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This article focuses on herbs as a natural anti inflammatory therapy, especially for back pain. With proper diet and exercise, herbs can help the body recover much more quickly. The following are my favorite herbs for both internal and external applications.
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Whether Oil pulling with coconut oil or other oils, the practice is beneficial in so many ways. Let’s discover this time honored practice, learn how it works, and explore it’s many health benefits so we can start reaping them ASAP!
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This homemade sugar scrub is great for use on hands and feet. We made it a coffee sugar scrub because we love the smell the coffee imparts. This scrub also makes a great gift, especially around Valentine’s Day!
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Want to learn how to make blush? Read on. You can make your own cosmetics like eyeliner, concealing powder, this blush powder, and more!
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For sensitive teeth, I avoid xylitol, glycerine, fluoride, and sugar in toothpaste as they interfere with teeth’s ability to mineralize. Instead I make my own simple clay toothpaste, and do a few other simple, natural things.
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I’ve had problems with blackheads and oily skin all my life. Luckily, this simple homemade blackhead mask (with a secret ingredient) can help clear blackheads and leave your skin soft and smooth.
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Kaffir lime leaves come from a thorny lime tree–native to the tropics–whose leaves are useful in many ways. But what if you live north of the tropics? That’s the good news, we’re about to show you how you can grow it, and use it, even if you’re north of the beautiful tropics!
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Homemade bath salts for the holidays! The stress of the holidays can lead to poor diet and even illness, so it’s time to relax and detoxify! One of the easiest ways to detox is to soak in a bath full of effective, detoxifying ingredients like these.
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My favorite lip balm recipe for the holidays (and for Christmas gifts) is this all-natural peppermint lip balm recipe that is both beautiful and delicious.
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Ah the amazing health benefits of Moringa! Moringa is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant tree with many uses for health and beauty. You can grow it anywhere in-doors, or out-doors if you live within the USDA hardiness zones of 9-10.
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This homemade oatmeal bath soak helps ease dry winter skin without all the chemicals in the expensive commercial bath products. Two soaks and my dry skin was gone!
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This homemade Jojoba shampoo, made with Jojoba oil, is excellent for dry hair and scalp, and works great on scalp eczema. We love this recipe in our house!
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We’ve used this applesauce recipe for years, you’ll love it. While you’re in project mode consider finishing these other important DIY projects before winter hits!
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This powder face wash is a natural face cleaner made of “cleansing grains” and other beneficial ingredients that make this an amazing powder face cleanser.
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This homemade lip scrub smells of pumpkin pie and uses all natural ingredients rather than synthetic fragrance to achieve its yummy smell. It also tastes wonderful!
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Uses for coffee grounds? Yes! For many, coffee is an essential part of every day life, but did you know there are other uses for coffee besides just drinking it? Read on to find out!
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Home remedies for bruises and sore muscles. Dried Arnica flowers can be infused in oil or soaked in water to make a cream useful for bruises, swelling, and sore muscles.
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The benefits of holy basil are well documented! Known also as Tulsi, it’s one of my favorite herbs. It is versatile and useful in cooking, herbal remedies, insect repellent, and more.