Useful Bi Carb - Health and Beauty
Bicarbonate of Soda is a naturally occurring substance made from sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate.
Sodium bicarbonate is a white crystalline solid with a slightly alkaline taste. It’s often found in mineral springs and in its natural form it’s called nahcolite.
Bicarbonate of Soda can be purchased from any supermarket and is inexpensive. Store the box in a cool, dry place like the pantry or a cupboard.
Homeopathic First-Aid Kit for Summer
November 30, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
What is homeopathy?
Homeopathy is a way of healing that is based on the law of similars that like cures like. This means that anything that can make you ill, can also cure you.
Unlike conventional medicine which often masks symptoms, homeopathy treats the underlying cause by helping the body to heal itself by bringing it back into balance.
A pain killer may help to dull the pain which is a symptom of an underlying cause. Homeopathy treats the whole person by looking at not just the physical symptoms but also at a person’s emotional and mental symptoms, to help find the best remedy.
For instance, if you are looking for a remedy for heat exhaustion you might find pulsatilla and sulphur recommended. After matching the physical symptoms to one of them, you would then read about the emotional and mental symptoms for each one to find an even closer match.
Shea Butter: Women’s Gold
November 22, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Shea butter has unique therapeutic benefits - as a natural sunscreens, anti-elastase ( prevent stretch marks), and it helps to stimulate and regenerate skin cells. The butter also has anti-inflammatory, disinfectant and antiseptic qualities.
Village women harvest the Karite fruit which is known as the Tree of Life. This fruit contains seeds which, when crushed, yield the luxurious shea butter. Earnings from the butter, known as ‘women’s gold’, benefit some of the poorest villages in Africa. However, it takes 40-50 years before the tree is in full production.
