How to make a healthy juice drink

How to make a healthy juice drink



here i will show you how to blend some healthy drinks that ethnic iban use for medical and
beauty
purposes.







Things You'll Need:





orange fruit x 1




fresh ginger x 2 inches




cucumber 1 medium









1


first make sure when getting these items, it is best if organic or you plant them yourself. my place do not have orange plant so i buy from local store. ginger and cucumber are from my backyard.





2


slice the orange into half and squeeze the juice out.





3


clean the ginger to make sure no dirt or soil still attach to it. with skin still intact, cut it into chuck and set aside.





4


take the clean cucumber and slice it half so you can scrap off the seeds inside. cut it into chunk.





5


take out your mixer or blender and throw in the ginger and cucumber into the mixer. do not pour the orange juice inside the mixer.





6


pour out the ginger and cucumber into a jar together with the orange juice. no need to sieve the ginger and cucumber concoction.





7


mix thoroughly and add ice.








Tips & Warnings










i don't put orange into blender because the vitamin C will easily be destroyed the heat from the blades.








this concoction is believe to reduce body heat during summer and improve the skin texture.








take it daily during morning.








be careful when handling blender or mixer. always close the lid properly before turn on the power.



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How to Make a Healing Skin Salve

How to Make a Healing Skin Salve



Herbal oils are easy to make and are the basis for both salves and lip balms, as well as massage oil. Salves are also called ointments and are simply a preparation made from herbs, oil and beeswax. When you apply a salve to your skin, it stays in place due to its thick consistency.







Things You'll Need:





1 pint olive or other oil




<br>Clean pint jar with fitting lid




<br>Herbs such as comfrey, plantain, echinacea, calendula




<br>Strainer




<br>1/4 cup beeswax




<br>Essential oil









1


Make an herbal oil first: Grind 1/2 oz. of fresh or dried herbs in a blender or mortar and pestle.





2


Place your herbs into a clean pint-size glass jar, and then add your preferred oil to fill the jar.





3


Cap tightly, and then heat for 3 hours at a low temperature in your oven--150 degrees is a good temperature if your oven goes down this far. If not, 170 degrees is fine.





4


Cool and strain before using.





5


Heat about 1 cup of your herbal oil using a double boiler or glass measuring cup placed in a pan of simmering water.





6


Melt beeswax in a separate pan, which you have also placed in a double boiler or a glass measuring cup in a pan with a small amount of water, at the same time you're heating the oil.





7


Add about 1/4 cup of melted wax to the hot oil and stir to mix it thoroughly.





8


Add essential oil to the containers in which you'll be pouring your finished salve; 16 drops per ounce of salve is a good amount.





9


Pour the hot mixture into small jars or lip balm-sized tubs and, when cool, use on wounds or as a lip balm.








Tips & Warnings










In general, it is preferable to use fresh herbs, but if you have only dried plants, use good quality dried herbs that haven't been sitting in your pantry for too long. If you use a fresh herb from your garden or from the grocery store, make certain that it has not been sprayed with any pesticides or herbicides.








<br>The type of oil you choose depends on its future use: olive oil is excellent for moisturizing and healing wounds; grape seed oil is preferred for massage; and almond or apricot oil are favored for cosmetic uses.








<br>To make sure you have added the proper amount of beeswax to your salve, do the "freezer test": simply dip a metal spoon into the hot mixture and then place it in your freezer on top of a paper towel for about two minutes. You can then use it on your skin to determine if it is the consistency you desire. If it's too waxy for your taste, add a bit more oil; if it's too liquid, add a bit more wax. Repeat the freezer test as many times as necessary until you get a blend of oil and wax that you like.








<br>
Lavender
essential oil is recommended for skin healing.








For serious skin problems or if bleeding is occurring, consult a medical professional.








<br>When working with hot oils and wax, always supervise
children
closely due to the danger of scalding.



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How to Make a Gem Essence

How to Make a Gem Essence



The natural qualities of plants and rocks are unknown to many in modern society, but holistic healing techniques recognize the helpful items nature provides us. The following explains the process of making a gem essence, which can then be used to aid in various physical, mental, or emotional situations, depending on the gem or mineral used in the essence.







