Intact tick removal

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Natural tooth powder

I started using a natural tooth powder made by a Facebook friend. Here is my review.

  The hygienist said I had absolutely no stains and very little tartar and plaque. I am so happy with this tooth powder. I like that fact that the taste is quite mild.

 Plus it is a small business and I love supporting small businesses. She has many other products. Here is her link. http://www.facebook.com/l.php…

Tonic

Antibiotics have done more harm than good.  I think I will make a batch of this up to have on hand this winter.  For more information go to  http://heal-thyself.ning.com/

Marigold Healing Salve

1 cup of crisco

1 cup of Marigold flower petals

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

... Small jar (I get one at family dollar with hinge lid less than a $1 ( I save all my glass jars so I wont be needing to buy one)
Melt crisco on stove just warm enough to melt it. Pour in petals remove from heat and let them steep. Place back on stove on high heat and bruise the petals will start turning a yellow color. Add cayenne pepper and remove from heat. Strain through cheese cloth or old t shirt into jar. Good for bites, stings, burns, cuts and scrapes. Will remove infection. Starts healing quickly. Most people that have used it swear by it.
 
I saw this on facebook, I have not tried it but wanted to save it for reference.

Bright Smile toothpaste~with coconut oil

3 Tablespoons Organic Coconut Oil


4 Tablespoons Baking Soda

2 drops grapefruit seed extract

8- 12 Drops therapeutic grade organic essential oil of your choice.

Stevia - to sweeten to your taste (Personally I don't add it but others might like a sweeter recipe)



I also gargle with Hydrogen Peroxide for teeth whitening effects.


Mix all the ingredients together and store in a container with a lid.

Essential oils such as lemon, clove, lime, cinnamon, peppermint, eucalyptus, rosemary or licorice are safe to be used internally. Essential oils are anti-fungal, anti-viral , antimicrobial and antibiotic.

I rarely have bad breath anymore.... the grapefruit extract really helps.

source:  http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2012/03/homemade-toothpaste-with-coconut-oil.html

Sting = 1 cent

I got this as an email so I dont know if it works but I will try to remember it because I swell up like crazy when I get stung by a wasp.

It might be wise to carry a penny in your pocket while working in


the yard..........

BEE STINGS !

A couple of weeks ago I was unfortunate enough to get stung by both

a bee and hornet while working in the garden.

My arm swelled up so off to the doctor I went. The clinic gave me

cream and an antihistamine. The next day the swelling was getting

progressively worse so off to my regular doctor I went. Infected

arm needed an antibiotic. What was interesting is what the Dr. told

me. The next time you get stung put a penny on the bite for 15

minutes. I thought, wow next time (if there ever is one) I will try

it.

Well that night Shelley's niece got stung by two bees. When she

came over to swim I looked at the bite and it had already started

to swell. So off I went to get my money. Taped a penny to her arm

for 15 minutes. The next morning, there was no sign of a bite. Wow

were we surprised. Her niece we decided, just wasn't allergic to

the sting.

Well guess what happened again on Saturday night. I was helping

Shelley deadhead her flowers and guess what? You are right I got

stung again two times by a hornet on my left hand. Was I ticked. I

thought, here I go again having to go to the doctor for yet another

antibiotic.

Well I promptly went into the house, again got my money out, and

taped two pennies to my bites and then sat and sulked for 15

minutes. The penny took the sting out of the bite immediately. I

still wasn't sure what was going to happen.

In the meantime the hornets were attacking Shelley and she got

stung on the thumb. Again the penny. The next morning I could only

see the spot where he had stung me. No redness, no swelling. Went

over to see Shelley and hers was the same. Couldn't even tell where

she got stung. Then Shelley got stung again on Monday night on her

back---cutting the grass. This penny thing is going to make us

money at school. Again it worked.

Just wanted to share the marvelous information in case any of you

are experiencing the same problem at home. We need to have a stock

of pennies on hand at school and at home.

The Dr. said somehow the copper in the penny counteracts the bite.

I would never had believed it. But it definitely does work.

So remember this little bit of wisdom and pass it on to your

f riends, children, grandchildren, etc.

