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Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Miswak -Toothbrush Tree-Peelu Tree
Miswak - The Toothbrush Tree
The Origin and Benefits of the Miswak Toothbrush Tree
Branches from the Miswak, or Peelu, tree have been used in the Saharan desert for thousands of years to clean and brush the teeth. What makes these so special for brushing the teeth is that they contain a natural source of fluoride, which we know today is vital for the prevention of tooth decay.
How to Use Miswak Sticks
To begin, you take the stick and peel or chew the bark off of 1 cm of the end of the miswak stick. You then chew the wood in the middle until the fibers are seperated. Then you brush and move the branch over your teeth, cleaning and removing debris and tarter build-up.
You can take the stick with you wherever you go and no need for water.
You break off older pieces from the end revealing fresh branch as the ends get dirty or torn up.
Miswak Products
These are the two products that are widely available and used in the Arab world.
Benefits of Using the Miswak Stick for Toothbrushing
Some benefits for using the Miswak Stick for brushing your teeth are:
The Miswak stick is biodegradable. No need to litter the landfills with plastic toothbrushes.
They are inexpensive. The average cost for one stick is less than a name brand toothbrush.
It is an all natural source of fluoride.
Leaves your mouth with a fresh feeling and flavor.
Experience a piece of what the nomadic Arabs did in ancient times.
What Does Miswak Taste Like?
Miswak sticks taste like a lite version of licorice. The toothpastes, sometimes, a bit stronger version of the stick.
You will get one vacuum seal stick
Friday, October 9, 2009
HERBAL DEODORANT & DEODORANT STONE
It does not make sense to eat healthy,cleanse your body with organic products,then put toxins back in your body by using deodorant with toxic chemicals.
These toxic chemicals may lead to allergic reactions or other diseases like Alzheimer's and cancer. Most deodorants contans aluminum chlorohydrate, parabens, propylene glycol, triclosan, TEA, DEA, FD&C colors, and quaternium 18, among other toxic chemicals. Traditional Deodorants also block sweat into your glands,which is not healthy for your body.Your body needs to sweat to release toxins.
The better deodorant choices are herbal deodorants , the deodorant stone(known as the crystal)or deodorant mist. The herbal deodorant ,mist and stone neutralizes odors instead of blocking sweat.
Find these and other natural products on www.wildbillorganics.com
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Make your own ointment
This is an handmade ointment that can be used for a multitude of what ails you. Scars, troubled scalp,skin problems. You can also switch up your essential oils and carrier oils to suite your needs.
1 Tbsp. beeswax pellets(white or yellow)
2 Tbsp. cocoa butter, grated
1/2 Tbsp. coconut oil
1 Tbsp. almond oil
1/2 Tbsp. jojoba oil
3 drops patchouli e.o.
3 drops lavender e.o.
Instructions:
Liquify coconut oil in running hot water before you begin. Heat water in a double boiler(or place a glass bowl in a pot of boiling water)
Melt shaved /grated cocoa butter along with the beeswax pellets,when melted down,remove from heat add your oils and stir with your wooden spoon. Stir in the essential oil blend,pour into glass containers.
All contents can be found on http://www.holisticenergy.org/
Friday, October 2, 2009
African Black Soap
Raw,African Black Soap
Black Soap can be used for the Face, Body and Hair
Benefits of Black African Soap:
Traditional African Black Soap is Centuries Old
Black African Soap Has Numerous Benefits and is Not Scented.
Africans have used Black Soap For Centuries to help with these Skin Problems:
* Relieves Acne (using Raw Shea Butter helps with this process)
* Oily Skin,
* Clears Blemishes and Various other Skin Issues.
* Many swear by it for Skin Irritations and Conditions such as Eczema and Psoriasis.
* African Black soap has also been used to Achieve Quality Beautiful Skin.
* Africans have also used this Natural Soap for Bathing and Washing their Hair.
* It's excellent for Removing Make-Up
* Black Soap will leave your Skin Silky Soft and Clear.
* Black Soap is used to Rid the Skin of Rashes, Ring Worm, Measles, and Body Odors.
* It is also used as a Natural Shampoo to Avoid Dry Itchy Scalp.
* Black African Soap is Rich is Vitamins A & E and Iron
The Benefits of African Black Soap
African traditional black soap is one of the most beneficial yet unheard of soaps you will ever find. Made from dried plantain skins, palm leaves, cocoa pod powder, and kernel oil for an all-natural cleansing process. Plantains skins are largely what make this soap so effective. Plantain is a fruit that grows in Africa & South America that looks similar to a banana, except it is much larger and tastes altogether different. You can find plantains at many ethnic or international grocery stores. It is a natural source of vitamins A & E and iron. When black soap is made, the skin of the plantain is gingerly dried to a precise texture under the sun. Afterwards it is roasted in a clay oven. The heat must be constant in order to achieve the perfect brownish black color, texture & smell. Afterwards, cocoa pod powder is added. Cocoa pod is the shell of the cocoa fruit and also has natural healing properties.
