tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67057705201205537052024-02-06T22:08:24.949-05:00getting back to Natural Living live life in a natural & healthy wayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6705770520120553705.post-68303768372822040432016-02-03T10:06:00.000-05:002016-02-03T10:06:39.503-05:00Mini bath melts There are bath bombs and then there are bath melts... what is the difference? <br />Bath bombs may have skin moisturizers like shea butter, or coconut oil, etc, in them, <br />while bath melts are simple and are not made so much for soaking in a tub <br />(but you can use them that way too) but instead to use in a shower...and the best is you can customize <br />the scent! <br />
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Are these not the cutest little bath melts you have ever seen?! <br /><br />
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So want to know how to make these and best of all customize them to your own needs... (all shouting<br />
yes, right?!) Ok then, here you go!<br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span> <br />125gr Baking soda <br />60 gr Citric Acid<br />60gr Corn starch<br />60gr Salt (sea salt or epsom salt) <br />
Water in a sprayer bottle.<br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Directions: </b></span><br />Mix all the dry ingredients, then spray a little water lightly, you will see the mixture fizz if you have<br />
sprayed too much water, if that happens just start stirring the mixture - the citric acid is reacting to the<br />
water. After spraying once or twice, test the mixture by holding a small amount in your palm and<br />
squeeze, if the mixture holds together and keeps its shape you can start to fill the molds. If it is still<br />
crumbly then you can spray one more spray and try again. This is a bit of a trial and error, it can<br />
be a bit difficult to judge when the mixture is ready. Just keep trying, and if they do not hold together<br />and you are frustrated with it, you can put it in a plastic bag, add a bit of essential oils to it and shake. <br />You can drop that into a bath or foot soak, so you have not wasted anything. <br /><br />
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<br />I've found the best molds are the silicone ones you use for baking, you can <br />find so many different types in baking stores, craft stores or even on <br />amazon.ca<br />
Fill the molds and make sure you pack them down firmly. <br />These need to dry for 1-2 days, so the best way is to just keep them in the <br />molds and check on it after a day. Pop one out and test if they have dried, <br />
if not keep them in the mold for another day. <br /><br /><br />
When they have completely dried out you can store them in a nice glass jar and use them as needed. <br /><br />Ah but here is the best part, you can add any essential oils you like! Just place a few drops<br />
of oil right before using. <br />I love putting these in the shower and have them melt away while they leave behind a gorgeous scent.<br /> You can also use these melts when you have a cold or congestion, just drop some eucalyptus and <br />peppermint and have a nice steam shower. <br /><br />I would recommend putting these melts away from the stream of water so that it takes a bit longer <br />to melt away and you can enjoy the wonderful aroma for a bit longer!<br />
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So what are some of the scents you can use? Really, any one you like or a combination of them. <br /><br />
<span style="color: #ffd966;"><b>Citrus oils </b></span>are great for an uplifting, vibrant scent. <br /><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Eucalyptus, peppermint, cypress, cedar wood </b></span>are good for congestion and colds.<br />
<span style="color: #c27ba0;"><b>Lavender, chamomile, bergamot,</b></span> are wonderfully calming and great for right before bedtime.<br />
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Drop about 5 drops of the oils onto the melts right before you are going to use them. Place in the<br />
shower and enjoy a fragrant, aromatic shower! <br />
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ingredients that should probably be only found in your car. <br />
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So I've put together some scents that I love using for different occasions, yes there is an oil for every occasion! You will have to refer to your own diffuser for how many drops to put. <br />
The great part about diffusing scents is that you need very little oil to achieve a great smelling room, unlike sprays you don't need to keep spraying it, just let the diffuser run in intervals of half hour on and half hour off, will keep your home smelling wonderful.<br />
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So here are a few of my favourties so far. Don't worry if you don't have each specific oils, many of them can be combined with each other. Get out there and diffuse away...let me know what your favourites are!! <br />
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Grapefruit, Orange and Rosemary<br />
Lemon, Peppermint<br />
Rosemary, peppermint & Lemon<br />
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Orange, Grapefruit, Lavender, Clary Sage<br />
Frankincense, Bergamot, Geranium.<br />
Cinnamon leaf, Lemon, Rosemary <br />
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Chamomile & Lavender<br />
Lavender, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot<br />
Geranium, Lavender<br />
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Here is a little more about each scent. Things you need to know are the types, species (those are the names in latin) and what they mix well with.<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Bergamot</b></span> - <em><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: black;">Citrus bergamia</span> </span>- </em><br />Bergamot has a citrus scent, but also a more spicy, floral undertone. <br />Mixes well with clary sage, cypress, frankincense, geranium.<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b><br />Cinnamon leaf </b></span>- <em>Cinnamomum zeylanicum - </em>This is not the typical spice scent, it has more of a herbaceous scent, and not sweet scented. Mixes well with citrus oils, rosemary and other more herbaceous oils. <br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b><br />Clary Sage</b></span> - <em>Salvia sclarea - </em>Clary Sage while not a well known oil has some amazing properties. Herbaceous, sweet and green odor, is very pleasant when mixed in with citrus oils. Mixes well with lavender, citrus' and chamomile.<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Frankincense </b></span>- <i>Boswellia carteri - </i>Frankincense Essential Oil has a woodsy, spicy, and warm odour, with a <br />slight hint of citrus tones. Mixes well with chamomile, cypress, clary sage. <br /><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Geranium </b></span> - <em>Pelargonium graveolens L'Her - </em>Geranium has a rose like <br />scent, but is softer and more sweet smelling<b>. </b>Mixes well with clary <br />sage, bergamot, grapefruit. <br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Grapefruit</b></span> - <em>Citrus paradisi - </em>Grapefruit has a sweet citrus-y scent. <br />Very fresh and lively. Mixes well with other citrus', rosemary, <br />geranium<b>.</b> <br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Lavender </b></span>- <i>Lavandula angustifolia - </i>Lavender has a slightly <i><br /></i>camphoraceous scent, less floral. Great for relaxation and highly <br />antiseptic. Mixes well with citrus', geranium, rosemary.<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Lemon </b></span>- <em>Citrus limonum - </em>Lemon has a sharp, bright citrus scent. <br />Very antiseptic and refreshing. Mixes well with lavender, other citrus' <br />and bergamot<em><b>.</b></em> <em></em><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Orange</b></span> - <i>Citrus sinensis - </i>Orange Essential Oil has a sweet, citrus <br />smell, the peels give it an intense scent. <br />Wonderfully uplifting. Mixes well with lavender, sandalwood and<br /> cinnamon<b>.</b><span style="color: #38761d;"><b><br /></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b><br />Peppermint</b></span> - <i>Mentha Piperita - </i>Peppermint has a sweet, minty scent, <br />the high amount of menthol is what gives it its familiar scent. <br />Mixes well with citrus, rosemary, eucalyptus.<br /><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Rosemary </b></span>- <i>Rosmarinus Officinalis - </i>Rosemary has a strong woody, <br />herbal scent, very refreshing. Great for mental clarity. Mixes well with <br />ginger, citrus and peppermint. <br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Ylang-Ylang</b></span> - <i>Cananga Odorata - </i>Ylang Ylang has an exotic, sweet<br /> floral scent. Mixes well with Sandalwood, grapefruit, Lavender. <br /><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6705770520120553705.post-51726694810068503872015-10-11T10:00:00.000-04:002015-10-11T12:17:13.317-04:00African Black Soap - the best gift you can give to your skin!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've just gotten in a shipment of African Black Soap, been waiting for a while to try to this out again and play around with the ingredients. If you have not heard about this soap (which I'm not surprised, as it is not very well known) it is an amazing blend of Shea butter, palm kernel oil, cocoa butter and plantain skins - that's all - can't get any more natural than that!<br />
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Plantain skins are known for their high anti-oxidant ingredients, also for being high in vitamin A and E. Vitamin E is excellent for treating dry skin, eczema and acne. Shea & Cocoa butters are also wonderful for scars, stretch marks and dry skin. This soap is wonderful for the skin, nourishing and with an array of skin benefits. <br />
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When I got my first bar of this soap, I treated it the same way as any other bar of soap - well, that was a mistake.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yeah, that is a tiny amount of <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And wow...look at all that lather<br />
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I couldn't wait to try it out as bath bar, so I rubbed the bar on a bath sponge, applying the usual amount and was surprised by the amount of lather is was making. I had enough on the bath sponge to wash my whole body and a portion of my hair - this was amazing, I had never came across a natural soap that makes so much lather! <br />
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Commercial soaps, bath gels, and shampoos all have chemicals, SLS's to create lather, but they are suspected cancer causing agents (oh by the way, toothpaste also foams because of this, something to consider!) You can read more about SLS here: <a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/07/13/sodium-lauryl-sulfate.aspx">http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/07/13/sodium-lauryl-sulfate.aspx</a><br />
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So anyway, now on to happier thoughts. I decided that I could try to improve the scent, although I am more used to the way natural things smell now, but that wasn't always the case. The first time I smelled unrefined Shea butter, well let's just say, I was not a fan and thought I would never be able to use this stuff! Well, after a bit of a detox from commercial products, I am happy to say that I am now a fan of natural scents and have gotten used to and appreciate the way real ingredients smell. <br />
So on to the African Black Soap scent, it is a bit reminiscent of burned ash (no surprise as that is how they process the soap, by burning plantain skins to create an ash) and Shea butter. I decided to try and add in lavender and orange essential oils and voila a great light scent, that only gets better after rinsing and oh did I mention how soft your skin is after this? Oh yes, you get soft, hydrated skin that feels like silk, I didn't need any moisturizer after! I've started to even use it on my hair, and again wonderful results. Smooth, soft conditioned hair.<br />
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You will have to take some care when using this soap as it is very soft, not like your usual hard bar soap. It must be kept in a dry place when not in use and immediately after it is best to store on a small soap dish where air can circulate around it, so that is can slightly dry out and be ready for the next use. <br />
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I am making up small sample sized bars now for anyone who wants to try
it out. They are 30gr bars and are great way to try out African Black
Soap for the first time.<br />
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$3 for a 30gr bar. Try it out and let me know how much you love it!<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><i>keeping you beautiful inside & out</i></span></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6705770520120553705.post-6301679556145796062015-10-10T19:00:00.000-04:002015-10-10T19:00:04.030-04:00Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang - an amazingly wonderful scent in perfumes, creams, lotions. A complex and exotic scent that heightens the senses and makes a wonderful perfume when mixed with jasmine and rose! <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc6-YlB3sophCk2YhxybVis7Ojr6NVwUs4K23Q6rrKbM6f4gbpROTrjeBAhJPNY6fEwkbPnc5M40_0dWs0L8rd6NbLl3mXltL91yQKaQNj9xzeLq8-P8ExO9NK8FdS8ttDQJyPToj1v1VQ/s1600/ylang+ylang.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc6-YlB3sophCk2YhxybVis7Ojr6NVwUs4K23Q6rrKbM6f4gbpROTrjeBAhJPNY6fEwkbPnc5M40_0dWs0L8rd6NbLl3mXltL91yQKaQNj9xzeLq8-P8ExO9NK8FdS8ttDQJyPToj1v1VQ/s320/ylang+ylang.jpg" width="320" /></a>At first when I came across Ylang-Ylang I was not a huge fan, with time I got to like it. I've noticed that with many Essential Oils you need to get accustomed to them. I believe that we are so inundated with fake, chemical scents that we no longer know what real scents are!<br />
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I decided to do some research on it and found it to have some amazing benefits and an interesting history.<br />
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Ylang-Ylang is used in our <a href="http://www.gettingbacktonaturalliving.com/apps/webstore/products/show/4262255" target="_blank">Lively body spray - scent Simply Floral</a>. <br />
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More about Ylang-Ylang. <br />
<i><b>Cananga odorata</b></i>, commonly called ylang-ylang,<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-1"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cananga_odorata#cite_note-1">[1]</a></sup> cananga tree, ilang-ilang, <i>kenanga</i> in <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahasa_Indonesia" title="Bahasa Indonesia">Bahasa Indonesia</a>, fragrant cananga, Macassar-oil plant or perfume tree,<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-2"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cananga_odorata#cite_note-2">[2]</a></sup> is a tropical tree which originates from the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines" title="Philippines">Philippines</a><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-HolisticAroma_3-0"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cananga_odorata#cite_note-HolisticAroma-3">[3]</a></sup> and is valued for its perfume. The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essential_oil" title="Essential oil">essential oil</a> derived from the flowers is used in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aromatherapy" title="Aromatherapy">aromatherapy</a>.<br />
