Tips & Remedies

How to relieve menstrual pain

November 18th, 2009 by Vanessa Posted in Tips & Remedies |  No Comments »

How to relieve menstrual pain by Vanessa WAU
Menstrual pain is nothing more than cramps in your uterus muscles. Despite being only cramps for some women these are the worst pain they ever felt. Most women had felt these at least once in their lives. Age, pregnancy or birth control pills can make this pain stop [...]

Lower Back Pain, PMS & Antiseptic

June 27th, 2009 by Homefront Posted in Tips & Remedies |  1 Comment »

Lower Back Pain – We all have the dreaded lower back from time to time, lack of Vitamin D can be the root of the pain, back pain can be a symptom of vitamin D deficiency, Vitamin D is found in fish with small bones, fortified milk and cereal, and exposure to sunlight.

Vicky – Ireland
PMS [...]

Calming Spirit Tea Blend

June 26th, 2009 by Homefront Posted in Tips & Remedies |  No Comments »

This very tasty tea is wonderful iced or hot. These herbs are traditionally used to calm the nerves, settle the stomach, and uplift. Other herbs can be added, as desired. You will need:
1 cup dried rosemary leaves
1 cup dried lavender flowers
1 cup dried spearmint
1/2 cup dried chamomile
1/4 to 1/2 cup dried cloves
To make:
Blend all [...]

Chamomile Hair Rinse (for fair hair)

June 26th, 2009 by Homefront Posted in Tips & Remedies |  No Comments »

2 oz. chamomile flowers
2/3 cup cider vinegar
5 drops chamomile essential oil
Pour 1 1/2 pints of boiling water over your chamomile flowers, cover them and infuse overnight. Strain the liquid, add vinegar and oil, then pour the liquid into a stoppered bottle. Use as a final hair rinse. If left in the hair it will lighten [...]

Dizziness, Headache & Dry Skin

June 26th, 2009 by Homefront Posted in Tips & Remedies |  No Comments »

Dizziness
A common kitchen spice can stop a case of the spins. Simply drop a pinch of cayenne into a glass of warm water and sip. I got this tip last year and used it during the humid hot summer we had when i felt dizzy and it worked a treat.
Sharon UK
Dry Skin

Almond and [...]

Natural Remedies for Dealing with Insects

June 26th, 2009 by Homefront Posted in Tips & Remedies |  No Comments »

Late summer/early fall brings the warm weather, which I love. But it also brings something I hate—BUGS!!! From destroying the lawn to attacking your skin to taking over the kitchen, it seems they are everywhere! However, they are not always so easy to get rid of, especially if you don’t care to intoxicate your home [...]

Food as medicine

June 26th, 2009 by Homefront Posted in Food & Diet, Tips & Remedies |  No Comments »

HEADACHE? EAT FISH- Eat plenty of fish — fish oil helps prevent headaches. So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain.
HAY FEVER? EAT YOGURT – Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season. Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily.
TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA – Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular [...]

Cold and flu

June 26th, 2009 by WarMaiden Posted in Tips & Remedies |  No Comments »

If you already have a cold, you are more likely to spread it to others if you don’t wash your hands after you cough or sneeze. Going to school or doing your normal activities probably won’t make you feel any worse. But it will increase the likelihood that your cold will spread to classmates or [...]

The Gentler Art of Sugaring

June 26th, 2009 by Homefront Posted in Tips & Remedies |  No Comments »

For those women who wax to obtain beautiful hair free skin, or even for those who merely use a razor, there is a better alternative. Hair removal can be much less painful and less expensive than waxing and obtain longer lasting results than shaving. The method to which I am referring is an ancient, but [...]

Stretch Marks

June 26th, 2009 by Homefront Posted in Pregnancy & Motherhood, Tips & Remedies |  No Comments »

During your early stages of pregnancy, discoloured lines known as stretch marks may appear on the surface of your breasts as you gain weight. A few months later weight gain on your buttocks and tummy may also result in stretch marks. Depending on your skin tone, they start out as pink, reddish brown; they vary [...]

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