The next process is very precise because if it is not done properly, with the correct ingredients, there will be no soap. The roasted plantain skin is mixed with palm oil and palm kernel oil to form the soap. The roasted plantains determine the color of the soap. The longer the plantains are roasted, the darker the soap.
African black soap is soft with an organic shape. It has a delicate texture and a natural, earthy smell. It is not oily, and can be used for hands, face, body and hair. It is most commonly found in Ghana, however other countries have their versions of black soap as well. Other words for black soap are Alata Samina, Anago Samina which comes from the Twi language in northern Ghana.
More benefits of black soap:
- Helps deep clean skin.
- Works on most skin types including rough and dry or sensitive skin
- Helps clear skin bumps and spots
- Helps relieve acne, oily skin & other skin problems.
- Great for removing makeup
- Works against premature facial lines and wrinkles
- Can be lathered and used as a shampoo.
Using African Black Soap:
Break off a bar-size piece from the bulk, then press it to shape with your hands, or use it as is. Rub the bar between your hands (or on a washcloth would also work), then rub your soapy hands on your skin and hair. (If you rub the bar on your hair, it will get hair stuck to the bar.) Black soap absorbs water easily, so keep it from sitting in water or it will dissolve away. The soap holders covered with little vertical fingers work well.
Because this soap is softer than commercial soap, it comes off the bar more easily, so less rubbing of the bar is needed to release enough soap. When you start another bar, just push the old soap sliver onto the new piece and the two will easily unite; leaving no waste.
Storing your African Black Soap:
Pure traditional African black soap is a soft milled soap and has very high natural glycerin content. As a result, it readily absorbs moisture from the air. It must be stored in a dry location or in a sealed plastic bag or it will become soft as it absorbs moisture. Black soap exposed to the air will have a thin white colored film. This film is not mold it is caused by absorption of water from the air. This can be avoided by keeping the soap in a dry location away from moisture until ready for use.
You can find Raw African Black Soap on Wild Bill Organics website
www.wildbillorganics.com
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Licorice Root Sticks for Natural Dental Care
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Use these licorice root sticks,for natural dental care. Tests have shown that chew sticks sticks contain natural antibiotics, fluoride, and other anti-cavity ingredients.
When Africans came to the United States, they brought their revolutionary idea with them. Many older people are finding themselves in their 80’s with healthy gums and cavity-free teeth, and they are using nothing but chew sticks to take care of them!
The chewing action keeps the gums healthy, cleans the food from teeth and freshens the breath. They are an easy and flavor-filled way to enjoy excellent dental health, and have also in recent years been used as a way to quit smoking
When Africans came to the United States, they brought their revolutionary idea with them. Many older people are finding themselves in their 80’s with healthy gums and cavity-free teeth, and they are using nothing but chew sticks to take care of them!
The chewing action keeps the gums healthy, cleans the food from teeth and freshens the breath. They are an easy and flavor-filled way to enjoy excellent dental health, and have also in recent years been used as a way to quit smoking
Assorted Flavors
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
The Secrets of Raw(Unrefined) Shea Butter
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Raw(unrefined)Shea Butter
Raw shea butter has soothing, moisturizing and protecting effects. Due to the presence elements. Shea Butter adds other more precise activities to these general properties. It displays a protecting role against UV rays because of its content in cinnamon acid and can thus be incorporated in solar products. The natural latex contained in shea butter have been shown to prevent certain sun allergies. Shea butter also helps cell regeneration and skin capillary circulation. This helps the healing of small woulds,skin cracks and crevices, and skin ulcers.
Raw shea butter also helps with dry and fragile hair, dry skin ,eczema, sun burns and burns, aching muscles, colds. You can even use raw shea butter around the sensitive skin around the eyes.
Raw(unrefined)Shea Butter
Raw shea butter has soothing, moisturizing and protecting effects. Due to the presence elements. Shea Butter adds other more precise activities to these general properties. It displays a protecting role against UV rays because of its content in cinnamon acid and can thus be incorporated in solar products. The natural latex contained in shea butter have been shown to prevent certain sun allergies. Shea butter also helps cell regeneration and skin capillary circulation. This helps the healing of small woulds,skin cracks and crevices, and skin ulcers.
Raw shea butter also helps with dry and fragile hair, dry skin ,eczema, sun burns and burns, aching muscles, colds. You can even use raw shea butter around the sensitive skin around the eyes.
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