The <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fragrance" title="Fragrance">fragrance</a> of ylang-ylang is rich and deep ...bright with hints of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jasmine" title="Jasmine">jasmine</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neroli" title="Neroli">neroli</a>. The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essential_oil" title="Essential oil">essential oil</a>
of the flower is obtained through steam distillation of the flowers and
separated into different grades (extra, 1, 2, or 3) according to when
the distillates are obtained.<br /><br />
The essential oil is used in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aromatherapy" title="Aromatherapy">aromatherapy</a>. It is believed to relieve <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_blood_pressure" title="High blood pressure">high blood pressure</a>, normalize <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebum" title="Sebum">sebum</a> secretion for skin problems, and is considered to be an <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphrodisiac" title="Aphrodisiac">aphrodisiac</a>. <br />According to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Mead" title="Margaret Mead">Margaret Mead</a>, it was used as such by South Pacific natives such as the <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samoa_Islands" title="Samoa Islands">Samoan Islanders</a> where she did much of her research. The oil from ylang-ylang is widely used in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfume" title="Perfume">perfumery</a> for oriental or floral themed perfumes (such as <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chanel_No._5" title="Chanel No. 5">Chanel No. 5</a>). Ylang-ylang blends well with most floral, fruit and wood scents.<br />
In <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesia" title="Indonesia">Indonesia</a>, ylang-ylang flowers are spread on the bed of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage" title="Marriage">newlywed</a> couples. In the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines" title="Philippines">Philippines</a>, its flowers, together with the flowers of the <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sampaguita" title="Sampaguita">sampaguita</a>, are strung into a necklace (<i>lei</i>) and worn by women<br />
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It is classed as a non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing oil,
yet could cause sensitivity have been reported and excessive use of it
can lead to headaches and nausea.<br /><a href="http://www.bumina.com/cananga_oils.htm">http://www.bumina.com/cananga_oils.htm</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="Therapeutic properties">Therapeutic properties</a></h2>
The therapeutic properties of ylang-ylang oil are antidepressant,
antiseborrhoeic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, hypotensive, nervine and
sedative.<br />
Ylang-ylang oil assist with problems such as high blood pressure,
rapid breathing and heartbeat, nervous conditions, as well as impotence
and frigidity.<br />
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<li><b>Burners and vaporizers</b><ul>
<li>In vapor therapy ylang-ylang oil can be helpful with anxiety,
tension, shock, fear, panic, rapid breathing, rapid heartbeat,
aphrodisiac, physical exhaustion, frigidity, impotence, insomnia,
depression and stress.</li>
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<li><b>Blended massage oil or in the bath</b><ul>
<li>As a blended massage oil or diluted in the bath ylang-ylang will
assist with physical exhaustion, insomnia, frigidity, impotence,
depression, anxiety, nervous tension and stress while having a calming
and aphrodisiac effect.</li>
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<li><b>Cream or lotion</b><ul>
<li>In a cream or lotion it is used to balance the production of sebum
in the skin and thereby correcting and balancing overly-dry as well as
overly-oily skin.</li>
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Ylang-ylang oil blends well with</h2>
Although most essential oils blend well together, ylang-ylang oil blends particularly well with <a href="http://www.essentialoils.co.za/essential-oils/bergamot.htm">bergamot</a>, <a href="http://www.essentialoils.co.za/essential-oils/grapefruit.htm">grapefruit</a>, <a href="http://www.essentialoils.co.za/essential-oils/lavender.htm"> lavender</a> and <a href="http://www.essentialoils.co.za/essential-oils/sandalwood.htm">sandalwood</a>.<br />
Read more about it here: <a href="http://www.essentialoils.co.za/essential-oils/ylang-ylang.htm">http://www.essentialoils.co.za/essential-oils/ylang-ylang.htm</a> <br />
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<b>1. Lavender </b><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNOSkSilBYFh5mv-PceghxDJR0Uq8NK5g-ZTk0rWY1UUT6duOzE3tAR7eLLk3FmKjpqQ9jj90pfrqiHtDGDuKenWd3JbAf61d1Ob9mde9JQUrGDTzi_6kULlg5XFlnYNz3Nt7vBurktvzs/s1600/lavender.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNOSkSilBYFh5mv-PceghxDJR0Uq8NK5g-ZTk0rWY1UUT6duOzE3tAR7eLLk3FmKjpqQ9jj90pfrqiHtDGDuKenWd3JbAf61d1Ob9mde9JQUrGDTzi_6kULlg5XFlnYNz3Nt7vBurktvzs/s200/lavender.jpg" width="200" /></a>There is a good reason that Lavender is on this list as it contains so many healing, healthful properties. <br />
It is antiviral, antiseptic, soothing, calming to the nerves and smells wonderful. <br />
I would say if there is only one essential oil that you would buy make it this one. <br />
Great for many skin conditions, bug bites, (sun) burns, inflammation and infection as well as for muscle aches and pains.<br />
Lavender oil is one of the few that is considered safe to use undiluted - but in my opinion you should only do this if you have a bug bite, or a burn and want to apply directly to the skin, otherwise it's good to mix with oils. <br />
Read more about its uses here: <a href="http://www.essentialoils.co.za/essential-oils/lavender.htm">http://www.essentialoils.co.za/essential-oils/lavender.htm</a><br />
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<b>2. Tea Tree Oil</b><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikb52qjoY6lwl6vAFo7FT17XLXILph4fYtyCJ0OFIy8L0DVz0u_LaM7Fvtl8JkEL0WShZHsp54tIgVVoMT-ij82g6OxcEbm76YCTEkNVwxtvPDZ4hM7aJvUbwVkxgmh1uphq9GznkApCw5/s1600/teatree.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikb52qjoY6lwl6vAFo7FT17XLXILph4fYtyCJ0OFIy8L0DVz0u_LaM7Fvtl8JkEL0WShZHsp54tIgVVoMT-ij82g6OxcEbm76YCTEkNVwxtvPDZ4hM7aJvUbwVkxgmh1uphq9GznkApCw5/s200/teatree.png" width="200" /></a>My second choice for the best oils is one of the most powerful antibacterial oils out there. Great for wounds, infections, acne, as well as an anti-fungal. Can be used undiluted but only for more serious issues, like fungal infections or wounds. Tea tree oil is great as a mouth-wash or toothpaste (DIY mouthwash is simply made with 1/2 cup distilled water, 1Tbsp baking soda, 4 drops tea tree oil, mix<br />
it all up and swish around your mouth) make sure you do not swallow tea tree oil as it should not be ingested!<br />
Read more about its uses here: <a href="http://www.essentialoils.co.za/essential-oils/tea-tree.htm">http://www.essentialoils.co.za/essential-oils/tea-tree.htm</a><br />
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<b>3. Lemon </b><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7GZtyPhYv-F8boxTXSqsmt4zp9qMFuC98W3RGm-4L3mWIOc7qJtx4NbPLhslrJprrTAy2niERbQzrmVeJMvuwCNWvEtwis3JZMVOvPyM9ge8fy_v9_Nn3RlUZ5QYOt_xNDHVA5iFJoU7G/s1600/lemon.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7GZtyPhYv-F8boxTXSqsmt4zp9qMFuC98W3RGm-4L3mWIOc7qJtx4NbPLhslrJprrTAy2niERbQzrmVeJMvuwCNWvEtwis3JZMVOvPyM9ge8fy_v9_Nn3RlUZ5QYOt_xNDHVA5iFJoU7G/s200/lemon.jpeg" width="200" /></a>So refreshing and uplifting, it is no wonder that lemon (as well as other citrus) makes you happy and energized. Great for when you need a bit of a pick-me-up during the day - place a few drops of the oil on a handkerchief and inhale, you are sure to feel refreshed and energized. Great for headaches and migraines, when combined with peppermint oil, it makes a great headache relief balm. Great for adding into a cleaning regimen as well, with its antibacterial, antiseptic qualities it is of a great benefit for keeping the home clean. <br />
One warning about lemon oil (as with most other citrus) it is photo-toxic, meaning that it will make your skin more sensitive to sunburn. Make sure if you use anything that has lemon oil in it, that you do so at night or you are covering the area exposed. <br />
Read more about its uses here: <a href="http://www.essentialoils.co.za/essential-oils/lemon.htm">http://www.essentialoils.co.za/essential-oils/lemon.htm</a><br />
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<b>4. Peppermint</b><br />
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Cooling, refreshing and reminiscent of candy canes, peppermint oil has a myriad of beneficial properties. The analgesic properties make it great for pain relief, especially for headaches or migraines. <br />
Great for muscle aches, pains as well as for easing congestion and coughs when ill with a cold or sinus problems. <br />
Read more about its uses here: <a href="http://www.essentialoils.co.za/essential-oils/peppermint.htm">http://www.essentialoils.co.za/essential-oils/peppermint.htm</a><br />
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<b>5. Rosemary</b> <br />
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Has great benefits for the hair and scalp. Mix a few drops into your shampoo and it may help keep lice away! Use as a hair oil - mix 10 drops into 1/2 cup of avocado oil and massage into hair, keep on for a few hours and then wash out, will strengthen your hair as well as help with hair growth. Wonderful in creams as it promotes circulation. <br />
Read more about its uses here: <a href="http://www.essentialoils.co.za/essential-oils/rosemary.htm">http://www.essentialoils.co.za/essential-oils/rosemary.htm</a><br />
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Always remember to dilute your essential oils with a carrier oil (coconut oil, almond oil, olive oil, avocado oil, or any other oil you have.) to about 5% which means you have 1ml of carrier oil you will add 1 drop of the essential oil. This is a good guide line for most people, but for kids, pregnant/nursing women or elderly you may want to dilute it more - especially with kids and while pregnant/nursing, do take care and read up on oils that are safe for kids and those that are not! Read more about kids and essential oils here: <a href="http://www.abundanthealth4u.com/Essential_Oils_Care_for_Babies_and_Children_s/40.htm">http://www.abundanthealth4u.com/Essential_Oils_Care_for_Babies_and_Children_s/40.htm</a><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6705770520120553705.post-63604924096413794952015-10-07T13:09:00.000-04:002015-10-07T13:09:23.447-04:00Avocado Oil <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Avocados are healthy and filled with so many vitamins but best of all they are great for your skin and hair! <br /><br />I love using over-ripe avocados for a skin and hair mask, but it can get fairly messy when you try to apply it to your face and hair. So, what's a girl (and guy) to do? Use avocado oil instead!! Yes, this fantastic fruit is available in oil form while still retaining all the benefits of the raw fruit (just make sure you get the cold-pressed or unrefined version to get maximum benefits) <br /><br />So, here is a little bit more about AVOCADOS! <br />
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Avocado oil is a super moisturizing oil that most people will be able to use regardless of skin types. Rich in antioxidants like Vitamin A, D and E, high in protein and omega 3 fatty acids which all equal great skin care!<br />
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<ul>
<li><b>Sterolin.</b> Avocado oil is high in a substance called sterolin,
which studies have shown to facilitate the softening of the skin and to
reduce the incidence of age spots;
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<li><b>Antioxidants.</b> Avocado oil is rich in antioxidants,
making it useful for healing sun-damaged skin. Antioxidants like
vitamins A, D and E in avocado cause the skin to be suppler, and are
thus particularly good for dry or aged skin.
</li>
<li><b>Lecithin and Potassium.</b> Avocado oil contains lecithin and potassium, which are all highly beneficial for the skin as well as the hair; </li>
</ul>
<b>Here are more health benefits of avocado oil:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>Moisturize the Skin.</b> Avocado oil applied topically helps
relieve dry and itchy skin. Once applied, avocado oil is deeply absorbed
by the skin, thus making it an ideal moisturizer and skin care agent.
</li>
<li><b>Boost Scalp Health.</b> In addition to helping clear scaly
skin, it can also relieve itchy scalp symptoms. Avocado oil, when
regularly applied to the scalp, can stimulate hair growth.
</li>
<li><b>Increase Collagen Production.</b> When applied, avocado oil
increases the production of collagen, which helps keep the skin plump
and decreases the effects of aging.
</li>
<li><b>Treat Skin Conditions.</b> Avocado oil is useful in the treatment of a variety of skin conditions, including eczema and psoriasis.
</li>
<li><b>Others.</b> Avocado oil facilitates the healing of wounds and burns to the skin. It also helps to relieve and heal diaper rash. </li>
</ul>
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Using Avocado Oil for Skin</h3>
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1. External Use</h4>
Prior to using avocado oil topically, you should make sure you aren’t
allergic to it. To do so, place a few drops of avocado oil on your arm
and rub it gently into the skin. Monitor your skin for a day or so. If
you develop any negative reactions such hives or a rash, do not continue
using it. If you don’t see any negative effects, you are free to begin
enjoying all the benefits of avocado oil.<br />
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<b>Facial Moisturizing</b><br />
When using the avocado for salads, instead of throwing away the peel
sections, save them for your facials. The peel has a hidden reservoir of
oil containing a substance called humectant that acts to retain
moisture.<br />
To use the peel, gently swipe it over your skin in upward massaging
motions until you have covered your whole face. For best results, leave
the oil on your skin overnight, and rinse off in the morning.<br />
<b>Scalp Care</b><br />
Avocado oil can be used for head massages. It also can be used as a
hot oil treatment for the hair, as avocado oil can actually be absorbed
by dry hair shafts.<br />
<ol>
<li>To make the treatment, put 2 tablespoons each of avocado oil and castor oil in a bowl, and warm it up.
