tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33985922222572669112013-06-04T08:28:52.724-07:00Salud! with Rain On The LandLiliana Harthttps://plus.google.com/115086193036464447060noreply@blogger.comBlogger133125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398592222257266911.post-83946897545641558172013-05-07T18:12:00.000-07:002013-05-08T12:38:50.604-07:002013-05-08T12:38:50.604-07:00Cardo Mariano: Propiedades y Beneficios<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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El cardo mariano (Silybum marianum), es una planta de la familia de las compuestas, que crece al lado de los caminos y las carreteras.<br />
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Es una planta herbácea de gran tamaño que puede llegar hasta los dos metros de altura, con grandes capítulos rojo-purpúreos solitarios, caracterizados por brácteas en forma de grandes pinchos curvados, acabados en una fuerte espina. Sus hojas son grandes con manchas de color blanco en su superficie, lobuladas y con el contorno espinoso. cuyas semillas tienen propiedades medicinales.<br />
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<li>El cardo mariano tiene propiedades relacionadas con el hígado y con la vesícula.</li>
<li>Protege de picaduras de serpientes.</li>
<li>Ayuda en los problemas menstruales.</li>
<li>Reduce el exceso de hierro en el organismo.</li>
<li>Tiene poder antioxidante.</li>
<li>Posee propiedades contra la diabetes.</li>
<li>Parece que potencia la medicación que se usa contra algunos tipos de cáncer.</li>
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Esta información fue producida y proporcionada por la National Cancer Institute (NCI). La información sobre este tema puede haber cambiado desde que fue escrita por la NCI. Para información más actualizada, visita el sitio de la NCI en<a href="http://www.cancer.gov/">http://www.cancer.gov</a>. Esta información fue actualizada por la NCI en marzo del 2011.<br /><br />El cardo mariano es una planta cuyos frutos y semillas se utilizan para elaborar remedios para los trastornos del hígado y las vías biliares.<br />El principio activo que contiene es la <a href="http://www.reliablecancertherapies.com/es/glossary/term/1373">silimarina</a>, un <a href="http://www.reliablecancertherapies.com/es/glossary/term/1129">antioxidante</a> que protege las células contra posibles daños.<br />El cardo mariano se ha estudiado en líneas celulares de laboratorio y en tumores animales, por su potencial para obtener una <a href="http://www.reliablecancertherapies.com/es/glossary/term/1150">quimioterapia</a> menos tóxica y más efectiva, además de ralentizar la multiplicación de las células cancerosas.<br />Suele tomarse en forma de cápsulas o comprimidos.<br />Se ha estudiado en un <a href="http://www.reliablecancertherapies.com/es/glossary/term/1154">ensayo clínico</a> de niños con leucemia.<br />Apenas se han registrado efectos secundarios negativos por el uso del cardo mariano o la silimarina.<br />Se desconoce si el cardo mariano aumenta o disminuye la efectividad de los medicamentos antineoplásicos o la de otros fármacos cuando se toma de forma combinada con ellos.<br />La Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de Estados Unidos no ha aprobado el uso del cardo mariano como tratamiento contra el cáncer ni contra ninguna otra enfermedad.<br />Puede encontrarse en Estados Unidos como <a href="http://www.reliablecancertherapies.com/es/glossary/term/1339">suplemento dietético</a> de origen vegetal.<br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Trebuchet MS, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"> </span></span><ul>
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Liliana Harthttps://plus.google.com/115086193036464447060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398592222257266911.post-44385983918123782492013-03-19T08:54:00.002-07:002013-03-19T08:55:25.290-07:002013-03-19T08:55:25.290-07:00Pelado con frutas (peeling) <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Los ácidos alfa hidróxidos, también conocidos como AHA, son componentes que se encuentran en muchos productos naturales pero que han sido sintetizados en laboratorios para ser incorporados a cosméticos. Los ácidos alfa hidróxidos incluyen realmente una gran cantidad de ácidos orgánicos incluyendo la caña de azúcar y su familiar derivado el ácido glicólico. <br />
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Si bien básicamente son lo mismo y su funcionalidad no varía, su procedencia es la que determina su nombre. Por ejemplo, el ácido glicólico es procedente de la caña de azúcar y sirve para acelerar el proceso normal de exfoliación de la piel. El ácido láctico proviene, obviamente, de la leche y colabora con la retención de humedad, logrando así una piel más suave. Otros productos donde se encuentran naturalmente los AHAs son las frutas como la manzanas (ácido málico) o los cítricos (ácido cítrico). <br />
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Conocido por siglos, la piel de Cleopatra fue el resultado del ácido láctico de la leche agria que utilizó en sus baños. Las señoras en el tribunal francés usaban como antiarrugas, para la tez lisa y resplandeciente, el ácido tartárico del vino viejo. De hecho, si tiene en casa: naranja (ácido cítrico), limón, uva, toronja, manzana, una lata de tomates, un cartón de yogur, leche fermentada, o vino que ha "pasado", tiene la base para hacer un pelado natural con ácidos alfa hidróxido. <br />
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Para empezar, aplique simplemente la pulpa o el jugo de cualquiera de las frutas y o bebidas anteriores directamente en la cara por unos quince o veinte minutos. Estos pelados suaves y naturales trabajan su magia culinaria muy lentamente. Ellos no sólo favorecen el nuevo crecimiento de células, sino también elminan manchas de sol, cicatrices, líneas y las arrugas finas; compensan la resequedad, ayudan a la des-pigmentación, sanan el acné, así como descongestionan y limpian los poros. <br />
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Usted no verá la piel enrojecerse o pelarse como en una quemadura de sol o un pelado profundo realizado por un médico los cuales utilizan concentración alta de ácidos y sustancias químicas. No hay tiempo de recuperación, no hay peligro de pigmentación desigual, quemaduras, ni daño al sistema inmunológico (la piel es su primer escudo protector); no hay debilitación de la piel, ni otros resultados traumáticos. <br />
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Estos pelados pueden ser utilizados diariamente. Pero antes de aplicar cualquier fruta o preparación vegetal en la piel, siempre pruebe una pequeña área primero. Mientras usted pueda comer ciertos alimentos, algunos pueden causar reacciones cuando se aplican en la piel <br />
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Liliana Harthttps://plus.google.com/115086193036464447060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398592222257266911.post-65088983149026889682013-03-19T08:43:00.001-07:002013-03-19T08:53:26.521-07:002013-03-19T08:53:26.521-07:00Fruity peels <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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No one in skin care has missed the alpha hydroxy acids sweeping the cosmetic industry. The AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) actually include a broad of organic acids, including the also familiar sugarcane derived glycolic acid. <br />
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Actually known for centuries, Cleopatra’s famed skin was the result of the alpha hydroxyl acid- lactic acid found in the sour milk she used in her baths. Ladies in French court swore by anti-wrinkle agent tartaric acid, daubing their smooth, glowing complexion with clarifying old wine.<br />
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In fact, if you have orange (citric acid), lemon, grape, grapefruit, or an apple in the house, a can of tomatoes, a carton of yogurt, fermented butter milk, or wine that has “turned”, you have the making of a AHA peel. <br />
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<b>To begin “peeling”: simply apply the pulp or juice of any one or more of the preceding fruits and or beverages directly to your face for fifteen to twenty minutes. </b><br />
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Natural, gentle, at home fruity peels work their culinary magic very slowly. They not only encourage new cell growth, they lighten sun spots, face scars, eliminate fine lines and wrinkles, balance out dryness, uneven pigmentation, and acne, as well as unclog pores.<br />
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You will not actually see your skin redden, crust, or peel as in a sun burn or a deep skin peel that is given by a physician using high concentration of chemicals acids. There is no recuperation time, not is there the danger of uneven pigmentation, burning, compromising the immune system (your skin is your first line of defense), over thinning aging skin or other tenuous results. The gentle at home fruity peels can be used daily. <br />
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While you may able to eat certain foods, some may cause a reaction when applied to your skin
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Liliana Harthttps://plus.google.com/115086193036464447060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398592222257266911.post-70785173947829979442013-03-14T15:40:00.000-07:002013-03-14T15:58:06.700-07:002013-03-14T15:58:06.700-07:00Aloe Vera<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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El Aloe Vera es una planta que pertenece a la familia de las lilianaceas.<br />
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Castellano: sábila o zábila. <br />
Gallego: herba babosa. <br />
Catalán: atavara vera. <br />
Euskera: belaamintza. <br />
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Se trata de una planta perenne, originaria de las costas nororientales de Africa, de donde llegó a America central de la mano de los frailes jesuitas y alli encontró el entorno más adecuado para su desarrollo óptimo, siempre caracterizado por un clima seco y caluroso, evolucionando hasta le especie que se conoce hoy por Aloe Vera: el aloe barbadendis Miller, planta suculenta perenne de cincuenta a sesenta centímetros de altura máxima, cuyas hojas carnosas de color verde grisáceo presentan un borde espinoso afilado, y la superficie coricea y resistente. En su interior guardan un gel, una pulpa blanquecina, que practicamente sin olor ni sabor, un regalo de la naturaleza. <br />
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La floración es anual, de color rojo o amarillo, en el centro de la roseta de hojas, y con una inflorescencia en el extremo de un pedúnculo de treinta centímetros de altura. Pero la flor se puede cortar, evitandose la polinización, que daria lugar a hibridos en los que se perderia las propiedades que tiene el Aloe Vera. Asi es preferible reproducirlo por esquejes, ya que es muy prolífico en este aspecto, y conservar la pureza genética de la población. <br />
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Los veinte o treinta retoños anuales que cada planta da, se transplantan cuando miden de diez a quince centímetros, sufren un choque traumático y parecen morir, aunque en dos meses recuperan todo su explendor, y empiezan a ser aprovechables como materia prima a los tres años. <br />
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El Aloe Vera tal como lo conocemos hoy en día, pertenece dentro del Aloe, a el Aloe Barbadensis Miller, esta denominación viene de la isla de Barbados donde crecian gran cantidad de estas plantas. Es originaria de las costas nororientales de Africa. Los comerciantes portugueses la importaron para su consumo masivo. <br />
