SAMe What it is: S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), a naturally occurring compound that affects neurotransmitters, including serotonin and dopamine. In the United States, SAMe has been sold over-the-counter as a tablet since 1998. The evidence: As with most of the substances on this list, lower levels of SAMe have been associated with depression. In studies, SAMe has [...]
Inositol What it is: An organic, glucose-like compound that facilitates the transmission of serotonin and other neurotransmitters. People ingest about 1 gram of inositol a day from fruits and vegetables, whole grains, meat, and other foods, and it is also sold as a capsule and powder. The evidence: The brains of people with depression and [...]
The multibillion-dollar market for dietary supplements is filled with products that claim to boost mood or improve depression. Some products are even billed as an alternative to prescription antidepressants. Don’t believe everything you read on a label. Often the claims made by supplement manufacturers aren’t backed up by solid scientific evidence, and the potency and [...]
Many are looking for acne treatments that really work. Whether you are a teenager or an adult suffering from acne, you don’t have to live with it. Here you can find 10 easy and effective ways to treat acne. 1. Do not pick, press or rub your pimples. These actions actually increase the sebum production [...]
Emu Heel Balm Ingredients: 6 teaspoons emu oil 1 teaspoon lanolin 2 teaspoons avocado butter 2 teaspoons beeswax 7 drops ylang ylang essential oil 20 drops orange essential oil 1 millileter Germaber II-E (optional) Blending Procedure: 1. Combine all ingredients except the essential oils and the preservative (if you are using) into a heat safe [...]
Avocado Butter Booty Balm Avocado Butter Booty Balm is a fabulous soft salve that is great at protecting baby’s bottom. Massage a bit during the diaper change to a clean bottom to place a barrier between her skin and a soiled diaper. Ingredients: .02 ounces (about 1 teaspoon) lanolin 1/2 ounce (about 6 teaspoons) sweet [...]
From banishing blemishes to soothing your stomach, this warming spice makes everything nice. Blemish eraser Zap an emerging zit with this home remedy: In a bowl, combine a few pinches of ground nutmeg with enough whole milk to make a thick paste. Apply the cream to your trouble zone, let it sit for a few [...]
Rose Cream for Day Use * 6 fl. oz. Almond oil * 2 oz. Beeswax * 1 heaping tsp. anhydrous Lanolin * 1 tsp. Borax dissolved in 4 fl. oz. Rosewater * 2 tsp. Zinc Oxide rubbed into a smooth cream with 4 fl. oz. Almond oil * 10-20 drops oil of Rose Quantity: Makes [...]
Chamomile Fields Shampoo The Ingredients * 4 bags of Chamomile tea (or 1 handful of fresh Chamomile flowers) * 4 tablespoons pure soap flakes * 1 1/2 tablespoons glycerin* The Instructions Let the tea bags steep in 1 1/2 cups of boiled water for 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags and with the remaining liquid [...]
Avocado Carrot Cream Mask This mask combines avocados, which are rich in Vitamin E, with carrots, which are high in beta-carotene and antioxidants, and cream, which is high in calcium and protein. These ingredients will rebuild skin collagen, improve tone and texture, and fade age spots. *1 avocado, mashed *1 carrot, cooked and mashed *1/2 [...]