</li>
<li>Once the hair is wetted, massage this warm oil into the scalp and leave overnight.
</li>
<li>Shampoo the hair and scalp in the morning.
</li>
<li>Regular use of avocado hot oil scalp treatment makes the hair soft and can help eradicate dandruff. </li>
</ol>
<b>Dry Skin</b><br />
Because avocado oil tends to reduce itching and inflammation of the
skin, people who suffer from very dry skin or from eczema often find
avocado oil to have soothing properties. To treat dry skin or eczema,
pour a small amount onto the affected skin areas.<br />
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Read more here: <a href="http://www.med-health.net/Avocado-Oil-For-Skin.html">http://www.med-health.net/Avocado-Oil-For-Skin.html</a><br /><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6705770520120553705.post-74524412778631772542014-02-27T16:43:00.000-05:002015-09-11T17:11:48.437-04:00All about aloe <a href="http://localtalk.mynewplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/aloe-vera-plant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://localtalk.mynewplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/aloe-vera-plant.jpg" height="209" width="320" /></a><br />
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<b>Woo hoo...I love Aloe! </b><br />
So here is some more interesting facts about aloe and why it's great for you and your skin! So come on and try some today! <br />
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<a href="http://www.gettingbacktonaturalliving.com/apps/webstore/" target="_blank"><b>www.getting back to Natural Living.com - Webstore </b></a></div>
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Aloe Vera is really quite an incredible plant. It is a succulent
plant and part of the lily family (Liliaceae), the same family that
garlic and onions belong to.
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Different parts of the plant are used for different effects on the
body and Aloe Vera has both internal and external applications. Aloe Vera contains over 200 active components including vitamins,
minerals, amino acids, enzymes, polysaccharide, and fatty acids- no
wonder it’s used for such a wide range of remedies. The bulk of the Aloe
Vera leaf is filled with a clear gel-like substance, which is
approximately 99% water. </blockquote>
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<b>1. Aloe Vera Is High in Vitamins & Minerals:</b></h3>
Aloe Vera contains many vitamins including A, C, E, folic acid, choline,
B1, B2, B3 (niacin), B6. Aloe Vera is also one of the few plants that
contains vitamin B12.2. Aloe Vera is High in Amino Acids & Fatty Acids</blockquote>
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<b>2. Aloe Vera is High in Amino Acids & Fatty Acids</b></h3>
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Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. There are about 22 amino
acids that are necessary for the human body and it is said that 8 of
these are essential. Estimates of the amino acids found in aloe range
from 18-20 amino acids, with all 8 essential amino acids<br />
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<b>3. Aloe Vera is an Adaptogen</b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></h3>
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Aloe Vera is a well-known adaptogen. An adaptogen is something that
boosts the body’s natural ability to adapt to external changes and
resist illness. </span><br />
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<b>4. Aloe Helps with Digestion</b></h3>
Poor digestion is related to many diseases. A properly functioning
digestive tract is one of the keys and foundations of health. Aloe is
known to soothe and cleanse the digestive tract and help improve
digestion.<br />
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<b>5. Aloe Helps in Detoxification</b></h3>
Aloe Vera is a gelatinous plant food, just like seaweeds and chia.
The main benefit to consuming gelatinous plant foods in your diet is
that these gels move through the intestinal tract absorbing toxins along
the way and get eliminated through the colon.<br />
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<b>6. Aloe Alkalizes the Body</b></h3>
Disease cannot manifest in an alkaline environment. Most people are
living and subsisting on mostly acidic foods. For great health, remember
the 80/20 rule – 80% alkaline forming foods and 20% acidic. Aloe vera
is an alkaline forming food<br />
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<b>7. Cardiovascular Health</b></h3>
There hasn’t been a lot of studies conducted in this but there has
been some research to show that Aloe Vera extract injected into the
blood, greatly multiplies the oxygen transportation and diffusion
capabilities of the red blood cells.<br />
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<b>8. Aloe Helps Boost the Immune System</b></h3>
I think given the stresses of our daily lives, every one can use a
boost to their immune systems. The polysaccharides in aloe vera juice
stimulate macrophages, which are the white blood cells of your immune
system that fight against viruses.<br />
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<b>9. Aloe Vera is Great for the Skin</b></h3>
Because of aloe’s well-known healing properties for the skin, aloe is
one of the primary compounds used in the cosmetic industry. It is a
known vulnerary, (meaning it helps heal wounds) and is great for
applying topically to burns, abrasions, psoriasis and even to bug bites.<br />
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<b>10. Disinfectant, Anti-biotic, Anti-microbial, Germicidal, Anti-bacterial, Anti-septic, Anti-fungal & Anti-viral:</b></h3>
Wow, I think that covers all anti- bases. Okay, I admit, that was
just a sneaky way to add in another 8 good reasons why you should keep
Aloe Vera handy and incorporate it into your lifestyle.<br />
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<b>12. Weight Loss – A Secondary effect</b></h3>
Improving your digestion, and detoxifying your will have a secondary
effect in promoting weight loss because when we start to improve our
digestion we naturally eliminate more efficiently, which is a primary
way they we detoxify – through our bowels.<br />
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Read more here <a href="http://sacredsourcenutrition.com/top-12-benefits-of-aloe-vera/" target="_blank">http://sacredsourcenutrition.com/top-12-benefits-of-aloe-vera/ </a></blockquote>
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Water (Solvent/Diluent), Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii) (Emollient),
Cocoa (Theobroma Cacao) Butter (Emollient), <span style="background-color: #b6d7a8;">Cyclomethicone </span>(Emollient),
Glycerin (Humectant), Glyceryl Stearate (Emulsifier), <span style="background-color: #b6d7a8;">PEG-100 Stearate</span>
(Surfactant), <span style="background-color: #b6d7a8;">Cetearyl Alcohol </span>(Emulsifier), Babassu (Orbignya Oleifera)
Oil (Emollient), Beeswax (Emulsifier/Emollient), Lanolin Alcohol
(Stabiliser/Emollient), <span style="background-color: #b6d7a8;">Phenoxyethanol (Preservative)</span>, Fragrance
(Fragrance), <span style="background-color: red;"><span style="background-color: #b6d7a8;">Methylparaben</span><span style="background-color: white;"> (Preservative),</span><span style="background-color: #b6d7a8;"> Propylparaben </span><span style="background-color: white;">(Preservative),
</span></span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span>Xanthan Gum (Viscosity Modifier), <span style="background-color: #b6d7a8;">Benzyl Alcohol </span>(Preservative),
Disodium EDTA (Chelating Agent), <span style="background-color: #b6d7a8;">Sodium Hydroxide </span>(pH Adjuster), Caramel
(Colour), <span style="background-color: #b6d7a8;">F D & C Yellow No 5 </span>(Colour).<br />
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This is off of a cocoa and Shea butter body butter label (this is just one of them, but almost all commercial ones have all or some of these ingredients) <br />
Well lets look at this a bit more closely...I've highlighted the 'harmful' ingredients and looked it up on an environmental site (great site btw!) <br />
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Really if you look at the ingredients, it is enough to scare you into not using anything! <br />
Even some of the safer ingredients on the list are usually an environmental hazard! So basically the whole thing other than the first few ingredients ... Water, Shea butter, Cocoa butter, Glycerin are the safest and natural ingredients...the rest is in my opinion GARBAGE and so harmful!! Just look at the parabens ...it mimics estrogen and disrupts hormones!! I mean really?? <br />
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The problem is we are using so many of these products day to day! Creams, shampoos, toothpastes, lotions, etc all in one day...the chemicals build up. The chemicals are rated as safe in those concentrations but there is very limited or no research for the cumulative effects of all these products.<br />
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Have a look at the list and click on the links if you want to read more about the ingredients. <br />
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<a href="http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/701738/CYCLOMETHICONE/"><i>http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/701738/CYCLOMETHICONE/</i></a><br />
<i>Cyclomethicone is a silicon-based cyclic compound; may be associated with environmental toxicity.</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/721388/PEG-100_STEARATE/"><i>http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/721388/PEG-100_STEARATE/</i></a><br />
<i><span style="color: red;"><b>Function(s):</b> Surfactant - Cleansing Agent</span></i><br />
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<a href="http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/701237/CETEARYL_ALCOHOL%3B%3B_CETEARETH-20/"><i>http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/701237/CETEARYL_ALCOHOL%3B%3B_CETEARETH-20/</i></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/704811/PHENOXYETHANOL/"><i>http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/704811/PHENOXYETHANOL/</i></a><br />
<i><a class="scroll nocolorchange2" href="http://www.blogger.com/null"><b>Other HIGH concerns:</b> </a><a class="scroll nocolorchange2" href="http://www.blogger.com/null">Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)</a>, <a class="scroll nocolorchange2" href="http://www.blogger.com/null">Occupational hazards</a>; <b>Other MODERATE concerns:</b> <a class="scroll nocolorchange2" href="http://www.blogger.com/null">Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)</a>; </i><br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1910745804"><br /></a>
<i><a href="http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/703937/METHYLPARABEN/#">http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/703937/METHYLPARABEN/#</a><br />Methylparaben is in the paraben family of preservatives used by the
food, pharmaceutical, and personal care product industries.<u> <span style="color: red;">Parabens
mimic estrogen and can act as potential hormone (endocrine) system
disruptors. </span></u></i><br />
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<i><a href="http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/705335/PROPYLPARABEN/">http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/705335/PROPYLPARABEN/</a><br /><u><span style="color: red;">Parabens
mimic estrogen and can act as potential hormone (endocrine) system
disruptors. </span></u></i><br />
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<i><a href="http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/700697/BENZYL_ALCOHOL/">http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/700697/BENZYL_ALCOHOL/</a><br />Benzyl alcohol is a naturally ocurring and synthetic ingredient used as
solvent and preservative; has been associated with contact allergy.</i><br />
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<i><a href="http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/706075/SODIUM_HYDROXIDE/">http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/706075/SODIUM_HYDROXIDE/</a> </i><br />
<i>Sodium Hydroxide is a highly caustic and reactive inorganic base.</i><br />
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<i><a href="http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/702442/FD%26C_YELLOW_5/#">http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/702442/FD%26C_YELLOW_5/#</a> </i><br />
<i>FD&C Yellow 5 is a synthetic dye<span style="color: red;"> produced from petroleum;</span> </i><br />
<i>Pigments from animal, plant, and synthetic sources used to color foods,
cosmetics, and other products. Cochineal is from insects. <span style="color: red;">Widely used
FD&C and D&C colors are coaltar (bituminous coal) derivatives
that are continuously tested on animals due to their carcinogenic
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">Nice huh?? Makes you think about never using another commercial product ever...well at least that is how I felt when I saw all this and did such extensive research about it! </span></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">So that is why I started to make all my health and beauty products! </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">Oh and do you know what my Shea & Cocoa butter cream has in it... </span></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">1. Shea butter </span></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">2. Cocoa butter </span></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">3. Coconut oil </span></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">4. Essential oil (for scent) </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">THAT IS IT! and you can look up all those ingredients on the environmental web site and you will find it all safe!! </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">All kidding aside, this is a real problem with really a simple solution, we all have to become educated and demand that the manufactures change their products to less harmful ones. <br />This is just one jar of cream, but the sad truth is that almost all food, health, beauty products have these ingredients...can you imagine all the chemicals we are ingesting on a daily basis?? Wonder why cancer rates are so high, as well as other diseases and ailments? </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">This is why I want to share all my products, so that you can make the choice to live a better life! </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Shea butter</b> <b>is an off- white or ivory-colored <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fat" title="Fat">fat</a> extracted from the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nut_%28fruit%29" title="Nut (fruit)">nut</a> of the African <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shea_tree" title="Shea tree">shea tree</a> (<i>Vitellaria paradoxa</i>).<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Ullmann_1-0"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shea_butter#cite_note-Ullmann-1">[1]</a></sup> Shea butter is a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triglyceride" title="Triglyceride">triglyceride</a> (fat) derived mainly from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stearic_acid" title="Stearic acid">stearic acid</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oleic_acid" title="Oleic acid">oleic acid</a>. It is widely used in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmetics" title="Cosmetics">cosmetics</a> as a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moisturizer" title="Moisturizer">moisturizer</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salve" title="Salve">salve</a> or <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotion" title="Lotion">lotion</a>.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #38761d;">Shea butter is sometimes used as a base for medicinal <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ointment" title="Ointment">ointments</a>. Some of the isolated chemical constituents are reported to have <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-inflammatory" title="Anti-inflammatory">anti-inflammatory</a>, <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emollient" title="Emollient">emollient</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humectant" title="Humectant">humectant</a> properties.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-12"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shea_butter#cite_note-12">[12]</a></sup> Shea butter has been used as a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunscreen" title="Sunscreen">sunblocking lotion</a> and has a limited capacity to absorb <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultraviolet_radiation" title="Ultraviolet radiation">ultraviolet radiation</a></span></b></blockquote>
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<b><span style="color: #38761d;">The fat of the nut of the African Shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) is the
source of Shea butter. The traditional use of the butter is to reduce
the appearance of fine lines, scars and stretch marks, and to ease a
variety of skin irritations, such as psoriasis, eczema and sunburn.
