Kiwi Facial Cleanser (for dry or oily skin) 1 kiwi fruit 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt 1 tablespoon orange water 1 tablespoon apricot or almond oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon finely ground almonds 2 drops orange (or your favorite citrus) essential oil Puree the kiwi fruit in a food processor until liquid. During processing,… Continue reading
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Apple juice is very helpful for people with dementia
Apple juice could help reduce behavioural and psychotic symptoms associated with dementia according to study published in the American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias. Researchers added two 4oz glasses of apple juice a day to the diets of 21 people with dementia with moderate to severe dementia. After a month, carers reported an… Continue reading
Beautiful from the nature – all natural and homemade facial masks
Aphrodite Apple Mask 1 T Applesauce 1 T Wheat Germ To Make: Purée apple in a blender or add applesauce to a small bowl. Mix in the wheat germ to form a paste. To Use: Apply to washed, scrubbed, and steamed face. Allow mask to set for 10-15 minutes. Tone then moisturize. Avocado Carrot Cream… Continue reading
Homemade masks and tonics for fine hair
Cucumber Hair Drench If you swim in a chlorinated pool for exercise on a regular basis, the same damage you’ve noticed happening to your skin and bathing suit, is happening to your hair, as well. Try this treatment at home to keep chlorine damage to a minimum. 1 egg 1 eggshell’s worth of olive oil… Continue reading
Supplies for haitian ophthalmologists from their american colleagues
The American Academy of Ophthalmology’s (Academy) Task Force on Haiti Recovery, in cooperation with the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO), is coordinating donation and distribution of ophthalmic equipment and supplies to Haitian ophthalmologists, including several exam lanes (complete sets of the equipment needed to provide a thorough eye exam)*, thousands of doses of pharmaceuticals, surgical… Continue reading
Tips for sun safety – part two
Use Protective Eyewear for Kids Sun exposure damages the eyes as well as the skin. Even 1 day in the sun can result in a burned cornea (the outermost, clear membrane layer of the eye). Cumulative exposure can lead to cataracts later in life (clouding of the eye lens, which results in blindness). The best… Continue reading
How to understand that our dwarf hamster is diabetic
A diabetic dwarf hamster will have all or some of the following symptoms: 1. Increased thirst, drinking excessively. 2. Peeing excessively, strong smelly urine with either a sweetish smell or a acetone (nail polish remover smell). 3. Sudden weight loss or weight gain. 4. Tiredness (sleeping more than usual) or excessive exercise or a combination… Continue reading
Tips for sun safety – part one
We all need some sun exposure; it’s our primary source of vitamin D, which helps us absorb calcium for stronger, healthier bones. But it doesn’t take much time in the sun for most people to get the vitamin D they need, and unprotected exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays can cause skin damage, eye damage,… Continue reading