Nasal Congestion

   

 Feeling a bit stuffy? Here is an old Russian remedy for nasal congestion. Beware it's a "little" stinky. *wink*

Ingredients:   

-1 garlic clove juiced with a garlic press
-1/2 teaspoon Honey
-Aloe Vera (preferably one leaf fresh from the plant)
-Two cotton balls

     In a bowl mix half a the garlic juice, honey, and aloe vera. Soak the two cotton balls in the mixture and insert them loosely into  your nostrils for about five minutes.

 
       Garlic into has LOTS of antibacterial properties. Actually if your sick eat raw garlic or dice some up and mix it in honey to eat. My 2 year old had an ear infection, I wish I could have gotten her to eat garlic. That alone can kill the infection (plus adding a few drops of garlic oil into her ear 3 times a day). I had a sinus infection, eat garlic(not fun) but it will kill the infection. The honey has antibacterial properties and is an astringent. The aloe vera will sooth your sore nasal passages.



What are some home remedies that you do you use?

For His Glory,

Kiwi Face Cleanser

Kiwi Face Cleanser

Kiwi's are packed with lots of vitamins and moisturizing properties. This cleanser works well on normal to dry skin. And who doesn't have  dry skin up here in New Hampshire during the winter?!? Plus kiwis are in season at the moment. Here you go:

Ingredients:

1 Kiwi Fruit

2 tablespoons Plain Yogurt

1 Tablespoon Orange Water

1 Tablespoon Apricot or Almond Oil

1 Tablespoon Honey
1 Teaspoon finely ground Almonds
2 Drops of Citrus Essential Oil, such as Orange

     Using a food processor or a mixer, etc puree the kiwi until it's liquid. During processing, add yogurt, orange water, almond or apricot oil, and ground almonds. Process until thick and cream like. Mix in essential oil. Voila! Now, massage gently all over  your neck, face, and even the tops of your chest to cleanse. Obviously make sure you rinse well.

Enjoy your radiant skin! Try not to eat your cleanser. *wink*

PS. You can buy orange water online. Or make your own. I would soak orange peels in water overnight so it can absorb the nutrients and oils.


For His Glory,

Sore Throat Remedies

      Winter is upon us,so is cold and flu season. Which means sore throats. Augh! Or perhaps 

you are like me and when you get run down you get a sore throat. Not fun! I could deal with 

being tired, but the sore throat just makes me cranky. :(

Vinegar.

      There are several all natural, cheap at home remedy you can do. I like to either gargle    

with warm water and salt. And/or drink fresh lemon tea. I squeeze 1/2 a lemon into a mug, 

add boiling water, then honey to taste. You should do both about every 2 hours.

     Cayenne pepper is also a great remedy for sore throats. Though I have not been brave  

enough to try. You can gargle or even swallow, cayenne pepper with water. I heard it works 

GREAT in sore throats.

     Another at home remedy you can do to relieve your sore throat is mix a glass of hot water 

with a tablespoon or more of honey and wait for it...vinegar. Yuck! But it works awesome!! I 

would prefer this to cayenne pepper. I just don't do hot things.

     Vinegar acts as an astringent, which clears secretions and it restore your pH balance. It 

helps stop bacteria growth. Honey is an anti-inflammatory. You could also just eat a spoon of 

honey to help coat and heal your throat.


What do you use on a sore throat? Do you have any other home remedies? I would love to 

hear what you do.

For His glory,

Grapefruit Mask

Here's an inexpensive, easy recipe to brighten your skin. Enjoy!

-Mash up a grapefruit (minus the peel).
-Add 2 egg whites and mix.
-Massage onto your face for 5 minutes.
-Rinse and enjoy your radiant skin!

The vitamin C in the grapefruit will help brighten your skin and the egg whites tighten your pores while firming up your skin.

Did you try it? How did it work for you? What inexpensive at home beauty remedies do you do?


For His glory,