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Aloe For Acne

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Jul 292015

Aloe vera is used to manage mild to moderate acne by diminishing existing spots and treating acne scars with its vast healing qualities. It is not considered to be a cure for acne all together but is definitely one of the few natural remedies that is considered to truly make a positive impact on the effects of acne. The gel can be used anywhere on the body.

Acne is the common skin problem occurred when the pores of the skin become clogged with excess oil, dead cells and bacteria. It appears mostly on the face, chest and back in the pimples that are red in color.

Aloe vera is one of the popular and one of the oldest remedy for Acne. Its not only treats acne but also helps to treat burns, sunburn, heals wounds, minor abrasions and cuts. It is a plant that belongs to cactus-like species and its leaf contain a thick clear pulp that can be applied on the affected area to get faster relief from the skin problem.

Aloe vera has many properties like anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, astringent, pain inhibitor and coagulating agent, scar reducing property and stimulating cell growth which helps to treat the acne very effectively and naturally. It also contains essential vitamins, minerals, proteins, amino acids and enzyme which our body and skin need to function properly by boosting up the immune system.

How Aloe Vera actually treats Acne:

Aloe vera contains hormones called gibberellins and polysaccharides and it also acts as anti-bacterial which helps in killing the bacteria causing acne.

It is a natural astringent that helps to remove the excess oil, dirt and dead skin cells which further causes clogs to your skin pores and causes bacterial infection.

It also helps to stimulate the cell growth so that the damaged skin will heal faster and scar less.

It acts as natural anti inflammatory which helps to reduce the redness, inflammation and pain that associated with acne. It also has a soothing property

It acts as pain inhibitor that reduces the pain when applied on the affected area. It deeply penetrates and blocks the pain in the deep layers and ease inflammation.

It also reduces the scars very effectively why because it contains influential antioxidants that contained in the gel will helps to reduce the pain and mend your skin well. It also contains zinc, vitamin C and E which helps to reduce the scars from the skin very quickly.

How to apply Aloe Vera to treat Acne:

Aloe vera is used in many ways to treat the acne. Here are some of the remedies to treat acne with aloe vera. If you don’t have aloe vera plant then immediately buy it from the stores as it not costs too much and not occupies too much place and not require too much of water. It’s always better to have an aloe vera plant in your garden. It can treat acne in other areas rather than face like back, chest, scalp, etc.

Remedy – 1: (Aloe Vera)

Take a fresh aloe vera leaf and squeeze it to extract its gel

Then take that gel and rub it on the acne affected part of the skin.

Repeat the process for twice a day for at least one week to get rid of the acne.

Remedy – 2: (Aloe Vera and Lemon)

Take a fresh aloe vera leaf and squeeze the gel from it (cut open the leaves to squeeze out the pulp)

Put this gel in the blender to make a fine gel

Add few drops of lemon or lime and then again blend it to mix all together.

Then put this fresh aloe vera lotion in a container and put it in the refrigerator.

Now apply some of this paste to your face like face mask every night before going to bed.

Leave it on like that for overnight and wash your face in the next day morning.

Repeat the process regularly, until you get relief from the acne and its scars.

Remedy – 3: (Aloe vera, Honey, Turmeric)

Take a fresh aloe vera gel and add a little of turmeric, honey, milk and few drops of rose water.

Mix it well and then apply this paste on the acne affected part of the skin

Allow it to stay on for about 15 – 20 minutes and wash it off thoroughly with water

Continue doing this process regularly to get rid of the acne soon.

Remedy – 4: (Aloe Vera Based Products)

Wash your face regularly twice day by using facial soap containing aloe vera i.e. once in the morning and once at the night time which helps to improve the symptoms and prevents further breakouts.

Or use aloe vera containing lotions, gels, soaps, cream to moisturize the entire face and other acne affected part of the skin to reduce the breakouts caused by the buildup of the excess oil, softens the skin and reduces the appearance of acne scars.

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Nature’s Pharmacy

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Jun 072015

The medicinal plants you can grow at home.

Nature’s pharmacy is packed with hundreds of medicinal plants used in both Western and Chinese medical practices to treat a variety of conditions. Some plants are very potent and can interact with other medications or trigger an allergic reaction, so always consult your doctor before trying a new remedy. Here are twelve plants worthy of some space in your garden.

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Amazing Uses Of Apple Cider Vinegar

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May 282015

Apple cider vinegar has been reported to heal many conditions – from minor ailments to serious illness. Some people swear by it. For example, apple cider vinegar is used across the world as a natural/alternative treatment for allergies, and is thought to reduce the risk of cancer.

Vinegar has been in use since ancient times – as a health remedy, cleaning agent and for many other purposes from household to science. Hippocrates (460-377 BC), the revered ancient father of medicine after whom the Hippocratic Oath was named, prescribed it for curing pleurisy, fever, ulcers, and constipation. [1] It was utilized throughout history in other societies as well; for example, the Egyptians are thought to have used it to kill bacteria and the Babylonians relied on it to preserve food and medicines.

In Ancient Rome, Apple cider vinegar was considered the holy grail or fountain of youth. It was commonly consumed for its properties as an elixir; one that has been forgotten in modern times – until recently.

Fast forward to the future: Today, Apple cider vinegar is considered to be useful in cases of diabetes, heart disease and cancer. For example, in 2001 the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published a study in which it was indicated that alternative or natural therapies like ACV might be more effective than prescription drugs and other western medical treatments. Apple cider vinegar is also useful in emergency situations such as jellyfish stings because it acts as a deactivating agent toward the venom.

Apple cider vinegar is made via fermentation, which is very beneficial for digestion and has in some cases worked as a cure for acne. Apple cider vinegar is also commonly used as a treatment for other skin disorders such as warts. In fact, studies have shown that Apple cider vinegar can clear up blemishes and breakouts – avoiding the need for potentially harmful prescription medications such as Retin A or Acutane.

Another little known fact we found in a scientific report: During the American Civil War, Apple cider vinegar helped to prevent scurvy and also was used as a disinfectant for wounds.

Apple cider vinegar has the potential to balance pH levels in the human body. This process occurs because of the naturally-occurring acetic acid it contains. When PH levels are balanced, the body maintains an alkaline state which reduces the potential for disease. The acidic nature of apple cider vinegar may be too strong for some palates. For this reason, many people drink it with honey and lemon. Others prefer to add 1 Tablespoon to an 8-ounce glass of water.

We were surprised and intrigued to find that Apple cider vinegar has many benefits for hair health. Apple cider vinegar has been known to encourage hair growth and reduce the occurrence of breakage. To improve body and shine of the hair shaft, apply 1/2 Tablespoon of Apple cider vinegar mixed with 1 cup water after shampooing.

Another suggestion that is made with regard to consuming Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is to rinse the mouth afterwards. This is because, being acidic, there may be a possibility of harm to tooth enamel with long term exposure.

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Healing Teas

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May 222015

Each particular variety of tea has its strengths in terms of your health. How do you know which one to use? Here is your answer!

One Night Cough Syrup

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May 212015

And you thought NyQuil knocked you out? Take a look at the ingredients in this old bottle of cough syrup. It might not cure your cough, but after a swig or two you won’t even remember you have one!

Translated to English from source:

Since the last third of the nineteenth century to the early twentieth century America proliferated different medicinal remedies retail. Some of these emerging companies laid the foundations for Big Pharma today.

This is the case of Kohler Company Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, which in 1988 sold “One Night” cough syrup recommended for children and adults. Its label read it’s composition:

Alcohol (less than 1%),

Cannabis Indica F.E. (a.k.a. marijuana)

Chloroform

Morphia, Sulph. (a.k.a morphine)

Note how these ingredients are “Skillfully combined with a number of other ingredients.”

The recommended dose for children was one teaspoon, 3 times a day combined with sleeping in bed. For children from 5 years, 15 drops for children 1 year, 5 drops. In severe cases, administer twice. Adult dose: Half a teaspoon three times daily and at bedtime.

The name of this medicinal preparation “One Night” no less curious. Did this mean that there would be no more night since one would not wake up in the morning? … Wacky!

This remedy continued to sell to the public until 1934, when the Consumer Protection Agency. (US Food and Drug Administration) took action on the matter. It gave judgment finding that labeling statements in relation to the curative and therapeutic effects of the article were false and fraudulent, and ordering that the product was banned and destroyed.

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