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<b>Miller o vulgaris:</b><br />
Recibe el nombre en honor al taxonomista suizo H. Miller el cual se dedicó al estudio de esta variedad importada por los portugueses. Miller la llamó vulgaris debido a la gran abundancia en comparación con otras variedades. Es de extraordinario rendimiento comercial. Su origen se situa en las costas de Marruecos, Mauritania, Senegal, las Islas de cabo verde, Tenerife y Canarias. Hoy en día también se cultiva en EEUU, México y Centroámerica. <br />
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<b>Mitriformis:</b><br />
De hojas mas anchas y cortas, en forma de corazón, con tendencia a abrirse al llegar al suelo. Su nombre viene a que recuerdan a la forma de una mitra. Las hojas son extraordinariamente carnosas, pero debido a su menor tamaño ocurre lo mismo que con la anterior, es menos productiva.<br />
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Recibe su nombre por su menor tamaño, hojas pequeñas y alargadas. Tiene un color más verde azulado y oscuro. Sus propiedades son similares a la anterior pero el rendimiento comercial es menor debido a su menor tamaño.<br />
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Además del Aloe Vera y sus tres variedades existen otros tipo de aloes, tambien se comercializan y son los siguientes:<br />
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<b>Aloe socotrina o nobilis:</b><br />
Fue la primera especie utilizada por el ser humano, tanto en el Egipto de los faraones como en la China, pasando por Grecia, el imperio romano y muy avanzada la era cristiana. Actualmente esta en desuso, desde el descubrimiento del Aloe Vera. Su uso ha quedado reducido a la medicina homeopática por que algunos de sus principios son sumamente énergeticos.<br />
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<b>Aloe Ferox:</b><br />
Recibe su nombre ferox por el termino de aloe salvaje (ferox en latín). En la actualidad los partidiarios del Aloe ferox frente al Aloe Vera argumentan que lo prefieren por su alto contenido en polisacaridos, entre los cuales se encuentra el acemanano, posee tres veces más cantidad de ellos. También contiene más hierro y más calcio que el Aloe Vera. <br />
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<b>Aloe Arborescens:</b><br />
Recibe su nombre por su forma de arbusto, este tipo de aloe viene recogido en ciertas recetas, como la del Padre Romano Zago, que junto con otros componentes, se usa en la comunidad de Rio Grande de Brasil, como remedio anticancerígeno, la ciencia todavía no se ha pronunciado al respecto, no hay nada concluyente sobre esta receta.
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El Aloe Vera se ha usado a lo largo de la historia de la humanidad, hasta nuestros dias, tanto en el tratamiento de enfermedades como en la cura de la piel y el cabello.<br />
En manifestaciones antiguas de grabados egipcios aparecen alusiones a la utilización como fuente de salud y bienestar, asi Nefertiti y Cleopatra lo incluian en sus tratamientos de belleza.<br />
Aristoteles le recomendaba a Alejandro Magno para la rápida curación de sus soldados; Marco Polo señalaba su uso habitual en la corte china, como alivo de las dolencias estomacales.<br />
Los indios americanos la empleaban desde acondicionador del cabello hasta como tónico estomacal; en la india esta difundido como alivio rápido de irritaciones de la piel; los árabes ven en ella una estimulante loción hidratante.<br />
Actualmente aunque esta planta ancestral ha sido muy difundida en la farmacopea y los remedios populares ha caído en cierto olvido por parte de la población, no es hastael final de la IIª Guerra Mundial cuando se redescubre el poder del Aloe Vera, cuando se comprueba que los habitantes de Hirosima y Nagasaki, los cuales padecieron quemaduras, despues de un tratamiento con Aloe Vera, se curaban más rápidamente y en muchos casos, sin señales ni cicatrices.<br />
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El Aloe Vera es un ingrediente en muchos productos de belleza, de uso diario cuyo efecto beneficioso se debe a la acción sinérgica de sus componentes facilitados por la aloína, que en pequeñas cantidades esta presente, facilitando con su capacidad astringente la penetración de los demás agentes.<br />
Penetra en las tres capas de la piel: la dermis, epidermis e hipodermis y expulsa las bacterias y los depositos de grasa que tapan los poros.<br />
Al mismo tiempo la acción de los nutrientes naturales, los minerales, las vitaminas , los aminoácidos y las enzimas estimulan la reproducción de nuevas células, por lo que es un importante regenerador celular, cicatrizante, tonificador y de alta penetración en la piel.<br />
Cuando se usa con regularidad, evita las arrugas prematuras y retarda las propias de la edad. Reduce la media de poros abiertos, y se puede usar bajo el maquillje, al ser el Aloe Vera un astringente ha de usarse con una crema hidratante.<br />
Es un excelente filtro solar de rayos ultravioletas y elimina las manchas causadas por el sol si se usa un largo periodo de tiempo.<br />
Tiene un efecto balsámico despues del afeitado, por su poder regenerador coadyudando a la limpieza de las impuerzas que deja la cuchilla de afeitar.<br />
Igualmente esta indicado después de la depilación ayudando a calmar y evitando rojeces, granitos y erupciones que se puedan producir.<br />
Tambien es muy efectivo en la prevención de pequeñas estrías en la piel, siendo el embarazo una fecha propicia de aparición de dicho fenómeno.<br />
Otra acción importante es en el cuero cabelludo para prevenir y curar las enfermedades que puedan aparecer. La psoriasis, las dermatitis de contacto, el exceso de caspa y grasa en el cuero cabelludo.</div>
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Dark circles occur more frequently and are more noticeable with age, because as we get older, our skin loses collagen and becomes thinner and more translucent.<br />
Nothing says exhaustion and strain like dark circles under your eyes. The problem is, you may be getting plenty of sleep every night and still wake up with puffy raccoon eyes. Now what? Read on to find out why you get under-eye circles and how to reduce their appearance or get rid of them altogether. <br />
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Causes of Dark Circles</strong> <br />
Dark circles are often a heredity trait. The skin around our eyes is the most delicate and thinnest skin in the body. Dark circles under the eyes are blood vessels that can be seen through the skin, producing the bluish tint. <br />
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Allergies are another common cause of dark circles. When you rub and scratch your itchy eyes, it irritates the skin and can break tiny capillaries beneath the skin, causing puffiness and discoloration. If allergies are the root of your problem, simply treat them or avoid what you're allergic to. If your dark circles or puffiness are constant, you may have an undetected food allergy or an allergy to a chemical in your surroundings. Consult an allergist to determine what you may be allergic to. <br />
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Chinese medicine considers dark circles as a sign of weakness in the kidney network. Kidney weakness is due to exhaustion and overstrain coupled with lack of rest and relaxation. Since the kidney network in Chinese medicine governs the hormonal system, it affects the pigment melanin. It is said that unhealthy and depleted kidneys produce pigment deposit under the skin around the eyes and other parts of the face. <br />
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Many cosmetic problems can be attributed to vitamin deficiencies. Dark circles and puffiness are often thought to be due to vitamin K deficiency or a lack of antioxidants in the diet. <br />
It is also believed that lack of the mineral iron can cause dark circles. An iron deficiency may point to anemia, which is a potentially serious medical condition that requires treatment. If you believe you may have anemia, see your family doctor to schedule blood work.<br />
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Dark circles occur more frequently and are more noticeable with age, because as we get older, our skin loses collagen and becomes thinner and more translucent.<br />
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<strong>Under-eye Remedies</strong><br />
Reduce the puffiness and lighten your circles with these all-natural solutions.<br />
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<strong>1.</strong> For starters, be sure you are getting seven to nine hours of sleep every night.<br />
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<strong>2. </strong>What you eat counts! Eat a healthy, balanced diet, drink plenty of water, and make sure you are getting all your vitamins and minerals. Be sure to get plenty of fruits and vegetables, especially cabbage, spinach, and other leafy greens. Eat at least 2 cups of organic fresh spinach everyday. Additionally, eat a handful of raw almonds (unsalted and unroasted) between meals. Avoid salty foods, as salt causes the body to retain water, which equals bloating and puffiness that is particularly noticeable under the eye.<br />
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<strong>3. </strong>Asian pear is a juicy and crunchy fruit that has long been prized by Chinese herbalists as a way to lighten under-eye circles. Asian (or Fuji) pears are packed with copper and vitamin C, antioxidant nutrients that help protect you from cellular damage caused by free radicals. When free radicals damage enough skin cells, signs of aging begin to appear. Copper is an essential component of superoxide dismutase (SOD), an enzyme that attacks these harmful agents when they enter the body via air pollution and other toxins.<br />
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<strong>4.</strong> Treat your skin while you sleep. Just before bed, lightly wet a washcloth with cold water and place over your eyes as you sleep. By morning, you should see an improvement. <br />
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<strong>5.</strong> Apply cucumber slices or cool tea bags to your eyes. Cucumber slices are famous for their ability to reduce puffiness, and the tannin in tea bags has been found to reduce swelling and discoloration. Lie down, close your eyes, and place fresh cucumber slices or cool, damp caffeinated tea bags over your eyes for about ten minutes every day. <br />
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<strong>6.</strong> Gently apply almond oil under your eye every morning and evening until you see improvement.<br />
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<strong>7.</strong> New skin-care technology has become available through years of intensive research; it is now possible to find creams and other products that can help you combat under-eye circles. A product I suggest is an all-natural anti-aging eye cream that lightens dark circles under the eye. <br />
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<strong>8. </strong>Avoid smoking, as it causes vascular problems that not only threaten your health, but also make your blood vessels appear more prominent under the skin.<br />
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Treating your skin will help, but there may also be an underlying cause. Imbalances in your life show up on your face and skin. You may consider seeing a doctor of Oriental Medicine to uncover the root imbalance and improve your overall health.<br />
