The two types of bacteria that cause the very contagious skin infection, impetigo, are staph and strep. Kids between the ages of two and six are most likely to have it appear on them. In it’s early stages it looks innocent enough. It can start from something as simple as a tiny scratch or a sore that looks akin to a fever blister.
A blister is then formed and it begins to secrete a brownish-yellow covering. It then has the ability to spread to others through use of their personal items. This can be things like washcloths, clothes, telephone or kitchen utensils.
This skin condition can appear as one of two types, non-bullous and bullous impetigo. The type that is most often encountered is the non-bullous strain.
This is the type that is caused by staph and strep and is characteristic of the brownish-yellow blisters. Bullous is only caused by the staph bacteria and is characteristic of breakages in the skin. Read more...
Olive oil is most widely known for its tasty uses in the kitchen, but the benefits of olive oil go far beyond simply food preparation!
Olive oil is a rich non-drying oil suitable for use in various cosmetic applications. Olive oil can be used in a range of skin preparations including massage and bath oils, moisturizers, ointments and balms, soaps, shampoos and herbal infusions due to its amazing moisturizing benefits.
Olive Oil’s chemical free nature also makes it suitable for those who have allergic reactions to substances used in mass-produced soaps. Olive oil soap produces a hard soap that dries quickly, is mild and non-drying to the skin, has a rich creamy lather and lasts longer than most other vegetable, animal and mineral oil soaps.
Skin Benefits of Olive Oil
Despite their many benefits, the cost of ingredients and production will keep olive oil-based cosmetics at the higher end of the market. Cheaper olive oils and blends can be used, however the trade-off for reduced price is a loss of quality. Read more...
You say tomato, I say tomahto – but however you say it, what is rarely recognized is how effective a natural medicine the gold old tomato is.
Free radicals be gone!
One of the best-known health benefits of eating tomatoes is their high Lycopene content. Lycopene is a vital antioxidant that helps in the fight against cancerous cell formation as well as other kinds of health complications and diseases.
Free radicals in the body can be flushed out with high levels of Lycopene, and the tomato is so loaded with this vital antioxidant that it actually derives its rich redness from the nutrient.
Lycopene is not a naturally produced element within the body and the human body requires sources of Lycopene in order to make use of this high-powered antioxidant. While other fruits and vegetables do contain this vital health ingredient, no other fruit or vegetable has the high concentration of Lycopene that the tomato has. Read more...
Your body is an intricate machine, and like all high-tech machinery, it needs taken care of. If you put cheap gas in your car, or forget to change the oil on a regular basis, the repair bills will soon let you know that you made some poor choices in car care. It is much the same with us.
Your body is not designed to deal well with ridiculous amounts of chemicals you are exposed to or the myriad types of synthetic substances that you are ingesting. Diseases are finding ways around medical science and becoming more prevalent than ever. Many people are starting to get involved in holistic treatments and choosing to stay away from some of the standard medical practices and ‘modern conveniences’ of today’s world.
Sound therapy is something that is being used by more and more people every day, and it something that can help you tune up your greatest resource – your body. It is believed that sound frequencies have the ability to transform our bodies and attack disease at all levels. There are many different frequencies of sound, each of which has the ability to bring about positive and negative changes. Read more...
Use instead of antiseptic ointment, this is far superior!
* 2 ounces Beeswax
* 3 ounces Sweet Almond Oil
* 1 ounce Jojoba Oil
* 20 drops Wheatgerm Oil
* 20 drops Myrrh Essential Oil
* 20 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
(Makes enough to fill 4 each 1 ounce salve jars or 1 ounce metal tins )
A rule of thumb is 2 parts oil to one part beeswax. Simply heat the Sweet Almond and Jojoba oil in a saucepan and add Beeswax.
If you want a thin consistency (such as a cream or Vaseline), add only a little bit of Beeswax. Want it thicker like wax? Just add more Beeswax.
Allow the base to cool down to see what the consistency is like. If it’s too thick, add more Sweet Almond oil and reheat, too thin, add more beeswax.
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