Oil pulling is a practice that has been used for 3000 years and is used in Ayurvedic medicine. Basically, the motion of swishing the oil in your mouth releases toxins. These toxins and the bacteria in your mouth are caught with the oil and you get rid of both when you spit it out. Oil …
How to prevent lice
Lice outbreaks are unfortunately very common when you have kids. It is such a hassle to get rid of them that it is definitely better to try and prevent them. I have been proudly successful at that ever since I started spraying my kids' hair every morning before heading to school whenever there is a …
Natural and safe alternative to bleach
Bleach is one of the most corrosive and deadly chemicals that can still be found everywhere. To me, it is scary and inconceivable to see how many households, schools, offices, etc. still use bleach on a regular basis, as if unaware of how dangerous it is for our health and how critical it is for …
Banana tea to help you sleep
I have had sleeping problems my entire adult life. Insomnia, restless sleepless nights, bad nights with countless wake-ups during the night, you name it, I've had them all. Thankfully I have become a much better sleeper with the help of natural remedies. One of them being the banana tea. Bananas, especially the peels, are loaded with …
The do-it-all beauty product
I have tried hundreds of moisturizers and probably spent a fortune in doing that. However, my absolute all-time favourite remains shea butter. I use it for my face, for my body, for my lips, for my eyes, for allergies, for my hair, and the list goes on. It is in my eyes the most cost …
Getting rid of a sore throat
At the very first signs of a sore throat, there is a very quick and easy solution to get rid of it naturally. But remember, the quicker you act, the better the chances! So try to make this method a reflex as soon as your throat starts bothering you. What you will need: pinch of …
Natural homemade straightening mask
Dreaming of straight shiny hair without having to put chemicals in your hair and spending a fortune at the hair salon? This mask made with coconut milk and olive oil is easy and cheap to prepare, easy to apply, and will leave your hair chemical free yet naturally straight and frizz free. What you will …
Weed killer recipe
As you must have heard by now, unless of course you've decided to ignore it, the weed killers that you buy are loaded with chemicals that are very dangerous for your health when you apply them, but also dangerous for anyone breathing them and touching them afterwards, such as your kids, your pets, etc playing …
Detox bath against a cold
A detox bath does wonders to your body. It cleans out all the toxins and chemicals out of your body. Although it is recommended to have one once a week, the main usage I make of it is when my kids or myself catch a cold. The faster you take a detox bath, the higher …
Caring for your wooden furniture naturally
It really isn't worth buying any wood polishing and cleaning products. Not only are they chemical or petroleum based but they are also much more expensive than the natural solution I am about to show you! What you'll need: lemon juice (1 part) olive oil (2 parts) cotton cloth dry cloth What to do: Mix …
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