Total Nutrition – Make your own Homemade Multivitamin and Mineral Formula Doc Shillington not only sells his Total Nutrition Formula, which is available at Green lifestyle Market, he also tells us how to make our own. One of the reasons we love working with Doc is that he empowers people to take their health into their own hands. And as you know, here at OLM we love DIY healthcare! Doc’s Total Nutrition Formula, a perfectly balanced blend of whole foods, is especially formulated to supply you with natural food source vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and essential trace elements. Total Nutrition Formula Recipe With this recipe a “part” means a measurement by volume and not weight. 1 part Alfalfa Grass Powder1 part Barley Grass Powder1 part Wheat Grass Powder1 part Norwegian Purple Dulse Seaweed Powder1 part Beet Root Powder1 part Spinach Leaf Powder1 part Rosehips Powder1 part Orange Peel Powder1 part Lemon Peel Powder1 part Astragalus Powder1.5 parts Spirulina Green Algae1.5 parts Chlorella Broken Cell Algae5 parts Yeast Flakes5 parts Yeast Powder Chlorella
How to Naturally Clean Indoor Air Turns out that indoor air can often contain more toxins and chemicals than outdoor air. Everything from mattresses to pots/pans to kids PJs can contain harmful chemicals in indoor air. It’s best to reduce chemical exposure in any way possible, but in today’s chemical laden world, it is practically impossible to completely avoid harmful toxins. For the remaining chemicals in indoor air, there are some natural ways to help reduce your family’s exposure. I’ve mentioned houseplants before and they are a great option for improving indoor air (read my full list of recommended plants here). Besides indoor plants, these are my top three natural air cleaners (and I use all three): Beeswax Candles Regular paraffin candles are petroleum derived and can release chemicals like benzene, toluene, soot and other chemicals into the air. Pure Beeswax Candles on the other hand burn with almost no smoke or scent and clean the air by releasing negative ions into the air. Salt Lamps Bamboo Charcoal Salt Lamps
Bamboo Charcoal Soap Recipe Bamboo charcoal powder is prized in Asia for its skin care benefits. It’s great to use with any skin type, but absolutely heaven for oily skin! Charcoal powder absorbs toxins, impurities and excess oil by penetrating deep into the pores. It will gently exfoliate your skin without leaving any residues behind, and its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties make it ideal for anyone who suffers from acne, psoriasis and eczema. When in contact with water, charcoal powder releases many beneficial minerals, such as calcium, potassium and magnesium, creating a soothing, relaxing hot spring-water like effect. This recipe makes a lovely soap with a rich black lather that cleanses deeply and leaves the skin feeling soft and refreshed: Run this recipe through a lye calculator to find out how much lye, water and oils you’ll need for a given amount of soap. 9.6 oz palm oil8 oz olive oil8 oz coconut oil4.8 oz palm kernel oil1.6 oz castor oil12.1 oz water4.7 oz lye (NaOH)1 tbsp bamboo charcoal powder
5 Awesome Uses for Aloe Vera Aloe Vera is one of the most famous plants in the world, and is has been used frequently in history for its medicinal properties. Legend has it that the Aloe Vera was Cleopatra's beauty secret, is mentioned in the Bible in over a dozen passages, and now has scientific research to support its benefits. The Aloe Vera plant is easy to grow even in cold climates and many people grow it as a house plant. What's in Aloe Vera gel: • Water • 20 minerals • 12 vitamins • 18 amino acids • 200 active plant compounds (phytonutrients) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. A great started for supplementing Aloe Vera to your diet is through juicing. Exotic Aloe Cocktail 1-2 cup pineapple1 carrot1 green apple2 tbsp aloe vera juice2-4 tbsp of water (optional) Aloe Vera Good Juice 2 carrots2 green apples1 orange2 tbsp of aloe vera juice2-4 tbsp of water (optional)
DIY Aloe Vera Gel This Instructable will show you how I (and I emphasize I) make homemade Aloe Vera Gel. I personally use it as a moisturizer on my aging sun-kissed, exposed chest skin and neck, hoping that it will rejuvenate it over the long run and keep that part of my skin looking young. One of the reasons I am posting this tutorial is because I know this mixture helps heal sunburns. I grow my own aloe vera plants. The original source I used for this recipe is here: Cheryl's Delights Blog. The recipe is spot on, I have personally used it, and I am going to share the process of making it with you. Please remember that this post is for information only, and it is not intended to recommend treatment. ~ Thanks!
Fire Cider RecipeMommypotamus It’s no secret that I believe in fairy tales . . . But they’re mostly of the modern day sort. Occasionally, though, I come across a recipe or ingredient that seems like it was pulled directly from one of Grimm’s stories. How else could one feel about keeping dragon’s blood in the cupboard, and enchanted fire cider in the fridge? Though not imparted with any actual mystical powers, fire cider truly is magical in its own right. This tonic is revered by herbalists for its ability to help prevent cold and flu symptoms and/or shorten their duration if they occur, and for good reason. Because it takes about a month to mature, I recommend starting a batch now so you’ll be ready for fall. How To Take Fire Cider Many people take 1-2 tablespoons throughout the fall/winter months as a preventative measure, or every three to four hours if symptoms are present. Here are some more ways to use it: Fire Cider Recipe I first read about fire in Rosemary Gladstar’s book, Herbal Recipes For Vibrant Health.
Tony Pantalleresco's Page - Health Axis In here are all the articles / information posted on Tony’s website until the end of Dececmber 2011. All new articles will be posted on the blog when they are new. The reason for them being posted in here is that this blog is a little more organised than Tony’s site so you should be able to use the search facility here. Tony has put together lots of information here so please go through it at your leaisure. and enjoy. Disclaimer : All Informaiton in this section and on this website is for information purposes only and we cannot aaccept any responsibility for your actions if using / trying protocols give here. TONY’S ARTICLES FROM BELOW Other Information Studies Conducted with Fulvic and Humic Acids.
