How to Make Dandelion Tea

How to Make Dandelion Tea



Making dandelion tea is a wonderful way to learn the easy way how to go natural and feel good at the same time.







Things You'll Need:





Dandelion Flowers









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This is so easy - there aren't many steps!





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Just go out to your yard and cut off the flower tops (no green parts) of those pretty little things we call dandelions.





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Just steep a handful of them in a cup of water for 20 minutes. Add a little sweetner - I use stevia - and you have a nice cup of dandelion tea. It's a great tonic, flushing out the liver and giving your immune system a needed boost!


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How to Make Cucumber Ointment

How to Make Cucumber Ointment



The healing qualities of cucumber make it an excellent additive for an ointment. Cucumber ointment will heal skin irritations, including minor cuts, scrapes and sunburns. It will also moisturize and sooth dry, irritated skin. When you make your own cucumber ointment, you will know that the ingredients are completely natural and chemical-free.







Things You'll Need:





Cucumber




Veal suet




Lard




Clean muslin or cheesecloth




1-qt. jar or crock




Rosewater




Small glass jars, sterilized









1


Wash the cucumbers thoroughly, and mash them to a pulp with a food processer or a blender, or grate the cucumbers to a pulp. Strain the juice and set it aside.





2


Cut the veal suet into small chunks and heat it over a hot water bath until the fat is melted. Stir the lard into the mixture, and strain it through a piece of muslin or cheesecloth into a mixing bowl.





3


Stir in a third of the cucumber, and whip it with a plastic spatula until any odor dissipates, then put it into the 1-qt. jar or crock and cover it securely.





4


Put the jar or crock into a hot water bath until the fat separates from the juice, and strain the green matter off the top of the ointment.





5


Stir in the remainder of the cucumber juice and put the ointment in a cool place to harden.





6


Melt the ointment over a hot water bath and strain it into sterile glass jars. Put a thin layer of rosewater on the top of the ointment to act as preservative, and seal the jars securely.


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How to Make Cough Syrup

How to Make Cough Syrup



Cough syrup can be acquired over the counter, but you can also make it from ingredients from your kitchen and the health-food store. You may not feel like shopping when you get sick, so it might be a good idea to gather the ingredients you'll need and have them ready to whip up into a cough syrup at the first sign of a cough or sore throat.









1


Bring two cups of water to a boil on the stove or in the microwave. You can use a pan as small as 2 quarts to make the cough syrup.





2


Chop up some elecampane root into small pieces. Elecampane root is a natural cough suppressant and the whole root can be purchased at a health foods store. If you cannot find it, you can substitute ginger root. Add the root pieces to the boiling water.





3


Boil the root for several minutes until it starts to become soft. Then, squeeze the juice from half a lemon and add it to the mixture. You can add juice from an entire lemon if you can stand the taste.





4


Add a couple spoonfuls of honey to the cough syrup. The honey not only will soothe the throat, it covers up any unpleasant taste in the cough syrup. You can use anything else you desire to improve the taste such as sugar or peppermint.





5


Pour in a couple spoonfuls of your favorite whiskey if you desire. The whiskey helps you relax and sleep and is good for a nighttime remedy.





6


Make the cough syrup fresh every 4 to 6 hours and drink while your symptoms persist.


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How to Make Cough Syrup - Herbal Cough Syrup

How to Make Cough Syrup - Herbal Cough Syrup



School time here on the West Coast is fast approaching. Every parent knows that cold season will be upon us with fury and trips to the doctors seem to be excessive. I have allot of herbal recipes to relieve cough and prevent colds. Here is one great recipe on how to make your own cough syrup. This will last for months if properly sealed and refrigerated. If you want to stop your trips to the doctor, then this How To is For You.







Things You'll Need:





2 parts slippery elm bark




2 parts valerian




2 parts comfrey root




1 part wild cherry bark




2 parts licorice root




1 part ginger root




1 part cinnamon bark




4 parts fennel seeds




1/8 part orange peel









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Use 2oz. of herb mixture to 1 quart water. Over low heat, simmer the liquid down to one pint. This will give you a very concentrated, thick tea.





2


Strain the herbs from the liquid. Compost the herbs and pour the liquid back into the pot.





3


To each pint of liquid, add one cup of honey.





4


Warm honey and liquid together to mix well.








Tips & Warnings










This homemade cough syrup will last months properly sealed and kept cold.








Look at my other articles for further herbal recipes and easy cold preventions.








Always use caution when using herbs.



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How to Make Cough Suppresant

How to Make Cough Suppresant



Cough and cold season is a dreaded time in a household. Even more dreaded is facing the nasty flavors, not to mention the potentially harmful ingredients in your typical over the counter cough suppresant. So what is a person to do? Make your own of course! Here is a quick and easy way to relieve your cough, using ingredients that can easily be found around your house.







Things You'll Need:





Corn Syrup




Salt




Buckwheat Honey







How to Make Your Own Homemade Cough Suppresant




1


Go to the store or look in your cupboards for the needed ingredients. The secret ingredients are quite readily found in your kitchen. The two ingredients that you will need are corn syrup and buckwheat honey. If you can’t find buckwheat honey at your local supermarket, any type of honey will do.





2


Put about one tablespoon of salt in a glass of warm water. Mix well.





3


Take the salt water solution that you've just made and put a good amount into your mouth. Gargle with the salt water for about sixty seconds, and then spit the solution out.





4


Take one tablespoon of the buckwheat honey and one tablespoon of the corn syrup orally and swallow.








Tips & Warnings










For younger
children
with a mild cough do not use the salt water solution or the buckwheat honey. Instead use a smaller dose by itself (about ВЅ teaspoon of corn syrup). The salt water helps to prepare your throat and the honey and corn syrup act as a cough suppressant.








