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Monthly Archives: April 2007
Insomnia Blend
* 10 drops Roman Chamomile * 5 drops Clary Sage * 5 drops Bergamot Directions: Blend the oils well in a clean dark-colored glass bottle. Add 1-2 drops to a tissue and place inside your pillow to aid you in … Continue reading
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The Edison Gene
I was in India in 1993 to help manage a community for orphans and blind children on behalf of a German charity. During the monsoon season, the week of the big Hyderabad earthquake, I took an all-day train ride almost … Continue reading
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Vanilla Room Spray
* 4 oz. clean spray bottle with a fine mist setting (do not use a bottle that previously contained cleaning products or hair products such as hair spray). * 1.5 ounces of distilled water * 1.5 ounces of vanilla extract … Continue reading
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The Natural Manicure
The fumes from the solvents in nail polish can be overwhelming, and they are not good for you. There are few environmentally safe nail polishes or nail polish removers on the market. Some still contain toluene (toxic) and formaldehyde (a … Continue reading
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Basic Shampoo Recipe
* 1/4 cup water * 1/4 cup liquid castile soap * 1/2 teaspoon sunflower oil or any light vegetable oil Mix the ingredients together and shampoo hair as usual. Although this shampoo may be thinner than commercial products, it produces … Continue reading
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Baking Soda Rinse for Clean, Shiney Hair
* 1/2 cup baking soda * 1 cup warm water Dissolve baking soda in warm water. Pour over hair after shampooing. Massage into the hair and scalp for several minutes, then rinse. This will efficiently clean and shine the hair.
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After-Shampo0 Rinse
Ingredients: * 1 ounce apple cider vinegar * 1 quart of distilled water. Directions: Combine the apple cider with the water, stir. Pour through hair to get rid of buildup and soften hair at the same time. Rinse with water
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Strawberry Exfoliant for Feet
Mix together 8 strawberries with 2 tablespoons of olive oil (or safflower oil) and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Other varieties: Add 1/2 teaspoon of finely chopped almonds. Make a paste with the ingredients but don’t over blend it since … Continue reading
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Relaxing Tea
* 1 cup Nettles * 3/4 cup Oatstraw * 3/4 cup chamomile * 1/4 cup St. Johns Wort * 1/4 Scullcap * 1/4 cup Passion Flower Mix dried herbs together and store in a glass jar in a cool, dark … Continue reading
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Disinfectant Room Spray
This is ideal for use in sickrooms, toilet or bathroom. * 100ml pure water * 20ml Vinegar * 10 drops Lavender (Tasmanian) * 10 drops Rose Geranium * 20 drops Lemon Add water to spray bottle, then add remaining ingredients. … Continue reading
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