Neglected Underarms

As far as nourishing, underarms seem to be very neglected area or our skin. Most people apply some kind of deodorant or antiperspirant daily (make sure you use something that's safe) but never even think about using some body lotion or cream under arms.

If your skin in the underarm area tends to get dry or even flaky, then you already know how irritating that might be and I don't have to remind you of that. On the contrary, I'm happy to share with you a simple solution to keep your underarms healthy, nourished and good-looking.

First of all, in my experience it's best to shave at night to give your skin enough time to recover before applying deodorant again.

An second of all, after shaving, apply some pure organic jojoba oil. Your underarms will be grateful!

Jojoba oil is actually a liquid plant wax, very moisturizing (not greasy)and absorbent - similar to our skin's own sebum. Also recommended to be used as a scalp cleanser.

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Elecampane-Honey Cough Syrup

Home Remedy for Cough





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Useful Chamomile Flowers

Here are some very useful ways to use chamomile flowers, dry or fresh:

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  • Chamomile tea is said to relieve (pre)menstrual cramps better than any painkiller (and without side-effects!).
  
  • Chamomile infusion (steep large amount of chamomile flowers in hot water for 15 minutes; let cool before using) makes a wonderfully soothing and aromatic bath.
  
  • Lukewarm chamomile tea rinse brings golden highlights to brown hair and makes blond hair lighter.
  
  • Chamomile combined with neutral henna adds highlights even to very dark hair.

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Calendula as a Skin Remedy

According to herbal traditions, calendula is a remedy for the skin – above all - and reportedly effective treatment for most of the minor skin issues.

It’s been traditionally used for conditions like:

• Cuts and scrapes
• Wounds
• Red and inflamed skin (incl. minor burns and sunburn)
• Acne and rashes
• Fungal conditions
• Diaper rash and cradle cap and
• To soothe nipples, sore from breast-feeding

An amazing list for such a simple, easy to grow herb, isn’t it?
And the best part is – this list is not even complete… :o)





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Vitamin Therapy

Photo: Blooming Italian (flat leaf) parsley

Did you know that consuming parsley by itself is like having a vitamin therapy?

Its greenery is rich in vitamin A and has more C vitamin per volume than an orange. Parsley also contains several B vitamins and minerals calcium and iron.

By some doctors parsley tea is prescribed as a cure for bladder troubles in young females. Nevertheless, with all the beneficial ingredients, parsley tea seems like a benefit to anyone who drinks it.



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Solomon ibn Gabirol, Judaic poet and liturgist of the 11th century

"Thou openest thine hand,

and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.

The Lord is righteous in all his ways,

and merciful in all his works.

The Lord is night unto all them that call upon him,

to all that call upon him in truth."

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