Makers of cosmetics also mix this natural substance with other botanical
ingredients. Shea butter is ideal for the topical application of
cosmetic and medicinal formulas, because it melts on contact and is
readily absorbed into the skin, without leaving a greasy residue.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #38761d;">Shea butter contains vitamins A and E, as well as catechins, plant
antioxidants also found in green tea. While it is unclear how well
vitamins A and E in raw Shea butter are absorbed, there is evidence to
suggest that cinnamic acid esters in Shea fat help to prevent skin
damage from ultraviolet radiation </span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #38761d;">http://homeguides.sfgate.com/shea-butter-benefits-79280.html</span></b></blockquote>
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Well isn't that interesting... Did you know that Shea butter is so beneficial to the health of your skin! Used to treat fine lines, scars and even stretch marks! What a wonder really! <br />
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I've made up a batch of Shea & Cocoa whipped body butter, has all the benefits of Shea butter along with Cocoa butter, making a beautifully scented cream that you can be sure is safe to use with nothing but pure ingredients.<br />
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<u>Here is how you make it.</u><br />
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1/2 cup Shea Butter (un-refined, 100% natural) <br />
1/4 cup Cocoa Butter (100% natural)<br />
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Melt the cocoa butter in a double boiler, do it slowly, turn off heat. <br />
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Place the Shea butter in a bowl<br />
and whip with a stand or hand mixer, add in slowly the melted cocoa butter and whip until it is all incorporated and fluffy.<br />
Let stand for a few hours then place into a jar. <br />
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Keep it in a cool place and use as needed on hands, face, and body!<br />
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Mmm..<span style="color: #38761d;">.<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="color: black;">gingerbread cookies</span>,</span> </span>yummy! Always reminds me of the wintery season. As a child we would have a <a href="http://www.hungariancook.hu/2009/11/gingerbread-traditional-hungarian-xmas.html" target="_blank">European version of gingerbread cookies</a>, (< - - - click on the link) It was much more of a honey taste and actually didn't have ginger in them at all, they were hard and went well with tea, nice cookies but just not the same as the famous gingerbread-men cookies.<!--------><!--------><br />
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Ever wonder what makes gingerbread have that special flavour? (well, other than the ginger of course!)<br />
It is Molasses. What is Molasses you ask, (glad you did!)<br />
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Blackstrap molasses is just one type of molasses, the dark liquid
byproduct of the process of refining sugar cane into table sugar. It is
made from the third boiling of the sugar syrup and is therefore the
concentrated byproduct left over after the sugar's sucrose has been
crystallized. Blackstrap molasses is a sweetener that is actually good for you. Unlike
refined white sugar and corn syrup, which are stripped of virtually all
nutrients except simple carbohydrates, or artificial sweeteners like
saccharine or aspartame, which not only provide no useful nutrients but
have been shown to cause health problems in sensitive individuals,
blackstrap molasses is a healthful sweetener that contains significant
amounts of a variety of minerals that promote your health.
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Rich in iron, magnesium and calcium, taking just a spoonful will increase your intake of these minerals.<br />
I have been using molasses in my coffee and adding just a bit or organic cane-sugar and a touch of cinnamon, absolutely lovely with some milk (or cream if you like).<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Make sure you buy unsulphered molassess as this does not use sulphur dioxide in the extraction process. </span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">So why not try some today. Here are some great recipes and some interesting ones! </span></span><br />
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1 Tablespoon of Unsulphured Blackstrap Molasses in a glass of water
first thing in the morning. It can also be mixed into lemon water or
vinegar water.<br />
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You can sweeten a cup of tea or a bowl of cereal with it.<br />
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ICED MOLASSES RECIPE:<br />
1 Tablespoon Unsulfured Blackstrap Molasses<br />
Hot Water<br />
¾ cup unsweetened rice milk, almond milk, or hemp milk<br />
Ice<br />
Add molasses to a glass and add just enough hot water to cover the
molasses. Stir until dissolved. Add ice and then top off with the milk.
It tastes even yummier if you blend it into a smoothie. Tastes like a
nice latte or mocha!<br />
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http://www.processedfreeamerica.org/resources/health-news/287-the-many-benefits<br />
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<li><a href="http://some-like-it-raw.com/2010/12/04/recipe-5-minute-vegan-gravy/" target="_blank">5 minute vegan gravy</a></li>
<li><a href="http://some-like-it-raw.com/2011/01/20/the-healthiest-breakfast-in-the-world/" target="_blank">Baked Oats</a></li>
<li><a href="http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2010/11/vegan-chili-recipe-for-chili-takedown.html" target="_blank">Vegan chili</a></li>
<li><a href="http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2011/01/apple-cider-vegan-caramel-sauce-get.html" target="_blank">Caramel sauce</a></li>
<li><a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2010/12/15/vegan-graham-crackers/" target="_blank">Vegan Graham Crackers</a></li>
<li><a href="http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2010/11/molasses-ginger-cookies-vegan-recipe.html" target="_blank">Molasses gingerbread cookies</a></li>
<li><a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2010/10/02/pumpkin-gingerbread-with-spiced-buttercream/" target="_blank">Pumpkin gingerbread</a></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />October
is all about fall harvest and all the bounty that has come from the
earth ...ahh that sounded very homey...but really this is the time of
year that we can make the most of natural, farm-field raised foods. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">What is in season now? <br />(This is for the Southern Ontario region) </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cranberries</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pears </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Plums </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Beans </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Beets </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Carrots</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cabbage </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Celery </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Corn </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mushrooms<br /></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">see the whole list here: <a href="http://www.ontario.ca/foodland/availability-guide">http://www.ontario.ca/foodland/availability-guide</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Well
you get the idea, there are lots of great fruits & vegetables out
in your local farmers markets, so go out there and get all the great
foods, experiment with new recipes...you never know what you may find!</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6705770520120553705.post-8142192040459447882013-10-23T17:38:00.000-04:002013-10-23T17:38:29.008-04:00Cranberries...a lot of benefits in a small berry!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I just love cranberries especially in baked goods! <br />
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Now, I know most of you have only tried cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving times, and probably from a can! Sorry but you just haven't tasted what cranberries really taste like unless you use fresh cranberries!<br />
It is so simple to make cranberry sauce (the instructions are usually on the bag!) takes like 10 minutes to make - seriously who doesn't have 10 minutes - and tastes wonderfully sweet and tart! <br />
Probably asking yourself, "what is so special about them?" <br />
Well check this out:<br />
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<i>A substantial number of recent studies have shown that whole cranberries
consumed in dietary form—in comparison with purified cranberry extracts
consumed in either liquid or dried supplement form—do a better job of
protecting our cardiovascular system and our liver. Several groups of
researchers have summarized their health benefit findings by pointing
out that it is the synergy among cranberry nutrients (rather than
individual cranberry components) that is responsible for cranberry's
health benefits. This synergy is only found in the whole berry as
consumed in food form. This rule about whole dietary intake appears to
apply to the antioxidant benefits, anti-inflammatory benefits, and
anti-cancer benefits of cranberry.
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<i>Dietary consumption of cranberry has also been shown to reduce the Rrisk
of chronic, unwanted inflammation in the stomach, large intestine
(colon) and cardiovascular system (especially blood vessel linings). <br />In the case of our gums, the anti-inflammatory properties of cranberry can help us lower our risk of periodontal disease.<br />While research in this area is somewhat limited, recent studies on the
immune support benefits of cranberry are exciting. In studies on very
small numbers of human participants, intake of cranberry extracts has
shown the ability to improve multiple aspects of immune function, and to
lower the frequency of cold and flu symptoms in the subjects</i></blockquote>
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<i>No area of cranberry research has been more intriguing in the past 10
years than research on cranberry and cancer, even though the majority of
studies in this area have involved lab studies on human cancer cells or
animal experiments. On a virtual year-by-year basis, scientists
continue to identify new mechanisms that establish cranberries as
anti-cancer agents. It's important to point out that this amazing list of anti-cancer
properties in cranberry is not sufficient to establish cranberry as a
food to be used in the treatment of cancer. However, it is a list that
appears consistent with other studies of cranberry and cancer showing
dietary intake of this food to help prevent cancer occurrence. These
cancer-preventive benefits of cranberry are especially likely in the
case of breast, colon, lung, and prostate cancer.
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Read more here: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=145<br />
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So go on out and get some fresh cranberries and use them tonight in some of these great recipes!<br />
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<a href="http://www.uc-cranberries.com/recipes.html" target="_blank">Couscous Salad with Dried Cranberries and Pecans</a><br />
<a href="http://www.uc-cranberries.com/recipes.html" target="_blank">Cranberry Butterscotch Brownies</a><br />
<a href="http://www.uc-cranberries.com/recipes.html" target="_blank">Hearty Cranberry Cornmeal Porridge</a><br />
<a href="http://www.uc-cranberries.com/recipes.html" target="_blank">Cranberry Pie </a><br />
<a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/asian-roasted-brussels-sprouts-50400000117151/" target="_blank">Asian Roasted Brussels Sprouts with cranberries </a><br />
<a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/holiday-mojito-10000001940977/" target="_blank">Cranberry Mojitos </a>( I would leave out the rum and orange bitters - instead add in orange peel!)<br />
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For those who use Pinterest - click <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=cranberry%20recipes&rs=ac&len=9" target="_blank">here</a> for a search with cranberries!<br /><br />
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So guess what? You can now buy these at my new web-store (and website)<br />
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laundry detergents are full of additives and chemicals, as well as it is very expensive. <br />
This version of soap costs very little.<br />
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soap I use costs $1.20 (I use half for one batch), the borax is about $5.00 for a 2kg box, the washing soda is also about $5.00 for 3kg box and the baking soda is about $3.00 for 2 kg.<br />
So a quick calculation of the recipe below it comes to around $2.00 ...YES two dollars! (I'm not sure how many times you can use this but you will only be using 2-3 Tbsp per load...so yeah this is very economical! <br />
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With kids at school, parents working or just out and about there is one thing that is for sure...germs and bacterial will soon be knocking at your door!<br />
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Many schools have a policy that kids have to take hand sanitizer to school, while this is a good idea in theory the problem I have is what is inside these sanitizers.<br />
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<i>Key Hand Sanitizer Ingredient May Cause More Harm than Good</i></div>
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<i>Triclosan can impair thyroid function, upset
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<i>While triclosan has been shown to kill most of the bacteria it
encounters, both good and bad, bacteria that survive emerge stronger and
thus harder to eradicate. Triclosan can also irritate skin and has been
linked to higher rates of allergies and hay fever among children. Lab
studies have found that triclosan can impair thyroid function, upset
estrogen and testosterone levels, and promote problems that could
interfere with fetal development.</i><br />
<i>Scientists have also grown critical of the chemical’s potential
effects on the environment. Triclosan can now be found in rivers,
streams, and the sewage sludge that’s often used to fertilize crops.
