Natural Herbal Beauty

ECZEMA TREATMENT: Eczema can be caused by an allergic reaction. The cause is a combination of external as well as internal conditions. No class, age or sex is exempt. It can be brought on by contact with certain chemicals. A balanced natural diet plays a large part in treating eczema.If you suffer from eczema, look carefully at your eating habits and the chemicals you ingest daily, either through the skin or digestion. The condition can be caused by psychological factors and stress can make the condition worse. Heartsease is one treatment that has been used by Native Americans for centuries. Add 2 tablespoons of heartsease (pansy) in 2 cups boiling water. Steep until cool. Use as wash. (more…)

Taking care of our skin is very important. The skin, intact, is our first defense against any invasion of foreign matter that can be harmful to our system. The skin is considered a thirdkidney because we excrete toxins through the pores just as we do through the kidneys. We also ingest many chemicals and toxins through the skin, so it is important that we pay attention to what we use to clean, soothe, or heal our skin. The skin also plays an important part in regulating our body temperature.

Most injuries to our skin are simple and taking care of them is easy. Cleaning any wound or puncture immediately following an injury should be the first step. Seek medical help if necessary. Keeping the area clean during healing prevents many problems from developing later on. (more…)

While we all get colds at one time or another, we can minimize the severity and length of the illness by the condition we keep our system in.

Diaphoretics cause the patient to perspire and increase blood circulation, thus helping the system to get rid of accumulated poisons and toxins in the body.

Expectorants can and do help the body in dispelling mucus from the system.

Demulcents soothe irritated and inflamed areas, thus allowing the body to heal.

Put the patient on a light diet during the illness and while recuperating. If the patient is in a weakened condition, do not use a strong stimulant. Give clear broths and tonics to build the strength back up. (more…)

AIDS URINATION: Pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 teaspoon tarragon and steep 15 minutes. Strain and sweeten. Drink several cups daily for 2 days.

TREATMENT FOR KIDNEY AILMENTS: Core and peel a pear, then puree it in the blender. Place the pear mixture in a pan and add 1 pint of boiled water. Stir in 1 /4 cup of honey. Drink often during the day for 2 days.

KIDNEY STONES: To help pass kidney stones, make a tea using 1 /4 teaspoon of dried parsley, 1 cup boiled water, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Drink every day for at least a week.

TREATMENT FOR URINARY TRACT PROBLEMS: Put 2 teaspoons of sweet basil in 1 cup of boiling water. Steep 10 minutes. Drink this 2 times daily for 2 days. (more…)

If you keep to a healthy diet you should not have too much trouble with your bowels. A diet with a good balance of fruits and vegetables helps to regulate the bowels. Some people think that having a lot of bran in their diet works well. That’s true, but, eating a lot of bran will not help you if you do not take in plenty of water to help it work.

A good exercise program also helps. Keeping the back and stomach muscles strong goes a long way to helping you feel good and keeping you and your bowels healthy. Walking is still the best way to get exercise. The whole family can get into the habit of walking and everybody benefits. (more…)