Red and Green

We are deep into the days of summer with hot days and lazying by the pool, yes, I said lazying-it is a word. Maybe you like to swim in the pool or the kids are taking swim lessons, either way, you are encountering a nasty, toxic chemical called chlorine, and perhaps your hair is turning that lovely shade of summer green--yuk!

I am not going to get into the reasons why chlorine is unbeneficial, we can save that for another post. I will give you a remedy to get that green tinge from your lovely tresses. You need to use the red to get out the green, kind of like a "Christmas in July" theme, with tomato juice. This recipe comes from Annie Berthold-Bond, in her book, "Better Basics for the Home".

Here it is:

1/4 cup of tomato juice

Put tomato juice onto wet hair and massage scalp. Leave it on for a few minutes, then wash as usual. Celery stick and booze optional--joking!

That is it! Easy, simple and basic. Kind of brings new meaning to knocking your head and saying: "I could have had a V-8". Ok, I better go, I am getting silly....

Here's to you health and the dog days of summer!

ClearSkies

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Silver Amalgam Fillings-are they safe?

I received this link from my Natural dentist in Clearwater, it is graphic and it shows a woman having her silver fillings removed. It also sites studies on dangers of mercury fillings and the health issues that they cause.

http://www.brasschecktv.com/page/360.html

After viewing the video, scroll down to get all the background information on how the government authorized the use of this toxin into your body.

My dentist here in Clearwater outlines on his website how to remove these toxins from your body safely. http://www.saveyourteeth.com/

Here's to your health!
ClearSkies

Steamy and Hot!

Natural facials are both steamy and hot. The health of benefits of such can be seen and felt immediately. Facial steams open up the pores and hydrate the skin while deeply cleaning. They will leave your face feeling clean and wanting more.

To take advantage of the benefits of a natural steam facial, use fresh bottled, spring or well water and no chlorinated water. Put the water in a pot, add fresh herbs, such as: lavender, chamomile, lemon balm, witch hazel, mint, rosemary, tea tree, sage, berry leaves, yarrow, comfrey, aloe vera, calendula, nettle, rose, St. John's wort, bay, red raspberry, myrrh or colt's foot and bring to a boil. Of course, do a mixture of these herbs that you like and enjoy, not all of them all at once. After the herbs and water come to a boil, simmer them for a few minutes to allow the herbs to infuse into the water. While it is simmering, pull your hair back off your face and wash your face. When ready to steam, place the pot on a heat-safe potholder or towel and lean over the steamy herbs with a towel hanging over your head to hold in the steaminess. Keep your head in the steamy tent for about 5 minutes. If you like, close your eyes and breathe in the beautiful aroma of fresh herbs. Relax....

When done, rinse with cool water and use an astringent on your face to close the pores. You can also add licorice root into your steam bath, it is one of the most useful herbs for steaming. Another steam facial option is to soak a towel with hot water and place gently over your face for about 2 minutes or until you are done.

Whatever you choose, your pores will thank you. If you like steam facials, try a full-body steam at your local gym--wow!

Hears to your health!

ClearSkies

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