If cough persists for more than three days, go to the doctor. Home remedies are great but they are no substitute for a doctor's care.



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How to Use Oriental Bodyworks to Relieve Neck and Shoulder Pain

How to Use Oriental Bodyworks to Relieve Neck and Shoulder Pain



According to ancient Oriental bodyworks practitioners, the root cause of neck and shoulder pain is an imbalance in the body's energy channels. In order to correct this, Oriental bodyworks therapy, which aims to re-balance the body's energy, can be very beneficial. Of the various forms of Oriental bodyworks therapy, some believe that acupressure and jin shin jyutsu can be particularly helpful for reducing and eliminating neck and shoulder pain.







Things You'll Need:





Chart of common acupressure points







Help Relieve Neck and Shoulder Pain With Acupressure




1


Begin by standing upright and keeping your feet roughly 12 inches apart.





2


Keep your back straight while extending your neck out.





3


Place your hands on either side of your neck, just below your hair line.





4


Feel for a sensitive spot in this region using your index fingers.





5


Apply firm pressure to this spot for several seconds.





6


Repeat two to three times per day to melt away any remaining tension in your neck and shoulders.





7


Get more information about acupressure and pain alleviation by visiting the Acupressure Institute Web site (see Resources below).



Use Jin Shin Jyutsu to Get Rid of Neck and Shoulder Pain




1


Start by grasping your thumb for several minutes. In jin shin jyutsu, the thumb is one of the energy pathways to the neck and shoulders. Holding your thumb for a period of time may help ease the tensions in this area.





2


Place your fingers on the back of your neck for several minutes while concentrating on the energy within your body. After you're finished, you may find that any additional tension in your neck and shoulders is gone.





3


Learn more about pain management through jin shin jyutsu by visiting the Jin Shin Jyutsu Institute Web site (see Resources below).








Tips & Warnings










Cut your nails before attempting to perform acupressure or jin shin jyutsu to relieve neck and shoulder pain in order to avoid cuts, scratches or pain.








Make your massages a little easier by purchasing scented massage oils. Not only will these inexpensive oils provide you with increased moisture, but they may also give you a sense of calm and well-being.








Never use jin shin jyutsu or acupressure in place of a physician's care in the event of a life-threatening emergency.








If you experience bleeding or sudden pain while engaging in jin shin jyutsu or acupressure techniques, stop the therapy immediately and consult with your doctor.








Before you start any alternative medical technique, be aware that many have not been scientifically evaluated. Often, only limited information is available about their safety and effectiveness. Each state and each discipline has its own rules about how alternative medicine practitioners can be professionally licensed. If you decide to visit one, choose one licensed by a recognized national organization. Consult your primary health care provider about your decision first. Keep your doctor informed about the alternative medical technique you undertake.



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How to Use Oriental Bodyworks to Relieve Digestive Problems

How to Use Oriental Bodyworks to Relieve Digestive Problems



If you're suffering from chronic digestive problems, you're probably hoping there's a way to alleviate your symptoms without invasive surgery. Oriental bodyworks treatment may be a viable alternative for you. The theory behind Oriental bodyworks is that energy imbalances within the body are the root cause of a variety of common ailments, including digestive problems. To counteract this, Oriental bodyworks involves re-channeling the body's energy in order to reduce and relieve chronic physical and mental problems. Two of the most often cited Oriental bodyworks treatments that you can use to eliminate digestive problems are acupressure and jin shin jyutsu.







Things You'll Need:





List of abdominal acupressure points







Relieve Digestive Problems With Jin Shin Jyutsu




1


Hold your thumb for a period of 5 minutes. This increases energy flow to your digestive area, reducing painful or irritating symptoms of digestive problems.





2


Grasp your index finger for 5 minutes. The index finger is believed to be another energy channel for the digestive tract and stimulating it can also alleviate constipation.





3


Move to your little finger when you're experiencing problems with bloating. Holding this finger for 5 minutes can make symptoms disappear shortly afterwards.





4


Cross your arms and rest your fingertips on the insides of your knees. By holding this position for 20 minutes, your digestive problems may be eliminated.





5


Discover more about jin shin jyutsu by visiting the Jin Shin Jyutsu Institute Web site (see Resources below).



Use Acupressure to Reduce Digestive Problems




1


Start standing up straight, with your feet about 12 inches apart.





2


Pull your shirt up so your abdomen is exposed.





3


Rub your hands together quickly, until they become warm.





4


Place your hands immediately on your abdomen, just below your belly button.





5


Rub your hands over your abdomen in clockwise circles, moving from right to left.





6


Continue for 50 circles and cover your abdomen to trap in the heat.





7


Explore more acupressure techniques and benefits at the Acupressure Institute Web site (see Resources below).








Tips & Warnings










Visit a certified professional trained in the art of acupressure or jin shin jyutsu, especially if you are unfamiliar with the techniques or need further guidance.








Look into inexpensive, natural massage oils to add another dimension to your therapy. Massage oils are often used in Oriental bodyworks treatments due to their healing and calming properties.








Stop all acupressure and jin shin jyutsu treatments immediately if you experience sudden or unexplained bleeding or pain and consult with your physician.








Never use acupressure or jin shin jyutsu in place of medical care in the event of a life-threatening illness or injury.








Before you start any alternative medical technique, be aware that many have not been scientifically evaluated. Often, only limited information is available about their safety and effectiveness. Each state and each discipline has its own rules about how alternative medicine practitioners can be professionally licensed. If you decide to visit one, choose one licensed by a recognized national organization. Consult your primary health care provider about your decision first. Keep your doctor informed about the alternative medical technique you undertake.



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