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How to Make Mint Oil
A mint oil can be made by combining mint leaves with a carrier oil in a dark jar that can be stored for awhile. Discover how corn starch can be used to help oil to pick up a with help from the...
How to Make Lavender Oil
Lavender oil is great for relaxation, and it can be made by putting dried lavender leaves in a jar with sweet almond oil or olive oil. Find out how to store a jar of lavender oil to achieve the...
How to Make Sage Oil
Sage oil can have a sedative effect in high doses, so it's important to check with an aromatherapist before attempting to make sage oil. Infuse the scent of sage into vegetable oil in a dark...
How to Make Your Own Oils
In order to make oils at home, use a dark jar and carrier oils in combination with the materials of a desired scent. Find out about researching oils for information on health concerns with help...
How to Make Grapefruit Oil
A grapefruit oil begins with taking the skin off of a grapefruit, drying it in the oven and keeping it in a dark jar. Learn about adding oil to the jar until the takes over with help from the...
How to Make Rose Hip Oil
Rose hip oil is made by taking dried rose hips off of a rose bush, packing them in a jar and filling it with vegetable oil. Learn about keeping oils out of sunlight to maintain their integrity...
Recipes for Potpourri-Scented Oils
In order to make potpourri-scented oils, mix herbs like sage and mint with flower petals, spread them on a cookie sheet and put it in a low oven for a few hours. Discover how oils can be added to...
How to Make Oils
In order to make oils, combine the desired material with sweet almond oil or vegetable oil in a dark jar. Find out how sunlight breaks down oils with help from the creator of a line of...
How to Make Your Own Oils
Making oils means packing oil with the materials for a specific , such as lavender wood chips, in a dark jar. Discover how the creation of oils can take a few months with help from the creator of...
What Does Being Bitten by a Snake in a Dream Mean?
When people are bitten by snakes in their dreams, there could be an element of fear, sexuality or a creative feminine symbol. Learn how there is often an element of passivity in a person who...
What Does a Bicycle Mean in a Dream?
In dreams, a bicycle may allude to the process of getting from point A to point B, and it's important to note that this process requires physical effort and balance. Find out why a bicycle in a...
What Does It Mean When a Person Dreams About the Dead?
When a person dreams about the dead, there are often aspects of that person that have been absorbed into the unconscious. Discover how feelings about the dead can be applied to consciousness and...
What Does a Monkey in a Dream Mean?
In dreaming, a monkey can symbolize an immature attitude, a sense of vulgarity or a cultural norm that is not accepted in the outside world. Learn about approaching monkeys in dreams as playful...
Dreams & Spiritual Meanings About Flowers
When examining flowers in dreams, it's important to note that many cultures use flowers as symbols of the unification and spirituality of the soul. Discover how different flowers have different...
What Does a Rainbow in a Dream Mean?
In dreams, a rainbow can symbolize a connection of two different worlds or a sense of hope and new beginnings. Find out how dreams bring unconscious symbols to light with help from a psychologist...
How to Cleanse Your Colon Naturally
The best way to naturally cleanse the colon is through the promotion of bowel regularity, and this can be achieved through the daily intake of the proper combination of dietary fiber. Consume a...
Why You Should Not Cleanse Your Colon
Colon cleanse products often contain harsh chemicals and herbs that are not medically necessary, and may produce harm to the colon wall. Discover why dehydration is a concern for people who choose...
Myths About Colon Cleanses
Common myths regarding colon cleanses are: they are perfectly safe; they promote regularity; and they strengthen and tone colon muscles. Learn about the potential for damage that colon cleanses...
How to Relieve Your Back Pain
Reducing back pain with an acupressure pad. People will learn how to use these items and why they are so effective
Reflexology Benefits
The benefits of reflexology include the release of toxins, chemicals and hormones that, in effect, promote relaxation and overall well-being. Explore the benefits of reflexology with tips from a...
Performing Reflexology
Performing reflexology requires good visual contact with the client, maintaining open communication and beginning with an overall foot massage. Perform refloxology with tips from a certified...
Reflexology Techniques
Reflexology techniques include double kneading with the thumbs, deep seeking with the thumbnails and following the meridians with a downward motion. Practice reflexology techniques with tips from...
Reflexology Pressure Points
Reflexology pressure points in the feet coordinate with other parts of the body, and proper massage of these pressure points can alleviate pain or discomfort in the coordinating areas. Discover...
Reflexology Healing Properties
The healing properties of reflexology revolve around applying pressure to points in the feet to heal the coordinating areas of the body. Learn about the reflexology healing properties with tips...
How to Make Aromatherapy Oil for a Steam Room
Pour essential oils, such as lavender, orange or tea tree, into a bowl, and practice aromatherapy by bringing the boil into a steam room. Learn how essential oils evaporate in the heat of a steam...
Natural Remedies for Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless leg syndrome is characterized by a lack of calcium and magnesium in the muscles, and a natural remedy for RLS is drinking milk and eating green leafy vegetables. Avoid the side effects of...
