Natural Living in the US

One of the wonderful things about natural cleaners is that they are safe for children to use.  Most of the ingredients used to make these home-made cleaning products don’t need warnings on the label to store out of reach of children and to use the product in an adequately ventilated area; neither does it need the number of the local poisons centre in case of swallowing.  And this has another advantage: if the product is child-safe, you can encourage children to help with the cleaning with minimal risk to small systems (and young, delicate skin).

The same applies to most organic pest control methods for the garden.

However, it is important here to add that essential oils should always be kept out of the reach of children and that they should not be taken internally.  While children can certainly use natural house cleaning products made with essential oils, any child under the age of eight should not be allowed to use the oils themselves (a responsible eight year old who understands that they shouldn’t eat the essential oil or use half a bottle at a time can have a go, however).  And the usual first aid advice applies for anything other than water: if you get something in your eye, flush it out with cold running water.

Some natural home products (and methods) can be made by children with a minimum of supervision.

Soap Snot: There’s no denying that the gel made by pouring boiling water (adult supervision required for under 10s) onto chopped or grated soap has a consistency like thick runny mucus – sorry!  Once the gel has cooled, it can be used to wash floors; wash soft toys, woolly jerseys and delicate underpants (not that your children are likely to have delicate underpants); and to get aphids off the roses – put a mixture of the soap snot and water into a water pistol and sent out your young SAS squad to gun down the aphids lurking in the roses.  Soap snot also has a slippery texture that is quite fun to handle.  Soap snot can also be used as shampoo and as liquid soap.  Make up an extra big batch for a “messy play day” or as an alternative to a food fight – the kids get to make a huge slithery, slimy mess that has a high gross-out factor but is very easy to clean up. 

Vinegar spray: Mix equal parts of vinegar and water to make a glass cleaning spray and mould killer – and an after-shampoo rinse.  Add a little essential oil, and the spray doubles as an air freshener for the toilet. 

Baking soda paste:  Combine baking soda and a little water to make a paste that’s suitable for cleaning down the fridge, inside the microwave and around the bath.  You can also clean your teeth with it, but this tastes pretty awful!  If the baking soda spray is applied quite thickly and left to dry, spray it with the vinegar spray to see it fizzing.

Take them alive:  Send small children to hunt down snails and caterpillars infesting your vegetables.  Put them in a container and either feed them to chickens, if you have them, or take them to the nearest park with a pond and feed them to the ducks.  Ducks don’t just eat sandwich crusts!  Small fingers can also remove aphids by hand, if the child in question has the patience.

 

The Natural formula for Diet and Health: Increase metabolic rate, lose weight…7 smart moves to increase metabolism.

 

There are no forms of dieting that will stop you from gaining weight, if that’s all you concentrate on. Most are only fads and instead of giving you the results you once anticipated and worked for, they leave you frustrated and well, sometimes hopeless. Well, worry no more. Just think of your body as a wood-burning stove and your metabolism is the fire. All you need to do is increase the efficiency and you can build a hotter fire that keeps burning and burning the fuel, your food intake. With that in mind, here are 7 effective guidelines towards a healthier, sexier you. Concentrate on these tips and you will naturally lose weight and improve your health

1) Sleep well, live well. According to studies, people who just have 4 hours of sleep at night have slower metabolism than those who have 8-hours of sleep. Furthermore, those getting less sleep resort to overeating since they may have to resort to sugary snacks or drinks for energy and also feel as though eating would cover up the lack of sleep. You must have enough sleep for you to feel revived after every “wake up”. Then, start with a good breakfast

2) Sweat out a little in the evenings. There is recent research that tells us that our metabolism tends to slow down during late in the afternoon or at the end of the day. So, in order for you to burn more calories, it is smart to do some evening walks and other exercises that would allow you to sweat it out and burn more calories.

3) Do not be a slow drag- move more. As you move more, you burn more calories. Instead of taking a ride to a near place, walking is a better choice. Park your car further from the door at work or shopping and take the stairs instead of the elevator. You must gradually make minor lifestyle changes. These are just so minor so you will not have a hard time. It is as the fact that these may be easy for you will not need hard work. This could be done in a way like gardening instead of watching TV

4) Eat more proteins. Diet studies show that protein intake stabilizes the amount of insulin in the bloodstream. It is highly-beneficial for you. A protein-based snack in mid-morning and mid-afternoon can keep the metabolism fire burning strong

5) Skipping meals is skipping life. A drastic change for your body is not good. Never dwell on the idea that missing a meal would make your waistline look well-carved. Always bear in mind comes from deep within. You will never conceal the fact someday that you are living an unhealthy life. Whenever you do a sudden stop in eating, your body would react to it in such a way that it will slow down its metabolic rate.

6) Sweat out a bit for some exercise. Not all exercise directly results to in better metabolism because not all of its forms are really applicable (exercise that helps you build lean muscle mass always does though) but ALL exercise leads to a better sleeping habit. And, sleeping increases metabolism.

7) Grow lean muscles.The smallest increase of strength through any variety of weight-training can yield dramatic results having more amount of these lean muscles means an increased metabolism. A few push-ups and squats daily are of big help. Just bear in mind that it is not all about working out but considering the metabolism of your body, start with the large muscle groups and work from there.

These are the seven smart moves toward your objectives and your overall Natural Diet and Health program. Never let go of the hope that you will have a healthier, sexier, longer and better life and you will accomplish your goals!

Perlite

Perlite has been known for years as soil additive and growing medium, used to increase aeration and soil drainage. Perlite belongs to mined materials, originating from volcanic glass. This natural material breaks into multiple tiny bubbles, when heated rapidly above 1600 deg. F.

