Six natural alternatives to ibuprofen - Phoenix Alternative Medicine The saying used to be, “Take two aspirin and call me in the morning,” but many people turn to ibuprofen to relieve inflammation, pain, and fever. This nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), available both over the counter and by prescription, is commonly used to treat arthritis, menstrual symptoms, headache, general aches and pains, and various inflammatory conditions. Side effects of ibuprofen Although many people think of ibuprofen as being rather benign, it is associated with an increased risk of heart and circulation problems, including stroke and heart attack, as well as gastrointestinal problems, such as bleeding or perforation of the stomach or intestinal tract. These risks increase the longer you take the drug, although the length of time until it affects any one individual varies depending on their overall health, use of other medications, age, and other factors. Curcumin Boswellia: This anti-inflammatory remedy comes from the Boswellia serrata tree that grows in India.
Virgin Coconut Oil for Skin Health Virgin Coconut Oil is becoming a favorite in spa treatments for skin health by Brian and Marianita Shilhavy In addition to ingesting the coconut oil, I just have to tell you about another exciting way that coconut oil has helped me! I use it on my face and I can’t believe how much it has helped. I used to spend hundreds of dollars on face creams. I won’t waste my money on those empty promises again. Filipinos are well-known for their youthful appearance and soft, wrinkle-free skin, even though they live in a climate that exposes them to the sun’s rays year round. Coconut oil’s ability to nourish and heal the skin has been known in the tropics for hundreds of years. I wanted to share my experience with virgin coconut oil. Coconut Oil Offers Hope for Fungal Skin Problems Virgin Coconut Oil has been reported to help many skin problems as well. Here are some of the testimonials we have received regarding coconut oil helping with fungal skin problems: I started on coconut oil 3 weeks ago.
Homemade Shower Soothers I hate it when my kids get sick. I hate it for all the usual reasons, but I also hate it because I know it won’t be long before I get it too. And, I can only hope that by the time I get it, the kiddos are feeling 100% again. But 9 times out of 10, that doesn’t happen. Most the times it results in sick Mommy taking care of sick kiddos. The life of a mom. A few weeks ago, my middle child got sick with a nasty cold. A few days before the first child started getting stuffy, I had whipped up a batch of my homemade vapor rub along with a batch of these shower soothers. I first read about making homemade shower soothers on Pinterest, and I had to give it a shot. I really wanted these to work, so I couldn’t just give up. The ingredient list here is pretty simple. These are the exact same essential oils that I use in my homemade vicks vapor rub…. so make both! Stir together the baking soda & water into a thick paste. Fill each muffin cup halfway. Bake for 20 minutes at 350. Ingredients
20 Unusual Uses for Coffee for Home, Beauty and Cleaning More ways to justify your addiction to caffeine. Can you imagine life without coffee? We’d all stumble around like drones for hours every morning, lost without our precious fix. We love coffee for its flavor, its aroma and of course its pick-me-up, but there are at least 20 more compelling reasons to stay stocked up. These tips will give you surprising and unusual uses for fresh coffee beans or grounds that have gone stale, the pounds of used grounds you toss out every week and the dregs at the bottom of your cup.Kill fridge odor Wouldn’t you rather smell coffee than two-week-old leftovers, half-rotten produce and spoiled milk? Reduce cellulite Pricey cellulite creams almost always have one major ingredient in common: caffeine, which supposedly enhances fat metabolism, reducing the appearance of these fatty pockets under the skin. Erase smells on your hands Make rich compost There’s a reason so many gardeners swear by adding used coffee grounds to compost. Get shiny hair Natural dye
Homemade Herbal Shampoo - The Nerdy Farm Wife My foray into homemade herbal shampoo began last summer. Up until that time, I just used whatever cheap shampoo I could get my hands on. Times were tight and my beloved salon shampoos were most certainly not in the budget. However, I was pretty uncomfortable with the thought of us being exposed to all of those weird sounding chemicals and knew I could do better than that. I got the framework for this shampoo from the book Earthly Bodies & Heavenly Hair by Dina Falconi. Before I share the recipe, just a few notes on shampoos made with castile soap: Don’t use straight castile soap on your hair. Everyone’s hair is different! Customizable DIY Herbal Shampoo Recipe: 2 ounces Dr. First, make your herbal infusion by placing a teaspoon, or pinch, of each type of herb you wish to use in a heat proof jar or glass, pour one cup of simmering hot water over the herbs, cap with a saucer and let steep for several hours. Add the castile soap, carrier oil and essential oils to the water. Carrier Oils:
Fresh Picked Beauty: Key Lime Pie Body Scrub My favored dessert is a gigantic slice of freshly made Key Lime Pie made with a brown sugar crust. I put together this body scrub to smell exactly like Key Lime Pie. You are going to BE IN LOVE WITH this beauty recipe!!! This recipe made enough to fill three 8-ounce jelly jars. You will need....... 100 grams of coconut oil (about three heaping tablespoons) 2 cups packed dark brown sugar 1 cup white sugar Gently heat the oil and coconut oil in a glass measuring cup set in a double boiler until the coconut oil is fully melted. Make a decorative label listing the ingredients and use by date for your jars. Here is the label I created on my computer and then printed it on recycle Kraft paper. As always, I like to let you know that you can find your ingredients from Mountain Rose Herbs!!!.
