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D.I.Y. Energizing Coffee & Sugar Scrub w/ Citrus Oils

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This exfoliating scrub is a perfect addition to your morning shower, and packs a huge punch in the skincare department, while staying healthy and organic. The caffeine from the coffee grinds is an effective combatant to cellulite and can help wake you up, while the peppermint oil stimulates and energizes. The raw sugar exfoliates and softens the skin as the olive oil moisturizes.Besides the awesome skincare benefits, this DIY gets even better when you find out just how easy it is to do, so take a look at the ingredients and instructions below!TI can count very easily how many time I've drank coffee. While I don't need a cup of coffee in the morning before I feel truly awake I love I love the way it smells… the way it looks… I love exploring different coffee shops, too. So when I came across the idea of creating a body scrub using ground coffee, you know I was all in. This scrub is made from simple ingredients that you will most likely have in your kitchen already. ...

DIY Anti Fungal Healing Peppermint Foot Butter With Clove Oil

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This foot butter was formulated for someone who stands on their feet for an extended period of time. Aching, cracked feet, or any form of bacterial or fungal infections like athletes foot. Fungal foot infections can be the peskiest kind of infection to get rid of because once they find a host, they like to stick around for the long haul. Though you can cure fungal infections using salves, creams,butters and sprays, diet is also a major factor in helping to clear a fungus from your body. A diet high in sugar and yeast will lead to an overgrowth of yeast within the body, causing a fungal infection. A more alkaline whole foods diet is recommended to help aid in ridding your body completely of the fungus. Along with a diet change there are a few other things you can do to get rid of that pesky foot fungus. My favorite natural treatment is this anti fungal and rejuvenating foot butter. With a foot butter I can combine the natural healing properties of herbs, essential oils, ca...

How To Make Relaxing Detox Bath Salt

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While there are many ways to detox, one of the easiest and most relaxing is through a detox bath. The best part? They’re insanely easy to make at home. You’ll get all the benefits you’d find in a high-end spa bath at a fraction of the price and in the comfort of your own home. I have shared the following recipe to encourage you to be inspired to make your own bath salts. There are a variety of ingredients and essential oils you can use to get the job done I will share my favorite recipe with you. Kelp (seaweed) powder helps to detoxify the body by stimulating the lymphatic system. It also brings daily, noticeable relief from arthritis, and longer-lasting relief from aches and pains, as well as skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. Our bodies absorb the trace minerals, especially iodine, which promotes detoxification by stimulating the thyroid. The vitamin K absorbed bolsters our adrenal glands, balancing hormones. Amino ac...

Jar Life- Why Glass Is Better Than Plastic w/ Burrito Jar Recipe

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Why glass, you ask? I have been using glass mason jars for storage for more than a decade. I dislike plastic for numerous reasons. Start with petrochemicals, then move to xenoestrogens. You get the idea. On a more practical level, glass is gorgeous and aesthetically pleasing. Built to last. No stains on glass, no yucky lingering food smells. Glass is practical. Forget about the struggle to find matching lids. No mystery foods concealed by plastic hiding out in the back of the fridge turning into a science experiment. You can see your food. And my favorite part? Good use of vertical storage space. Last but not least and possibly most important, glass is cheap –costs much less than plastic. Top 10 reasons for glass? healthier visible victuals vertical storage space aesthetically appealing easy to clean no stains no flavor trespassing won’t melt in dishwasher matching lids cost effective Anyhow, I am still replacing ...

How To Make Bentonite Clay Toothpaste w/ Neem Powder

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The first time I made my own toothpaste is when I learned how horrible the side  effects are in commercial brands. Doing the research to learn how to make it is when I realized how easy it is to do and that everyone should be making their own toothpaste. Below is the recipe for an amazing remineralizing flouride free bentonite clay tootpaste. This is why you should think about using bentonite clay in particular:  Because of it’s excellent ability to bind to heavy metals and toxins as well as to provide minerals. Clay absorbs the bad stuff and removes it from your body. It's actually nature's detox agent. People (and animals) ingest clay for an internal cleanse. It actually enhanced gum repair  Also, using clay will also decreased cavities by increasing the remineralizing of the teeth.  Neem powder has been used for hundreds of years in over all health and beauty. You may have noticed Neem toothpaste in your health food store and had...