It’s toxic to algae, phytoplankton, and other aquatic life. Its
absorption by these organisms means it can spread through the food
chain. Even consumers who avoid triclosan still risk exposure to the
chemical.</i></blockquote>
<i>http://otherwords.org/key_hand_sanitizer_ingredient_may_cause_more_harm_than_good/</i><br />
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Pretty scary stuff when you think that so many children are using this!! <br />
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So what is the alternative when you cannot get to soap and water...a NATURAL based sanitizer uses tea tree oil, lavender, peppermint and lemon essential oils as well as witch hazel and aloe vera gel.<br />
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Tea tree oil is very effective at killing germs because of its anti-bacterial nature.<br />
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Click on the following ingredients to read more about the benefits of each<br />
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<a href="http://www.essentialoils.co.za/essential-oils/lavender.htm" target="_blank">Lavender essential oil</a><br />
<a href="http://www.essentialoils.co.za/essential-oils/peppermint.htm" target="_blank">Peppermint essential oil </a><br />
<a href="http://www.moneycrashers.com/what-is-witch-hazel-uses-benefits/" target="_blank">Witch Hazel </a><br />
<a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_5173092_use-gel-its-many-benefits.html" target="_blank">Aloe vera gel </a><br />
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Ok so now you know the ingredients ...here is how you make it. This amount will make about 100ml.<br />
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1/4 cup Aloe vera gel (make sure it is natural and not the green coloured one)<br />
1/4 cup Witch Hazel (I use non-alcoholic one but either will work)<br />
30 drops Tea tree oil<br />
5 drops lavender EO <br />
5 drops peppermint EO<br />
5 drops lemon EO (I used it just for scent so you can leave it out)<br />
1 tsp Vitamin E oil (used as a preservative and softens your hands - you can leave it out if you wish) <br />
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Mix well (I use a wire whisk) and fill your old hand sanitizer containers. Voila, natural hand sanitizer you can be sure is much safer for you and your children.<br />
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This will last probably about a month, especially if you have added the vitamin E oil. Before using be sure to shake it, as the gel and witch hazel may separate a bit (it's no big deal, just shake and spray!)<br />
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I have used Vim, Ajax and other various scrubbing types of cleansers for years and to be honest I haven't really wanted to change that, well ok yes I have. The thing was that I had gotten so used to how well these products have worked that I was reluctant to change! So today, I realized that I have run out of my usual cleanser and decided today would be the day I make my own!<br />
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When I started to think about exactly all the harmful ingredients in these products...I realized that making my own is the only way to be safe!<br />
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So here it is... I used a combination of Borax, Baking soda, dish soap and EO's. I mixed up a batch and went to clean the bathroom sink and toilets, well you know what...they work fantastically! The addition of the EO (orange and tea tree) made the bathroom smell so fresh and clean!<br />
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So here is the simple recipe!<br />
1 cup Borax <br />
1 cup Baking Soda<br />
1/2 cup Liquid detergent (natural if possible)<br />
1/2 cup Water (distilled is good) <br />
10-15 drops of Orange & Tea Tree oils<br />
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Combine all and mix well. Put into your 'cleanser' container and that's it! Use just as you would<br />
those other products! Just make sure to shake the mixture very well before using as I have found the<br />
borax makes things a bit clumpy! (Anyone have a solution to this?)<br />
If things are a bit more runny add more borax or Baking Soda, if not 'creamy' enough add in a bit more<br />
dish detergent to make it 'gloopy'. <br />
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Well I finally did it! I made my own whipped Shea butter cream...and oh my goodness it is the best thing ever!!<br />
I had bought Shea butter a few months ago and have never gotten around to doing anything with it...was always looking for a good recipe and have finally found one that I like!<br />
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100 gr (4oz) of Raw Shea butter<br />
3 Tbsp carrier oil (coconut, grapeseed, sweet almond oil, etc)<br />
20-30 drops essential oils (lavender, any citrus, vanila) really anything you like<br />
You can also add Vitamin E oil (2-3 capsules or 1 tsp) if you like<br />
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Mixer and bowl (yeah that's it!) <br />
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Place the shea butter in a bowl and mash it up a bit with a fork then add in the carrier oil, mash a bit more and then take your mixer (hand, or upright) and whipped the heck out of the Shea butter. You will see the butter turn suddenly into a beautiful whipped cream-like consistency! Add in the essential oils, (vitamin E) mix again for a second just to incorporate. That's it...place in a nice jar and slather on!!<br />
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For me the smell of the Shea butter is very strong and nutty (you kind of have to get used to it!) I would prefer a more floral or 'vanilla' scent (that will be my next attempt!) but really the health benefits far outweigh the smell! I've used it on my hands and face and wow...soft as a baby!<br />
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Please go out and try some right away...you won't be sorry! Oh and did I mention how <strike>cheap</strike> frugal this was!<br />
I paid about $2.50 for the shea butter (3.5oz) and the coconut oil and EO's are very little in price. So I would say for about $3.00 I got a whole jar (about 4oz) of nice cream, best of all no additives, chemicals or any thing else nasty! <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6705770520120553705.post-876832540965657062013-02-27T17:34:00.002-05:002013-02-27T17:34:50.420-05:00Natural home-made baby powder! You would think that baby products would be safe for babies and kids to use...well you are wrong! <br />
I always assumed that these products were healthier and more natural, not containing any suspicious ingredients and things you couldn't pronounce! Well, wake up people, (slaps self) these products are no more safer than any other products that are not 'baby' products. <br />
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So because I am trying to make my home as chemical free as possible I have started to make most of my baby products. <br />
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<ul>
<li>I have made my own diaper wipe spray and re-usable wipes from old clothing! (way to use up clothes that are old and don't fit!!) </li>
<li>I am currently (as in it's on my stove waiting to cool down) making a herbal shampoo/body wash.</li>
<li>I use coconut oil as a diaper cream and will be making a diaper 'balm' soon too!</li>
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and finally .... the title of this post...<br />
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BABY POWDER <br />
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yes, you can make your own baby powder for like pennies per use (literally ~ oh wait pennies are discontinued here ...hmm ok well you get the idea!)<br />
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If you don't know yet - baby powder is very harmful if you inhale it...and umm you think babies don't inhale stuff?? Duh!! <br />
Read about it here: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_powder">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_powder</a><br />
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Anyway...so with that, here is my recipe EASY EASY!! I promise! <br />
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3-4 Tbsp Corn Starch <br />
5 drops Lavender essential oil <br />
5 drops Grapefruit essential oil <br />
or any other combination that you like! <br />
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Mix and put in a 'shaker' container and that's it!! <br />
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Now use anywhere you would use baby powder...I even like it for using for underarms as a deodorant/anti-perspirant! <br />
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The only drawback is that is does clump a bit more, but hey it's still a better option! <br />
If anyone knows of what would stop the clumping, let me know! <br />
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We are lucky here in North America that we can get a variety of fruits and vegetables at almost any time of the year, however eating foods in season are healthier and more nutritious. Of course we do not have all fruits or vegetables available even if they are in season as our climate may not support it. So having said that, here is one of those foods that we do not have and must import...and I am thankful that we do! <br />
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Avocados! <br />
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I only recently discovered the health benefits of Avocados, and I must say they are very tasty too! <br />
There is a trend of using avocados in recipes where other fats are called for. It can be used in savory or sweet dishes...oh yes, even desserts! <br />
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I have made a chocolate pudding and truffles (well, they became something different than truffles as I didn't realize I did not have any powdered sugar at home and not enough cocoa - how sad!) <br />
Will post the recipe for the truffles at the end! <br />
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So here is some good information about avocados...make sure you eat some today!<br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><em>Consider adding avocado to salads, and not only on account of taste! Recent research has shown that absorption of two key carotenoid antioxidants—lycopene and beta-carotene—increases significantly when fresh avocado (or avocado oil) is added to an otherwise avocado-free salad. One cup of fresh avocado (150 grams) added to a salad of romaine lettuce, spinach, and carrots increased absorption of carotenoids from this salad between 200-400%. This research result makes perfect sense to us because carotenoids are fat-soluble and would be provided with the fat they need for absorption from the addition of avocado. Avocado oil added to a salad accomplished this same result. Interestingly, both avocado oil and fresh avocado added to salsa increased carotenoid absorption from the salsa as well.</em></strong></span></span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><em> </em></strong></span></span></span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><em>The method you use to peel an avocado can make a difference to your health. Research has shown that the greatest concentration of carotenoids in avocado occurs in the dark green flesh that lies just beneath the skin. You don't want to slice into that dark green portion any more than necessary when you are peeling an avocado. For this reason, the best method is what the California Avocado Commission has called the "nick and peel" method. In this method, you actually end up peeling the avocado with your hands in the same way that you would peel a banana. The first step in the nick-and-peel method is to cut into the avocado lengthwise, producing two long avocado halves that are still connected in the middle by the seed. Next you take hold of both halves and twist them in opposite directions until they naturally separate. At this point, remove the seed and cut each of the halves lengthwise to produce long quartered sections of the avocado. You can use your thumb and index finger to grip the edge of the skin on each quarter and peel it off, just as you would do with a banana skin. The final result is a peeled avocado that contains most of that dark green outermost flesh so rich in carotenoid antioxidants!</em></strong></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><em></em></strong></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><em>Avocado has sometimes received a "bad rap" as a vegetable too high in fat. While it is true that avocado is a high-fat food (about 85% of its calories come from fat), the fat contained in avocado is unusual and provides research-based health benefits. The unusual nature of avocado fat is threefold. First are the phytosterols that account for a major portion of avocado fats. These phytosterols include beta-sitosterol, campesterol, and stigmasterol and they are key supporters of our inflammatory system that help keep inflammation under control. </em></strong></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><em>The anti-inflammatory benefits of these avocado fats are particularly well-documented with problems involving arthritis. Second are avocado's polyhydroxylated fatty alcohols (PFAs). PFAs are widely present in ocean plants but fairly unique among land plants—making the avocado tree (and its fruit) unusual in this regard. Like the avocado's phytosterols, its PFAs also provide us with anti-inflammatory benefits. Third is the unusually high amount of a fatty acid called oleic acid in avocado. </em></strong></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><em>Over half of the total fat in avocado is provided in the form of oleic acid—a situation very similar to the fat composition of olives and olive oil. Oleic acid helps our digestive tract form transport molecules for fat that can increase our absorption of fat-soluble nutrients like carotenoids. As a monounsaturated fatty acid, it has also been shown to help lower our risk of heart disease. So don't be fooled by avocado's bad rap as a high-fat food. Like other high-fat plant foods (for example, walnuts and flaxseeds), avocado can provide us with unique health benefits precisely because of its unusual fat composition.</em></strong></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><em>Wide-Ranging Anti-Inflammatory Benefits</em></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><em>Supports Cardiovascular Health</em></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><em>Promotes Blood Sugar Regulation</em></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><em>A ripe, ready-to-eat avocado is slightly soft but should have no dark sunken spots or cracks. If the avocado has a slight neck, rather than being rounded on top, it was probably tree ripened and will have better flavor. A firmer, less mature fruit can be ripened at home and will be less likely to have bruises.</em></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><em>A firm avocado will ripen in a paper bag or in a fruit basket at room temperature within a few days. As the fruit ripens, the skin will turn darker. Avocados should not be refrigerated until they are ripe. Once ripe, they can be kept refrigerated for up to a week. If you are refrigerating a whole avocado, it is best to keep it whole and not slice it in order to avoid browning that occurs when the flesh is exposed to air.</em></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><em>If you have used a portion of a ripe avocado, it is best to store the remainder in the refrigerator. Store in a plastic bag, wrap with plastic wrap, or place on a plate and cover with plastic wrap. Sprinkling the exposed surface(s) with lemon juice will help to prevent the browning that can occur when the flesh comes in contact with oxygen in the air.