Homemade Coconut Milk ShampooOne Good Thing by Jillee I have been wanting to make my own homemade shampoo for SUCH a long time! I have searched far and wide! At first I considered the “No ‘Poo” method which MANY people swear by…but it just didn’t seem like it was for me. While I didn’t MAKE my own coconut milk (I think I will try it next time I make this shampoo), Crunchy Betty has a good tutorial on how to do so. So here is my version of….. 1/4 cup coconut milk (Like I said, you can either make your own, or use store-bought) 1/3 cup liquid castile soap (like Dr. 1 tsp vitamin E, olive or almond oil 10 to 20 drops your choice of essential oils (I used lavender. Combine all ingredients in a shampoo bottle or jar and shake well to mix. Use about a teaspoon every time you shampoo. I loved pretty much everything about this shampoo. Never miss a good thing!
Ginger and Coconut Oil Sugar Body Scrub How to take a few things from around the kitchen and turn them into a ginger-infused coconut oil sugar scrub for body and face. 72K+ Today’s post is not about food that you eat. It is, however, about things you normally find in your kitchen like oils and ginger and sugar and kosher salt. It made sense for me to seek out all-natural ingredients when thinking about skincare, especially considering my history with products, and so, I’ve been mixing up a few things and looking for ways to go all natural in what I put on my skin, as well as with what I put in my body. Making Your Own Sugar Scrub: Use this to exfoliate every other week or so in the winter on your face as a way to rejuvenate the skin and shed dead skin cells. Copyright © Food for My Family. Like it, love it, share it:
Practical Household Uses For SaltOne Good Thing by Jillee A couple of weeks ago I found this great pair of black Calvin Klein jeans at Costco that I have absolutely fallen in love with! They are, most importantly, COMFORTABLE, they fit great, are the right length (ie. long enough!), and they are a nice dark black color! I know that sounds strange, but not all black-colored fabric is created equal. For that reason I have been hesitant to wash them because the other day when I went to wipe some dog hair off my pants with a damp washcloth there was black dye on the washcloth! Since I was so impressed with many of these, I figured you would be too, so I decided to compile a list of my favorites to share with you. Starting with……..How To SET The Color In New Clothes and Towels. Salt is used commonly in the textile industry, but works at home too. In the Kitchen Prevent browning – Apples, pears and potatoes dropped in cold, lightly salted water as they are peeled will retain their color. Cleaning Health & Beauty Around The House
Home Remedies for Headaches and Wildcrafting Wednesday Instead of reaching for over the counter medication, you may want to give these home remedies for headaches a try the next time you have an aching head. What causes headaches? Mayo Clinic explains that headaches are classified as primary and secondary: A primary headache is caused by dysfunction or overactivity of pain-sensitive features in your head. Secondary headaches are a symptom of a disease that causes pain in the head. They note that there are several lifestyle factors that may trigger headaches, including: Alcohol, particularly red wine Certain foods, such as processed meats that contain nitrates Changes in sleep or lack of sleep Poor posture Skipped meals Stress Dehydration The following headache remedies are based on the book Home Remedies: What Works and Earth Clinic – Headache Remedies. Headache Remedy #1 – Drink a Glass of Water Sometime headaches (and muscle aches) are caused by simple dehydration. Headache Remedy #2 – Apply Ice or Heat Headache Remedy #3 – Take a nap
Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Its Frugal Friday! This recipe is so stinking frugal, so easy its crazy, and you have to try it! It takes about 2 minutes, costs about $0.65 to make, and should last about 100 loads. That’s not even a penny a load! Homemade Dishwasher Detergent 2 cups Borax 2 cups washing soda 4 packets of sugar free lemonade Kool-aid (or you can use citric acid) Mix all ingredients together and keep in some kind of container. or just an empty detergent box you have.To use: Place 1 Tbs in the pre-wash (open cup) and 1 Tbs in the main wash (closed cup). The original recipe says to use white vinegar for the rinse aid, but when I did this it made all my dishes smell like vinegar which isn’t too pleasant. Since the holidays are coming up around the corner I will share my frugal Christmas ideas on Fridays. I party here…