Banana Peels for what?

Use a Banana Peel to Relieve Itching from Poison Ivy, Mosquito Bites, and More


As we inch closer to summer, you're more likely to run into poison ivy, bug bites, and the other itchy ailments that come with being outside. Redditor xume points out that banana peels are a great homemade remedy for itchy skin.

If you get bitten by a mosquito or stumble into a bit of poison ivy/oak/sumac/whatever, rubbing a banana peel on the affected area can moisturize and neutralize some of the itching. Note that it will just alleviate some of the itching—it won't solve the root problem, like the oils that poison plants leave on your skin. It'll do great as a first step, but if you really want to knock out that rash, you should head to the store and grab some poison ivy soap (and save your banana peels for shoe shining and splinter removal instead).

source:  http://lifehacker.com/5911577/use-a-banana-peel-to-relieve-itching-from-poison-ivy-mosquito-bites-and-more

Cinnamon and Honey

Cinnamon and Honey; Whoever thought?

Honey is the only food on the planet that will not spoil or rot. What it will do is what some call 'turning to sugar'. In reality, honey is always honey. However, when left in a cool dark place for a long time it will "crystallize". When this happens loosen the lid, boil some water and sit the honey container in the hot water, but turn off the heat and let it liquefy naturally. It is then as good as it ever was. Never boil honey or put it in a microwave. This will kill the enzymes in the honey.
Bet the drug companies won't like this one getting around. Facts on Honey and Cinnamon: It is found that a mixture of honey and Cinnamon cures most diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Scientists of today also accept honey as a 'Ram Ban' (very effective) medicine for all kinds of diseases. Honey can be used without side effects for any kind of diseases.

Today's science says that even though honey is sweet, when it is taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm even diabetic patients. Researched by western scientists:
HEART DISEASES: Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply it on bread instead of jelly and jam and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and saves the patient from heart attack. Also, those who have already had an attack, when they do this process daily, they are kept miles away from the next attack. Regular use of the above process relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heart beat. In America and Canada, various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have found that as one ages the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged; honey and cinnamon revitalize the arteries and the veins.
ARTHRITIS: Arthritis patients may take daily (morning and night) one cup of hot water with two tablespoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. When taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured. In a recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that within a week (out of the 200 people so treated) practically 73 patients were totally relieved of pain -- and within a month, most all the patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis now started walking without pain.
BLADDER INFECTIONS: Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it. It destroys the germs in the bladder.
CHOLESTEROL: Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water given to a cholesterol patient was found to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent within two hours. As mentioned for arthritic patients, when taken three times a day, any chronic cholesterol is cured. According to information received in the said Journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of cholesterol.
COLDS: Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for three days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold, and, clear the sinuses.
UPSET STOMACH: Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also clears stomach ulcers from its root.

GAS: According to the studies done in India and Japan, it is revealed that when Honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.
IMMUNE SYSTEM: Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacterial and viral attacks. Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of Honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles (where DNA is contained) to fight bacterial and viral diseases.
INDIGESTION: Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food is eaten relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals
INFLUENZA: A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural 'Ingredient' which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu.
LONGEVITY: Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the ravages of old age. Use four teaspoons of honey, one teaspoon of cinnamon powder, and three cups of boiling water to make a tea. Drink 1/4 cup, three to four times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Life spans increase and even a 100 year old will start performing the chores of a 20-year-old.
RASPY OR SORE THROAT: When throat has a tickle or is raspy, take one tablespoon of honey and sip until gone. Repeat every three hours until throat is without symptoms.
PIMPLES: Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it off the next morning with warm water. When done daily for two weeks, it removes all pimples from the root.
SKIN INFECTIONS:Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin Infections.
WEIGHT LOSS:Daily in the morning one half hour before

breakfast and on an empty stomach, and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup of water. When taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet.
CANCER: Recent research in Japan and Australia has revealed that advanced cancer of the stomach and bones have been cured successfully. Patients suffering from these kinds of cancer should daily take one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder three times a day for one month.
FATIGUE: Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body. Senior citizens who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton, who has done research, says that a half tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, even when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, when taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon at about 3:00 P.M., the vitality of the body increases within a week.
BAD BREATH: People of South America, gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water first thing in the morning so their breath stays fresh throughout the day.
HEARING LOSS: Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts restores hearing. Remember when we were kids? We had toast with real butter and cinnamon sprinkled on it!
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A good way to get tick(ed) off

