids are swollen skin that is very red. This is because the blood vessels are swollen inside of the veins due to the elevation of the blood pressure.
There are a number of reasons that hemorrhoids develop. The main cause for most people contracting hemorrhoids is constipation. Some important information about hemorrhoid factors is as follows:
One of the most common causes of hemorrhoids in women is pregnancy, during pregnancy and after the delivery of the child.
An overweight person may be the reason for a person getting hemorrhoids.
Little to no exercise is also cause of hemorrhoids.
In some cases, people who have diarrhea over a long period of time are susceptible to hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoids may stay around for a long time; some people may suffer a very long time without getting information about hemorrhoids and finding out about possible solutions.
When you are suffering from the problem of hemorrhoids, you will want to take action quickly because failure to do so may lead to an extreme problem. What is most important is that you get information about hemorrhoids; you will need to know what a treatment of hemorrhoids is and what provides hemorrhoid relief. You should remember that relief products are short-term solutions to your hemorrhoid problem.
Treatment types include:
You can use creams or suppositories that will help to reduce hemorrhoids and relieve pain.
As a last resort many people with more severe problems with hemorrhoid may chose to have surgery. The problems with surgery are that it is very expensive and it talks a long time to recover.
Some people who want to actually treat the problems of hemorrhoids will try to use natural cures. These cures have full programs like H Miracle offer thousands a way to cure their hemorrhoid problem through natural means.
If you are going through problems with hemorrhoids, then you will want to have the information about hemorrhoids you need in order to get rid of the problem and to cure the pain. However if your hemorrhoids should ever have extreme pain, you should quickly contact your physician.
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| Thursday, 2 July 2009 |
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By Norah Charles
Discovering the bounty of aromatherapy is a wonderful treat, but if you aren't used to working with essential oils, it is easy to become confused about how these powerful medicines should be applied. We've all been intoxicated by an essential oil and then found ourselves thinking, "Now what?" A delightful way to incorporate essential oils in your daily life is to make your own room sprays. The process is not complex, it offers you many opportunities for mixing and matching scents and exposes your whole family to the healing potential of aromatherapy.
Many of the commercial room deodorizers found on the market end up making us feel overpowered because they contain synthetic fragrances. While room sprays can be a delightful way to change the feel of a space, the wrong scent can make a room feel oppressive rather than cheerful. Medicinal-quality aromatherapy oils have the opposite effect. Rather than just covering up annoying odors, essential oils actually alter the energy of a room, giving us the healing benefits we've all come to love.
Essential oil sprays contain a mixture of oils, water and, sometimes, witch hazel. To create your own, all you need are your own oils, purified water and spray bottles. Since aromatic oils don't do well with too much light exposure, try to find amber or cobalt blue bottles to keep your blends fresh. When filling with water, find the purest water possible to avoid the risk of compromising your blend with chemicals, such as chlorine. Also, if you want to store your blends for more than two months, it's a good idea to mix in a splash of witch hazel. This extract from the plant Hamamelis virginiana provides natural preservation of your aromatic oils. Next, the best part - your oils!
With so many aromatic oils to choose from, you can create an endless variety of sprays for your home, office or car. When considering which oils to buy, always seek the highest quality you can find. You will need to use less oil, and the healing benefits of the oil will increase exponentially if you choose a superior oil. Therapeutic-grade oils satisfy our senses in ways inferior oils simply cannot. Excellent oils make the mind feel bright and provide instantaneous changes in the body. This is because the body/mind connection is immediately felt with aromatic oils. That's why we want to make the most of the oils we have and choose the best we can afford.
Any essential oil can be turned into a spray, but some are even better than others. The citrus oils, like mandarin, grapefruit, lemon, lime and tangerine, make excellent misters. Citrus oils give your environment an instant facelift, turning a tired room into a bright sanctuary. These pleasing oils can be mixed with sharp-smelling oils like eucalyptus, rosemary verbenone, myrtle or peppermint for a wonderfully balanced blend. Just remember, citrus oils can cause skin reactions if they are worn in the sun, so keep these blends indoors.
Another popular group of oils for room sprays is the coniferous plants and trees. Juniper berry, balsam fir, spruce, black spruce, cedar and sandalwood are perfect choices for infusing a space with grounding aromas. These essential oils are simultaneously calming and uplifting, and they are particularly pleasant during the winter months, when access to the outdoors is limited. Unlike fruit and flower scents, pines and woods imbue our environments with a subtle scent that, like incense, warms the space without overpowering our senses.
