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Posted on 03.14.07 by Your Natural Remedies @
So I’ve already talked about Violets and Sunflowers - how about Dandelions - Just toss them in with your salads - I find that to be the easiest way to eat them. They’re not the tastiest but in a salad…not bad. Or you could boil the leaves and make them into a dandelion tea! Dandelions roots and leaves have been used for preventing They have also been known for treating: *Bladder infections *Breastfeeding problems *Pneumonia *Good for hormonal imbalances - good for menopausal women and PMS *Tonsillitis *Great for your urinary tract and for cleansing your liver *Helps with mineral deficiencies - by enhancing mineral absorptions *Can help with liver and kidney problems *Alzheimer’s disease *Helps treat skin problems such as calluses, eczema, jaundice and blisters *Bloating *Dandelions are natural anti inflammatories helping with breathing disorders such as asthma and brings down swelling *Great anti-oxidant - great for anti aging and cell regeneration with wrinkles *If you suffer from a loss of appetite - have some dandelion tea or throw some in your salad *Helps treat digestive and gastrointestinal problems and helps prevent flatulence *Great detoxifier and cleansing food *Help treat bronchitis and other respiratory problems Dandelion root has been used for: *Has anti fungal and antibacterial qualities *Helps with weight loss *Reduces Hot flashes in menopausal women *Help removes warts Dandelion leaves are use for *Used when there are vitamin deficiencies present *Can be used as a diuretic Remember too much of anything is not good for your health! Filed under: Spices, Herbs, Oils and Flowers  Comments: None |
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Posted on 03.11.07 by Your Natural Remedies @
The tropical plant, Australian Tea Tree, is an excellent topical remedy for so many ailments. I’m compiled a list of things that Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) is great for: *Acne, pimples, blackheads - great for the skin in general *Helps ease the itch and rid chiggers *Helps relieve and speed up the healing process for poison ivy, sumac and oak *Great for insect bites, bee stings… *Minor infections, cuts, sores, blisters, splinters and abrasions *It penetrates in skin - great for bacterial infections - for toenails, fingernails, even in your gums and toothaches and pains *Help with your complexion problems *Helps treat scabies *Topical relief for shingles *Excellent for fungal infections - toenails, ringworm, yeast infections, athlete’s feet… *Good for viral infections also such as warts and cold sores. *Even takes away pain for arthritis pains *Helps soothe and treat sunburns and minor burns *Helps treat vaginitis *Great for treating earaches *Swish around to beat gingivitis - do not swallow it though - oil is not to be taken internally *Cures and kills of head lice and ticks *Helps cure your dandruff problems!!!! *Helps your aching muscles and joints *It helps your immune system fight off the common cold and even the chicken pox! (In steam form) *Even good for your respiratory system for coughs, asthma, bronchitis…create a tea tree oil steam *Great for healthy hair *It’s great when it’s used in soaps and cleaning products!! These are just a few of the benefits of Tea Tree Oil. It has so many excellent medicinal qualities - to list them all would probably take days!!! As it would listing all the fabulous medicinal qualities in Apple Cider Vinegar *Remember as with anything always eat/drink in moderation!! Too much of anything is not good for you. And be sure to always consult your doctor for pre-existing and current conditions before trying natural remedies. Personally I would only use tea tree oil topically. Filed under: Spices, Herbs, Oils and Flowers Comments: 2 Comments |
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Posted on 03.09.07 by Your Natural Remedies @
So you have a fungal infection - yeast infection, jock itch, athlete’s foot… Here are my 5 best anti-fungal herbs I have seen to be successful for fungal infections whether it’s in tea form or even combining them to make a mixture for topical usage. Garlic There are many more but this is just my reduced top 5 list. Others I like include angelica, sage, peppermint, black walnut, turmeric, lavender and black pepper. *Remember as with anything always eat/drink in moderation!! Too much of anything is not good for you. And be sure to always consult your doctor for pre-existing and current conditions before trying natural remedies. Do not take if pregnant. Filed under: Spices, Herbs, Oils and Flowers Comments: None |
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Posted on 03.07.07 by Your Natural Remedies @