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The majority of hair products commercially available, even among those touted as all-natural, contain synthetic detergents, fragrances, petrochemicals, and known allergens. These ingredients are harsh, stripping natural oils from the hair and scalp and resulting in imbalances to the scalp and hair. By making our own hair care products, we can help repair the health of our hair and scalp – all while saving money!<br />
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Homemade hair care products are simple and inexpensive to create while also being gentle and nourishing for the scalp and hair. They do not have the synthetic ingredients and chemicals often found in commercial products; instead they rely upon botanicals and other pure ingredients to give you healthy hair and scalp. Not only can you harvest many of the ingredients from your garden, but you can customize the recipes so that they perfectly fit your specific needs.<br />
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Homemade shampoo is not as thick or lathering as store-bought varieties, but it will effectively clean hair with nourishing ingredients and botanicals. Because this shampoo is so much gentler, you can expect that your hair will not feel as squeaky-clean after washing. This is because it will not be stripped of its natural oils!<br />
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8 oz water<br />
3 oz Liquid Castille Soap <br />
1-2 TBSP dried organic herbs of choice (see list below)<br />
20-60 drops essential oil (see list below)<br />
1/4 tsp organic Jojoba or Argan oil (adjust as needed – use more for dry hair or may omit for oily hair)<br />
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Make an herbal infusion by pouring boiling water over the herbs, cover, and allow them to steep for at least 4 hours. Strain the herbs out and pour the reserved liquid into a bottle, then add Castille soap and oils. Your herbal shampoo is now ready to use! Always shake well before use since the contents will naturally separate.<br />
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Oil treatments are a great way to naturally condition, sooth, balance, cleanse, and invigorate the hair and scalp. Leaving hair soft, shiny, and silky, they are excellent for treating damaged, dry, dull, or frizzy hair and scalp conditions. A few drops of either of these recipes can also be used to tame those dry or wild-looking locks!<br />
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To use, pour a little oil into your palm and massage it into scalp and hair. Add as much as needed, making sure to thoroughly coat your hair and scalp. Leave in for at least 30 minutes, the longer the better. I like to wrap my hair back into a bun and leave the oil in all day, washing it out at night. Once finished, be sure to shampoo the oil out completely. Don’t worry of your hair still feels a little oily after washing; it should absorb the residual oil as it dries.<br />
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Heat deepens the oil’s penetration of the hair shaft, enhancing its benefits. Harness heat’s effects by sitting in the sunshine, by a wood stove, fireplace, or in a sauna. Or treat yourself to a hot oil treatment by gently warming the oil to 100 degrees Farenheit and massaging it into your hair and scalp. Pull your hair back, cover it with a shower cap or plastic bag, and finally wrap up with a thick wool cap to help retain heat. Leave head covered for at least an hour, then shampoo out.<br />
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Basic Hair Oil<br />
To create, simply pour 1 oz organic Jojoba, Argan or Olive Oil into a bottle and add 10-30 drops essential oil of your choice (see list below). Shake before using to blend the oils.<br />
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Herbal Infused Hair Oil<br />
Jojoba oil infused with botanicals has all of the benefits listed above, but is even more therapeutic. It will take a few weeks to infuse, but the resulting oil will be worth the wait! To make, place 8 oz organic Jojoba or Olive Oil and 3 or more TBSP dried organic herbs (see list below) in a glass jar, cap tightly, and infuse for 3-6 weeks. Shake the jar daily. Once infused, strain the herbs from the infused oil. The infused oil will last for at least a year if properly stored in a cool dark place.<br />
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Hair rinses are simple to make, and they naturally condition the hair and scalp. They soften, add shine, body, and enhance natural highlights. To create an herbal hair rinse, simply pour 2 cups of boiling water over 3 or more TBSP of dried organic herbs (see list below) and allow to infuse for 8 hours or overnight. Strain herbs from the liquid, you can gently warm the liquid if you’d like. To use, slowly pour the rinse over your head, making sure to massage the infusion into your hair and scalp. Keep a large bowl under your head to catch the liquid and reapply. Repeat several times, and either rinse out or allow to dry.<br />
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Herbal Vinegar Rinse<br />
Vinegar rinses have the same advantages as water-based hair rinses, and they also help restore hair’s pH balance. Vinegar is beneficial for oily hair, itchy scalp, dandruff, dull hair, and other scalp conditions. To make, place 3 or more TBSP dried organic herbs (see list below) and 8 oz organic Apple Cider Vinegar in a glass jar, cap tightly, and infuse for 3-6 weeks. Shake the jar daily. Once infused, strain the herbs out. To use, apply 1-2 TBSP herbal infused vinegar to damp hair and scalp and thoroughly massage in, then rinse out with water. Or, you can use the method described above by combining 1 TBSP herbal vinegar with 1 cup water, followed by a thorough rinse with plain water. The infused vinegar will keep for at least a year if stored properly in a cool and dry area.<br />
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Herbs for Hair Care:<br />
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Normal hair: Basil, Calendula, Chamomile, Horsetail, Lavender, Linden flowers, Nettle, Parsley leaf, Rosemary, Sage, Watercress.<br />
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Dry hair and scalp: Burdock root, Calendula, Chamomile, Comfrey leaf, Elder flowers, Horsetail, Lavender, Marshmallow root, Nettle, Parsley leaf, Sage.<br />
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Oily hair and scalp: Bay leaf, Burdock root, Calendula, Chamomile, Horsetail, Lemon Balm, Lavender, Lemon peel, Lemongrass, Nettle, Peppermint, Rosemary, Thyme, Witch Hazel bark, Yarrow leaf and flower.</div>
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Scalp conditions (dandruff, sensitive skin, inflammation, itchiness, dermatitis): Burdock root, Calendula, Chamomile, Comfrey leaf, Eucalyptus, Horsetail, Lavender, Marshmallow root, Nettle, Oregano, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme.<br />
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Hair loss/thinning: Basil, Nettle, Rosemary, Sage.<br />
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Golden highlights: Calendula, Chamomile, Lemon, Sunflower petals.<br />
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Dark highlights: Black Tea, Black Walnut hulls (crushed or chopped), Comfrey root, Nettle, Rosemary, Sage.<br />
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Red highlights: Calendula, Henna, Hibiscus flowers, Red Clover flowers, Rose hips, Red Rose petals.<br />
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Essential Oils for Hair Care:<br />
Normal hair: Carrot seed, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Cypress, Geranium, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Orange, Rosemary, Sage, Sandalwood, Thyme, Ylang Ylang.<br />
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Dry hair: Carrot seed, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Orange, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang.<br />
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Oily Hair: Basil, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Orange, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sage, Tea Tree, Thyme, Ylang Ylang.<br />
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Scalp conditions (dandruff, sensitive skin, itchiness, inflammation, dermatitis): Cedarwood, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Cypress, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Myrrh, Orange, Patchouli, Rose, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Tea Tree, Ylang Ylang.<br />
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Hair loss/thinning: Basil, Cypress, Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Ylang Ylang.<br />
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body’s largest organ of elimination is the skin, your skin flushes out wastes
and toxins through its pores. When you build up more than your skin, kidneys
and liver (also cleansing and filtering organs) can handle, lump and bumps,
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century","serif";"><a href="http://www.rainontheland.com/learn-essential-oils.html" target="_blank">Essential oils</a> are actually
extracts from certain plants, trees, and fruits using a technique called
distillation. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><u>Since
plants contain such a small amount of extract, several pounds of plants are
needed to provide a small bottle.</u> The essential oils are then refined
and distilled and packaged in containers that help maintain the scent and
fragrance for a good amount of time. The following is a list of
treatments and extract procedures that produce the essential oils for us to use
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<strong><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century","serif";">Steam Distillation</span></strong><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century","serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century","serif";">Steam distillation is the most popular and the oldest
distillation process available. Old time, traditional aromatherapy
professionals believe this method is the best way to produce the best quality
extracts. This system takes dried or fresh plants and places them into a
steam chamber. The steam is put under pressure and then circulated in and
out of the plant material. The heat from the pressurized steam causes the
plant’s cellular structure to open and the essential oils pour into a holding
container. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><u>This is a
delicate method</u><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>since the
heat must be well balanced to open the plant but not too hot causing
destruction of the delicate oil.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century","serif";">After the steam and oil are distilled into a container, the
steam returns to a liquid while the oil creates a film at the top of the
solution. Both the liquid and the oil are both therapeutic by-products of
the process. The oils can be packaged as pure essential oil
extract. The water still holds a lot of the oil properties, so it is used
by cosmetic companies in toners or skin creams.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century","serif";">Cold Pressing</span></strong><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century","serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century","serif";">Extracts from fruits such as bergamot, grapefruit, lemon or
limes use different forms of processing. The<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>essential oils<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>are mainly in the fruit’s peel, so
they need to be penetrated. The fruit’s peel is rolled over a large array
of sharp objects that cause the peel to burst and the oils extracted.