Next, blending. First, fill your bottle most of the way with water. If witch hazel is needed, blend it in a 4 to 1 ratio. For one ounce of liquid, put in 4 to 16 drops of oil. Since the water and oil won't naturally blend, you must shake the mixture whenever you use it. All essential oils can be made into misters, yet some oils are denser that others (like vetiver) and need to be shaken vigorously prior to spraying.
When blending your own scents, start with a few drops and increase in number to make sure you enjoy the mix. Just remember that strong oils, like peppermint, black pepper or cinnamon, are intense once atomized. Only use a few drops of oil, and you should run no risk of irritating your nose, eyes or throat. Also, it's usually a good idea to avoid essential oils that have been mixed with carrier oils. These mixtures may clog your spray bottle, as carrier oils do not evaporate the way essential oils do.
Blending aromatherapy room sprays is an easy, enjoyable way to introduce children to the benefits of plant medicine as well. There are, however, a few guidelines to remember when creating sprays for children. For example, always opt for less oil in a spray intended for children than you would for an adult. Soft oils like sandalwood, lavender, rose and Roman chamomile are great for children, as are rosalina, lemon tea tree and vanilla. In fact, vanilla is one of the most calming oils in the aromatherapy repertoire. If a peaceful night's sleep is what your child needs (or what you need, for that matter!) 2 drops of Roman chamomile and 2 drops of lavender in one ounce of carrier water will help. Just spray this in the child's room. Only remember, essential oils should NEVER be misted in a child's face.
These simple sprays can be used for natural deodorants or perfume as well. To create your personalized scent, pick oils that won't bother your skin and blend the way you would an environmental mister. A couple of suggestions for luscious skin sprays: geranium, patchouli, lavender or ylang ylang all make great misters. The only thing to keep in mind is that essential oils and eyes don't mix, so avoid this area. Also, if you're using an essential oil for medicinal reasons, these oils can be turned into sprays and used all day, especially when carried in a purse-size spray bottle. Whether you need to relax or clear your mind, to-go misters can provide an instant aromatherapy retreat during even the most hectic day.
Learning about essential oils is a fascinating and rewarding journey. With so many oils to choose from, you are bound to find a dozen oils and blends that work well as sprays, enabling you to change your environment in minutes. Atomizing essential oils in misters does not require much work, and the investment is low. If your blend is not what you'd hoped, you only expended a small amount. With an imagination and a few ingredients, you can begin to change your space immediately. Start your journey with sprays, and aromatherapy will become a part of daily nourishment.
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| Wednesday, 1 July 2009 |
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By Mike Matthews
Baby powder does not help stop sweating. It is only a temporary solution to a much bigger problem. It's can be a very traumatic experience when you sweat too much. I also suffered with hyperhidrosis for a bit until I found something which caused it.
Not sure what hyperhidrosis is? It's the medical term commonly referred by doctors. It's just a fancy name for a condition people have when they sweat too much. When left uncured, it has been know to cause much more serious conditions.
More and more people are inflicted with this condition each and every day. It's been known up to 5% of the population has dealt with this some time in their life. And it is not a biased on what race or gender it effects. Let me clue you in on what causes this and why baby powder does not work.
Stress and anxiety are two main causes. I should also point out that people with excessive hair tend to sweat a bit more. This is caused by hair follicles overstimulating the sweat glands. Even spicy foods we enjoy can contribute to excessive sweating problems.
I used to try all kinds of idiotic ways to stem the tides of perspiration. So I know for a baby powder does not help stop sweating. I even taped toilet paper under my arms to hide sweat stains. And I could not tell you how many shirts I ruined covering up my profuse sweating.
Lots of individuals choose to live and deal with hyperhidrosis without ever finding a cure which works. There are resources available which will help you fix your chronic sweating. You do not have to stumble through another day with low self esteem and tumbling self confidence. You can start attending your favorite social functions and start performing better at work. You can either slog through another day worry about how to hid your sweating problem or you can use this program I stumbled upon the other day.
