I have been reading and researching with great interest about the benefits of Chlorella and Spirulina. Simply put, these are nothing more than pond scum. Algae that grown in fresh water lakes in warm climates. However, these little devils are so full of vitamins, minerals and nutrients, they have been labelled superfoods. I purchased my first batch of the powders…
…and proud of it! Redheads have a bad name in England and are often seen as spawns of the antichrist. But all that aside, the worst part about being a redhead [and I know, because I am one] is that when the sun comes out, I go inside. My country of birth and home for 40 years [Australia] was hot…
On my way to work this morning, I heard an interesting news item on the possibility of a link between eczema and acne and the ingredients contained in skin care products. As a nation we spend thousands of pounds a year on beauty and skin care products and I would like to bet that hardly anyone is aware of the…
Whenever I see a Chamomile plant, I always want to run my fingers over the leaves. Chamomile is a lovely plant with mossy fernlike leaves and small daisy heads. The blooms smell a little like apples. Chamomile is definitely on my list of favourites being a versatile herb with many uses. It is gentle enough for babies and young children…
Calendula is my all time favourite herb. It is gentle enough to use on babies and looks so pretty in the garden too. Such an easy herb to grow, it has beautiful orange, almost daisy-like flowers which can be dried and used fresh for so many things. It is a herb that promotes healing. Calendula is anti-inflammatory and has some…
So many people suffer with the dreadful seasonal hayfever but there are some natural remedies that can help with the symptoms which include : * Nasal congestion * Runny nose * Frequent sneezing * Itchy and blood shot eyes * Itchy throat mouth and nose and ears * Loss of smell * Severe wheezing, rhinitis can trigger nose bleeding *…
Propylene Glycol is a cosmetic form of mineral oil found in automatic brake and hydraulic fluid and industrial antifreeze. In the skin and hair, propylene glycol works as a humescent, (a product which helps the skin and hair retain moisture). The Material Safety Data Sheet warns users to avoid skin contact with propylene glycol as this strong skin irritant can…