Then the fruit is squeezed and the juice contained. Like steam
distillation, the essential oils rise to the top of the juices as a film.
They are separated by centrifugation into containers that are then packaged for
sale.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century","serif";">Effleurage</span></strong><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century","serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century","serif";">This method of extraction is used for flowers or plants that are
very delicate. Some plants are too delicate to withstand the heat from
steam distillation. Effleurage uses animal fat to absorb the essential
oils from the delicate flowers. As the petals are depleted from their
oils, more are placed on the animal fats until it is completely saturated with
the extract. After the fat is saturated, the fat is treated with alcohol
which solvates the essential oils. Once the mixture is contained, the
alcohol will evaporate leaving behind the essential oil product. This is
usually very time consuming<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><u>but
is the only way to extract oils from delicate flowers</u><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>like<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>jasmine<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>rose,
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<strong><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century","serif";">Solvent Extraction</span></strong><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century","serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century","serif";">Solvent extraction is the most efficient and affordable way to
separate the extract from the plant. In this method, a solvent is used to
saturate the plant and absorb the oils. After saturation, it is then
treated with alcohol. Like effleurage, the alcohol eventually evaporates
and it leaves only the essential oils for packaging. This method is
especially useful for more expensive extracts where each plant needs to be
squeezed for its extract as much as possible. Although this method is the
most cost efficient, it can leave solvent in the product which can cause side
effects.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century","serif";">Essential oils<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>are
a wonderful addition to natural skin care recipes and offer amazing therapeutic
properties along with pleasing and stimulating scents. There are many simple
recipes and remedies that can be blended using essential oils, so if you have
not ventured into aromatherapy much yet now is the time, there is always
something to learn or create<span class="apple-converted-space">.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Other Names:<br />Buxus chinensis, Deernut, Goatnut, Huile de Jojoba, Jojoba Oil, Pignut, Simmondsia californica, Simmondsia chinensis.</div>
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<br />Jojoba is a shrub that is grows in dry regions of northern Mexico and the southwestern US. Jojoba oil and wax are produced from the seeds and used for medicine.<br /> Jojoba is applied directly to the skin for acne, psoriasis, sunburn, and chapped skin. It is also used topically to encourage the regrowth of hair in people who are balding.<br />100% pure jojoba is a natural plant extract which has a light texture. The chemical structure of jojoba resembles sebum, the skin's own natural oil, giving it excellent moisturizing properties without leaving any oily residue. It also contains protein, minerals, and myristic acid, an anti-inflammatory agent. It is good for all skin types, including blemished and oily skin, as it helps to unclog the pores leaving the skin clean. <br /> <br /> In manufacturing, jojoba is used as an ingredient in shampoo; lipstick; makeup; cleansing products; and in face, hand, and body lotions.<br /> Jojoba is UNSAFE for anyone when taken by mouth. It can cause serious side effects such as heart damage.<br /> Special Precautions & Warnings:<br /><br /><br />Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Applying jojoba to the skin during pregnancy and breast-feeding seems to be safe. <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
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</div>Liliana Harthttps://plus.google.com/115086193036464447060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398592222257266911.post-1786517744135128852012-06-14T07:54:00.002-07:002012-06-14T07:54:44.716-07:002012-06-14T07:54:44.716-07:00Learn How to Avoid GMOs in Your Food Supply. By Jane Lear<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Genetically modified foods are seeping into our food system. Here's how to keep them off your plate.<br />
<em>“When [a food] says ‘organic,’ is that enough to mean non-GMO? Would a Monsanto soybean ever be considered organic? I always buy Trader Joe’s organic and I read somewhere that they do not use GMO ingredients in their own products. Please tell me if this is correct!” —Jillian Simms</em><br />
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The short answers to your questions are 1.) yes 2.) not no, but hell, no, and 3.) I don’t know.<br />
The long answers are a little more complicated, but bear with me. Much will be revealed.<br />
<strong>USDA-certified organic foods do not contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs). </strong>Organic produce is also cultivated without synthetic pesticides, chemical fertilizers, or sewage sludge (“biosolids” is the industry euphemism) for compost, and they haven’t been irradiated. Certified organic meat comes from animals that were given 100% organic feed and no growth hormones or antibiotics. They had access to the outdoors (although generally not the pastoral idyll we all fondly imagine) and the producers meet USDA animal welfare protocols. Any time you see the label “USDA Certified Organic,” in fact, it means that the food was produced under the federal standards specified by the <a href="http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/ams.fetchTemplateData.do?template=TemplateN&navID=OrganicStandardslinkNOPConsumers&rightNav1=OrganicStandardslinkNOPConsumers&topNav=&leftNav=NationalOrganicProgram&page=NOPOrganicStandards&resultType=&acct=nopgeninfo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Organic Program</a> (which is part of the USDA) and verified by an accredited certifying agent. For more information, the <a href="http://ofrf.org/resources/organicfaqs.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Organic Farming Research Foundation</a> is a great place to start.<br />
It took a good ten years to hammer out the organic food regs, and they are far from perfect. Organic food doesn’t have to be local or seasonal, for instance, and it doesn’t have to be harvested by humanely treated workers paid a living wage. The rules can be burdensome for small farms, and as always, it pays to know your producers; I buy fruit and vegetables from several of them who aren’t certified organic, yet follow organic practices. It’s also necessary to parse labels carefully: Underneath the official “Certified Organic” umbrella, there are different shades of meaning when it comes to packaged multi-ingredient foods.<br />
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<li>“100% Organic” means that the product contains only organic ingredients and processing aids. The USDA seal and the logo of the third-party certifier may appear on the product.</li>
<li>“Organic” means that the product contains at least 95% organic ingredients. Any remaining ingredients must consist of nonagricultural substances on the approved <a href="http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/ams.fetchTemplateData.do?template=TemplateJ&leftNav=NationalOrganicProgram&page=NOPNationalList&description=National%20List%20of%20Allowed%20and%20Prohibited%20Substances&acct=nopgeninfo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National List</a>, including specific nonorganically produced agricultural products that aren’t commercially available in organic form. The USDA seal and the logo of the third-party certifier may appear on the product.</li>
<li>“Made with Organic Ingredients” means that the product must include at least 70% organic ingredients. It may carry the certifier’s seal but not the USDA seal. And it can list up to three of the organic ingredients or food groups.</li>
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It sounds like common sense to slap a label on foods containing GMO ingredients as well. After all, how hard could it be? <em>They’re in everything. </em>Commodity GM crops such as corn, soybeans, canola, and sugar beets are now present in the sea of processed foods at any supermarket. According to the <a href="http://www.nongmoproject.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Non-GMO Project</a>, a nonprofit organization committed to providing verified non-GMO choices to consumers, the back panel of almost any packaged food can contain ingredients derived from GMO risk crops, including “Amino Acids, Aspartame, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbate, Vitamin C, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Ethanol, Flavorings (‘natural’ and ‘artificial’), High-Fructose Corn Syrup, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Lactic Acid, Maltodextrins, Molasses, Monosodium Glutamate, Sucrose, Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP), Xanthan Gum, Vitamins, Yeast Products.”<br />
Yeesh. By the way, in case you are wondering why the name Non-GMO Project rings a bell, it’s probably because <a href="http://www.takepart.com/article/2012/04/26/kashis-gmo-controversy-rages" target="_self">Kashi cereals</a> recently jumped on the <a href="http://www.kashi.com/nongmo?utm_source=email&utm_medium=AprileNewsletter&utm_term=Coupon=20120419&utm_campaign=Feature" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bandwagon</a>. And for more on why GMO labeling is a good thing—and why it will be an uphill battle—read what the straight-talking policy expert Marion Nestle had to say in her <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/03/02/FDO21ND6DS.DTL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">first “Food Matters” </a>column for the <em>San Francisco Chronicle</em>.<br />
<strong>As to whether a Monsanto soybean would ever be considered organic, </strong>I reached out to <a href="http://www.organic-center.org/about.staff.php?action=detail&bios_id=43" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charles Benbrook</a>, chief scientist at <a href="http://www.organic-center.org/about.mission.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Organic Center</a>, in Troy, Oregon. “The vast majority of the soybean seed they sell has, by their choice, the Roundup Ready gene in it, whether farmers want it or not—and more and more do not, because of resistant weeds,” he explained. “The seed industry holds all the cards, since they must decide what they are going to grow in 2012 to sell to farmers in 2013. If farmer attitudes change in 2013 and a significant percentage—say, one-third—decide they do not want to plant GE soybeans, they will be #hit out of luck, since 90 percent plus of the nation’s soybean seed supply will be GE, and Monsanto cannot wave a magic wand and extract their RR gene.” <br />
<strong>Lastly, when shopping, even at Trader Joe’s, don’t check your brain at the door.</strong> Private-label products help create a brand; some may be certified organic and some may not. In all honesty, Trader Joe’s lost me as a customer when a manager refused to disclose which poultry producers he buys from. This lack of transparency is <a href="http://www.sustainableindustries.com/articles/2010/05/something-fishy-trader-joe%E2%80%99s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nothing new</a>, and don’t get me wrong: The chicken I was eyeing looked beautiful. But without more information, I took a pass. When it came to the trail mix, though, and the peanut-butter–filled pretzel nuggets, I caved. Nobody’s perfect.<br />