Homemade Inhaler

Homemade Inhaler
To a regular-mouth pint sized jar add the following (always start with the lowest amount of each oil, and work your way up if & as needed):
1-3 drops peppermint oil

1-3 drops clary sage oil

1-3 drops rosemary oil

3-6 drops eucalyptus oil

1-2 drops lavender oil (optional, but nice)
When you’re ready, add about a half cup of boiling water to your jar. Cup your hands around the top of the jar & put your mouth &/or nose to your hands. Breathe in the luscious & potent steam.
*Be careful not to burn yourself with the steam. Be sure to use immediately, as once it cools, it loses the desired effect.

source:  http://www.vicariouslyvintage.com/2012/05/04/homemade-inhaler/

Natural head lice removal

by Nena Patrick


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Getting lice in the family is truly horrifying & if you don’t get rid of them ASAP, they will get into everything & literally take over. Not fun. The really important thing is to find an effective treatment that doesn”t require putting harsh chemicals onto your head, which then get absorbed into your body. Yuck. So, here is a tried & tested effective remedy to wipe out those critters in one foul swoop!

You will need: A jar of coconut oil & a bottle of apple cider vinegar.



First, rinse your hair with the vinegar, don’t wash it out, leave it in until it dries. The vinegar dissolves the ‘glue’ which sticks the eggs to your hair follicles. When the vinegar has dried, pour coconut oil into your hair, making sure you get complete coverage. Cover your hair with a shower cap or hair wrap & leave it in for the whole day, as it will take a few hours for the coconut oil to smother & kill the lice. Comb your hair to get as many of the eggs & lice out as possible and then shampoo as normal. You only have to do this once, it really works & no chemicals! Oh, & the coconut oil makes your hair beautiful & shiny, so your getting a lush hair treatment at the same time!

source: http://healthimpactnews.com/2012/natural-head-lice-treatment-with-coconut-oil-and-apple-cider-vinegar/

Homemade cough medicine

Homemade Oxy type facial cleaning pads.

To make your own oxy type facial cleansing pads just buy the quilted cotton disk pads at the dollar store or big box store. They come in a tube sort of wrapping. Put several into a jelly jar with straight sides for easy access. In another container mix 10 to 12 drops of tea tree oil and 10 teaspoons of distilled water. Mix well and pour over the pads. You may need more to saturate the pads. Put the lid on the jar and turn it over to saturate all the pads. It may take a few minutes for all the pads to absorb all of the mixture.

After you make this once you will be able to figure out how much of the mixture to make for a jar full of pads.

DIY non petroleum jelly

Ingredients :

1/8 cup grated beeswax (about 1 ounce)
1/2 cup olive oil

Method
Combine beeswax and oil in a small saucepan. Melt over very low heat or in the top of a double boiler. Pour into a jar to cool.

Homemade After Shave

•1/8 cup peppermint essential oil
•2 cups rubbing alcohol
•1 cup witch hazel
•1/8 cup lavender essential oil
•1/4 cup glycerin
•1/16 cup eucalyptus essential oil
•A clean, empty bottle
For four easy step-by-step directions, read more.

•STEP 1: Combine the ingredients (except the essential oils) in a jar and mix thoroughly.
•STEP 2: Add the essential oils in slowly, especially the lavender since you don't want to overdo it.
•STEP 3: Close the jar and shake thoroughly. Refrigerate the ingredients for three or four days and shake it about once a day.
•STEP 4: Your aftershave is ready. Tip: Tell whomever you are gifting it to that it is important to shake the container before each application. The bottle should last about six to eight months.

source : http://www.bellasugar.com/DIY-Spa-Treatment-Peppermint-Aftershave-1703226

Homemade vapor rub

■3 Tbs. Coconut Oil – melted
■3-5 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
■6-10 drops Rosemary Essential Oil

1.Place oil into a small container and add in essential oils. You will want to start out at the lower amount of essential oils and work your way up as you will get to decide what your desired potency is.

