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CALENDULA SOAP

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Cleaning out the sewing room recently, I came across a good stash of homegrown calendula petals from last year that were dried and ready to go. Ah, yes, calendula soap. I had wanted to have a crack at this for quite some time and my memory had been jogged after chatting soap and calendula with a vegie groupie just last week. Calendula is well known for it’s skin soothing properties and as an added bonus, the petals actually keep their colour during the saponification process, when the lye and oils mix together to form ‘soap’. I just had to give it a go..

(**This is not a detailed tutorial for making soap. Certain safety precautions need to be observed when making soap at home which I haven’t covered here. See Rhonda’s cold pressed soap recipe if starting out with handmade soaps for the first time.**)

for the full article, please click the link:  

http://slowlivingessentials.blogspot.com/2011/10/calendula-soap.html

 

also, check out the other article entitled:HOW TO MAKE COLD PRESSED SOAP

RED RASPBERRY LEAF TEA BENEFITS

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The tea leaf contains vitamins A, B, C and D, as well as phophorous, potassium, calcium and is a rich source of iron. The tea has been long known to have potent anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and astringent properties. The alkoloid, fragine, in red raspberry leaves is known for its ability to tone muscles of the uterus and pelvic area, making it effective in reducing pain when giving birth. In addition to being beneficial to pregnant women, red raspberry leaf tea is used for various other health issues.

Read more: Red Raspberry Leaf Tea Benefits | eHow http://www.ehow.com/list_6952467_red-raspberry-leaf-tea-benefits.html#ixzz2U8kpEGM5

 

 

THREE NATURAL DETOX BATH RECIPES

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Nothing is more relaxing that a warm bath… except perhaps a relaxing warm detox bath that also helps cleanse the body…

Seriously- these detox baths will help remove toxins from the body and they also tend to make you tired so I suggest doing them before bed!

If you struggle with toxins or skin issues these natural recipes are a simple, easy and inexpensive way to boost health! I’m always up for a warm bath, and these natural add-ons help improve health while you relax!

http://wellnessmama.com/8331/3-natural-detox-bath-recipes/

How to Make Eggshell Calcium (and Why You’d Want to) – Mama Natural

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Calcium is the most abundant mineral in our body.

While most of our calcium resides in our bones and teeth, it’s also important for muscle contraction, nerve health, enzyme activity and cell formation.

In fact, our bodies need ample, daily amounts of calcium… and if we don’t get what we need, our bodies have no problem pulling excess stores from our teeth and bones.

How to Make Eggshell Calcium (and Why You’d Want to) – Mama Natural.

The Five Biggest Bone Broth Mistakes You Might Be Making | Cooking Traditional Foods

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Bone broth is always wildly popular through the Winter in real food circles. It’s an awesome, nutrient-dense food full of wonderful gelatin and minerals. If you do it right, you can pull many minerals out of the bones to the point that the bones will…

Read More at www.cookingtf.com/the-five-biggest-bone-broth-mistakes-you-might-be-making/ © Cooking Traditional Foods