Allspice
A common herb among bakers. It is mainly a catalyst herb, enhancing other herb flavors and treats. However, drinking Allspice tea is known to eliminate indigestion, gas, and griping. It is helpful as a fever-breaker in colds also. It is a versatile herb that can be added to sauces, puddings, pies, cakes, cookies, raisins, pumpkin, [...]
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30 Medicinal Culinary Herbs
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Culinary herbs continued.
Nutmeg
An herb with a strong aroma, strong enough to soothe a headache. It stimulates digestion; relieves gas and nausea. One-half Nutmeg crushed and steeped in one cup of hot water, sweetened with honey, alleviates insomnia. Nutmeg makes great addition to baked foods, enhances the flavor of dairy foods and fruit. Try it grated over applesauce [...]
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More Culinary herbs
Coriander
Coriander leaves are commonly known as Cilantro, a favorite in Mexican dishes and in Middle and Far Eastern dishes. A tea of Coriander seeds will stop griping caused by laxatives. Chew on seeds to soothe upset stomachs or aid digestion. A poultice of crushed seeds alleviates rheumatic pains. Leaves make a delectable addition to soups, [...]
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Natural Hair Care
On average there are 120,000 hair strands on our head, and like the rest of the body, they need to be fed. The saying “You are what you eat” also applies to your hair. Whatever you consume or lack in your diet reflects on your locks also.
That makes hair analysis one of the most accurate [...]
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Six weeks to perfect skin
The skin is the largest organ in the human body. More often than not it defines us. No matter how healthy you may be or how good you feel on the inside, your skin tells your health story in a rather strident tone. Nothing speaks well of your health condition like young smooth flourishing skin.
Forget [...]
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Botanical name:
Tabebuia avellanedae
Description:
A majestic flowering Amazonian tree that starts out as a vine, and grows up to 30 meters high with base spanning three meters in diameter. It is a tropical tree with beautiful yellow blossoms. However, the T. heptaphylla species is violet-flowered.
Properties:
Adaptogen, alterative, analgesic, antifungal, antimicrobial, antiviral, astringent, blood purifier.
Origin:
The Amazon. The ancient Incas, of Peru realized its therapeutic [...]
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Your Personal Hair Salon
The pursuit of prime health is not over until evidence can be seen on the outside. Hair, skin, face, nails, and feet all have to reflect how you feel on the inside. Translation: you really do need to look healthy. Unfortunately, as far as hair care goes gyms do not make sufficient provisions! Here are [...]
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Natural Beauty Care Recipes
Snugly towel wrap
Soak towel in water, take it out of water and wring it out. Heat in the microwave on high for 30 seconds (or soak in hot water for a few minutes and squeeze out excess water). Wrap damp hair snugly with the towel and cover with a shower cap for 30 minutes.
Homemade face [...]
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…Natural hair care continued.
However, there are guidelines for average need and some specific nutrients and supplements you can focus on while working on certain needs.
For example:
Dry hair- usually due to a lack of essential fatty acids. Eating foods high in EFAs also help boost protein that is necessary for glossy hair.
Oily hair- determined by genes, [...]
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The Bushman’s 10 Commandments To Healthy Skin
Thou shalt have no other foods but organic foods, fresh fruits, raw nuts, and vegetables.
Thou shalt not put on thy skin anything that thou would not eat, or any likeness of anything that is not in thy dinner plate, or that is not natural, or that is not in thy refrigerator, or thy pantry.
Thou shalt [...]