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<strong>By Dr. Mercola</strong><br />
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New research examining parabens found in cancerous human breast tissue points the finger at antiperspirants and other cosmetics for increasing your risk of breast cancer<sup style="font-size: 10px;"><a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/05/24/parabens-on-risk-of-breast-cancer.aspx?e_cid=20120603_WNL_art_1#_edn1" name="_ednref1">i</a></sup>. <br />
The research, which is also reviewed in an editorial published in the <em>Journal of Applied Toxicology</em>, looked at where breast tumors were appearing, and determined that higher concentrations of parabens were found in the upper quadrants of the breast and axillary area, where antiperspirants are usually applied<sup style="font-size: 10px;"><a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/05/24/parabens-on-risk-of-breast-cancer.aspx?e_cid=20120603_WNL_art_1#_edn2" name="_ednref2">ii</a></sup>. <br />
Parabens are chemicals that serve as preservatives in antiperspirants and many cosmetics, as well as sun lotions. Previous studies have shown that all parabens have estrogenic activity in human breast cancer cells. <br />
Another component of antiperspirants, aluminum chloride, has been found to act similarly to the way oncogenes work to provide molecular transformations in cancer cells. According to the authors of the editorial review, the research shows "signals of concern that such compounds are not as safe as previously generally considered, and further research is warranted." Furthermore:<br />
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<em>"The data from this latest study, the most extensive examination of parabens in human breast so far published, confirms previous work and raises a number of questions on the entire parabens, personal care product and human health debate, particularly relating to the source and toxicological significance of the paraben esters."</em></blockquote>
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Ninety-nine Percent of Breast Cancer Tissue Samples Contain Parabens</h2>
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The featured study by Barr et.al. discovered one or more paraben esters in 99 percent of the 160 tissue samples collected from 40 mastectomies<sup style="font-size: 10px;"><a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/05/24/parabens-on-risk-of-breast-cancer.aspx?e_cid=20120603_WNL_art_1#_edn3" name="_ednref3">iii</a></sup>. In 60 percent of the samples, all five paraben esters were present. There were no correlations between paraben concentrations and age, length of breast feeding, tumor location, or tumor estrogen receptor content. The median values in nanograms per tissue for the five chemicals were:<br />
<ol>
<li><em>n</em>-propylparaben 16.8 </li>
<li>methylparaben 16.6 </li>
<li><em>n</em>-butylparaben 5.8 </li>
<li>ethylparaben 3.4 </li>
<li>isobutylparaben 2.1 </li>
</ol>
While antiperspirants are a common source of parabens, the authors note that the source of the parabens cannot be established, and that 7 of the 40 patients reportedly <em>never </em>used deodorants or antiperspirants in their lifetime. What this tells us is that parabens, regardless of the source, can bioaccumulate in breast tissue. <br />
And the sources are many. Parabens can be found in a wide variety of personal care products, cosmetics, as well as drugs. That said, it appears the <em>dermal route</em> is the most significant form of exposure. In the featured editorial, Philip Harvey and David Everett explain why:<br />
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<em>"... [T]he dermal route of exposure is considered more plausible when intact esters are detected, and other authors reporting human exposures and body fluid concentrations of paraben esters consider cosmetics of some form or another as the likely sources... This is because the metabolic esterase activity of the gut and liver (relevant to oral exposure) is considered to greatly exceed that of the skin, and oral exposures would result in rapid liver metabolism of the esters to produce the common metabolite p-hydroxybenzoic acid... Paraben esters typically used in cosmetics pass through human skin in vitro/ex vivo, and Ishiwatrai et.al. (2007) has shown persistence of unmetabolized methylparaben in the skin"</em></blockquote>
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Safety of Parabens has NEVER Been Established...</h2>
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As incredible as it sounds, despite the fact that parabens are used in such a wide variety of products, the toxicology of these chemicals has barely been investigated. There is a complete lack of modern toxicology studies on these ingredients, and according to the featured review, <em>not a single study</em> on the chemicals' carcinogenity follows acceptable regulatory standard carcinogenity study protocols. <br />
The authors point out that one rat study from 1956 is still used as "the pivotal evaluation upon which human safety is judged!"<br />
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<em>"This may be acceptable for certain chemicals for which there is limited human exposure but not for chemicals such as parabens for which such a large population is exposed, and which show significant tissue concentrations,"</em> they write.</blockquote>
Furthermore, virtually all toxicology studies are based on the <em>oral </em>route of exposure, which means that risk assessment, according to Harvey and Everett, is "largely based on assumption, opinion and the technical regulatory instrument of GRAS (Generally Regarded as Safe)." </blockquote>
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The Estrogenic Activity of Parabens </h2>
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Estrogens, whether synthetic or natural are a primary risk factor for breast cancer. Approximately 20 different studies have established that parabens have estrogenic activity, which makes them relevant when it comes to estrogen-sensitive cancers. A common excuse used to defend the absence of toxicological studies is that parabens are weak in terms of potency. For example, propylparaben and butylparaben are approximately 30,000 and 10,000 less potent than estradiol, respectively. <br />
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<em>"However, estradiol occurs in breast tissue in the pictogram per gram of tissue range... but the results reported by Barr et.al. [the featured study] show tissue concentrations of parabens, in the worst cases, in the microgram per gram of breast tissue range, which is one million-fold higher than that of estradiol. Clearly, the magnitude of exposure would seem to more than compensate for the reduction in potency," </em>Harvey and Everett write. </blockquote>
But that's not all. A 2011 study reported that methylparaben promotes cell cycling and makes human breast cells more resistant to apoptosis, which, according to the authors can provide the molecular basis for malignant tumor proliferation. Harvey and Everett also cite another study from 2007, which found that propylparaben and butylparaben cause detectable DNA damage. </blockquote>
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Rise in Breast Cancer Likely Linked to Chemical Exposures </h2>
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Harvey and Everett point out that the hypothesis that chemicals in personal care products might be harmful to your health and contribute to breast cancer has a basis in two key observations:<br />
<ol>
<li>Breast cancer rates have increased in recent decades, which correlates with many lifestyle factors that have undergone significant change during that same time, such as diet, obesity, and use of personal care products containing untested chemicals </li>
<li>Tumors are disproportionately located in the upper, outer quadrant of the breast, and more tumors are found in the left breast than the right, suggesting it may be related to products applied topically to those areas (most people are right-handed, which could make you a bit more heavy-handed when applying products under your left arm than your right) </li>
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In my view, one of the key observations by Harvey and Everett is that:<br />
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<em>"The tenet that there "is no evidence that personal care products (antiperspirants or deodorants) are related to breast cancer" is technically correct, but only because studies have not been conducted to investigate any relationships. Such arguments provide false assurance by masking the inadequacies of empirical evidence and knowledge."</em></blockquote>
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Aluminum—Another Cancer-Promoting Ingredient in Antiperspirants</h2>
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Antiperspirants work by clogging, closing, or blocking the pores that release sweat under your arms—with the active ingredient being aluminum. (If you are using a deodorant-only product it is unlikely to contain aluminum but might contain other chemicals that could be a concern, such as parabens.) Not only does this block one of your body's routes for detoxification (releasing toxins via your underarm sweat), but it raises concerns about where these metals are going once you roll them (or spray them) on. <br />
Like parabens, aluminum salts can also mimic estrogen, and, just like the featured study, previous research has shown that aluminum is also absorbed and deposited into breast tissue<sup style="font-size: 10px;"><a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/05/24/parabens-on-risk-of-breast-cancer.aspx?e_cid=20120603_WNL_art_1#_edn4" name="_ednref4">iv</a></sup>. The researchers suggested raised levels of aluminum could even be used as a biomarker for identification of women at increased risk of developing breast cancer.<br />
Aluminum salts can account for 25 percent of the volume of some antiperspirants, and a review of the common sources of aluminum exposure for humans found that antiperspirant use can significantly increase the amount of aluminum absorbed by your body. According to the review, after a single underarm application of antiperspirant, about .012 percent of the aluminum may be absorbed<sup style="font-size: 10px;"><a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/05/24/parabens-on-risk-of-breast-cancer.aspx?e_cid=20120603_WNL_art_1#_edn5" name="_ednref5">v</a></sup>. This may not sound like much until you multiply it by one or more times a day for a lifetime, which adds up to massive exposure to aluminum—a poison that is not supposed to be in your body, and may be more toxic than mercury. Aside from vaccinations, your antiperspirant may be your largest source of exposure to this poisonous metal! </blockquote>
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Be Cautious with Natural Deodorants, Too</h2>
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There are many brands of chemical-free, aluminum-free deodorants on the market, and many of these are safe alternatives. "Crystal" deodorant stones, which are a popular natural deodorant alternative often used by health-conscious shoppers looking to avoid aluminum, often claim to be aluminum-free, but some actually contain a different type of compound known as an alum, the most common form being potassium alum, also known as potassium <em>aluminum</em> sulfate. <br />
