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Top 6 Natural Alternatives To Ibuprofen. Graphic © herbshealthhappiness.com. Photo © AdobeStock 30255435 (under license) Ibuprofen is a type of “non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug” (NSAID) that is in wide use as a painkiller. It has been demonstrated to be effective at …
Image – Onegoodthingbyjillee.com (with permission) Regular store-bought “cleaning wipes” may contain chemical ingredients with varying degrees of toxicity; and even unknown ingredients labeled under “blanket terms” such as “fragrance”, which may contain hundreds of petrochemical-derived ingredients. So if you are …
Image – Campwander.blogspot.com We just found a fantastic tutorial for two great methods of dealing with swollen ankles using essential oils! The first method involves creating an oil blend with a base oil for massage. This sounds great – but …
Photo – OneGoodThingByJillee.com Here’s a really useful discovery we made of how to make a natural bleach alternative! The name ‘bleach’ can actually have more than one meaning: It can be used as a generic name for chemicals that have …
How To Make Your Own Natural Headache BalmPhoto – Everydayroots.com (with permission) As some of you may know, there has been some controversy lately over the safety pharmaceutical headache remedies, with the BBC reporting that they may in fact be …
Image – Naturehacks.com Here’s a simple-but-good collection of 6 natural formulas that can be used to replace cleaning products. These are all very easy to make and use simple ingredients such as borax, lemon and vinegar. The best thing about …
11 Home Remedies For Sore Muscles. Image – Commonsensehome.com (with permission) Even the fittest, healthiest person in the world experiences sore muscles. Often caused by overuse, injury or lack of certain essential minerals, sore muscles are a nuisance, though fortunately …
Photo – © Paul Hakimata – Fotolia.com (under license) Ahhh, eye makeup! A glorious thing, in the opinion of many (including myself) 😉 And yet, a subtle evil lurks within – and we learn that as with so many things, …
Image – NatureHacks.com Rust is the oxide of iron and is produced when iron is exposed to air (oxygen) and moisture (or acids). Pure iron is unstable – and given enough time it will eventually turn completely to rust, which …
Image – EverydayRoots.com (with permission) At some point in their life, many people will experience heartburn. This unpleasant condition is caused by acid reflux, which occurs when the muscle that allows food into the stomach (the lower esophageal sphincter) is …
How To Make Your Own All-Natural Sports Drink. Photo – WellnessMama.com (with permission) Greetings all! We’ve discovered a great recipe for making your own alternative “sports drink” using natural, healthy ingredients. First I’m going to go off on a full-on …
Image – UTry.It We’ve found an awesome, simple natural formula for lavender bath salts – which also lists some neat suggestions as to how to enjoy them. This wholesome product is super-simple to make, inexpensive and uses only 3 ingredients …