</em></strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: maroon; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"> Recipe Type: <a href="http://whatscookingamerica.net/Candy.htm"><span style="color: #0000cc;"><span class="tag">Candy</span></span></a>, <a href="http://whatscookingamerica.net/ChocolateRecipes.htm"><span style="color: #0000cc;"><span class="tag">Chocolate</span></span></a>, <a href="http://whatscookingamerica.net/AvocadoRecipes.htm"><span style="color: #0000cc;"><span class="tag">Avocado</span></span></a>, <span class="tag">Truffles</span><br /> Yields:<span class="yield"> makes many</span><br /> Prep time: <span class="prepTime">25 min<span class="value-title" title="PT25M"></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"> <span class="ingredient">1/2 cup butter</span><br /><span class="ingredient">1 large very ripe <a href="http://whatscookingamerica.net/avacado.htm"><span style="color: #0000cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">avocados</span></a>, peeled and pit removed</span>*<br /><span class="ingredient">1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract</span><br /><span class="ingredient">1 1/4 cups <a href="http://whatscookingamerica.net/Q-A/CocoaTypes.htm"><span style="color: #0000cc; font-size: x-small;">unsweetened cocoa</span></a></span><br /><span class="ingredient">3 cups powdered (confectioners) <a href="http://whatscookingamerica.net/Sugar.htm"><span style="color: #0000cc; font-size: x-small;">sugar</span></a></span><br /><span class="ingredient">Powdered sugar for rolling</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">In your food processor or food blender, puree the avocado until a smooth consistency. <span style="color: maroon;">NOTE: If you add a little of the melted butter to the avocado, it helps in the process. Be sure there are no chunks of avocado left.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">Add the avocado puree, vanilla extract, cocoa, and powdered sugar into the saucepan with the remaining melted butter. Mix until well combined. Place the chocolate mixture into the refrigerator until it hardens. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">When chocolate mixture has hardened, remove from refrigerator. Line a sheet pan or cookie sheet with waxed paper or parchment. Using a cold metal teaspoon, melon baller, or a mini ice cream scoop and your hands, roll the chocolate into small balls about 3/4-inch diameter and arrange them on the sheet pan. If the mixture gets too soft to mold easily, put it back in the freezer for a few minutes. Place the cookie sheet of chocolate balls in the refrigerator until firm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span class="bodytext">Once the truffles have hardened, remove from the refrigerator and shape into balls by rolling between the palms of your hands. Roll in powdered sugar to coat the outside. </span> Place the finished truffles in the refrigerator until they are set. They should be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Bring to room temperature when ready to serve.</span></div>
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I love lentils, red, green, brown and yellow! All of these lovely legumes are a valued member in our household. Whether it is goes into a soup or a stew or even if you make burgers out of it, the health benefits of this humble little 'bean' are quite amazing. <br />
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<em>Lentils are legumes along with other types of beans. They grow in pods that contain either one or two lentil seeds that are round, oval or heart-shaped disks and are oftentimes smaller than the tip of a pencil eraser. They may be sold whole or split into halves with the brown and green varieties being the best at retaining their shape after cooking.</em> </blockquote>
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Nutrients in<br />
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<span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 266.21px;">molybdenum</span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 642.59px;">198%</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 266.21px;">folate</span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 642.59px;">89.5%</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 266.21px;">fiber</span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 642.59px;">62.5%</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 266.21px;">tryptophan</span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 642.59px;">50%</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 266.21px;">manganese</span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 624.23px;">49%</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 266.21px;">iron</span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 468.17px;">36.6%</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 266.21px;">protein</span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 459px;">35.7%</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 266.21px;">phosphorus</span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 449.81px;">35.6%</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 266.21px;">copper</span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 321.29px;">25%</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 266.21px;">vitamin B1</span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 275.39px;">22%</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 266.21px;">potassium</span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 266.21px;">20.8%</span></div>
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<em><br />Lentils, a small but nutritionally mighty member of the legume family, are a very good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber. Not only do lentils help lower cholesterol, they are of special benefit in managing blood-sugar disorders since their high fiber content prevents blood sugar levels from rising rapidly after a meal. But this is far from all lentils have to offer. Lentils also provide good to excellent amounts of six important minerals, two B-vitamins, and protein—all with virtually no fat. The calorie cost of all this nutrition?</em> <em>Just 230 calories for a whole cup of cooked lentils. This tiny nutritional giant fills you up—not out. </em><br />
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<em>Check a chart of the fiber content in foods; you'll see legumes leading the pack. Lentils, like other beans, are rich in </em><a href="http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=59"><em>dietary fiber</em></a><em>, both the soluble and insoluble type. Soluble fiber forms a gel-like substance in the digestive tract that snares bile (which contains cholesterol)and ferries it out of the body. Research studies have shown that insoluble fiber not only helps to increase stool bulk and prevent constipation, but also helps prevent digestive disorders like irritable bowel syndrome and diverticulosis. </em><br />
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<em>In a study that examined food intake patterns and risk of death from coronary heart disease, researchers followed more than 16,000 middle-aged men in the U.S., Finland, The Netherlands, Italy, former Yugoslavia, Greece and Japan for 25 years. Typical food patterns were: higher consumption of dairy products in Northern Europe; higher consumption of meat in the U.S.; higher consumption of vegetables, legumes, fish, and wine in Southern Europe; and higher consumption of cereals, soy products, and fish in Japan. When researchers analyzed this data in relation to the risk of death from heart disease, they found that legumes were associated with a whopping 82% reduction in risk!! </em><br />
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<em>Lentils are believed to have originated in central Asia, having been consumed since prehistoric times. They are one of the first foods to have ever been cultivated. Lentil seeds dating back 8000 years have been found at archeological sites in the Middle East. Lentils were mentioned in the Bible both as the item that Jacob traded to Esau for his birthright and as a part of a bread that was made during the Babylonian captivity of the Jewish people. For millennia, lentils have been traditionally been eaten with barley and wheat, three foodstuffs that originated in the same regions and spread throughout Africa and Europe during similar migrations and explorations of cultural tribes. Before the 1st century AD, they were introduced into India, a country whose traditional cuisine still bestows high regard for the spiced lentil dish known as dal. In many Catholic countries, lentils have long been used as a staple food during Lent. Currently, the leading commercial producers of lentils include India, Turkey, Canada, China and Syria. </em><br />
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<a href="http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=52">http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=52</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6705770520120553705.post-51922422239343745202013-02-11T15:42:00.002-05:002013-02-11T15:42:45.093-05:00Shower/hand scrub bags I saw this idea on <a href="http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2012/10/how-to-make-your-own-oatmeal-shower-bags.html" target="_blank">One Good Thing by Jilliee</a> (just really love her ideas!) <br />
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I have adapted the recipe a bit and use it as a scrub/cleanser in the kitchen. <br />
It uses oatmeal, lavender soap, coconut oil and chamomile flowers. <br />
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I did not really measure the amounts just threw things together, feel free to adjust it to however you like it!<br />
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The Oatmeal is great for skin, and a wonderful exfoliator. The Lavender is calming as well as good for skin. The Chamomile is also 'calming' and another good exfoliator. <br />
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1 cup Oatmeal (use the rolled type not quick cook) <br />
1/2 bar of Lavender soap (you can use any 'natural' soap you like) <br />
4-5 drops Lavender essential oil <br />
1 tsp coconut oil melted (do not use microwave) or almond or olive oil. <br />
2 tbsp chamomile flowers (if you do not have flowers, open a bag of chamomile tea and sprinkle in the ground up tea) <br />
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Grate the soap into a bowl, add in the oatmeal, chamomile flowers. Melt the coconut oil in a small glass that is immersed in a bowl of hot water. Melting it in the microwave will kill any benefits of the coconut oils so never do that, always melt it this way. Drop in the Lavender essential oil into the coconut oil and then pour into the dry mixture. Blend everything and scoop the mixture into small bags (or use cheese cloth, that's what I used first but these small bags are way cuter!) <br />
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Now when you want you just use this instead of soap to wash your hands, when you need a bit of <br />
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You can use this in the bath as well. After using just let it dry out and you can use it again, this small bag you can probably get 3-4 uses out of it. The best part is that you can just open up the bag and fill it up again (after washing it out of course!)<br />
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I love the combination of Lavender and Chamomile, but you can use anything really. Peppermint, lemon, orange, etc! <br />
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Let me know how it goes and what combinations you have tried! Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6705770520120553705.post-36751025951334041032012-12-05T08:19:00.000-05:002013-11-11T00:36:53.789-05:0010 Most Un-wanted Ingredients in Personal Care & Beauty<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Found this article thought it would be very beneficial for everyone to read...even more reason to try and use natural skin care products!! </span></span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text"><span style="color: #009900; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 26px;">The 10 Most UNwanted Ingredients in Personal Care & Beauty Products</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text"><span style="color: #009900; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 26px;"><span class="text"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 19px;">These are facts about 10 of the most unwanted ingredients that may be in your personal care and beauty aid products!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text"><span style="color: #009900; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 26px;"><span class="text"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 19px;">1. Isopropyl Alcohol:</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 19px;"><br />This is a solvent and denaturant (poisonous substance that changes another substance's natural qualities). Isopropyl alcohol is found in hair color rinses, body rubs, hand lotions, after-shave lotions, fragrances and many other cosmetics. This petroleum-derived substance is also used in antifreeze and as a solvent in shellac. According to A Consumers Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients, inhalation or ingestion of the vapor may cause headaches, flushing, dizziness, mental depression, nausea, vomiting and coma.</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 19px;"><br /><br />2. Mineral Oil:</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 19px;"><br />Baby oil is 100% mineral oil. This commonly used petroleum ingredient coats the skin just like plastic wrap. The skin's natural immune barrier is disrupted as this plastic coating inhibits its ability to breathe and absorb the Natural Moisture Factor (moisture and nutrition). The skin's ability to release toxins is impeded by this 'plastic wrap,' which can promote acne and other disorders. This process slows down skin function and normal cell development causing the skin to prematurely age.</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 19px;"><br /><br />3. PEG:</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 19px;"><br />This is an abbreviation for polyethylene glycol that is used in making cleansers to dissolve oil and grease as well as thicken products. Because of their effectiveness, PEG's are often used in caustic spray-on oven cleaners and yet are found in many personal care products. PEG's contribute to stripping the Natural Moisture Factor, leaving the immune system vulnerable. They are also potentially carcinogenic.</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 19px;"><br /><br />4. Propylene Glycol (PG):</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 19px;">As a 'surfactant' or wetting agent and solvent, this ingredient is actually the active component in antifreeze. There is no difference between the PG used in industry and the PG used in personal care products. It is used in industry to break down protein and cellular structure (what the skin is made of) yet is found in most forms of make-up, hair products, lotions, after-shaves, deodorants, mouthwashes an<span style="font-size: small;">d</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text"><span style="color: #009900; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 26px;"><span class="text"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 19px;">toothpastes. It is also used in food processing. Because of its ability to quickly penetrate the skin, the EPA requires workers to wear protective gloves, clothing and goggles when working with this toxic substance. The Material Safety Data Sheets warn against skin contact, as PG has systemic consequences such as brain, liver and kidney abnormalities. Consumers are not protected nor is there a warning label on products such as stick deodorants, where the concentration is greater than that in most<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>industrial applications.</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 19px;"><br /><br />5. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) & <br />Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES):</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 19px;">Used as detergents and surfactants, these closely related compounds are found in car wash soaps, garage floor cleaners and engine degreasers. Yet both SLS and SLES are used more widely as one of the major ingredients in cosmetics, toothpastes, hair conditioner and about 90% of al shampoos and products that foam. Mark Fearer in an article, Dangerous Beauty, says "...in tests, animals that were exposed to SLS experienced eye damage, along with depression, labored breathing, diarrhea, severe skin irritation and corrosion and death." According to the American College of Toxicology states, "...both SLS and SLES can cause malformation in children's eyes. Other research has indicated SLS may be damaging to the immune system, especially within the skin. Skin layers may separate and inflame due to its protein denaturing properties. It is possibly the most dangerous of all ingredients in personal care products. Research has shown that SLS when combined with other chemicals can be transformed into nitrosamines, a potent class of carcinogens, which causes the body to absorb nitrates at higher levels than eating nitrate-contaminated food." According to the American College of Toxicology report, "SLS stays in the body for up to five days...Other studies have indicated that SLS easily penetrates through the skin and enters and maintains residual levels in the heart, the liver, the lungs and the brain. This poses serious questions regarding its potential health threat through its use in shampoos, cleansers and toothpaste."</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 19px;"><br /><br />6. Chlorine:</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 19px;"><br />According to Doris J. Rapp, M.D., author of Is This Your Child's World? Exposure to chlorine in tap water, showers, pool, laundry products, cleaning agents, food processing, sewage systems and many others, can effect health by contributing to asthma, hay fever, anemia, bronchitis, circulatory collapse, confusion, delirium, diabetes, dizziness, irritation of the eye, mouth, nose, throat, lung, skin and stomach, heart disease, high blood pressure and nausea. It is also a possible cause of cancer. Even though you will not see Chlorine on personal care product labels, it is important for you to be aware of the need to protect your skin when bathing and washing your hair.</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 19px;"><br /><br />7. DEA (diethanolamine) MEA (monoethanolamine) TEA (triethanolamine):</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 19px;"><br />DEA and MEA are usually listed on the ingredient label in conjunction with the compound being neutralized. Thus look for names like Cocoamide DEA or MEA, Lauramide DEA, etc. These are hormone disrupting chemicals and are known to form cancer causing nitrates and nitrosamines. These are commonly found in most<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>personal care products that foam, including bubble baths, body washes, shampoos, soaps and facial cleansers. On the show CBS This Morning, Roberta Baskin revealed that a recent government report shows DEA and MEA are readily absorbed in the skin. Dr. Samuel Epstein, Professor of Environmental health at the University of Illinois said, "repeated skin applications of DEA-based detergents resulted in a major increase in the incidence of two cancers- liver and kidney cancers." John Bailey, who oversees the cosmetic division for the FDA said the new study is especially important since "the risk equation changes significantly for children."</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 19px;"><br /><br />8. FD&C Color Pigments:</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 19px;"><br />Many color pigments cause skin sensitivity and irritation. Absorption of certain colors can cause depletion of oxygen in the body and even death according to A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients. Debra Lynn Dadd says in Home Safe Home, "Colors that can be used in foods, drugs, and cosmetics are made from coal<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>tar. There is a great deal of controversy about their use, because animal studies have shown almost all of them to be carcinogenic."</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 19px;"><br /><br />9. Fragrance:</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 19px;"><br />Fragrance is present in most deodorants, shampoos, sunscreens, skin care, body care and baby care products. Many of the compounds in fragrances are carcinogenic or otherwise toxic. "Fragrance on a label can indicate the presence of up to 4,000 separate ingredients. Most or all of them are synthetic. Symptoms reported to the FDA have included headaches, dizziness, rashes, skin discoloration, violent coughing and vomiting, and allergic skin irritation. Clinical observation by medical doctors have shown that exposure to fragrances can affect the central nervous system, causing depression, hyperactivity, irritability, inability to cope, and other behavioral changes.' Home Safe Home'.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text"><span style="color: #009900; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 26px;"><span class="text"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 19px;">10. Imidazolidinyl Urea and DMDM Hydantoin:</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 19px;"><br />These are two of the many preservatives that release formaldehyde (formaldehyde-donors). According to the Mayo Clinic, formaldehyde can irritate the respiratory system, cause skin reactions and trigger heart palpitations. Exposure to formaldehyde may cause joint pain, allergies, depression, headaches, chest pains, ear infections, chronic fatigue, dizziness and loss of sleep. It can also aggravate coughs and colds and trigger asthma. Serious side effects include weakening of the immune system and cancer. Nearly all brands of skin, body and hair care, antiperspirants and nail polish found in stores contain formaldehyde-releasing ingredients.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text"><span style="color: #009900; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 26px;"><span class="text"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 19px;"> <a href="http://www.naturalhealthway.com/articles/chemicals/chemicals.html"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.naturalhealthway.com/articles/chemicals/chemicals.html</span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text"><b><span style="color: #009900; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 26px;"> </span></span></b></span></span></i></blockquote>
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I just hate it when big companies need to profit off of innocent people. My rant for today is about how so called baby products are probably more harmful than regular adult versions of some products. Ok, maybe not to that extent but I bet that most of you out there do not know that baby powder if inhaled is dangerous to the baby, it can cause severe breathing problems! As well what is baby oil and vaseline made from...PETROLEUM .... yeah the same thing you put in your car for fuel!!<br />
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So here is a brief write up about all these products. <br />
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Baby Oil (Mineral Oil)<br />
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<i><b>Mineral Oil Facts: Mineral oil is a common ingredient in many household products.<br />
It is found in lotions, soaps, cosmetics and motor oil. Mineral oil is a
clear, liquid oil with no scent and will not spoil. It is produced as a
byproduct of the distillation of gasoline from crude oil. Mineral oil
is the leftover liquid, and because it is abundant, it is very
inexpensive. In fact, it is more expensive to dispose of mineral oil,
than to purchase it. Mineral oil is the main ingredient in many baby
care items as well. Baby oil, Vaseline (petroleum jelly), baby wash
liquid soap, and baby lotions all contain mineral oil as a key
ingredient. As mentioned above, manufacturers can buy it very
inexpensively and it will not spoil.</b></i><br />
<i><b>The problem is that mineral oil is foreign to the human body and has many harmful effects, especially on infants.<br />
Mineral oil acts as a thin plastic layer on the skin.<br />
It is difficult to absorb and clogs the pores, which slows the skin’s
ability to eliminate toxins. Remember the skin is the body’s largest
organ and plays an important role in maintaining overall health!<br />
Once the oil is absorbed, it is broken down by the liver and passes
through the intestinal tract. And once the oil is present in the
intestinal tract, it will absorb all of the fat-soluble vitamins found
there. It essentially robs important vitamins from the body, which the
body will not be able to replace. This can eventually lead to
nutritional deficiencies.<br />
Studies have also shown forms of pneumonia caused by mineral oil
decreasing lung function, known as lipoid pneumonia. Because of these
dangers, the medical community has condemned the use of mineral oil
taken orally or as an ingredient in medications.<br />
Given these harmful effects, when caring for babies, it is best to use all natural products.<br />
Many caretakers know that babies love to put their hands in their
mouths. This also means that whatever is on their hands is also going in
their mouth, and into their bodies. It is best not to chance your
baby’s health with mineral oil and petroleum-based products.</b></i></blockquote>
Petroleum Jelly (Vaseline)<br />
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<i><b>What could be more harmless than a little shine on your rosy lips? Well,
as it turns out, lots of things, because the shine in lip gloss comes
from petroleum jelly. Petroleum jelly is a byproduct of oil drilling,
and when you spread it on your lips, you end up eating it, which is
essentially the same as drinking gasoline. Add up the amount of lip
gloss the average woman uses (and consumes) over a decade, and it equals
7 pounds. The European Union has banned many petroleum jelly products,
and experts are concerned they could be linked to cancer. Women with
breast cancer have twice the levels of hydrocarbons (substances found in
petroleum jelly) in their breasts than women who haven't had breast
cancer.</b></i></blockquote>
<a href="http://www.luuux.com/health-beauty/johnson-baby-oilharmful-or-not" target="_blank">http://www.luuux.com/health-beauty/johnson-baby-oilharmful-or-not </a><br />
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Baby Shampoo<br />
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<i><b>The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics came out with the news two years ago
that Johnson & Johnson’s iconic baby shampoo contained the
formaldehyde-releasing preservative quaternium-15, as well as the
chemical byproduct 1,4-dioxane. Formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane are known
carcinogens. The federal Consumer Product Safety Commission has reported
that “the presence of 1,4-dioxane, even as a trace contaminant, is
cause for concern,” and the U.S. Department of <a href="http://www.forbes.com/health/">Health</a> and Human Services added formaldehyde to its list of known human carcinogens in June 2011.</b></i><br />
<i><b>That report states that while J&J has removed the
formaldehyde-releasing preservative from its baby shampoo in several
countries, in the United States if you want carcinogen-free baby shampoo
you need to pay double the price for the company’s “Natural” brand of
baby shampoo.</b></i><br />
<i><b><span class="position_anchor"></span></b></i><blockquote class="dimensions_initialized" style="position: relative;">
<i><b>We heard from allies across the globe that the formulations
in their countries were different than those in the United States, and
these are countries like Sweden, South Africa and Japan where the
chemical is also not regulated,” says Lisa Archer, national coordinator
for the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics at Breast Cancer Fund. “That’s a
double standard.”</b></i></blockquote>
<i><b>There are also other, non-baby products in the company’s lines that
are of concern, Archer notes, and additional chemicals of concern,
beyond formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane, in the company’s baby products
(such as fragrance, which is protected by trade secret laws and could
contain any number of potentially dangerous chemicals).</b></i><br />
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<i><b>This is great news, and different from what we expected
based on past interactions,” Archer says. “But it’s not over. We have to
see how quickly they’re willing to make this shift and where.”</b></i><br />
</blockquote>
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<i><strong><em>Update: </em><em>On November 16th, Johnson &
Johnson announced that it would remove quaternium-15 and other
formaldehyde-releasing preservatives from all of its baby products
worldwide within two years, and reduce 1,4 dioxane in all of its baby
products to less than 4 parts per million (ppm). Long term, the company
indicated it will replace the chemical process, called ethoxylation,
that results in 1,4 dioxane contamination. Johnson & Johnson also
announced that it has removed phthalates from all of its baby products
worldwide. The announcement does not cover the company’s non-baby
products (e.g. products in the Neutrogena and Aveeno lines)</em></strong></i></blockquote>
Baby Powder<br />
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<i><b><span class="txtHomeMainCopy" style="line-height: 135%; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-top: 2px; vertical-align: top;">You
heard correctly. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends against
using baby powder as do many individual pediatricians. The issue is the
talc that once was used in powders but, fortunately, has been eliminated
in many of these products. Talc is a mineral composed of hydrated
magnesium silicate. The danger is that babies can easily inhale tiny
particles of it that are light enough to be carried in the air. When
inhaled, talc can dry an infant's mucous membranes, adversely affect the
baby's breathing, and cause serious lung damage. Studies have shown
that talc can lead to shortness of breath and wheezing in babies and can
also lead to obstruction of the airways. Some babies have developed <a href="http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART03159/Pneumonia.html">pneumonia</a>
and some have died as a result of respiratory failure from inhaling the
powder. Cornstarch isn't ideal either, but its particles are larger and
are not as easily inhaled as talc. You should also be careful not to
use either of these powders around older children or adults who have <a href="http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART00306/asthma.html">asthma</a> because of the irritation it can cause when inhaled.</span></b></i></blockquote>
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<span class="txtHomeMainCopy" style="line-height: 135%; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-top: 2px; vertical-align: top;"><i><b><span class="txtHomeMainCopy" style="line-height: 135%; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-top: 2px; vertical-align: top;">You
may have read about a possible link between talcum powder and cancer.
According to the American Cancer Society, the principal concern is
whether talc miners or others who have had long-term exposure to
particles of the mineral are at higher risk of lung cancer as a result
of breathing them in. In addition, some studies have suggested that
women who regularly use talcum powder on the genital area have an
increased risk of ovarian cancer. </span></b></i></span><br /><span class="txtHomeMainCopy" style="line-height: 135%; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-top: 2px; vertical-align: top;"><i><b><span class="txtHomeMainCopy" style="line-height: 135%; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-top: 2px; vertical-align: top;">
As for a link with lung cancer, the big question is whether talc itself
might be at fault or whether small amounts of asbestos that occur with
some kinds of talc are the problem. Other mineral exposures may also
play a role. The American Cancer Society notes that no increased risk of
lung cancer has been reported with consumer use of talcum powder.<br />
The question of <a href="http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART02715/ovarian-cancer.html">ovarian cancer</a>
risk among women who use talcum powder has not been settled. Some
studies have shown a small increased risk and other investigations have
shown none. However, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, a
part of the World Health Organization, classifies the use of talc-based
powders on the genital region as "possibly carcinogenic to humans."
