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MAKE YOUR OWN ANTIBACTERIAL SOFT SCRUB CLEANSER

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MAKE YOUR OWN ANTIBACTERIAL SOFT SCRUB CLEANSER I have been so excited  about this post I could hardly wait for today to come! That is either a sign that it’s a really great idea…or that I really need to get a life! lol. Either way…I think you are going to LOVE this one! Once again, I had to ask myself…why haven’t I thought to try something like this before!?!  I really have no good answer for that. I guess I wasn’t a big user of Soft Scrub to begin with…so it didn’t really occur to me to make a homemade version of it. But now that I have TRIED the homemade version….I’m a FAN! I think you will be too. A big “Thank You” to  Emily  at  Live Renewed  for sharing this homemade solution I never knew I always wanted to try! :-) Before I tell you how to make it…I’m going to have to  eat my words on any past disparaging remarks I have made about liquid castile soap. A couple of things I’ve tried in the past that I didn’t particularly like invo...

Get Fit and Stay Fit While Losing Weight

Get Fit and Stay Fit While Losing Weight For many people, choosing a healthy diet and exercise plan is not about weight loss alone. You may be striving for a healthier life, a fit life. Getting fit and staying fit are great ways to lengthen your life, improve your mood, and keep yourself healthy.  To get fit, and stay fit, follow the following guidelines: 1. Focus on Lifestyle Changes:  Fitness is not a temporary solution to a short term problem. It is a series of lifestyle choices, leading up to an overall lifestyle change. As you begin your journey into weight loss, focus on the fact that you are developing a healthy body for a lifetime, not just a skinnier body right now. This will help you to see the big picture, and enable you to stay strong through diet difficulties. 2. Adjust Your Diet:  Adjust your diet plan until you find one that is both healthy and livable. For example, if you hate salad, and design a diet plan focused on eating a big salad at lunch and dinner...

ALL NATURAL, INEXPENSIVE, SKIN & HAIR PRODUCT REPLACEMENTS

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DIY Hair & Skin Products THE 10 BEST ALL NATURAL, INEXPENSIVE, SKIN & HAIR PRODUCT REPLACEMENTS Over the past 3 or 4 years I've slowly been transitioning to a more natural lifestyle. I admit I haven't completely given up my store bought products, but by switching between them and homemade, I find I keep my skin, hair, and wallet much happier. SHAMPOO: BAKING SODA Skip the shampoo with parabens, sulfates, and toxins (your scalp absorbs these!) and instead try a paste of baking soda and water. The combination of baking soda followed by a vinegar rinse (below) is extremely clarifying and for anyone who uses styling products it's a great way to wash all that crap out. I use about a tablespoon of baking soda in a small bowl, and mix enough water to make a paste that's spreadable but not so wet that it slides out of your hair. I then pour the paste on top of my wet hair, and massage it into my scalp as much as possible. The baking soda will not l...

Home Remedies for Boils that Really Work

22 Home Remedies for Boils that Really Work   What is a Boil?   Boil or skin abscess is primarily an infection of the skin. Boils are large and hard pimples with pus filled in centre. How does a boil forms? Well, the formation of boil begins with tenderness and redness on the skin. Gradually, white blood cells, protein, and bacteria get filled in the centre of the boil and forms pus. They are tender-to-touch and painful. They are found in various forms, like cystic acne, pilonidal cyst, Hidradenitis suppurativa, and carbuncle or furuncles. Boils may appear at various places, like breast, scalp, back, head, face, groin, underarms, back, and buttocks. They are highly contagious. Symptoms We all know how a boil looks like. But, we usually remain uncertain about the type of boil. However, its appearance depends on the skin conditions and dietetic factors of a person. Here are some warning signs of a boil: Boil develops with a red nodule or head on any part of the...

Oregano and it's Health Benefits

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Oregano and it's Health Benefits Oregano is a wonderful herb, both to use in your cooking and to use therapeutically as needed. Its name means "mountain joy," and oregano was revered as a symbol of happiness by the ancient Greeks and Romans. This is why drawings often depict brides and grooms of the time crowned with a laurel of oregano, which was a widespread tradition. 1  Although oregano is popular in Mediterranean cuisine, in the US, it's often associated primarily with a pizza spice. This does this medicinal herb a great disservice, since today we know that oregano contains vitamins A, C, E, and K, as well as fiber, folate, iron, magnesium, vitamin B6, calcium, and potassium. Additionally, oregano, which is sometimes called "wild marjoram" in Europe (and is closely related to the herb sweet marjoram 2 ) contains potent phytochemicals that provide potential health benefits. The Top 5 Health Benefits of Oregano 1. Antioxidants for Immune Syst...

It's Yoga Time!

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 It's Yoga Time! 1. Yoga for Complete Beginners - Yoga Class 20 Minutes 2. Stretches for Back Pain Relief, How to Stretch Routine, Beginners Home Yoga 3.Most Important Exercise to Help Pinched Nerve and Neck Pain / Dr. Mandell Health Info & Remedies Join Free and Earn Instantly Veianet Online Store Garden and Recipes My Lot

The Main Groups of Yoga Postures

The Main Groups of Yoga Postures The main groups of yoga postures are: standing, seated, reclining (prone & supine), forward bends, back bends, side bends, twists, inverted and balancing postures. Standing Postures These poses invigorate the mind and body by eliminating tension, aches, and pains. Internally, these postures stimulate digestion, regulate the kidneys, and alleviate constipation, as well as improve circulation and breathing by developing the strength of the legs and the flexibility of the pelvis and lower back. Through regular practice, standing poses lend strength and mobility to the hips, knees, neck, and shoulders. On a psychological level, standing poses create confidence, enhance willpower, and strengthen character. Seated Postures Generally, these poses are considered calming, as they soothe the nerves, eliminate fatigue, and refresh the brain. They also help regulate blood pressure and assist in recuperation from illness, as well as promote restful...

How to Start a Yoga Business

How to Start a Yoga Business Due to its popularity, many yoga lovers are quitting the corporate world to start their own yoga studios. BY LAUREN CANNON @laurenthedark FITiST creates workout packages based on boutique fitness classes. IMAGE: Getty Have you considered starting a yoga business of your own? It takes hard work and dedication, just like the practice of yoga itself. Yoga is an ancient Hindu philosophical practice that combines body movement and fixed postures with meditation, spiritual, and holistic exercises. In recent years, many enlightenment seekers have jumped on the yoga bandwagon, lured in by donation-only sessions, and inexpensive one-off classes. There is even the Gawker-esque blog YogaDork, profiled in kind by The New York Times, that covers the frivolous nuances of the increasingly trendy $5.7 billion industry. Don't be fooled by its whimsical exterior - the business of yoga comes equipped with the joys and pitfalls of any other business. ...