Health Care

Before we dive in, please, ALWAYS consult your physician before trying treatments with medicinal plants. This article is informational ideas and not meant as medical advice. Beauty Benefits of Aloe Vera After digging into all the beauty benefits of aloe, I’m thinking I might need a plant or two sitting on my vanity. Aloe is an excellent partner when it appears to keep you looking your best. I mean come on; the old Egyptians didn’t name it “the plant of immortality” for nothing! 1. Natural Moisturizer Aloe vera’s moisturizing advantages have been completely documented, so it’s no wonder to see it in various beauty products. Skip the combined chemicals and use it directly to your face and skin to heal and moisturize. 2. Gentle Makeup Primer Aloe vera gives an economical and natural alternative to makeup primers, and it’s so fabulous gentler on your skin. If you want your makeup to remain beyond lunchtime, the solution is to apply a good primer on your face and eyes first. ...

The liver is extremely important for our overall health since it converts toxins from the body into waste which are later removed through urine and feces. Yet, over time, it can become sluggish and overwhelmed, which reduces its function, and toxins start accumulating as fat cells, usually in the belly area. This makes us prone to various health issues and ailments. Dr.Axe explains that  “just about any form of metabolic, digestive, immune or hormonal disorder can impact liver health. In addition, your lifestyle can make or break the health of your liver. Things that damage your liver include: Chemically sprayed crops Eating many packaged foods that contain refined oils and high amounts of sugar Too much alcohol and caffeine Prescription medication or antibiotic use Drug use and unprotected sex Low-quality animal products High stress levels and hormonal imbalances Air pollution and environmental toxin exposure Using chemical household and beauty products” ...

The adrenal glands are of high importance for the entire body. These small layered glands reside on top of your kidneys. In fact, they are important for healthy kidney function and the production of hormones – particularly stress hormones and sex hormones (estrogen and testosterone). The adrenal glands release several hormones, like steroids and adrenaline. These hormones improve the metabolic rate, strengthen immunity, and regulate blood pressure. They also help the body to manage stress, so problems with their release lead to numerous health issues. Adrenal fatigue Adrenal fatigue leads to lower levels of a number of hormones that can affect every single part of your body. Left unattended, adrenal fatigue can lead to adrenal insufficiency. Some of the signs of adrenal fatigue include:  Hair loss  Poor sleep  Brittle nails and/or dry skin  Chronic body and emotional fatigue  Brain fog and memory loss  Body aches or chronic muscle pa...

Flu Fighting Tea is perfect for fever, aches, pains, a wracking cough, or a sore throat. Sounds like the flu to me! It’s never fun to feel under the weather, but so many of the cold and flu remedies available are full of chemicals that you wouldn’t otherwise put in your body. One of my favorite all-natural ways to feel better is to drink a big cup of honey lemon flu fighting tea. This is a recipe that my  husband has perfected over the years, it tastes great and it’s very effective at soothing a cough and sore throat. Not only that, but the the ingredients in this flu fighting tea are also excellent at fighting cold and flu symptoms at the root! For this flu fighting tea: Start off by steeping a good quality, organic echinacea tea bag and several thin slices of fresh organic ginger root in some hot water. Then, stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice and raw honey. Finally, add the spices. Clove and cinnamon add a wonderful flavor to the tea, and a little cayenne pepp...

Lose 5 pounds in 1 Week using this magic weight loss drink that gets you almost instant results. If you have been trying to lose some water weight, this drink will help you accomplish your goal. Losing weight fast can be done at home if you have the right weight loss tools in your arsenal. Note: This drink should not be consumed for more than 2 months! We also recommend that if you are on any blood-related or blood pressure medications, you should consult your doctor before starting this drink just to be safe. Lose 5 Pounds In 1 Week Using This Magic Weight Loss Drink For this drink to be effective, you will need to follow a strict diet that is very low in calories and also incorporate at least 30 minutes of exercise into your daily routine. Ingredients half of a banana 1 teaspoon of ground almonds half a cup of almond milk 1 teaspoon of grated ginger half of a teaspoon of cinnamon powder Preparation: Add all of the ingredients above into a high-speed...