Non-Toxic Living

Acne is caused by dead skin and oil that clog pores and become infected. Adult acne is similar, yet deeper inflammation that can sometimes even feel like cysts. Treating acne with prescription or...

Lets just face it (no pun intended), when your skin looks and feels good so do you. With all of the rest of the stresses of the world, the last thing you need is another breakout. Getting your...

Catching lice is your basic nightmare and getting rid of it naturally is a bit of a challenge because you must have complete vigilance! If you give up after a few days, the lice will win. The...

Body butter is known as one of the most luxurious lotions, used for dry skin and energizing your body. Typically made with shea butter, a mixture made from shea nuts from West Africa, body butter...

Virgin coconut oil is deemed by author Dr. Bruce Fife, N.D., and other alterative health care practitioners to be a "miracle" food. Some traditional Western medicine sources, such as the Mayo...

Castor oil is a vegetable oil made from the seed of the castor plant. It has numerous household, beauty, and medicinal uses. One of the most common uses of castor oil is for detoxification. Many...

Coconut oil is an edible oil derived from coconuts that has dozens of different uses, from cooking to healing. It has been used in tropical locations for thousands of years, and is now prevalent...

An overnight liver detox can help you flush out toxins accumulated in the liver over the years and help restore this vital organ. It will help bowel movements occur more regularly by washing out...

Coconut oil goes back thousands of years as a health and beauty support. It's a powerful moisturizer, and the immune-boosting fatty acids that make up the oil have a number of surprising effects:...

Although cosmetics are nice for a night out or covering up small flaws, there is a lot to be said for recipes which improve natural beauty. There are some factors which influence the skin and hair...

Most nutritionists educated about extra virgin coconut oil recommend about 3 to 4 tbsp. of coconut oil daily. This amount is based upon the amount of lauric acid contained in the coconut oil, as...

Coconut oil has many uses for in leading a healthier lifestyle. Used both externally and internally, this versatile oil has benefits that range from glowing skin to weight loss and it may even...

A Roach is by far one of the most detested creatures we can find in our home. We spend a lot of money on pest control each year, much of it to get rid of roaches. There are less expensive and more...

At a certain time every year we all pull out the insect repellent so we can do battle with mosquitoes, gnats, ticks, noseeums, chiggers, and the various other bugs that are the bane of our...

Human Shampoo - Mix four ounces of glycerin with ¼ cup of olive oil. Add to four ounces of castile soap. Add herbs of your choice. For example, the eZine articles site shows an article...

Scabies is a nasty little problem that causes severe itching, especially at night. It caused by the itch mite, which is an eight-legged parasite that grows to about 0.3 mm in length. It likes to...

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Would you like to rejuvenate your senses, reduce cellulite, and attain beautiful baby skin? Using a few tools from Mother Nature, you too can enjoy great skin. I will show you how to get and...

Using a sauna is one way to detoxify your body. When you use a sauna, your body creates an artificial fever, purging toxins, and creating white blood cells to fight off bacteria and illness. Your...

Here are cleaning solutions to your household and accessory items cleaning problems. How do you bathe a cat without water? You rub corn meal into the fur (where it will absorb the oils and dirt)...

Mercury is one of the most toxic metals known to man. Although it is present in our bodies, it has no known benefits to our health, but studies indicate it might be contributing to serious...

Essential oils are a natural way to repel insects and keep them out of your house.

You love spending time outdoors but you could do without the mosquito bites. Unfortunately, most commercial mosquito repellents contain chemical pesticides that smell disagreeable and you really...

Learn how to make an all-natural stripping shampoo for extra dirty hair.