Potassium Alum or Ammonium Alum are natural mineral salts made up of molecules that are too large to be absorbed by your skin. They form a protective layer on your skin that inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria. These deodorants are recommended by many cancer treatment centers, but while this may be a better alternative to most antiperspirants and deodorants on the market, it is not completely aluminum-free. Also remember to check the remaining ingredients, keeping a watchful eye out for parabens.<br />
For the last few decades I have not used antiperspirants or deodorants--even natural ones. I noticed that they would cause a yellow stain in the armpit of my shirts. At first I thought the stain was due to my sweat but I quickly realized it was the chemicals in the antiperspirants. I routinely substitute soap and water in my armpits and that seems to work. Although last year I noticed that if I sunbathe my axilla regularly, the UV light actually sterilized my armpits in addition to raising my levels of vitamin D. There is no odor even without using soap and water. Essentially you tan your armpits. The effect is not long lasting and the bacteria repopulate in a day or so unless you expose your armpits to sunlight.</blockquote>
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What Can You Do to Prevent Breast Cancer?</h2>
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Aside from skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among U.S. women. Unfortunately, while the American Cancer Society widely encourages women to get mammograms, they do not do nearly enough to spread the word about the many ways women can help prevent breast cancer in the first place. The following lifestyle strategies will help to lower your risk of breast cancer:<br />
<ul>
<li><strong>Radically reduce your sugar/fructose intake</strong>. Normalizing your insulin levels by avoiding sugar and fructose is one of the most powerful physical actions you can take to lower your risk of cancer. Unfortunately, very few oncologists appreciate or apply this knowledge today. The Cancer Centers of America is one of the few exceptions, where strict dietary measures are included in their cancer treatment program. <a href="http://fructose.mercola.com/">Fructose</a> is especially dangerous, as research shows it actually speeds up <a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/08/27/warning--fructose-feeds-cancer-cells.aspx">cancer</a> growth. </li>
<li><strong>Optimize your </strong><strong><a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/12/16/my-one-hour-vitamin-d-lecture-to-clear-up-all-your-confusion-on-this-vital-nutrient.aspx"><strong>vitamin D</strong></a></strong><strong> level.</strong> Ideally it should be over 50 ng/ml, but levels from 70-100 ng/ml will radically reduce your cancer risk. Safe sun exposure is the most effective way to increase your levels, followed by safe tanning beds and then oral vitamin D3 supplementation as a last resort if no other option is available. </li>
<li><strong>Maintain a healthy body weight.</strong> This will come naturally when you begin eating right for your nutritional type and exercising using high-intensity burst-type activities, which are part of my <a href="http://fitness.mercola.com/sites/fitness/archive/2010/11/13/phil-campbell-on-sprint-8-exercises.aspx">Peak Fitness</a> program. It's important to lose excess weight because estrogen is produced in fat tissue. </li>
<li><strong>Get plenty of high quality animal-based omega-3 fats</strong>, such as those from krill oil. <a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/10/06/Can-Omega3s-Affect-Your-Heart-and-Mind.aspx">Omega-3 deficiency</a> is a common underlying factor for cancer. </li>
<li><strong>Avoid drinking alcohol</strong>, or limit your drinks to one a day for women. </li>
<li><strong>Breastfeed exclusively for up to six months</strong>. Research shows this will reduce your breast cancer risk. </li>
<li><strong>Watch out for excessive </strong><strong><a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/07/14/Little-Known-Secrets-about-Optimal-Iron-Levels.aspx"><strong>iron levels</strong></a></strong><strong>.</strong> This is actually very common once women stop menstruating. The extra iron actually works as a powerful oxidant, increasing free radicals and raising your risk of cancer. So if you are a post-menopausal woman or have breast cancer you will certainly want to have your Ferritin level drawn. Ferritin is the iron transport protein and should not be above 80. If it is elevated you can simply donate your blood to reduce it. </li>
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You probably spend 90% of your time indoors, with pollutant levels 25-100 times higher than the air outside and containing over 1500 substances. But a NASA discovery says if you get 15 to 18 of these type of plants, they'll gobble up 87% of these "bad guys" in 24 hours...<br />
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Indoor air quality is a very big concern of mine. The following numbers pretty much speak for themselves, and can be both surprising and quite alarming at the same time…<br />
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<li class="air">Americans spend over 90% of their time indoors… some estimates go as high as 97%</li>
<li class="air">Many homes and offices have airborne pollutant levels 25-100 times higher than the air outside</li>
<li class="air">Over 1500 substances may be found in the typical North American home… some of which can emit toxic fumes</li>
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These numbers and statistics are not meant to frighten you… but simply to give you a wake-up call to what many folks unknowingly assume is okay… and that's indoor air quality.<br />
Since I last examined this, I believe the average time folks spend indoors may have even increased.<br />
Why?<br />
Because very challenging winters in the cold climates of the US coupled with more work-at-home opportunities (and economy-driven employment issues) add up to people spending more time at home and indoors.<br />
The good news is there are some very positive steps you can take to enhance the indoor air you breathe… and I'm here to help you do just that.<br />
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Why the Indoor Air in Your Home and Office is So Important<br />
Have you ever spent time in an environment that invigorated you, and inspired you to think clearly and creatively?<br />
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Chances are this environment was somewhere outside in nature.<br />
So what causes the air inside your home or office to not come close to having the same effect… or worse, to even reach high pollution levels?<br />
First of all, the EPA tells us that the air outside your home establishes the baseline for your indoor air.<br />
This seems to make perfect sense. It also means if you already live in an area with high levels of outside pollutants, your indoor air probably started out 'bad' before anything inside your house had a chance to impact it even further.<br />
"Ever wonder why spending time in a natural pollution-free environment can be so invigorating?"<br />
But once inside your home or office, the air you breathe can get worse and loads of other pollutants may be added from materials and faulty processes inside your home such as…<br />
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What's the First Thing You Can Do to Improve Air Quality in<br />
Your Home or Office?<br />
Bringing a bit of nature indoors with houseplants is an excellent idea and can help make you feel a bit more cheery<br />
Living closer to nature may actually even help increase your quality of life.<br />
"Household plants like this African violet can help to enhance your indoor air quality"<br />
It was NASA, along with the Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA), that conducted a classic study on the benefits of plants on indoor air.<br />
NASA reported that houseplants were able to reduce up to 87 percent of air toxins in 24 hours. They recommended using 15 to 18 'good-sized' houseplants in 6 to 8-inch diameter containers for an 1800 square-foot house.<br />
And not just any house plants will do… here's a list of the top 10 anti-pollutant plants rated best by The New Ecologist.com…<br />
<ol type="decimal">
<li>The Feston Rose plant</li>
<li>Devil's Ivy</li>
<li>Phalaenopsis</li>
<li>English Ivy</li>
<li>Parlor Ivy</li>
<li>African Violets</li>
<li>Christmas Cactus</li>
<li>Yellow Goddess</li>
<li>Garlic Vine</li>
<li>Peace Lily</li>
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NASA, at the Stennis Space Center, also constructed what they called a BioHome, which incorporated bioregenerative technology with the ultimate goal of providing a life support system for permanent human habitation in space.<br />
And inside the BioHome structure are common houseplants, which NASA says act as living air purifiers to absorb as much chemical pollutants as possible from synthetic materials in the living area.<br />
If houseplants are capable of cleansing the air in the BioHome, imagine what they could do in your home!<br />
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Mold Is a Common Issue in Many Homes<br />
One of the major motivating factors for me to seek to identify the highest quality home filter is that my home had a leak in the basement due to a crack in the foundation and the end result was mold.<br />
Unfortunately this is all too common. Many homes are contaminated with mold as a result of flooding, water leaks from indoor plumbing, leaky roofs or leaky basement foundations.<br />
You can use the search engine on this site to find recent detailed articles I have written that comprehensively addresses this, but I want to share a key principle that I learned that will save you loads of grief and potentially many thousands or tens of thousands of repair bills.<br />
Please understand that no air filter in the world will eliminate mold problems. You must find the source of the water leakage and stop water intrusion into your home and make sure you control the humidity. The other key is to jump on this problem the moment you find it, do not delay as the longer you wait the more expensive the repairs will likely be.<br />
Once you have been able to get the mold under control then you can introduce an air purification system based on the discussion below.<br />