2.Then just rub on chest, under nose (carefully) and even feet. Rubbing on the feet and then covering with socks is said to be particularly great for coughs.

source : http://suburbhomestead.wordpress.com/2012/02/20/homemade-vapor-rub/

Edited to add: I made this vapor rub this morning was was quite surprised that it smelled just like vicks. I was glad I went back to the recipe for a second look because I would have switched the two amounts of the essential oils. The coconut oil melts as soon as it touches your skin. I put some on my lips and they stayed moist for some time. I will try it on my nose tonight when I go to bed. I am glad I made this recipe. Its good to find a product that does the job and does not use petroleum products.

Do you use a mobile phone?

Studies over the last 15 years have hinted at a connection between EMFs and health problems. EMFs have been implicated in behavioral changes, birth defects, memory loss, and Alzheimer's disease. In 1976, two doctors at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Syracuse, N.Y. showed that the offspring of mice exposed to extremely low-frequency EMFs from power lines were born stunted. Chronic exposure to high levels of EMR, especially while asleep, is a constant drain on our vitality. It creates chronic stress, which interferes with the regeneration and healing that normally takes place during a good night’s sleep. You may compare it to always swimming against a strong current and this may well make the difference between recovering from a serious disease and succumbing to it. read the article Approaching Epidemic: Brain Damage from Mobile Phone Radiation Dr. Mercola - "Using your cell phone has more life-threatening consequences than the hazard of diverting your attention from the road. The health risks of EMR (electromagnetic radiation) from cell phones are a frightening reality. Over the last ten years many, scientific reports have been published addressing the health risks from electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) far below what is required for cellular phones to communicate. Recent clinical and laboratory studies have shown that the EMFs emitted from your cell phone can cause dangerous health conditions including : * Headache * Sleep disruption * Brain tumors * Alzheimer's Disease * Parkinson's Disease * Altered memory function, concentration and spatial awareness * Other forms of cancer ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I am wondering if wearing your phone on your hip could cause problems with your hip bones? I feel sure it is not a good practice. I personally carry my phone in my purse which is rarely close to my body. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What do you thin? Can cell phones cause neurological damage?

Homemade drawing salve recipe

http://www.ehow.com/how_4601266_make-drawing-salve-family-recipe.html


How to Make Your Own Drawing Salve -- a Family Recipe
By Angela Lynn, eHow Member
User-Submitted Article
Drawing salve is specifically made to remove splinters, stings, and several other common conditions such as boils. It can also work adequately to draw out small infections, ingrown toenails, and even acne. These days you can buy a satisfactory drawing salve at your local pharmacy, but making your own allows you to know exactly what your using, can be cheap, and can be helpful when you don't have any store bought salves on hand.

This recipe was around during the great depression when the need for alternatives sparked an age of inventions. I can remember myself as a child using thinly sliced, salted bacon fat applied directly to the wound to draw out splinters and bee stings (which really works most of the time). Another, excellent method used includes the following...
.Difficulty: Easy
Instructions.Things You'll Need:
1/2 teaspoon of Brown Soap (Octagon or Fels Naptha) found at any local drug or health food store.
1/2 teaspoon of Granulated Sugar
3/4 teaspoon of water
1
Start by measuring your soap, sugar, and water into the palm of your hand and mix thoroughly. The palm of your hand is used because it is warm and helps mixing.

2
Then, using the handle of a spoon [or similar item] as a spatula, spread the salve heavily over affected area.
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Homemade cough syrup

I make a very effective and soothing cough syrup at home.

1 large onion (diced fine)

Place onion in a jar ( I use an old pickle jar with a lid)

Pour honey over onion until covered.

Shake jar. At first the mixture is very thick. In no time at all it thins out as the onion juice dilutes the honey. The recipe said to filter out the onion the next day but I never do. I even used this for Sammy last year when he had a cough. He didn't mind the onions at all. They don't taste like onion after while anyway.

Cayenne pepper water

Hannah is gargling with cayenne pepper water. It really helps the sore throat.