Natural cure to warts!!

So, we have gotten rid of tons of warts at our house--naturally.



At the suggestion of my Pediatric Nurse Practitioner--we used UNFILTERED White Vinegar (you can get it at Sprouts in AZ).



Here are the videos that tell you how to do it--and proof that it works.

Dirty Dozen

You've heard of the dirty dozen right? If not--they are the 12 vegetables/fruits that retain more pesticides than others. So it is suggested that when you consume those--that you buy organic. I found a chart here that tells you about the dirty dozen, and then also the other fruits/vegetables that retain the least pesticides and are ok to purchase non-organic.




ARTICLE HERE

It's a Sunscreen Summer

Sun screens always seem so chemical to me. So if you are looking for something that is not so harsh, but still works click to see A LIST OF THE SAFEST SUNSCREENS.



Look HERE for tips on SunScreen--I thought it was helpful.

The site had other articles that were very informative. Take some time to look around.

Happy swimming!

Lip Balm

I so want to make this lip balm. There are recipes HERE.

Diaper Cream

I found AN ARTICLE on Diaper Creams. Thought I'd pass it along.

Infertility

Absolutely fascinating link. It has a lot of the things that i think about in it. Like anti-bacterial soap which I don't use, and plastics I'm trying to rid my house of.

READ IT! Even if you are not concerned about infertility. It still has great info.

Are your body cair products toxic?

I have always wanted something like this. My friend Ashley sent this to me. It is a database of body care products. You can type in your favorite product and it will give it a rating of 1-10 on how harmful it is to your body. I am not shocked at all by the horrible ratings the products I use received. For my kids I use the Suave products because they are cheap. And every time I go to choose one at the store and I open it to smell it I think---chemicals. But it is what I can afford for now. But seriously. Looking this stuff up make me google all sorts of homemade shampoo and body wash recipes, which I am going to try next month. (I'm out of cash for the month).

So you should check it out HERE. It's very informative.

Let me know what you think, and if it makes you switch products or if you use products with a good rating, let us know in the comments. Let us know where you bought it if it was locally or online and the price--if you know it.

Thanks!

Probiotics

Our bodies are full of all kinds of interesting bugs some are good for us and some not so good. Probiotics are good bacteria. Acidophilus, bifidus, lactobacillius, etc... they reside in the intestinal tract. As with most good things, our bodies, because of lifestyle and diet are lacking in these essential bacterias. So we look to other sources to replenish our lack. Probiotics are most commonly seen in yogurt, kefir and raw sauerkraut. Que the activia commercial. I will just make a bullet point list of all the cool things that probiotics do.

- they manufacture vitamins, especially B's, which help to detoxify chemicals and metabolize hormones

- they help the enzymes to maximize food assimilation and digestion.

- starve the bad bacteria of nutrients

- change the bodies acid/alkaline balance

- boost immune response, inhibiting growth of pathogenic organisims

- protect intestinal mucosa levels

- develop a barrier to food borne allergies

- neutralize antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria

- reduces cancer risk

- reduces risk of IBS and diverticulosis

- synthesizes need vitamins for healing

and

- prevents diarrhea by improving digestion of proteins and fats

If you are not a yogurt eater then you could look into a supplement for your probiotics. I recommend Optimal Health Systems Flora Plus.

I do not recommend taking antibiotics unless you absolutely have to (like life or death) because they destroy ALL bacteria good and bad. This is not good because it leaves the system with out defenses, can seriously mess up your digestive processes for a long time and these days we are seeing new and freaky strains of antibiotic resistant bacterias- this is because for years doctors have been handing antibiotics like candy and the bugs keep mutating. I recently had MRSA, which is a very serious staph infection that can kill you. I treated it naturally and I won!

Educate yourself! Doctors do not know everything, they know what drug companies tell them.

When the @#$% hits the fan you had better know how to take care of your family.

Fun Fact: There are over 4lbs of bacteria in the human intestinal tract!

Essential oils

Essential oils are natural aromatic compounds found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. They can be both beautifully and powerfully fragrant. If you have ever enjoyed the gift of a rose, a walk by a field of lavender, or the smell of fresh cut mint, you have experienced the aromatic qualities of essential oils. In addition to giving plants their distinctive smells, essential oils provide plants with protection against predators and disease and play a role in plant pollination.

Essential oils are non water-based phytochemicals made up of volatile organic compounds. Although they are fat soluble, they do not include fatty lipids or acids found in vegetable and animal oils. Essential oils are very clean, almost crisp, to the touch and are immediately absorbed by the skin. Pure, unadulterated essential oils are translucent and range in color from crystal clear to deep blue.

Try this at home: Squeeze the peel of a ripe orange. The fragrant residue on your hand is full of essential oils.

In addition to their intrinsic benefits to plants and being beautifully fragrant to people, essential oils have been used throughout history in many cultures for their medicinal and therapeutic benefits. Modern scientific study and trends towards more holistic approaches to wellness are driving a revival and new discovery of essential oil health applications.

I have been using essential oils for a long time and I love them. Lavender is one of my favorites. I use it as a deodorant, just a couple of drops in the pits and I smell good all day, except for super sweaty days in summer, that would require some plain baking soda.

Three of the best oils to start your collection with are lavender, eucalyptus and tea tree. These oils are less expensive, so they are a great introduction to oils because your investment is not to intimidating.

Lavender is widely used and accepted for its calming and relaxing qualities.

Because of the many influential compounds found in eucalyptus, it is a key ingredient in cough and throat medicines and chest ointments. Eucalyptus is used widely both for its calming and clearing properties as well as to ease breathing* Just mix it with a little olive oil and rub it on the chest, throat and shoulders.

Recognized by its more common name "tea tree", melaleuca has been revered for its cleansing and regenerative properties, especially for the skin. Composed of more than ninety different compounds, melaleuca has limitless therapeutic applications. Tea tree is great for killing fungus, bacterias and viruses. Any time you get a cut, scrape, etc.. just drop tea tree on it.

If you are really interested in using essential oils then you should get yourself a book so you can learn how to use them.

There are a lot of companies that sell essential oils, I like several, however you should do your own research and find a company that you like.

Homemade deodorant

I sweat...I don't mind being sweaty as long as I don't stink.  So, I found this idea on How About Orange and decided to give it a try. I love this deodorant, it only has one downfall; here in Arizona it melts so I have to keep it in the fridge.  I just chop it into little bits and it melts in my pits when I apply it.  I would give this two thumbs up, it works great.

Ingredients:
1/4 cup baking soda
1/4 cup arrowroot powder
4 tablespoons coconut oil
10 drops/shakes grapefruit essential oil

-Mix together and store in a container (they suggest metal)

Recipe and photo from How About Orange