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| Friday, 17 April 2009 |
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Most people tend to forget to train their balance. Because you are reading
this, you will be aware that it is something that everyone should work on
every day, and you may have started to challenge your balance already with
the toothbrush task. When you take every opportunity to work your balance,
you will soon notice just how quickly your balance and posture improves.Try standing on one leg whenever you are waiting in a queue - aim to keep
your hips level at all times. Take one foot about half an inch or a
centimetre off the ground. See how long you can balance for. It goes without
saying that you should repeat this exercise on the other leg, so that you
train your balance equally on both sides. (By the way, when you do this
while standing in a queue, most people won't even notice what you are doing!
As I said before, walking is the ultimate balancing act that people have to
do every day. What happens when you slow this down?
Starting with your feet in perfect posture (feet hip width apart, toes in 12
o'clock position) Take a step forwards. As you place your foot down, and
begin to take the other foot a little way off the floor, balance on the
first leg. Try to hold your balance for 5 - 10 seconds (or longer if you
can). Then return to the starting position and repeat on the other leg.
Repeat 10 - 12 times on each leg. You may find that you can easily step into
balance, while others may find that this is quite a challenge in itself.
What happens if you speed this up a bit more, and hop into balance? Do you
tend to wobble a bit more or can you still hold perfect balance instantly?
When you practise stepping or hopping into balance each and every day, you
will find that it soon gets easier. You could even try balancing with your
eyes shut - see if this makes a difference too. By now you should be starting to get a bit more control of your body again,
and starting to improve the way you move. Take a moment now to focus your mind. Make yourself as comfortable as you can, whether sitting, lying or standing.
Allow your eyes to close, and as you do this, take your Mind's Eye to the
place you want to be. What can you see? What can you hear? What can you smell? How does this make you feel? When you start to make the mind-body connection, you will notice that your
entire world begins to change. Wendy Friston is a Personal Trainer & Vitality Consultant. Wendy's new book
series launches with 'How To Stop Back Pain Forever' and 'Better Eating For
Life'. For more information about Wendy's Books, Healthstore and Online
Personal Training, go to www.wendyfriston.com Wendy has also created an online health club: www.vitalpowerclub.com Vital
Power Club launches in April 2009 and provides fitness programmes,
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| Monday, 13 April 2009 |
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When things begin to fall out of sync, have you noticed how everything else
starts to collapse around you? How often have you heard people say that you
need to maintain your Work-Life Balance? But what does this actually mean to
you? Do you spend hours commuting to and from work each day, then have every
ounce of energy taken out of you as you deal with the trials and
tribulations of your day, returning home to the kids, your partner, your
flatmates or even an empty house... Do you feel that you are returning home
to a place of sanctuary or do you constantly wish that you could get away
from it all, at least just for a little while?It is important to take time out to relax each day. Everyone needs a bit of
"Me Time" - It may be that you can take half an hour to have a relaxing
bath, creating a harmonious setting as you listen to your favourite music...
It could be that the only peace you have is for a few minutes when you close
your bathroom door.
If you work in a stressful environment, take a couple of minutes each hour
to gather your thoughts. Whenever you spend a lot of time at a computer,
stand up and go for a walk around the office or your home - even if you only
go to grab a drink, this will give you a break. You could simply stand up
and look out of the window, into the distance. When working with others who put demands on your time, do you always allow
yourself to time to focus or do you find that you are often rushing around
trying to beat challenging deadlines? Stop. Isn't now the time to restore perfect balance and harmony to your
life? The good news is that making small changes now easily helps to create the
life you are dreaming of. However the fundamentals of balancing your world
start from within. To gain a true Work-Life Balance, you also need to
balance your mind and your body. When you think about it, you will realise that everything you do in your
life relies on balance. When you walk, every step you take is actually a
balancing act. If your body falls out of balance, walking becomes more
difficult, and everything else in your life may start to suffer as a result
of this. If your muscles fall out of balance, then your bones will also fall out of
balance. This is often the time when you may start to feel niggles or pain
in joints and muscles. Take a moment now to think about the flag pole again. Every bone in your
body can be represented by the flag pole and every muscle can be represented
by the guy ropes. If your muscles are not balanced then they will start to
pull your bones out of position. If your bones are not in the correct
position, this can affect your joints, sometimes causing pan and discomfort
throughout your day. This can then affect your daily routine. So the first rule of balance has got to be to balance your muscles, to help
your bones or your skeleton return to its correct natural position. This
will help your body to move more effectively. By now you will already have
learnt how to set "Perfect Posture" so you are ready to move on. The next stage is to literally challenge your balance. How well do you
balance on one leg? Is it easier on one side than the other? Can you brush
your teeth while balancing on one leg - and keep your legs perfectly still
throughout? Can you brush your teeth with either hand or do you always use
your predominant hand? This is simply the beginning - This is your chance to discover more about
the way your body works and how you can easily improve your health from
within.