Being one of the best hydroponic growing media, perlite is usually used by itself or as a component in mixtures with other mediums. Often it is vermiculite, which is mixed with perlite in equal proportion. Besides, perlite is often used as the major ingredient of soilless mixtures. Perlite is characterized with good wicking ability and thus it is commonly used in wick-type hydroponic systems. Finally, perlite is a relatively inexpensive growing medium.

The biggest weak point of perlite is that this material cannot hold water long enough. It means that perlite growing medium dries out quickly and requires more frequent watering. Besides, perlite dust can be harmful for human health, and it is recommended to wear a protective mask while working with it.

Vermiculite

Being another mined material, vermiculite resembles mica rock in its natural state. Under the influence of high temperature, this material breaks down into small parts just like perlite.

It is a common practice to use vermiculite in conjunction with perlite in hydroponics systems, since these two ingredients complement each other. Vermiculite is capable of retaining high volumes of moisture (up to 200% – 300% of its own weight); and since perlite cannot hold water that well, it is easy to balance your growing medium, so that it holds water and nutrients, while still supplying enough oxygen to plants roots. Usually, a 50/50 mixture of vermiculite and perlite is used for hydroponic systems of drip type, as well as for ebb and flow systems. Similarly to perlite, vermiculite is also an inexpensive growing material.

The major drawback is that vermiculite retains too much water. This material should not be used by itself as the only component of growing medium

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Natural Healing Agents

Some Asian spices and fruits have long been known for their natural healing properties. We are living in a fast-paced city and we tend to forget or not aware about these readily available, effective and yet cheap items to fix oneself. Now with the help of Internet, we are gradually making a comeback in modern sanctuaries of healing.

Some of the Spices remedies are, Coriander, Clove, and Turmeric. Some of the Fruits

remedies are, Papaya, also known as Tropical Medicine Tree, and Guava; the Multi-purpose healer.

Spices Remedies

Coriander

As a Rash Remedy. Apply crushed coriander leaves on skin to sooth rashes from allergy and internally drinking some seed tea. (2 tsp coriander seed steeped in 1 cup boiling water for 7 minutes). Coriander is also a good Heavy-Metal Detoxifier. India has been using coriander for sore throats and coughs.

Clove

It can be used as an antiseptic and anesthetic and relieving pain. Just crush some cloves and swab the painful ulcerated areas. In Chinese medicine, cloves can also lift your from low energy and lethargy.

Turmeric

Turmeric contains the active ingredient curcumin. Turmeric is said to protect the liver from harmful substances by helping it to clear toxins. Turmeric can also heal skin ailments. It is a good healing for Scar and Acne Remedy. Mixed turmeric with yoghurt and apply on scar and acne, leave dry and wash with cold or cleansing milk.

Fruits Remedies

Papaya, Tropical Medicine Tree

“Did you know the seeds are a wormicide?” Papaya is a great detoxifier. Papaya contains the property substance called, papain, which is a digestive enzyme. The greener the fruit is the more papain it contains. It is wonderful for skin treatment, use it a mask and wrap for skin treatment. Papaya with almonds and coconut cream, makes good papaya dessert.

Guava, Multi-Purpose Healer

The Malays believe guava helps with dengue fever to purify your blood. They believe in drinking guava juice. That helps to keep the parasites out of your blood so that the blood platelets do not drop and so there is a lover chance of getting malaria. Thais have a fondness for guava too because of its purposted benefits with diabetes. Guava is a good agent for lower blood pressure, reduce blood sugar, and decrease general cholesterol levels while increasing good cholesterol levels. It also has heart protective qualities.

Alternative medicine for pets can be just as helpful for animals as it is for people. Although most of us think of alternative medicine as being new, alternative ways of treating  pets have been around for centuries. In fact, pets will often self-medicate by chewing on plants in your backyard because intuitively, they know that certain plants and herbs are good for them. In this article, you’ll about the various natural treatment modalities available for animals.Alternative pet health includes those who practice chiropractic techniques, holistic medicine, homeopathy and acupuncture. While these professionals can have a positive impact on your pet’s health, if your pet has serious symptoms, it’s important to take your pet to a vet first because some conditions do require surgery or radical treatments like radiation or chemotherapy. Alternative Medicine for PetsChiropractic uses manipulation to restore proper alignment  and motion to the joints and spinal column. In addition to doing adjustments, chiropractors often  use something called an activator which is a handheld device that releases tight muscles that may be pulling the spine  or joints out of alignment.Massage moves the lymph and relaxes the muscles. You can do this yourself by learning some simple strokes. In fact, most pets prefer to by massaged by their owners. A weekly pet massage can have great benefits for your cat or dog, let alone the bonding it creates. Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine for pets that is based on Chinese medicine. The acupuncturist inserts tiny needles into meridian points, freeing up blockages, so energy can flow unobstructed.  Homeopathic medicine uses diluted formulations and the principle of “like treats like.” While drugs may do little more than just suppress the symptoms, homeopathic remedies can actually get to the root cause of the illness or disorder. By fortifying the immunity and delivering herbs in  a tonic that contains vitamins and minerals, you create the possibility for healing. The best alternative medicine for pets contains important herbs like Milk Thistle and Mistletoe which actually eliminate toxins from the body and are rich in anti-oxidants which fight cancer, heart trouble and other diseases. In the past twenty years, science has proven that negative stress is damaging to the body. This is true for humans and for pets. This is why antioxidants, a daily dose of vitamins and minerals and alternative pet health treatments can help your pet to heal, restore energy, vitality and prolong life.

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