Olive oil can build strong fingernails and soften cuticles. Soak your nails in a mixture of lukewarm olive oil and lemon juice before bedtime. Put on soft cloth or cotton gloves and allow the oil to penetrate overnight. Your nails will gradually resist breakage and chipping.
Category: Herbs, Health, & Crafts
The Legend of the Lily of the Valley
Supposedly, the flower was created by Eve’s tears, when she was expelled from the garden of Eden. In folklore, the lily of the valley formed ladders so the fairies could climb the reeds where their cradles lied. Another legend is the first lily of the valley loved a nightingale, but she was shy and hid…Read more »
Natural Remedies for High Blood Pressure
Lifestyle factors such as stress, diet, and lack of exercise can lead to hypertension or high blood pressure, but it could also be in your genes. Here are 4 natural remedies that can help. Hibiscus tea has been used to lower blood pressure for decades. Researchers found that after 12 days of drinking this tea,…Read more »
POPULAR GLUTEN
A popular trend in the USA is avoiding gluten. There is this belief that eating foods containing gluten may contribute to weight gain as well as a list of ailments. Some books claim that gluten-laden grains are the culprits that underlie chronic health problems. Every major change in our diet also carries a possibility of…Read more »
Things Your Mother Never Told You; Part One
GRAY HAIR: Did you ever wonder why our hair changes to gray as we age? Graying occurs as the cells in our hair follicles lose their ability to produce pigment over time. The hair isn’t actually gray, which is hard to believe I know. The fact is when new hair grows in, it doesn’t have…Read more »
Promote A Healthier Ocean
We are all responsible to keep our waters free from pollution. The majority of the world is surrounded by water, yet how many times have humans endangered the ocean with their carelessness? And it’s not just oil spills and toxic waste from ships. What we do on land also affects the ocean and it doesn’t have…Read more »
Homemade Astringent
Homemade Astringent.
Emotions & Control
Every generation has its own unique perspectives, styles, and opinions that have shaped the world. We learn from the past and when we share our experiences, we pass on valuable lessons. These lessons can shape how we think, feel, and act. Personality factors combined with life circumstances chooses a different response for every one of…Read more »
Glacier Lakes & Safety
Mt. Rainer stands proud like a giant, protecting its valley and lakes. As summer draws near and the weather warms, everyone heads to the area lakes. But did you know that lakes, such as Lake Tapps are fed by the glacier? That puts the water at approximately 55 degrees. The colder the water, the quicker cold…Read more »
BEAUTY AND THE BEASTY BRAS
Who knew those women libbers that burned their bras years ago had the right idea all along? According to medical anthropologists, Sydney Ross Singer and Soma Grismaijer, a bra-covered breast can actually cause cysts, pain, cancer, as well as lead to stretched-out, droopy breasts. Perhaps your mother, like my own, preached the importance of wearing…Read more »