What’s better than Chocolate? Well, in my opinion Vanilla is!! I love vanilla - the taste, the smell and now the benefits!! *The scent of vanilla arouses desire and serves as a great natural aphrodisiac and sexual stimulant *Vanilla tea has a calming effect making it great if you have anxiety, stress, or even if you are just frustrated and your nerves are frazzled *Enhances the flavors of fruits *Excellent anti-oxidant *Improves ones circulation *Helps soothe and treat sunburns and minor burns *Vanillin - Has been known to have anti-tumor properties reducing the growth of cancer cells. Studies have shown it to be a treatment for breast cancer because of it’s effects on the cancer cells *May prove to be a treatment for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease because of the aroma’s calming and healing effect on neurodegenerative diseases *Vanilla boosts brain activity and is a feel good aroma and taste *Can help with weight loss - vanilla can reduce a persons desire to eat sweets *Vanilla will prevent drowsiness - so put a vanilla air freshener in your car when you plan on taking long trips! *Improves muscular energy *Helps with tooth ache pain *So add a little vanilla to your favorite dishes!!! *Remember as with anything always eat/drink in moderation!! Too much of anything is not good for you. And be sure to always consult your doctor for pre-existing and current conditions before trying natural remedies. Filed under: Spices, Herbs, Oils and Flowers Comments: None |
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Posted on 03.05.07 by Your Natural Remedies @
Honey is tasty, sweet and great for you - can’t have a better combination than that! *Honey is a great antioxidant which are super for Anti-Aging benefits. *Honey is great for your skin - and putting a little on your Lips each day keeps them sweet, supple and moist - no chapped lips here! *Honey also makes for a great facial mask and is the best kind of mask for sensitive skin. And if you happen to eat a little it’s OK! *Helps get rid of dandruff *Have honey with Apple Cider Vinegar to help treat tinnitus *Help improve your memory sharpness *Help rid warts *It has been know to treat ulcers - 1 teaspoon a day has great effects on your overall health. *Have some honey every 15-20 minutes to help ease the symptoms of a hangover *Good for your complexion *Soothes teething for babies OVER 1 *Apply with mustard powder for hemorrhoid treatments *For nursing mothers - if you have cracked or sore breasts - dab a little on - but make sure you wash it off!! Babies under the age of 1 are NOT suppose to have any honey intake. *Dab a little honey on your baby’s bottom for diaper rash *If you suffer from daily fatigue and/or insomnia - have some honey - it’s a natural energy booster. *Use honey in your teas instead of processed and refined sugars. *Helps treat cold sores *Helps with hiccups *Helps relieve and speed up the healing process for poison ivy, sumac and oak *Topical treatment for shingles *Honey is also great for your Hair and nails. Put some honey mixed with some olive oil as a moisturizer for your hair and a solution to soak your nails it - it will keep your hair and nails soft and strong. *It has even been noted as preventing cancers, heart disease, high blood pressure because it fights cholesterol which is the culprit that hardens your arteries!. *Lowers the rise in your blood sugar in type 2 diabetes as compared to other refined sugars *Honey each day can aid in weight loss *Helps treat conjunctivitis (pink eye) *Will help your Bad Breath *If you have a sore throat Bee sure to have a couple of tablespoons of honey - it will soothe your throat associated with the common cold and help with the pain. *Having honey may also reduce your seasonal allergies and even asthma *Honey has been known to help your digestive system and aid in constipation and diarrhea relief and maintains a healthy kidneys and intestines *It also has heeling properties to sooth insect bites, wounds and ulcers as a topical ointment *Helps soothe and treat sunburns and minor burns *Great for teeth - Yes, even though it is sweet it aids in the killing of bad bacteria in your mouth *It is low in calories so can help in weight loss instead of using sugar and it gives you that extra boost of natural energy needed to exercise *Honey fights the influenza germs *Rub and onion and then honey on your scalp if you having thinning hair and are going bald *To increase fertility have honey in your milk - I’ve heard it increases your sperm count men!! *Do you have a child that has a lose of appetite - a Spoonful of Honey with trigger his/her hunger and also helps aid in a sour or upset stomach. *A teaspoon in warm water can help insomnia, calms and relaxes your stressed nerves, and will prevent or help painful headaches *1 teaspoon of honey each day helps the calcium breakdown in your body thus preventing osteoporosis So sweeten up your day and your life with some honey! Remember as with anything - moderation is the key! Filed under: Spices, Herbs, Oils and Flowers Comments: 1 Comment |
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