Things You'll Need:





Gem or stone--a piece the size of a quarter is fine




Sea salt




Spring water




Clear glass bowl




Small amber bottle(s)




Clear alcohol (such as vodka) or cider vinegar









1


Determine your purpose and select the appropriate gem or stone for the essence. The links listed in the Resources section below offer various crystals and their corresponding qualities.





2


Cleanse the gem energetically by covering it with sea salt in the glass bowl. It helps to hold your hands over the bowl and visualize the salt pulling energetic clutter from the crystal. Throw away the salt after use.





3


Rinse the gem and bowl under running water to remove salt residue.





4


Place the gem in a bowl of spring water and set it in the sun for two hours. This allows the healing qualities of the stone to be absorbed by the water.





5


Pour the water into your amber bottle(s), filling the bottle 3/4 full.





6


Fill the bottle with clear alcohol or cider vinegar which acts as a preservative and allows your gem essence to stay useful for a month or so.








Tips & Warnings










Check the density of the crystal before submerging it in water. Soft or water-soluble minerals do not work well in essences.








Amber or brown bottles with dropper caps can be found at many health food stores or new age stores.








High-quality alcohol gives better results than the cheap stuff. You aren't using much, so splurge on the $10 vodka instead of the $2 kind.








Do not use potentially toxic minerals such as those listed in the Moon Cave caution list in the resources section.



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How to Make a Gel Hand Sanitizer

How to Make a Gel Hand Sanitizer



Using a hand gel sanitizer has become quite common these days. However, store bought sanitizers can be expensive and often contain harsh chemicals. Learn how to make your own hand gel sanitizer that is more affordable and much safer than what you will buy in the store.







Things You'll Need:





100% pure aloe vera gel




Witch hazel




Tea Tree Oil




Peppermint Oil









1


To make your own gel hand sanitizer, you will need to purchase a few ingredients. Most of these ingredients are very inexpensive and will allow you to make a great deal of hand gel sanitizer.





2


You will need to purchase 100% pure aloe vera gel, Witch Hazel, Tea Tree essential oil and Peppermint essential oil. All of these ingredients should be high quality and contain to additional additives.





3


Place about 1 cup of your pure aloe vera gel into a bowl.





4


Slowly mix in 1-2 teaspoons of Witch Hazel. You do not want the consistency of the gel to become too thin.





5


Add 3-4 drops of Tea Tree essential oil, and 3-4 drops of Peppermint essential oil. Slowly stir ingredients together.





6


If you find the consistency to be too thin, add more aloe vera gel a teaspoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.





7


Store in your desired container. Use as you would any other hand sanitizer as necessary.





8


All of the ingredients in this mixture are safe and natural to use on your body. Witch Hazel, Tea Tree Oil and Peppermint all have antiseptic and astringent properties to them, which make them great for killing germs and also healing small cuts and wounds. The aloe vera gel will help soothe skin and keep skin from drying out.








Tips & Warnings










You can add other scented essential oils to the mixture for a more pleasant scent such as
lavender
oil or rose oil. If you find the tea tree oil and peppermint oil scent to strong, use lesser amounts.








Witch Hazel and Tea Tree oil can cause excessive dryness in people with sensitive skin. If you find this occurring, limit the use of your sanitizer to a few times a day.



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How to Make a Garlic Foot Bath

How to Make a Garlic Foot Bath



Pull toxins out of the lungs with a garlic foot bath. Garlic is one of the most beneficial plants around with many uses from curing ear infections to eliminating water retention in your body. The trick is knowing how to prepare and apply it for each application properly. When mucous is in the lungs and you can hear the cough heading toward the bronchitis barking cough, prepare a garlic foot bath.









1


Slice open a garlic bulb. Take six of the cloves off the bulb and cut them first, then crush them beneath the knife onto a wooden board.





2


Let the crushed
bulbs
sit for fifteen minutes to let loose the garlic's natural enzymes. This is an important step to release the garlic's curative abilities.





3


Bring a quart of water to boil. Dump in all of the crushed garlic bulbs and boil for approximately three minutes.





4


Turn off the heat and let the garlic water cool until it is comfortable enough to put your feet in without burning. Keep it as warm as you can stand it.





5


Put it in a plastic or glass container large enough for your feet and place it on the floor. Place a towel beneath it to catch any spills.





