In a bucket, (or indeed a foot bath if you have on), mix 1 full tablespoon of salt, 1/4 cup of white vinegar and enough warm water to cover your tootsies. Soak your feet for 10 minutes and when you take them out the dead skin will practically wipe off. Magic. (Depending on how […]
Lavender- The calming oil. Use on irritaged skin, for muscle tension, headaches, to calm and relax the mind, to reduce stress and to promote restful sleep. Peppermint- The cooling oil. Use for respiratory issues, digestive discomfort, pain, headaches, fevers, acid reflux, and to flour food. Lemon- The detox oil. Use for sore throat, seasonal discomfort,balacing […]
A carrier oil is an oil used to dilute an essential oil. Most often you’ll see almond oil being used but you can also use coconut oil, olive, apricot, avocado, macadamia, hemp, flaxseed or walnut. Any unrefined, raw oil, and preferably organic of course. Coconut oil absorbs into the skin very quickly without leaving […]
Many people may assume that the calcium that we absorb comes from dairy alone, but this is not the case. Below are dairy-free, plant-based products that are packed with Calcium!
Adults require 1,000 mg per day – preferably through diet – and this increases to 1,300 mg per day in women over 50 and men over 70. Hopefully we’re getting enough calcium from food, but if not then your body will use your bones as a bank, borrowing the calcium it needs today from the […]
I am a huge fan of herbs and spices. It was one of the main reasons I decided to study Naturopathy and Herbalism, naturally. As a young girl I used to experiment with growing different herbs at home in little plastic tubs. I would get cuttings from my relatives or the nursery. With Dad […]
Millet is so nutritious, and is considered to be one of the most digestible and non-allergenic grains available. It has a sweet nutty flavor and is one of the few grains that is alkalizing to the body. It’s also sustainable, and cheap. I love it! 1. Millet is alkaline and easy to digest 2. Millet […]
Millet Week: The oldest cultivated variety of cereal in the world, an important basic foodstuff in Africa & Central Asia. Millet is highly nutritious, gluten-free and is not acid forming, so is soothing and easy to digest. It’s alos gluten free and sustainable. Millet is very rich in unsaturated fatty acids and vitamins. It is […]
Our nails are made up mostly of a type of protein called Keratin. They are there to protect the sensitive nerves at the tips of our toes and fingers. Your nails should be pink, due to proper blood supply. Any problems are usually indicative of a nutrient deficiency, liver issues or an emotional or physical […]