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“My perfume brings to mind a fine spring morning after the rain; a composition of orange, lemon, grapefruit, bergamot, flowers and fruits of my homeland…”-Giovanni Maria Farina<br /><br />The investigation into the roots of any family of perfumes is a fascinating one. It is equally intriguing to see how at a particular moment in time a particular fragrance captures the imagination of the people of that time and becomes immensely popular as happened with Eau de Cologne, its popularization in Germany and its eventual spread to all parts of the world.<br /><br />Previous to the commercialization of Eau de Cologne which took place in 1709 in the city of Köln, Germany the most popular alcohol based perfume was Hungary Water. It is considered, by many the first modern perfume that had a multinational clientele. Indeed many local variations of the formula arose in the European countries that circulated it.<br /><br />"Hungary water (sometimes called "the Queen of Hungary's Water") historically was the first alcohol perfume formulated in Europe at the command of Elizabeth, Queen of Hungary. The exact date of when the first batch of Hungary water was made is lost to history. It is equally unclear even who in particular created it. Some sources say it that a monk-recluse who first gave it to Elizabeth, though most likely it was made by court alchemist (who could also have been a monk, thus reconciling the two traditions). In its first version, it was distilled rosemary and thyme with an infusion of spirits, while later recipes contain lavender, mint, sage, marjoram, costus, orange blossom and lemon.<br /><br />Hungary water first appeared outside of Hungary in 1370 when the French Charles V le Sage, who was famous for his love of fragrances, received some. Hungary water was known across Europe for many centuries and until eau de Cologne appeared in the 18th century, it was the number one fragrance and remedy applied in the world. Similar to other herb and flower-based products, Hungary water was not only a fragrance, but also a valuable remedy as it used to be in the Middle Ages. The most valuable description of its attributes was in 1683 in the "Pharmacopeia Londoniensis" by Nicholas Culpeper:<br /><br />"The water (containing an infusion of spirits) is admirable cure-all remedy of all kinds of cold and humidity-induced head ailments, apoplexies, epilepsies, dizziness, lethargy, crippleness, nerves diseases, rheumatism, flaws, spasms, loss of memory, coma, drowsiness, deafness, ear buzzing, derangement of vision, blood coagulation, mood-induced headaches headaches. Relieves toothache, useful for stomach cramps, pleuritis, lack of appetite, indigestion, obstruction of the liver, obstruction of the spleen, intestinal obstruction and contraction of the uterus. It receives and preserves natural heat, restores body functions and capabilities even at late age (saying has it). There are not many remedies producing that many good effects. Use internally in wine or vodka, rinse temples, breath in with your nose."<br /><br />Sometime in the late 1600's there lived in Italy a man by the name of Gian Paolo Feminis who was a barber by trade. It is thought that he was obtained a copy of Hungary Water produced in the Santa Maria Monastery, Florence for several centuries. Naturally the recipe had been adapted to the aromatics available in Italy at that time. He in turn modified the recipe according to his own tastes and created the prototype of Eau de Cologne in 1695 and gave it the name of Eau Admirabilis.<br /><br />Then with his recipe in hand he came to Germany to seek his fortune and settled in the city of Köln. There, in 1709 he began selling his aromatic creation which was composed of citrus oils such as bergamot, neroli, orange and lemon and various herbs blended into pure grape alcohol. The simple, fresh, exhilarating beauty of his perfume immediately became popular in this major commercial center and as the demand for the product increased he required more help to produce and market it. He then requested his nephew Giovanni Maria Farina to come and assist him with his work.<br /><br />Giovanni had a natural business bent-of-mind as well as a perfumers heart and he quickly advanced the name the delightful product even further and in 1714 gave it the name of Eau de Cologne which was locally known as Kölnisch Wasser or "Water of Köln". He furthermore began to promote it as a cure-all for both internal consumption and external application. Since Köln was a major center of international commerce of the time, traders from other countries began to take back this local product to their own countries. At that time French was the language of commerce so Giovanni converted the German name of the perfume "Kölnisch Wasser" to the French "Eau de Cologne". In 1731 he took over the business and with each passing year under his competent management the business grew. Many rich and famous people of the time became his customers including Charles VI of Austria, Maria Theresa of Austria, Clemens August I of Bavaria, and Frederick William I of Prussia. Through his work Köln established itself as a major perfume city. Seeing his success many other companies endeavored to copy him and by the end of 1860 there were over 40 shops advertising Eau de Cologne under the name of Farina.<br /><br />In 1756 the 7 year war broke out (1756-1763) which involved most of the European countries and many of their colonies. Farina supplied the French troops with Eau de Cologne because of its purported medicinal value as well as for its fragrance. Through the French it was circulated to its allies in Austria, Russia, Sweden and beyond and its fame grew ever more.<br /><br />Eau de cologne, a refreshing perfumed toilet water which was to become the world's most famous cosmetic item of all time, was originally used for medicinal purposes. Made from a formula which included essences of rosemary, orange flower, bergamot and lemon, drops of cologne were taken on sugar or in wine for disorders of the digestive system. In addition, due to its antiseptic properties, it was used as a mouth wash, for cleansing wounds, and for massage as relief for muscle and joint pains.<br /><br />The fragrance became so popular in France that Farina decided to open a shop in Paris but appears that very soon after many copy-cat shops arose selling Eau de Cologne as it had in Köln so Farina sold the formula to Leonos Collas, a Frenchman who in turn sold it to the established Robert et Gallet perfume house who continued to successfully market the Parisian version of Eau de Cologne while descendants of Giovanii who remained in Köln continued to market the product in Germany.<br /><br />When Napoleon came to power in 1799, he further championed the reputation of Eau de Cologne as he was a lavish user of the essence and it is reported that he used several liters of it per month. In 1810 he made a decree that every product that was reputed to have curative properties would need to openly reveal its ingredients. Those holding the secret formula decided at that point to declare Eau de Cologne to be a simply a toilet water and not a cure all as it previously advertised to be. By slow degrees people forgot this part of its history.<br /><br />The late 1700's and early 1800's marked the ascent of France as the perfume capitol of the world and with passage of time many of the established perfume houses created their own versions of Eau de Cologne. Today the word cologne simply refers to a dilution of 3-6% perfume concentrate in alcohol and there are numerous perfume houses producing a great diversity of products which bear little resemblance to the simple citrus/herbal cologne of the house of Farina in Germany.<br /><br />Two of the old perfumeries which are reported to have the original formula continue to offer a cologne that is in many ways related to the original: Roger and Gallet Farina House (which also has a museum and is at the original location of the first Eau de Cologne factory)</div>
Liliana Harthttps://plus.google.com/115086193036464447060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398592222257266911.post-72353874921789826372012-04-19T09:13:00.000-07:002012-04-19T09:13:34.298-07:002012-04-19T09:13:34.298-07:00False Advertising; What's in a name?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">This is one of RainOnTheLand suppliers and I can say with honesty the same…You don’t need to worry with my products as I maintain a transparency “clara como el agua”, but yes please do be aware that it is a common practice, and I like to add, beyond the cosmetic world, to our food industry and more! The best practice… is to make your own products as you make your own food! God Bless<br />
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By EssentialU<br />
Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 5:12PM<br />
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A few weeks ago I was getting my petrol pumped by a rather bored and talkative attendant. We somehow got onto the subject of superstition. I mentioned how I found it so odd that the USA was so superstitious that we had no floor #13 choice in elevators. He was alarmed. He couldn’t believe our buildings didn’t have a 13th floor. “Well of course they do.” I said,” they’re just not labeled as a 13th floor in the elevator”. We then had a spritely discussion on how a 13th floor exists, yet it’s not known as a 13th floor, but instead becomes known as the 14th floor. This appeared to be quite a conundrum for the young man, he seemed disillusioned. It was a strange reaction. It got me to thinking, how often do we call something by a name which it is not?<br />
In the natural products industry we come across this constantly. “Geraniums” are almost never geraniums, but rather Pelargoniums. “Cedars” are far more likely to be Arborvitaes or Junipers than true Cedars. “Chamomiles” are more often Daisies. Long ago someone looked at the Sunflower known to botanists as Matricaria recutita, decided it looked like a Chamomile, and we have been referring to it incorrectly ever since. Once a word has been chronically misused for long enough it becomes correct. I remember when “prioritize” finally made its way into the dictionary and my disgusted English teacher had to accept that the word could legitimately be used in a paper. She retired the following year. If enough people repeatedly refer to a fruit as a “nut”, it eventually becomes a nut. At least it does in casual conversation if not in scientific classification. This can get a little confusing, and I’m sure botanists find it immensely aggravating, but it is no big deal. It is a little odd that the worst nut allergy is caused by a peanut, which is a legume, not a nut.<br />
Not long ago I got a sample of Sodium Citrate which was nothing like what we expected to receive. That’s because it was Sodium citrate with about five other ingredients thrown in there as well. It was all listed in the spec sheet. There was no attempt at deception, but the initial advertising wasn’t quite as clear as it could have been. A buyer has to be very careful they get exactly what is needed, nothing more and nothing less. Unfortunately, deception does come in to play a little too often in this industry. Product descriptions are incomplete or plain misrepresented. Most often I find this manifests in the form of flow agents, preservatives and emulsifiers being left out of ingredient decks. You don’t need to worry about that happening at Essential Wholesale as we maintain maximum transparency, but please do be aware that it is common practice in the cosmetic personal care world. Buyer beware!</div>Liliana Harthttps://plus.google.com/115086193036464447060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398592222257266911.post-71748326149442870652012-04-16T17:20:00.001-07:002012-04-16T17:25:38.096-07:002012-04-16T17:25:38.096-07:00Acid and Alkaline<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">This is the chart link<br />
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Why it is important to understand what Acid and Alkaline will do for you?<br />
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When they are metabolized, carbohydrates, proteins and fats produce inorganic and organic acids. These acids are all poisonous. We have to eliminate them from our bodies as quickly as possible. However, if these acids substances were eliminated through the kidneys and large intestines those organs would suffer damage from the acid. The good part is that God created our bodies with the capacity to neutralize those acids by mineral compounds. Together, the mineral compounds and acids produce substances which are not longer poisonous to us and which can be safely eliminated.<br />
The family of mineral compounds, which neutralizes acids, is carbonic salts. When carbonic salts meet strong acids such as sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid (from Proteins), acetic acid and lactic acid, (from Carbohydrates and fats) the alkaline minerals making up the carbonic salt leave the salt and combine with the acids to make new salts.<br />
In short, the acids which are the end product of metabolism can be eliminated only after they are changed to neutral salts. Then they are not longer harmful to the kidney and to the wall of the intestine.<br />