6


Wear a towel on your head to keep the warmth from going out through your head.





7


Soak your feet for 30 minutes or until the water has cooled down.


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How to Make a Foot Soak to Cure Athletes Foot

How to Make a Foot Soak to Cure Athletes Foot



Athlete's foot is a common fungal infection of the skin. Though anyone can suffer from athlete's foot, men are most frequently plagued by this irritating condition. The following are four different foot soaks that can be made from natural ingredients to help relieve symptoms and cure athlete's foot.







Things You'll Need:





Water




Foot bath




Herbal ingredient









1


Athlete's Foot Soak Number One
Pau d'arco is extremely effective in curing and relieving symptoms of athlete's foot. Pau d'arco is a natural antibacterial agent that will help kill the fungus that causes athlete's foot. To make a Pau d'arco athlete's foot soak, steep 6 pau d'arco tea bags in about two quarts of warm water. Soak your feet in the tea for at least 15 minutes three times a day. This will help to relieve inflammation, burning and itching caused by athlete's foot, as well as help to kill the fungus. Additionally, you can also make pau d'arco tea to consume to help heal the infection as well.





2


Athlete's Foot Soak Number Two
Tea tree oil is one of the most often used and most powerful herbal remedies around. Tea tree oil is used as treatment for a variety of ailments, athlete's foot included. Tea tree oil is a natural anti fungal oil, so it is extremely effective in treating athlete's foot. To make a tea tree oil soak to cure athlete's foot, add 20-25 drops of pure tee tree oil to a small tub of warm water. Again, you should soak your feet in this mixture for at least 15 minutes, three times daily. Once you have removed your feet from the soak, dry your feet completely, and then apply straight tea tree oil to the infected areas. It is important to note that though this will quickly cure athlete's foot, it can also excessively dry your skin. If this occurs, use a mild lotion on the dry areas.





3


Athlete's Foot Soak Number Three
Apple Cider Vinegar is beneficial for our skin in many ways. Many people apply apple cider vinegar to their skin to help tone and soften their skin. Apple Cider Vinegar however, is also great for killing fungal infections. To make an apple cider vinegar soak, you should soak your feet at least once daily in a half and half mixture of apple cider vinegar and water. To make this soak more effective, once you have soaked your feet, dry your feet completely and apply pure, unprocessed olive oil to the infected area to help heal cracking and blisters.





4


Athlete's Foot Soak Number Four
A salt water mixture makes an excellent soak for athlete's foot. Salt water is quite effective at healing many skin disorders, and athlete's foot is no exception. To make your salt water athlete's foot soak, mix 2-4 teaspoons of sea salt in a pint of warm water. Allow your feet to soak in the water for at least 15 minutes once a day. Continue this salt water foot soak daily, until the athlete's foot is cured.


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How to Make a Facial Scrub

How to Make a Facial Scrub



Use a fruity facial scrub to invigorate your senses while you also enhance your skin. The acids in the fruit cleanses and tones. You can find the products to make a scrub in health food stores and general grocery stores. The result should make you feel as if you spent the day at a spa.







Things You'll Need:





Large bowl




1 tbs. whole oats




1 tbs. finely powdered almonds (also called almond meal)




1 tbs. amaranth




1 tbs. white clay




1 tsp. fresh apple juice




1 tsp. fresh grape juice




1 tsp. fresh pineapple juice




2 tbs. whipped cream




1/2 cup chamomile tea









1


Combine oats, almond meal, amaranth, white clay and the juices in a large bowl. Slowly add the whipped cream and stir the mixture well.





2


Add the chamomile tea slowly until the mixture is a smooth, loose, creamy texture. Massage over your face with a circular motion. Remember to be gentle.





3


Leave the fruity facial scrub on your face as long as it feels good. Rinse your face with warm water and pat dry with a towel.





4


Keep the scrub on your face for longer periods of time if your skin tends to be dry. The almonds help hydrate it.








Tips & Warnings










Add more oats if the mixture gets too runny after you add the chamomile tea.








Make sure your towel does not aggravate your freshly cleaned face. After washing, add some baking soda and vinegar to your rinse water.








Use this recipe without the clay as a tasty fruit salad dressing. It's a healthy snack to nibble on while you complete your facial.



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