Although the additional risk, if any, of ovarian cancer would be very
small, the American Cancer Society suggests that women may want to avoid
or limit the use of products containing talc.<br />
Andrew Weil, M.D.<br /><a href="http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA401185/How-Bad-Is-Baby-Powder.html"><span style="font-weight: normal;">http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA401185/How-Bad-Is-Baby-Powder.html</span></a></span></b></i></span></blockquote>
<span class="txtHomeMainCopy" style="line-height: 135%; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-top: 2px; vertical-align: top;"> </span> <br />
So there you go ...in a nut shell ... DO NOT USE THESE PRODUCTS!<br />
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Here are my suggestions for what to use<br />
<br />
Baby Oil/ Vaseline : Coconut oil, Olive oil, Sweet almond oil<br /> no harmful effects and your baby will smell coconutty (smile!)<br />
<br />
Baby Shampoo: Use baking soda with some natural liquid soap (like Castille soap) <br />
or buy a natural soap with no <a href="http://www.bienetrespa.com/at-home-spa/avoid-skin-cleanser-with-sodium-lauryl-sulfate-sls/" target="_blank">SLS </a>or other harmful ingredients. <br />
<br />
Baby Powder: Use cornstarch <br />
or look at this great list of alternatives<br />
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<i><span class="Heading-2-C">Safe Natural Non-<wbr></wbr>Toxic Talc Substitutes</span></i></h2>
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<i><b><span class="Normal-C16">1. arrowroot powder</span></b></i></div>
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<i><b><span class="Normal-C16">2. chickpea powder</span></b></i></div>
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<i><b><span class="Normal-C16">3. baking soda</span></b></i></div>
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<i><b><span class="Normal-C16">4. corn flour</span></b></i></div>
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<i><b><span class="Normal-C16">5. cornstarch</span></b></i></div>
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<i><b><span class="Normal-C16">6. rice flour</span></b></i></div>
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<i><b><span class="Normal-C16">7. oat flour</span></b></i></div>
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<i><b><span class="Normal-C16">8. French green clay, finely ground</span></b></i></div>
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<i><b><span class="Normal-C16">9. white clay, finely ground</span></b></i></div>
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<i><b><span class="Normal-C16">10. powdered calendula blossoms</span></b></i></div>
<div class="Normal-P4">
<i><b><span class="Normal-C16">11. powdered lavender buds</span></b></i></div>
<div class="Normal-P4">
<i><b><span class="Normal-C16">12. powdered rose petals</span></b></i></div>
<div class="Normal-P4">
<i><b><span class="Normal-C16">13. powdered chamomile flowers</span></b></i></div>
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<i><b><span class="Normal-C16">14. powdered neem herbs</span></b></i></div>
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<i><span class="Heading-2-C">How to make homemade natural body powder</span></i></h3>
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<i><b><span class="Normal-C16">You can use the </span><span class="Heading-2-C">natural talc substitute</span><span class="Normal-C16"> alone or in combination in place of talcum
powder.</span></b></i></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="Normal-P4">
<i><b><span class="Normal-C16">Once you have picked the powders that you want to use, mix them together in small
bowl to blend well. Transfer to a resealable container. Use it like any normal body
powder or baby powder.</span></b></i></div>
<i><b><span class="Normal-C16">You may also want to add a fragrance oil of your choice. For example, a few drops
of lavender and neroli essential oils to rice flour base powder.</span></b></i> </blockquote>
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<i><b><span class="Normal-C16">With these natural talc-<wbr></wbr>free alternatives, you need not have to worry about the side
effects commonly associated with talcum powder, and your family stay safe!</span></b></i></div>
</blockquote>
<a href="http://www.nichetopics.info/natural-talcum-powder-alternatives.html" target="_blank">http://www.nichetopics.info/natural-talcum-powder-alternatives.html </a><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6705770520120553705.post-31969004103262109702012-11-28T19:59:00.000-05:002012-11-28T17:00:20.849-05:00Eat Good Things: TomatoesI'm starting a new feature on the blog called: Eat Good Things.<br />
I want to highlight healthy foods and post some information and ideas of these foods.<br />
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So here is the first Eat Good Thing - Tomatoes<br />
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I love tomatoes, ever since the first time I saw a tiny cherry tomato (when I was 2 years old). <br />
These healthy, fresh and juicy vegetable/fruit is wonderful on sandwiches, salads or just on their own!<br />
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An interesting idea is of eating tomatoes cooked will be more beneficial<br />
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<i>Nutritional biochemist Carolyn Lister says tomatoes are the richest
source of lycopene in the human diet, as well as containing other
antioxidants essential for health, but the human digestive tract is
unable to release the majority of lycopene from raw tomatoes, so only a
small amount is made available for the body to use.</i><br />
<i>Lister says processing tomatoes has been shown to make lycopene more
bioavailable, so as well as eating raw tomatoes for their nutritional
value, we should eat tomato sauces to get the goodness of the lycopene.</i><br />
<i>The research is published in the <a href="http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title%7Econtent=t713425816" target="_blank">International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition</a>.</i></blockquote>
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<i>What's New and Beneficial About Tomatoes</i></div>
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<i>Did you know that tomatoes do not have to be a deep red color to be
an outstanding source of lycopene? Lycopene is a carotenoid pigment that
has long been associated with the deep red color of many tomatoes. A
small preliminary study on healthy men and women has shown that the
lycopene from orange- and tangerine-colored tomatoes may actually be
better absorbed than the lycopene from red tomatoes. That's because the
lycopene in deep red tomatoes is mostly trans-lycopene, and the lycopene
in orange/tangerine tomatoes is mostly tetra-cis-lycopene. In a recent
study, this tetra-cis form of lycopene turned out to be more efficiently
absorbed by the study participants. While more research is needed in
this area, we're encouraged to find that tomatoes may not have to be
deep red in order for us to get great lycopene-related </i></blockquote>
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<i> Intake of tomatoes has long been linked to heart health. Fresh tomatoes
and tomato extracts have been shown to help lower total cholesterol, LDL
cholesterol, and triglycerides. In addition, tomato extracts have been
shown to help prevent unwanted clumping together (aggregation) of
platelet cells in the blood - a factor that is especially important in
lowering risk of heart problems like atherosclerosis. (In a recent South
American study of 26 vegetables, tomatoes and green beans came out best
in their anti-aggregation properties.) But only recently are
researchers beginning to identify some of the more unusual
phytonutrients in tomatoes that help provide us with these
heart-protective benefits. One of these phytonutrients is a glycoside
called esculeoside A; another is flavonoid called chalconaringenin; and
yet another is a fatty-acid type molecule called 9-oxo-octadecadienoic
acid. As our knowledge of unique tomato phytonutrients expands, we are
likely to learn more about the unique role played by tomatoes in support
of heart health. Tomatoes are also likely to rise further and further
toward the top of the list as heart healthy foods.
</i></blockquote>
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<div style="background-color: orange; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;">
<i>Nutrients in<br />Tomatoes<br />1.00 cup raw (180.00 grams)</i></div>
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<i><span style="float: left; text-align: center; width: 30%;">Nutrient</span><span style="float: left; text-align: center; width: 70%;">%Daily Value</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 29%;">vitamin C</span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 53%;">38.1%</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 29%;">vitamin A</span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 41%;">29.9%</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 29%;">vitamin K</span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 24%;">17.7%</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 29%;">potassium</span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 17%;">12.1%</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 29%;">molybdenum</span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 16%;">12%</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 29%;">manganese</span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 14%;">10.5%</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 29%;">fiber</span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 12%;">8.6%</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 29%;">vitamin B6</span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 9%;">7%</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 29%;">folate</span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 9%;">6.7%</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 29%;">copper</span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 7%;">5.5%</span></i></div>
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<div style="font-size: 12px;">
<i><span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 29%;">vitamin B3</span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 7%;">5.3%</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 29%;">magnesium</span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 6%;">4.9%</span></i></div>
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<div style="font-size: 12px;">
<i><span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 29%;">vitamin E</span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 6%;">4.8%</span></i></div>
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<div style="font-size: 12px;">
<i><span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 29%;">vitamin B1</span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 6%;">4.6%</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 29%;">phosphorus</span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 6%;">4.3%</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 29%;">protein</span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 4%;">3.1%</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 29%;">tryptophan</span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 4%;">3.1%</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 29%;">choline</span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 3%;">2.8%</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 29%;">iron</span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 3%;">2.7%</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 29%;">Calories (32)</span><span style="background-color: #ff6666; float: left; text-align: right; width: 2%;">1%</span><span style="background-color: #ff6666; float: left; text-align: right; width: 2%;"> </span><span style="background-color: #ff6666; float: left; text-align: right; width: 2%;"> </span></i></div>
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<i><b>Cardivascular Support </b></i><br />
<i>Reduced risk of heart disease is an area of health benefits in which
tomatoes truly excel. There are two basic lines of research that have
repeatedly linked tomatoes to heart health. The first line of research
involves antioxidant support, and the second line of research involves
regulation of fats in the bloodstream. </i><br />
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<i><b>Supports Bone Health</b></i><br />
<i>Interestingly, the connection of tomato intake to bone health involves
the rich supply of antioxidant in tomatoes. We don't always think about
antioxidant protection as being important for bone health, but it is;
and tomato lycopene (and other tomato antioxidants) may have a special
role to play in this area. </i><br />
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<i><b>Anti-Cancer benefits </b></i><br />
<i>The track record for tomatoes as a cancer-protective food should not be
surprising, since there is a very large amount of research on tomato
antioxidants and a more limited but still important amount of research
on tomato anti-inflammatory nutrients. Risk for many cancer types starts
out with chronic oxidative stress and chronic unwanted inflammation.
For this reason, foods that provide us with strong antioxidant and
anti-inflammatory support are often foods that show cancer prevention
properties. </i><br />
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<i>The tomato is the fruit of the plant Lycopersicon esculentum.
(Botanically speaking, tomato is not only a fruit, but also a berry
since it is formed from a single ovary.) Originally, tomato was named
after the food family to which it belongs - the Solanaceae (sometimes called "solanoid" or "nightshade") family. </i><br />
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<i>The French sometimes refer to the tomato as pomme d'amour, meaning
"love apple," and in Italy, tomato is sometimes referred to as
"pomodoro" or "golden apple," probably referring to tomato varieties
that were yellow/orange/tangerine in color. </i><br />
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<i>Regardless of its name, the tomato is a wonderfully popular and
versatile food that comes in over a thousand different varieties that
vary in shape, size, and color. There are small cherry tomatoes, bright
yellow tomatoes, Italian pear-shaped tomatoes, and the green tomato,
famous for its fried preparation in Southern American cuisine. </i><br />
<br />
<i>Only the fruits of this plant are eaten since the leaves often
contain potentially problematic concentrations of certain alkaloids (see
Individual Concerns section below). Tomatoes have fleshy internal
segments filled with slippery seeds surrounded by a watery matrix. They
can be red, pink, yellow, orange/tangerine, green, purple, brown, or
black in color.
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Read more about tomatoes here :<br />
<a href="http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=44" target="_blank">http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=44 </a><br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6705770520120553705.post-6143400537434906072012-11-20T16:20:00.000-05:002014-02-27T22:13:53.179-05:00Infused oils ~ make your own! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I received some dried lavender flowers a few years ago and I was thinking...ah great bu<u><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua';"><i><b>t</b></i></span></span></u><br />
what do I do with them?? Well now fast-forward a few years and I am so grateful for the lavender (now that I actually know what to do with them!)<br />
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I also have a whole bunch of dried chamomile flowers that I wanted to do something with. So here I am contemplating making an oil infusion. Ohh...sounds complicated and exotic, doesn't it? Well, it's not really. You just basically 'soak' some dried flowers, herbs, etc in oil for a few hours, letting the medicinal qualities come through.<br />
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I looked up about the infusions and here is what I've found<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">However you choose to infuse, there are a few very important steps you must take.</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">First and foremost: You must sterilize all jars and utensils used in the process.</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">Fresh herbs must be slightly wilted before infusing. Any moisture in the oil will cause mold. I harvest my herbs at high noon if using above ground parts, and early morning if using the roots. My belief is that the oil content is highest at the top of the plant at midday, and highest in the root early morning. Roots need to be thoroughly washed and chopped. Once harvested, I place on clean paper towels to absorb any moisture from the plant. I also place one on top and gently press. I let it sit for a couple of hours and then place in my oil.</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">Dry herbs may be used as is in the oil.</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">Always check your herbs for any foreign substances before adding to the oil.</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b><i><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 24px; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><i><b>Chamomile</b></i>, <i><b>Common & Lavender</b></i><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>-</span><i><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 24px; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><i>The flower heads</i> <i>are infused and the oil </i></span></i></i></b><i><i><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 24px; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">is</span></i></i><b><i><i><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 24px; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"> <i>used for it's antiseptic, calming, and soothing properties.</i></span></i></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">There are many ways to infuse the oils but I've found an interesting way of doing it <span style="font-size: large;">in </span>the slow-<span style="font-size: large;">cooker...I think this is the way I will make mine. <span style="font-size: large;">You put about 2 cups of oil and 1/2 cup dried herbs/flowers into the o<span style="font-size: large;">il and set the <span style="font-size: large;">slow-cooker to the warm feature (you <span style="font-size: large;">must have that setting - if not <span style="font-size: large;">the cooker will get too warm and burn the oil) and leave it in<span style="font-size: large;"> there for 4-6 hours (up to 8 hrs)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here <span style="font-size: large;">is the full recipe I will follow: </span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<i><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #f7f0e9; color: #632035; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><i><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Use 1/2 (dried) or 1 cup (fresh) herbs, in 2 cups of carrier oil. You can heat the mixture very gently (not more than 100 degrees F) for a few hours in a crock pot. Or, you can allow the infusion to take place over several days (allow up to a month) at room temperature. After the infusion is done, strain out the plant matter by pouring the mixture through a funnel with cheesecloth or a piece of muslin lining it. Collect the infused oil in a clean jar, and be sure to store it with the lid tight.</span><br /><a href="http://aromatherapyencyclopedia.blogspot.ca/2006/06/how-to-make-infused-oils-with-herbs.html"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">http://aromatherapyencyclopedia.blogspot.ca/2006/06/how-to-make-infused-oils-with-herbs.html</span></span></a></span></span></i></span></i></blockquote>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I will add a teaspoon of Vitamin E oil which will act as a preservative, ensuring it will last longer and not go ranci<span style="font-size: small;">d<span style="font-size: small;">. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">You need to use a good quality oil such as<span style="font-size: small;">:</span> Olive<br /> Coconut (use fractionated - this one stays liquid and does not solidify) <br />almond oil <br />jojoba oil </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">I like that you can make herbal/medicinal ones as well as ones for cooking. <br />I want to make a chamomile/lavender oil that I will use for baths (especially for the kids<span style="font-size: large;">) <br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Some others I may try are<span style="font-size: large;">: <br />Rosemary & Lavender<br />Lavender, Mint <span style="font-size: large;">& <span style="font-size: large;">Chamomile </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Lavender<span style="font-size: large;"> & Lemon (using essential oil of lemon<span style="font-size: large;">) <br />A cooking one using Rosemary & Garlic (this one has to be used fairly qu<span style="font-size: large;">ic<span style="font-size: large;">kly as the garlic will make the oil go ran<span style="font-size: large;">cid quickly) </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I <span style="font-size: large;">like that you can use this a<span style="font-size: large;">s a moisturizing oil or <span style="font-size: large;">for a b<span style="font-size: large;">ath (<span style="font-size: large;">or foot bath<span style="font-size: large;">) </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">So <span style="font-size: large;">go ahead a<span style="font-size: large;">nd make some infused oils!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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