The result of this change from acid to neutral salt reduces the concentration of alkaline elements in the blood and then in the extracellular fluid. It is this lowered concentration of alkaline elements that is referred to as the acidic condition of the body fluid.<br />
<u>Since in order for us to be healthy our body fluid must be kept at an alkaline level (PH 7.4), we must re-supply the lost alkaline elements through the foods we eat</u>.<br />
One of the important causes of cancer and other degenerative diseases is the cumulative effect of the acidic condition of body fluid. I believe we can prevent almost all sicknesses, including cancer, if diets are changed considering the acid and alkaline effects of food in our bodies.<br />
Cancer develops in the following stages:<br />
1. Ingestion of many acid forming foods, fatty foods, protein rich foods, refined foods, carcinogenic substances such as nitrites, and chemically treated foods in general. X-ray scans contribute even at this stage.<br />
2. Increased constipation.<br />
3. Increase acidity in the blood. This causes an increase of white cells and a decrease of red cells, which is the beginning of leukemia.<br />
4. Increase of acidity in the extracellular fluids.<br />
5. Increase of acidity in the intracellular fluids.<br />
6. Birth of malignant cells. This is the stage of cancer initiation.<br />
7. The further consumption of many acid forming foods. Receiving high levels of radiation, chemical, and drug treatment. This is the stage of cancer called promotion.</div>Liliana Harthttps://plus.google.com/115086193036464447060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398592222257266911.post-9908731420020379852012-04-11T13:14:00.000-07:002012-04-11T13:14:27.056-07:002012-04-11T13:14:27.056-07:00Green Tea<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><strong>Scientific names:</strong> <i>Camellia sinensis</i> (L.) Kuntze. Family: Theaceae<br />
<b>Common names:</b> Green tea also is known as tea, black tea, oolong tea, Veregen.<br />
<b>Efficacy-safety rating:</b><br />
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<h2>What is Green Tea?</h2>Black, oolong, and green tea are produced from the leaves of <i>C. sinensis</i>, which is native to eastern Asia but also grown in other areas. This evergreen shrub or tree grows to over 9 m in height and is pruned from 60 cm to 1.5 m for cultivation. Its dark green, serrated-edged leaves are alternate and oval, while its white and fragrant blossoms appear singly or in clusters. Green tea consists of dried leaves, while black tea is produced by a complex wilting and fermentation process. Oolong tea is produced by a process intermediate to that of green and black tea.<br />
<h2>What is Green Tea used for?</h2><b>Traditional and ethnobotanical uses</b><br />
The dried, cured leaves of <i>C. sinensis</i> have been used medicinally for more than 5,000 years. Traditional Chinese medicine has recommended drinking green tea for the prevention of ill health, which in Asia is still regarded as a healthy practice.<br />
<b>General uses</b><br />
Tea is traditionally consumed as a beverage. Evidence from clinical trials suggests that green tea plays a role in metabolic syndrome because it may have an impact on body weight, glucose homeostasis, and other cardiovascular risk factors. It has yet to be determined whether green tea can help prevent cancer; however, a role in the prevention of stroke has been suggested. Topical applications have been studied for protection from ultraviolet damage, and a commercial preparation has been approved for use in the treatment of anogenital warts.<br />
<h2>What is the dosage of Green Tea?</h2>A daily intake of 3 to 5 cups/day (1,200 mL) of green tea will provide at least 250 mg/day of catechins. Green tea extract should not be taken on an empty stomach due to the potential for liver toxicity from excessive levels of epigallocatechin gallate. Anogenital warts: topical application of sinecatechins 3 times a day for a maximum of 6 weeks. Cardiovascular effect: 400 to 716 mg/day of catechins have been used in trials in divided dosages. Diabetes: Dosages of epigallocatechin gallate range from 84 to 386 mg/day in trials evaluating glucose homeostasis. Obesity: Dosage ranges used in trials include 270 to 800 mg/day of epigallocatechin gallate, or 125 to 625 mg/day of catechins.<br />
<h2>Is Green Tea safe?</h2><b>Contraindications</b><br />
Contraindications have not been identified; however, use caution when liver failure is present.<br />
<b>Pregnancy/nursing</b><br />
The US Food and Drug Administration advises those who are or may become pregnant to avoid caffeine.<br />
<b>Interactions</b><br />
Vitamin K present in green tea may affect the blood thinning effects of warfarin. Green tea consumption reduces the bioavailability of folic acid and may interfere with the absorption of iron.<br />
<b>Side Effects</b><br />
There are no reports of clinical toxicity from daily tea consumption as a beverage. Adverse events include headache, dizziness, and GI symptoms. Liver toxicity, including 1 fatality, has been associated with high plasma levels of epigallocatechin gallate or its metabolites.<br />
<b>Toxicities</b><br />
Multidose studies suggest that a daily dose of 800 mg/day of epigallocatechin gallate capsules for up to 4 weeks is safe and well tolerated. High-dose oral green tea extract and catechins were toxic to rat livers.<br />
<b>References</b><br />
<div class="bibliography"><ol><li>Green Tea. Review of Natural Products. Facts & Comparison Online. May 2010. Accessed April 20, 2010.</li>
</ol></div>Copyright © 2009 Wolters Kluwer Health</div>Liliana Harthttps://plus.google.com/115086193036464447060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398592222257266911.post-48890643784509319422012-04-02T05:37:00.001-07:002012-04-02T05:45:05.160-07:002012-04-02T05:45:05.160-07:00Big Pork And Their Big Fat Lies<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Beyond Organic Insider<br />
Thursday, March 29, 2012<br />
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I saw this video today on the Organic Consumers Associations website, and as they pointed out─it’s ridiculous<br />
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I guess with all of the negative press that factory farms and CAFOs (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) have received lately, they have to resort to disingenuous PR schemes in an attempt to save face.<br />
Let’s examine a few of the flawed statements in this video, but before we do, let me say that I do not consume or recommend pork from conventional or organic operations. I don’t believe that pork is something that God intended for His people to consume, and I don’t believe that it’s healthy. <br />
So, why bother to examine the video? Simple. These farming practices have become rampant in the beef, dairy and poultry industries as well.<br />
Here’s what the video would lead you to believe…<br />
1) Keeping animals confined to a “modern barn” is “the right thing to do.”<br />
Wouldn’t the right (humane) thing to do be to allow animals to live outdoors in their natural habitat and consume their natural diet?<br />
2) They do it to “protect the animals.”<br />
In reality, they do it to increase profits!<br />
3) They are being “good neighbors” by “protecting the environment and preserving the land for future generations”<br />
The fact is that allowing animals to roam freely in their natural habitat and consume their natural diet is what actually improves the environment. I’ve seen this first hand, as we’ve raised cattle on our Beyond Organic ranches and allowed them to roam freely as God intended. After all, it’s part of the Circle of Life (I couldn’t resist the animated video theme, plus this is one of my favorite Disney movies). <br />
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Beyond Organic was founded based on this idea: That everyone should have access to the healthiest food and beverages on the planet. No longer would “grassfed” be solely the province of those lucky enough to be near a local farm or willing to drive to an out-of-the way store. For too long, healthy buzzwords like “organic” have belonged to the select few who can find it and afford it. Beyond Organic will change that. For the first time ever, the healthiest foods and beverages will be available to anyone, regardless of where—or how—they live.<br />
Stretching across 8000 acres of pristine land in the Ozarks and continued among 140 acres of pure spring-fed mountain property in North Georgia, Beyond Organic is a new company on a mission to change your diet, change your life, and change your world.<br />
Beyond Organic is the passion project of owner Jordan Rubin, who believes that we have lost our connection to the land. Where our ancestors used to drink water from unblemished springs and eat food they could grow themselves, today we rely on chemical-laden tap water and food processed to an unrecognizable form. Jordan’s vision is to alter that dynamic by reconnecting individuals to the ultimate source of health—food and water from land preserved by nature.<br />
The best part? Beyond Organic is a direct selling company, so anyone can be involved. Whether you just want to eat and drink the best tasting, most nutritious foods on the planet, or you want to spread the message of health and wealth to others, Beyond Organic will walk alongside you in your journey to change your diet, change your life and change your world.<br />
<a href="http://rainontheland.mybeyondorganic.com/Web/us/en/about-company-overview.dhtml" target="_blank">http://rainontheland.mybeyondorganic.com/Web/us/en/about-company-overview.dhtml</a></div>Liliana Harthttps://plus.google.com/115086193036464447060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398592222257266911.post-37637370983105707842012-03-08T17:16:00.000-08:002013-03-01T09:23:57.801-08:002013-03-01T09:23:57.801-08:00WHAT ARE THE DANGERS OF ALUMINUM AND OTHER CHEMICALS FOUND IN STANDARD DEODORANTS?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Numerous studies have suggested a link between aluminum absorption and Alzheimer's, Lou Gehrig's, and Parkinson's diseases. Studies have also suggested links between aluminum and several types of cancer, osteoporosis, anemia, headaches, kidney problems, liver problems, gastrointestinal problems, extreme nervousness, bone softening, decreased calcium absorption, muscle aches, and even colic and rickets in babies. <br /> <br /> Many deodorants contain propylene glycol, which, unbeknownst to most consumers, is commonly used in automobile anti-freeze. Alcohols and peroxides found in many so-called “natural” deodorants, whether derived naturally or synthetically, are known irritants to human skin. <br /> <br /> Both glyceryl laurate and sodium stearate are known to be reactive to skin, especially in those with allergies to glycerin or stearates and laurates. Studies have also suggested links between parabens and breast cancer. <br /> <br /> Jungleman All-Natural Deodorant is 100% aluminum free, in addition to NOT CONTAINING any of the aforementioned chemicals found in other standard and so-called “natural” deodorants, which means you can be worry free and odor free at the same time.<div style="color: beige; font-family: verdana; font-size: 8pt;">
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Liliana Harthttps://plus.google.com/115086193036464447060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398592222257266911.post-84450110822647064132012-03-07T17:33:00.001-08:002012-03-07T17:33:42.154-08:002012-03-07T17:33:42.154-08:00Salud! with Rain On The Land: First Aid Aromatic Remedies<a href="http://rainontheland.com/First_Aid_Aromatic_Remedies.html">http://rainontheland.com/First_Aid_Aromatic_Remedies.html</a>Liliana Harthttps://plus.google.com/115086193036464447060noreply@blogger.com