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Peppermint spider repellent

By Sophie on February 27, 2013 in Bug Repellents, Healthy Living, Home 1

Spiders don’t like strong-smelling herbs like mint, lavender and orange. THEY HATE PEPPERMINT OIL. Here is one of my most effective spider repellent. Directions: Add 10 to 15 drops of peppermint essential oil into a spray bottle with 8 to 12 ounces of water. Spray around door frames, windows, small cracks, corners of the ceilings and bathrooms. Use peppermint essential oil without water for a more potent version. Please do this once a week. During the summer when the weather is hot do this twice a week. I recommend Mountain Rose Herbs as a reputable source for essential oils. ...

DIY Lavender Body Oil

By Sophie on February 27, 2013 in DIY Beauty Tips, Healthy Living 2

You know how much I love Do It Yourself (DIY) recipes. They are inexpensive, fast and natural. a real win-win. This DIY lavender body oil will deeply nourish your dry skin. you can use in 2 ways: put some in your bath, or apply all over your body after your shower. It is like a glass of water for your skin and it smells clean and fresh. DIY Lavender Body Oil: Ingredients: 1 cup sweet almond oil 2/3 cup grapeseed oil 1/3 cup wheat germ oil 8 drops lavender essential oil 1/8 tsp Vitamin E oil (or 10 drops) Pour all ingredients into a bottle and shake While you are at it you can double or triple the amount and make some for your friends, it is a perfect gift for any occasion. For my winter lavender tea recipe. I recommend Mountain Rose Herbs as...

Stress fighters everybody should know about

By Sophie on February 26, 2013 in Food, Health, Healthy Living, Power of Foods 0

Stress is part of our daily life. Stress is the biggest cause of rapid aging and heart diseases. There are ways to fight and reduce stress. Organic Lavender tea: Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is a hardy and heavenly scented perennial. It is revered in Provence (France) for its medicinal properties. It is also used in many beauty products because of its great scent. Organic Lavender tea relieves tension caused by stress and reduces muscle spasms. It increases relaxation. Lavender tea also works well as a sleep aid which is important for relieving stress. (Please consult your doctor before using lavender tea for insomnia, as it may not be right for everyone). Suma extract: As seen on Dr Oz, Suma extract comes from a vine root in the South American rainforest. It is used as a tonic to help regulate many systems of the body. Suma extract also regulates blood sugar...

Best foods for heart health

By Sophie on February 25, 2013 in Disease Prevention, Food, Health, Healthy Living, Power of Foods 0

Heart disease remains at the top of the list of America’s most serious health problems. It is the leading cause of death in the United States. According to Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, “Approximately 82 million people in this country suffer from some form of cardiovascular disease, causing about 2,200 deaths a day, averaging one death every 39 seconds.” We must to do our part in preventing this deadly disease. With this in mind, here are ten foods that can help keep you just do that. 1. Organic spinach: Spinach in the ultimate super food, and is widely recognized as one of the most nutritious foods in the world. It is good for your heart. Spinach is packed with vitamin C and beta-carotene, which both help lower LDL cholesterol (the bad kind). Rich in folate, spinach also helps break down harmful substances like homocysteine that...

A little miracle called: The Schizandra berry

By Sophie on February 24, 2013 in Food, Health, Healthy Living, Power of Foods 0

Do you want to look forever young? Have more energy? Be brain sharp? It seems to be everybody’s dream. As seen on Dr. Oz, the Schizandra Berry may be able to help you achieve all that. The Schizandra Berry has been used for over 3000 years in traditional Chinese medicine. It is a class of herbs that help the body fight stress and lower stress hormones in the blood. In China, the Schizandra Berry is known as the five-flavored fruit because of its five conflicting tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter and spicy. It is used for health purposes and works in 3 ways: 1. It rejuvenates your skin as it contains powerful and profound antioxidants. The anti-inflammatory properties will reduce facial redness and help rejuvenate your skin. It also will detoxify your liver to rid your body of toxins. 2. It boosts energy. Long-distance athletes have used Schizandra...

Tips on practicing good health habits

By Sophie on February 22, 2013 in Disease Prevention, Health, Healthy Living 1

Practicing good health habits is not an easy task. Try to follow these tips and read what thought leaders do themselves to practice good health habits. Begin each day by allocating time for yourself: Devoting a small block of time to yourself each morning can help set the tone for the day. Meditating upon waking relaxes Dr. Frank Lipman, founder and director of the Eleven-Eleven Wellness Center in NYC, and helps him feel less agitated. “I get clarity from equanimity,” he says. “I’m much more focused with my patients.” Alternate nostril breathing gives Dr. Annemarie Colbin, author of Food and Healing, an energizing mental boost. “It brings oxygen to my brain,” she says. Practicing gratitude each morning helps Chrissa Pullicino, public relations manager at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, keep perspective when it comes to stress: “Focusing my attention and energy on the blessings in life makes...

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