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Thinspiration. Home Remedies For A Cold Using Whiskey. Home remedies for colds, particularly those that hearken back several generations, often contain whiskey as a primary ingredient.

Home Remedies For A Cold Using Whiskey

The alcoholic beverage soothes sore throats, quiets coughs, clears stuffy noses and encourages sleep. Though these whiskey-based cold remedies can be helpful for adults, they are not recommended for children or teens. A hot toddy is soothing for those who are feeling achy and congested, and its warmth and alcohol content will quickly put you to sleep. To make a whiskey-based hot toddy, measure 1/4 cup of whiskey, 1/4 cup of honey and 1/4 cup of fresh-squeezed lemon juice into a mug.

Microwave the mixture until it's hot, then sip it until it's gone. Whiskey cough syrup is an old-fashioned cold remedy that contains no drugs or chemicals. This simple sore throat remedy harnesses the power of fresh citrus and whiskey to numb the burning sensation that often accompanies a cold. William Li: Can we eat to starve cancer?

Lovely Locks / . DIY Citrus Salt Scrub. It’s that time of year.

DIY Citrus Salt Scrub

Where you need all the exfoliation you can get! Everyone wants fabulous beach-ready skin! And lets be real, if you’re anything like me… exfoliating just didn’t seam important when you’re all covered up in winter clothing. Well, now it’s time to peel of those layers of clothing AND skin! Here is a fantastic recipe and I just know you will have all the ingredients in your kitchen. What you will need: 1 cup sea salt 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or olive, almond or coconut oil) 1/2 tsp lemon juice (or zest) 1/2 tsp orange zest (not necessary) photo credit: via First mix the oil and sea salt together. How to exfoliate: Clean body as normal in shower. "One Good Thing" by Jillee: Fighting Acne With Oil!

Sounds crazy right?

"One Good Thing" by Jillee: Fighting Acne With Oil!

Well, allow me to explain….. "One Good Thing" by Jillee: Get Rid of Armpit Stains FOR GOOD! Make Your Own Deodorant. Once again…I am taking my blog inspiration from one of your comments.

"One Good Thing" by Jillee: Get Rid of Armpit Stains FOR GOOD! Make Your Own Deodorant

Karen left a comment today on my post “Whitening Whites…” saying that ever since she started making her own all-natural deodorant, she hasn’t had any problem with armpit stains! Well, that was enlightening…to me! Since we put in all that effort to get those pit stains out….makes sense we should try and KEEP them out! Becca and Mrs. Jones Soapbox also left comments awhile back on “Goodbye To Yellow Armpit Stains!” Karen’s recipe for all-natural deodorant is as follows: 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup baking soda 10 drops tea tree oil Shake it up real good, then just apply to clean armpits. "One Good Thing" by Jillee: Wash Your Face With Oil....I Dare You! Let’s try this again…shall we?

"One Good Thing" by Jillee: Wash Your Face With Oil....I Dare You!

Despite being distracted by the couch-burning episode yesterday…I’m still excited to talk about Washing Your Face With Oil. (I have moved all couches out of the vicinity…just in case!) Spirit Vaults : Meditation - Essay - StumbleUpon. It seems everyone is interested in meditation...talking about the wonderful benefits, recommending classes and discussing the different ways to "do it".

Spirit Vaults : Meditation - Essay - StumbleUpon

But, for a beginner, just what is "it"? And how do you do "it"? Our busy, hectic, lifestyles may seem to prohibit this peaceful practice, or provide a convenient "excuse" not to begin, or continue, to meditate...but, the happy news is, you CAN successfully benefit even if you practice for short periods. With the simple technique described below, you will begin and incredible journey. There are 100's of styles, traditions and forms of meditation, but this simple practice has always been highly recommended.

Sit comfortably, preferably upright and alert. To sit on a mat, cushion or pillow, sit cross-legged, half or full lotus, depending on your ability. Health, Fitness & Perspective by Vin Miller. Saving Face: Seven Bad Beauty Habits to Break - DivineCaroline. A VC: Subconscious Information Processing. It's fathers day and I thought I'd tell a story about my dad and something he taught me a long time ago.

A VC: Subconscious Information Processing

I was in middle school and I had a school project due the next day and it came up at dinner that I had not done the project. My dad made me stay up very late that night until I had completed it. And he stayed up with me. He made sure I understood two things that evening. The first one is obvious. But the second thing he explained to me was more subtle and way more powerful. He explained that once your brain starts working on a problem, it doesn't stop. I've taken that approach with every big problem I've faced ever since. I'm a big fan of subconscious information processing. Thanks dad for that tip. Mens Health - Yoga - Get Started Guide.