i have always loved lemon balm. the smell is true to its name with a lovely, strong lemon smell. there are so many helpful uses for this herb. in some climates, it reseeds and can take over so keep that in mind when planting. #lemonbalm#herbs#herbalremedies#healthy
natural remedies
GINGER BENEFITS PEOPLE WITH ASTHMA
by Dr. Mercola
Ginger has been used medicinally for centuries and in the U.S. is perhaps most known for its ability to soothe nausea and stomach upset.
It is without a doubt the best remedy I know of for nausea. You don’t need much just a piece the size of your fingernail minced very finely and swallowed. It is phenomenally effective.
But now new research suggests this natural root may provide help for much more, including for arthritis pain, heart health, and people with asthma, in whom ginger may enhance the effects of the bronchodilating medications conventionally used to treat their condition. It may even be useful for weight control!
click here for more info:
http://healthimpactnews.com/2013/ginger-benefits-people-with-asthma/
HOW TO GET RID OF CHIGGERS
Don’t let these nasty little bugs make you a prisoner in your home. http://www.motherearthnews.com/natural-health/treat-chiggers-zm0z05zarc.aspx#axzz2Y3ycIRkp
25 MAGICAL THINGS TO MAKE WITH COCONUT OIL
Coconut oil is one of nature’s true miracles. It’s great for beautifying skin and hair, preventing premature aging, aiding weight loss, preventing heart disease, cancer and diabetes and providing immune support.
http://www.revitaliseyourhealth.com/25-magical-things-to-make-with-coconut-oil/
SOOTHING CUCUMBER EYE GEL
This is probably the easiest and least expensive eye gel recipe in the world.
It requires just cucumber and Aloe vera gel and is a powerful anti-inflammatory helping to reduce eye puffiness and keep your under eyes looking young and beautiful.
To find out how to make this, click the link below…
HEALTHY HOMEMADE DEODORANT
Today, I tackle a subject that no one really wants to talk about- body odor. More importantly, I will tackle it naturally. Chances are, you’ve probably experienced body odor at some point. I am posting this because it was a touchy subject for me for a long time, and I’m hoping my (embarrassing) plight might be able to help someone!
Eating a good diet and drinking enough water can really cut down the odor, but sometimes you need something else. Sure, the conventional antiperspirants work great, if you don’t mind infusing your armpits with cancer causing aluminum, but for those of us who have sought a more natural option, you may have noticed that the pickings are rather slim. There are a lot of natural deodorants out there, it’s just that, well… most of them don’t work well. I say this from experience, as a woman who has been pregnant four times in the last 5 years (pregnancy increases sweat) and worked out through the pregnancies.
So what to do? Sweat like a horse or get Alzheimers and breast cancer? Is there no other option? Fortunately, there is! Unfortunately, it takes more time than going to the store, but it lasts a lot longer and is a whole lot healthier! In my pursuit of healthy armpits, I finally found a recipe that works and is still healthy. This is after trying every natural variation I could find (which didn’t work or caused a rash) and after several very failed attempts at making it.
I did find in the process that pure baking soda or plain coconut oil work pretty well, so if you aren’t into making your own, maybe try that. Both of the recipes below work really well. I prefer the softness of the first recipe, but if you don’t have shea butter lying around, the second recipe works just as well.
I present to you:
http://wellnessmama.com/1523/how-to-make-natural-deodorant-beating-the-b-o-with-natural-deo/
DIY Fly Strips + More Ways to Control Flies in your Coop and Run NATURALLY
I’ve tried many different commercial products as well as homemade recipes, and I prefer the homemade versions. Not only are they inexpensive and easy, I know exactly what is in them. I would like to share what works best for me.
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Hydrogen peroxide is the only germicidal agentcomposed only of water
Hydrogen peroxide is the only germicidal agentcomposed only of water and oxygen. Like ozone, it kills disease organisms by oxidation! Hydrogen peroxide is considered the worlds safest all natural effective sanitizer. It kills microorganisms by oxidizing them, which can be best described as a controlled burning process. When Hydrogen peroxide reacts with organic material it breaks down into oxygen and water.
1. Whiten Clothes – An Alternative to Beach
Add a cup of Peroxide to white clothes in your laundry to whiten them. Peroxide is great to get rid of blood stains on clothes and carpets. If there is blood on clothing, just pour directly on the spot, let it sit for about a minute, then rub and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary.
for the entire list, click this link:
http://wakeup-world.com/2012/07/09/27-amazing-benefits-and-uses-for-hydrogen-peroxide/
22 Natural Sore Throat Remedies to Help Soothe the Pain
A sore throat can be a royal pain in the uh…throat. Like blinking, we never notice how much we swallow until we start paying attention to it, and when it hurts like nobody’s business, it’s kind of difficult not to pay attention. But before you go getting down about how long you’re going to have to suffer with it, consider taking some action-relief may be close than you think. Below are 22 simple at home sore throat remedies that will help you get started on naturally soothing the ache.
Note: Do not give honey on its own or otherwise to children under the age of 1 year.
DO IT YOURSELF FIRST AID ANTISEPTIC OINTMENT
Best part of this is…you control the ingredients!
First-Aid Antiseptic Ointment
Ingredients
-1 1/2 ounces beeswax, grated
-1 cup olive, almond, or coconut oil
-1/4 teaspoon vitamin E oil
-1/2 teaspoon tea tree oil
-20 drops lavender essential oil
-10 drops lemon essential oil
http://frugallysustainable.com/2012/01/building-your-medicine-chest-first-aid-antiseptic-ointment/