Aloe Vera has been used to heal both internally and externally. Derived from the Aloe Vera plant, it has long, spiked leaves, which are thick-skinned and contain a clear gel-like substance. It is used today in many products, including cosmetics, skin lotions and moisturizers, burn gels and even sun screen creams. It speeds the healing of many skin injuries, including burns, hives and poison ivy; and also acts as a laxative. For minor burns, the stabilized aloe gel is applied topically to the … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2007
Mean Green Machine Smoothie
This smoothie is full of antioxidant rich foods like greens, berries, kiwi, and flax, making it a powerful and flavorful way to start the day. Kids love the unusual color. Makes 4 servings 1 (10oz) package of frozen mixed berries 2 green kale leaves, washed and chopped 1 and 1/2 cups apple juice or filtered water 1 mango, peeled and cubed 1 kiwi peeled and cubed 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed Place all ingredients in a blender - I suggest the VitaMix - :) and process until smooth and … [Read more...]
Natural Home Beauty Remedies
Would you be surprised to learn that spending a small fortune on beauty products is quite unnecessary? All of the ingredients youll ever need are in your kitchen or pantry cabinet. Here are two ways in which you can use natural home beauty remedies in a flash. Olive Oil: You cook and bake with it; but did you know you can use it in a variety of other ways? Because olive oil is chemical free, it can be used on your skin; as a bath oil, moisturizer, massager, and conditioner. For example: You … [Read more...]
Escape the Bird Flu
I had the good fortune to come across a wonderful book just the other day. It isn't normally the subject matter that would have grabbed my attention while standing in Barnes and Noble but I quickly became engrossed nonetheless. The book is called What You Must Do To Escape the Bird Flu. I knew I would like the book right after reading the introduction in which we meet the author and learn about her motives for writing the book and gain some insight into her life. She is a woman after my own … [Read more...]
Natural Toothpaste for Children
There are lots of reasons why you might want to ditch the Crest or those sugary, children's toothpastes that you find at the grocery store and go with a more natural option. For me this is clear whenever I see my three year old daughter brushing her teeth for the...oh I don't know...eleventh or twelve time in a day. :) Luckily, there are some great options out there in the natural toothpaste department. The options are not as great though for children's toothpastes (aka toothpastes they will … [Read more...]
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