How to Treat Acne Naturally
Naturally treat acne by drinking garlic tea to boost immune system, boiling rosemary and garlic to create a facial steam bath or rubbing egg whites on blemishes. Discover more ways to naturally...
Natural Cold Remedies
Mix a natural cold remedy that combines garlic, lemon, honey and ginger to reduce bacteria, fever and stuffy noses. Use other natural antibacterial and antifungal ingredients to get rid of colds...
How to Treat Hives Naturally
Treat hives naturally by running a bath with baking soda or oatmeal, and prevent hives from recurring by taking homeopathic tablets that will boost the body's immune system. Find out about the...
How to Make Healthy Dog Food With Natural Dog Food Ingredients
Improve the health of a family dog by making dog food with natural ingredients, such as cooked meat, peas, vegetables, oatmeal and yogurt. Use certain ingredients to improve a dog's health, such...
Using Acupressure Points During Labor
An acupuncture physician can use acupressure during labor to ease pain and quicken the process. Learn about acupressure points, found in the web of the hand and the ball of the foot, that can help...
Where Are Maternity Acupressure Points?
Acupressure points can be used to alleviate some of the many and various discomforts of pregnancy. Discover the pericardium six and stomach 36 points that help with nausea during pregnancy with...
Acupressure Points to Avoid During Pregnancy
Acupressure points to avoid with anything other than gentle strokes on a pregnant woman include anywhere on the abdomen, the lower back, the wrists and hands, ankles and feet. Avoid pinpoint...
Acupressure Points for Pregnancy
Ailments during pregnancy that can be helped by acupressure include nausea. Two acupressure points for this are the pericardium six and the stomach 36. Stimulate the two acupressure points to...
How to Induce Labor With Acupressure
Inducing labor with acupressure can be done when the baby is getting too large or the due date has passed. Learn about reasons why an acupuncture physician may induce labor, such as a...
How to Make an Aromatherapy Massage Oil
Make aromatherapy massage oils by mixing a base oil, such as jojoba, grape seed, sunflower or apricot, with 6-to-12 drops of essential oils. Prevent skin irritation from aromatherapy massage oils...
How to Use Aromatherapy for Depression
Using aromatherapy, treat depression by inhaling essential oils, such as citrus and lavender, with a facial spritzer or room spray. Then, learn to run a bath with sage and geranium oils, which...
How to Use Aromatherapy for Headaches
To reduce the pain of headaches, practice aromatherapy by inhaling essential oils with a facial spritzer or massaging oils into the neck and shoulders. Use peppermint, rosemary, basil or chamomile...
How to Use Aromatherapy for Sinus Infection
Alleviate a sinus infection using an aromatherapy inhaler with decongestant essential oils, such as rosemary, eucalyptus and lavender, or make a massaging oil to apply directly to the sinus...
How to Use Essential Oils for Kids
When using essential oils on kids, make sure to pick the most mild and gentle oils, such as lavender or orange, and use an aromatherapy room spray to help calm children before bed. Learn more safe...
How to Store Essential Oils Properly
Store aromatherapy essential oils in amber bottles that are protected from light, oxygen and heat. Properly store essential oils to keep them from dying or decompressing with this free video from...
How to Make a Natural Insect Repellent
Make a natural insect repellent by using a spray bottle that combines water and essential oils, such as lemongrass, lavender, tea tree and citronella. Or, find out how to make a a natural insect...
Herbal Skin Care
To care for skin with herbs, use aloe vera gel, aloe vera concentrated juice or a fresh aloe vera plant to apply directly to the skin or to ingest into the digestive system. Use herbal skin care...
Benefits of a Wellness Consultant
Wellness consultants look for the root cause of a chronic problem and come up with a customized plan of action to treat everyday ailments, most of which can be treated with a better diet and...
Herbal Remedies for a Toothache
Toothaches are treated with herbal remedies by drinking a tea mixture of echinacea, vitamin C and zinc, as well as applying the tea bag directly to the toothache to treat soreness and the...
Using Herbs to Get Rid of Ants
Using herbs to get rid of ants requires the use of either peppermint, garlic, red pepper, chili pepper, black pepper or cinnamon sprinkled around a windowsill or the foundation of a house. Use...
What Is an Herbal Alternative to Viagra?
An herbal alternative to Viagra is Lelon de Gascogne, a dry pine bark coming from the southwestern part of France, which helps blood circulation, nitric oxide production and the nervous system....
Losing Weight With Herbs
Using herbs to lose weight requires drinking green tea regularly, which boosts the metabolism, decreases the appetite and increases energy. Drink green tea to help burn fat and loose weight with...
Benefits of Aloe Vera
The benefits of aloe vera include cleaning out the digestive tract when ingested, improving the health of skin, hair and nails and healing burns, cuts and bug bites. Use aloe vera to increase...
How to Make Homemade Herbal Hair Treatments
Homemade herbal hair treatments consist of both topical solutions as well as changes in diet, which include eating vegetables, fruits and foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Use herbs to treat the...