Wendy Friston is a Personal Trainer & Vitality Consultant. Wendy's new book
series launches with 'How To Stop Back Pain Forever' and 'Better Eating For
Life'. For more information about Wendy's Books, Healthstore and Online
Personal Training, go to www.wendyfriston.com
Wendy has also created an online health club: www.vitalpowerclub.com Vital
Power Club launches in April 2009 and provides fitness programmes,
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| Tuesday, 3 March 2009 |
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I'm sure you've heard it said that you can only build on good foundations.
The builder who builds a palace on sand lives in fear that it will go
tumbling down, while the builder who built on a rock-solid foundation can be
sure that his creation will survive long after his legacy. It is the same
for the human body. We can't expect to become healthier and fitter and
change the way our body looks and functions without changing ourselves from
the inside out.Our skeleton and muscles are the foundation of our bodies. Without our bones
we would simply be lumps of meat and without our muscles we would be little
more than a pile of bones. And yet we ignore this fact, and more often than
not abuse our bodies to a greater or lesser degree. The easiest way to think about it is to imagine each bone in your body being
represented by a flag pole. The guy ropes on either side of the pole
represent your muscles. When the guy ropes are perfectly balanced, the flag
pole stays upright - precisely where it is meant to be. However, if one of
those guy ropes becomes a little tight or shortened, while the other becomes
loose or lengthened, then the flagpole tends to lean towards the shortened
guy rope. The same thing can happen to each and every bone in your body.
This can affect your health tremendously. If your bones are in the wrong position, this means that your joints are
also likely to be in the wrong position and this can cause pain, clicking,
crunching or clunking joints, and can in time cause more wear and tear. It
can also mean that your entire body is out of balance. If your torso is out
of balance, then your internal organs may have less room to function
efficiently. For example, lean your shoulders forward and look down towards
the floor. Now take a deep breath in and out, and notice how it feels. You
may feel your chest getting tighter as your lungs fill with air. Now, stand
tall, roll your shoulders down and back - take another deep breath in and
out. Can you feel the difference? Can you feel your lungs expanding, as your
breathing becomes a little easier? To set "Perfect Posture", stand with your feet hip-width apart, toes in a
North-South direction. Draw an imaginary line between your 2nd and 3rd toe,
this line goes through the middle of your knee, through your hip bone and
through your shoulders. Roll your shoulders down and back, and imagine a
golden thread from the centre of your crown, pulling up towards the ceiling.
Imagine a fist or apple placed underneath your chin, to put your head into a
neutral, chin-tucked position. This helps to put your skeleton into a better
position. Then support it by switching on your core muscles. Imagine a cord
tied to the back of your belly-button. This cord pulls your belly-button (or
navel) towards your spine. It is important to keep breathing naturally as
you do this. Then squeeze your butt cheeks together and try to create butt
dimples. This should start to feel like an exercise in itself. You may find that you start to feel your muscles working a little more, and
it may even feel slightly awkward as you start to correct your posture - but
with improved posture, everything you do will become easier. You should
start to see an improvement in your movement pattern, and your creaking
joints may start to ease away. You may start to feel more energised, because
your body will start to work more efficiently. You're entire world could be
about to change as you recapture a youthful zest for life again. You will be
amazed when you realise just how much your health and well-being can benefit
by simply changing and improving your posture.
Wendy Friston is a Personal Trainer & Vitality Consultant. Wendy's new book
series launches in March 2009 with 'How To Stop Back Pain Forever' and
'Better Eating For Life'. For more information about Wendy's books and
online Personal Training, go to www.wendyfriston.com
Wendy has also created an online health club: www.vitalpowerclub.com Vital
Power Club launches in April 2009 and provides fitness programmes,
nutritional information, family activities and much more ... |
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