February 27, 2010 in Natural Remedies | Comments (0)
Tags: cold, natural ways to get over a cold, showers, steam showers
Recently, I just got over one of the worst colds in the world for me and I as I was scouring the computer trying to find the very best natural remedies, I came across the steamy shower trick. Now, of course this does not mean bringing your partner with you into the shower, but when you have a cold, make sure that you get into a hot, hot shower.
The reason for this is because steam actually helps moisturize your nasal passages and will relax you completely. However, if you are dizzy from your fever, make sure that you sit down and take a sponge bath while you are in the steam shower.
This will help you in the long run, as it will certainly make sure that your nose will stop running. Trust me, it works!
February 8, 2010 in Herbal Treatments, Natural Remedies | Comments (0)
Tags: dandruff, essential oils, Natural Remedies
Dandruff is an unsightly, uncomfortable, and embarrassing problem — but there are many ways to eliminate it, and they do not all rely on harsh and abrasive chemicals.
Tea tree oil is one such remedy. This is because the oil produced by the plant, which is also known as melaleuca alternifolia, has antiseptic properties; it also has anti fungal properties.
Many essential oils are helpful in getting rid of dandruff. For instance, using lemon and rosemary after letting your hair dry on its own can be great. You just rub the oils directly onto your scalp.
Even what you eat can help eliminate dandruff. Specifically, you should incorporate those helpful B vitamins into your diet, along with zinc and flax seed oil. At the same time, try to avoid saturated fats.