How to Make Soap from Ashes - Modern Homesteading If it hadn't been for the help we got from the native old-timers . . . my friend, Dennis, and I would have starved or just plain quit the winter we settled into that abandoned miner's cabin in Alaska. The sourdoughs came to our rescue, though, and soon taught us how to survive on less than $10 a month cash money by trapping, tanning, foraging food and dipping candles from our own tallow and lard. With their generous assistance, we also quickly mastered the fine and easy art of recycling hardwood ashes and left-over kitchen fats into clean, all purpose soap. Soap Making Is Almost Automatic Now, soap making in the woods can be an almost automatic thing. All you really need to turn out the same sort of non-polluting cleanser that our pioneer foremothers scrubbed with, you know, is lye and animal fat. To make lye in the kitchen, boil the ashes from a hardwood fire (soft woods are too resinous to mix with fat) in a little soft water, rain water is best, for about half an hour.
How To Make Amazing Homemade Solid Perfumes Using All Natural Ingredients Please be sure to Join our email list and receive all our latest and best tutorials daily – free! Background images – Design Sponge (with permission) Ever wished you could make your own perfumes? One of the fantastic things about solid perfumes is that they can easily be carried around wherever you go… to be applied easily and at leisure. Making solid perfumes is very rewarding. Making Your Own Magical Blends Where it gets really exciting is that you can create your very own unique “blend” by choosing your own favorite essential oils! You will find that the aromas of some oils go well together, and others just seem… strange. You can get some basic ideas as to what might work simply by opening the tops of two (or more) essential oils together and breathing the “mixed” fragrance. Other essential oils can add an “earthiness” to an aroma – sandalwood, cinnamon, vanilla. The Recipe… Our super-simple solid perfume recipe calls for only pure and natural ingredients: That’s it! 1. 2. or 3. 4. 5. 6.
How to Make Your Own Homemade Tiger Balm: Recipes that Work! - NaturalON Photo credit: bigstock.com When you go to the gym or play a particularly hard game of ball, or even just moving into a new house, you can find yourself with aches and pains from sore muscles. Nothing works quite as well as a soothing application of Tiger Balm. Did you know that you don’t have to run to the store to pick up some heat pads or those heating gels for relief? You can make your own soothing Tiger Balm right at home. There are several recipes around, but the basic ingredients are the same. Things You Will Need: BeeswaxEucalyptus oilClove oilCoconut oilExtra virgin olive oilPeppermint essential oilHerbs: sage, willow, wintergreen, black haw (these are optional)Glass jar or metal containerWash cloth or other type of soft cloth Basic Tiger Balm Recipe 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Continue to Page 2 Tiger Balm Recipe #2 This recipe might be a bit warmer than others, but it feels so good on sore muscles! Ingredients: SEE ALSO: Which Medical Miracle is Sitting Right in Your Own Bathroom?
Homemade Vitamin C Medicago Sativa, Pea family Some folks would say “alfalfa is only fit for livestock,” but you might be surprised to discover that alfalfa was cultivated for medicinal purposes long before it was grown for fodder. Alfalfa has been used for centuries to treat jaundice, arthritis, muscle problems, and kidney disorders. The Native Americans used it to promote blood clotting and to increase energy and bone strength. Alfalfa Lore The first mention of alfalfa was found in old text written by the emperor of China in 2939 BC. Alfalfa Success Story Chainsaw Roy, a friend of mine who lives down the road, continually tells me how great alfalfa is and how it saved his life. When Roy was in his late sixties his knees got so bad that he could hardly walk and his doctor told him that they were going to have to put disks and steel pins in his knees. Alfalfa Flowers Prices of Alfalfa Soar Should I Eat Alfalfa by the Bale? An entire bale is too much for a human to consume. Sprouting Alfalfa Bryan Shillington
How To Make Your Own Tea Tree Shampoo | Edens Garden Tea Tree oil, also known as melaleuca oil, is a concentrated oil from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia; a tree native to Australia. It was introduced to the Western world by Captain James Cook in 1732. Since then it has been used as an antiseptic, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and as an analgesic for sore muscles. It is still one of the most popular essential oils today. As well as its many medicinal benefits, Tea Tree oil also has a number of benefits for your hair including: 1. This condition is often caused by a dry scalp. 2. Natural Tea Tree oil shampoo will ensure that your hair follicles do not get clogged with harsh chemicals that that can make your hair dry and brittle. 3. For a natural head lice treatment, mix 2 ounces of Sweet Almond oil with 15 drops of Tea Tree oil. Why Make Your Own Tea Tree Shampoo? The main reason to take the time to make your own Tea Tree oil shampoo is because you can be sure it contains only natural ingredients. Tea Tree Shampoo Recipes
Homemade vitamin C (NaturalNews) Vitamin C is best known for strengthening the immune system. This potent antioxidant also has many other important roles that control significant aspects of our health. Vitamin C helps detoxify our bodies, protects and promotes healing of all of our cells, and helps us deal with both mental and physical stress. Natural vitamin C complexes from wholefoods are more potent than store-bought vitamin C tablets. Full disclosure, I meant a fully-grown, large watermelon. Rosehips, parsley, cilantro, and coriander are also very potent vitamin C suppliers. The best vitamin C is the vitamin C that comes as food. Save money with your own vitamin C supplement Any organic orange, lime, or lemon peels left over from the fruit you buy will do the trick. This is perfect for anyone who's about to start a lemonade detox, considering the leftover lemon peels (see first source). Sources: