How to Make a Ginger Compress

How to Make a Ginger Compress



A ginger compress will stimulate the flow of blood wherever you use it. You can use this home remedy to treat lower back pain, sluggish kidneys and other ailments.







Things You'll Need:





1 gallon filtered water




Large pot




6 inches ginger root.




Cheesecloth or muslin tea bag




3 towels









1


Boil water in a large pot. Reduce heat to simmer.





2


Grate the ginger. Using the fine side of the grater will give you the best results; more juice will be released into the water.





3


Place ginger in a square of cheesecloth or a large muslin tea bag. Tie tightly.





4


Add ginger to simmering water. Simmer for 5 minutes. Turn burner to low, and remove the ginger.





5


Place one towel over the area of your body that you are treating, such as the lower back to treat your kidneys or back pain. Dip the second towel into the ginger-water and wring out. Place the ginger towel over the first towel. Cover with the third towel to retain heat.





6


Change compress when it looses its heat and repeat until your skin glows bright pink.





7


Save the ginger water. As long as you don't boil it, you can reuse it throughout the week for additional ginger compresses.








Tips & Warnings










Use ginger compresses two or three times a week to stimulate blood circulation.








If your back pain is from menstrual cramps, a ginger compress may be too stimulating. Instead, try applying heat alone.








If you have a serious health condition, check with your doctor before using ginger compresses or other home remedies.



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How to Make a Detox Vegetable Broth

How to Make a Detox Vegetable Broth



You can clear away the ill effects of over-indulgence by using this nourishing, natural detoxifying broth. It is filled with vitalizing ingredients such as pumpkin, carrots and spinach.







Things You'll Need:





Non-reactive cooking pot.




Colander




Cheese cloth or thin linen




1 3/4 quarts of pure water




1 tsp. of Celtic sea salt




5 slices of sliced ginger root




2 finely chopped carrots




3 finely chopped celery stalks




1 cup of finely chopped cabbage




1 cup of finely chopped spinach




1 cup of finely diced pumpkin




1 finely chopped squash




5 finely sliced Shiitake mushrooms, fresh or dried




1 cup of chopped parsley









1


Place the water and all the other ingredients into the cooking pot.





2


Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil, then reduce the heat to simmer. Cover partially and let cook until the liquid is reduced to about half the original amount you started with.





3


Prepare the colander by lining it with a piece of cheesecloth or thin linen.





4


Strain the hot mixture of broth into a bowl.





5


Discard the vegetable pulp and drink the broth with meals or as a snack.








Tips & Warnings










Check with your doctor before beginning any detox program.



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How to Live Toxin Free

How to Live Toxin Free



On average,
babies
in the United States are born with 167 chemicals in their bloodstream. In a typical day, all of us may be exposed to about 200 toxic chemicals, many thought to cause cancer, Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's. You can protect yourself by making a conscious choice to live toxin free.









1


Evaluate your environment. Check your cleaning and personal care products for the following super toxic ingredients: Propylene Glycol (PG), Butylene Glycol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES), DEA (diethanolamine), MEA (monoethanolamine), TEA (triethanolamine), Polyethylene Glycol (PEG), Sodium Hydroxide, Triclosan, DMDM, Urea (Imidazolidnyl), Parabens, Alcohol, Isopropyl (SD-40) and mineral oil. Purchase natural products and get rid of everything else.





2


Replace personal care items, such as shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, bath oil, hand lotion and others with products containing natural ingredients, no petroleum-bases and no synthetic fragrances. If you need motivation to change brands, it might surprise you to know the FDA doesn't regulate the cosmetics industry.





3


Switch to non-toxic, biodegradable laundry detergents and fabric softeners that don't contain chlorine, phosphates, strong fragrances or dyes. For example, try adding ВЅ cup vinegar to the rinse cycle of your wash. Don't worry, the vinegar smell goes away when it dries and leaves your clothes nice and soft.





4


Change to chemical-free household cleaning products. Look in your kitchen for ingredients like Borax, vanilla, vinegar, salt, corn starch, lemon juice and baking soda, all great cleaners and deodorizers. If you don't want to make your own cleaning supplies, check online for several companies that offer toxin-free solutions.





5


Consider replacing anything in your home treated with formaldehyde, such as bedding and carpeting. You can find non-treated, cotton percale sheets and sources for toxin-free carpeting online.





6


Watch what you breathe. Buy an air purifier with a HEPA filter. Or do-it-yourself with houseplants that absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen back into the air.





7


Revamp your drinking and eating habits. Filter your water and don't drink from a plastic bottle; use glass or steel. Buy organic foods and prepare at least 2 vegetarian meals a week.








Tips & Warnings










If we ate only organic beans, grains, fruits and vegetables, we could drastically decrease the amount of toxic chemicals that would otherwise accumulate in our fat cells during our lifetime.



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How to Improve Heart Health With Coenzyme Q10

How to Improve Heart Health With Coenzyme Q10



The older we get, the more health problems we start to have. One of the most important parts of our body is our heart. If you are having heart troubles, specifically with cholesterol, then Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10, might be right for you.









1


Locate a provider. There are many providers of CoQ10. The Internet is a fast and easy source of locating a store. A health food store will most likely have it in stock and be able to answer your questions as well. Some internet companies may mail it right to your door if you order online.





2


Identify the amount of milligrams. There will be a milligram weight listed on every supplement bottle. Typical ranges for CoQ10 are 30 milligrams to 600 milligrams. The severity of your heart condition will determine the optimal milligram amount. Generally the worse your heart condition the more milligrams you would want to take.





3


Take your CoQ10. Everyone needs to take CoQ10 as recommended. The most benefit in improving your heart health is to take CoQ10 as a long term supplement. Be sure to schedule regular checkups with your doctor to monitor your improvement.








Tips & Warnings










Always tell your doctor when you are planning to start a supplement.








Check with your doctor on possible side effects.



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How to Give an Arm Massage

How to Give an Arm Massage



An arm massage can be wonderful all by itself, or you can add a back and neck massage to it and give a full upper body massage. Arm massages are good for people who use their arms a lot in
sports
or on the job.







Things You'll Need:





Massage oil




2 pillows









1


Have the person undress on top and lie down on a massage table, a bed or the floor. Position the person on his back with a pillow under his knees and another under his head. Cover the person's chest with a towel if she wishes.





2


Pour massage oil, baby oil or lotion in your hand. Rub your hands together to warm up the oil and to distribute it evenly over your palms and fingers. Use both hands to smoothly rub from the wrist up the arm and over the top of the shoulder. Repeat six times.





3


Use your thumbs to massage from the wrist to the top of the arm, using an overlapping motion. Increase pressure with each pass, and repeat five times. Gently turn the arm over and do the same thing to the underside of the arm.





4


Lift the arm up over the person's head, allowing the elbow to bend. Push your fingers down to the elbow in a smooth flowing motion. Repeat this step four times.





5


Massage from the elbow down to the underarm, using your thumbs. Repeat three times, then do the same thing to the outside of the arm, elbow to shoulder muscle. Increase pressure with each repetition.





6


Tickle the arm lightly down from the shoulder to the wrist. This is a pleasant feeling, and gives a perfect ending to your massage.


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How to Shop for Women's Clothes

How to Shop for Women's Clothes



Unless you've got the body of a super model, shopping for clothes isn't always easy. Retake the buying thrill by coming prepared.







Things You'll Need:





Black pants



White blouse



Measurements









Step
1



Take your measurements by a size chart. Stand straight, but relaxed (no sucking it in), and measure yourself at the standard points (hips, waist, bust and inseam). Find your approximate size on the chart. This will give you a good starting point when you're searching for wearable clothes.




Step
2



Dress for the occasion. The clothes you wear on your hunt should be as plain as possible, so they won't clash with any separates you try. White under garments, tan nylons, black flats, black pants and a white shirt should give you a good palette to try on new things.




Step
3



Shop with a buddy. Don't bring someone who will say things look good to make you happy (read : your mother or significant other). Bring a friend who isn't afraid to tell you the shirt makes you look like her tent from her last African safari.




Step
4



Hunt. Take inventory of the store, then pick up everything you see that A) looks appealing and B) is in your approximate size.




Step
5



Try it on. If the store has a fitting room limit, you and your buddy should take turns. Examine is from every angle, and be honest about the fit. Then, create four piles : buying, not buying, too small, too big. Stash the buying pile in your cart, hand the not buying pile to the fitting room attendant, and hunt for the right sizes from the other two.




Step
6



Take final inventory. Go through what you've decided to buy one more time. Try some of it on again, and honestly estimate where/when/how often you'll wear the piece. The ultra-trendy shirts may look good on you, but if you're not comfortable wearing them, they're a waste of money.







Tips & Warnings









Start with a budget. Bring as much cash as you're willing to spend, and leave the credit cards and check books at home.








Shop on a full stomach. Not only will you get a sense of how the clothes will fit with a full tummy, but you won't make irrational and hurried decisions as you long for the food court.








Don't agonize over size. It's just a number, and wearing ill fitting clothes will make you look worse (and feel) worse than just accepting the tag.








Don't immediately remove the tags. You may decide a week later that the shirt really isn't as snazzy as it seemed.



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How to Shop for Wardrobe Basics on a Budget

How to Shop for Wardrobe Basics on a Budget



When you have limited funds for a new suit, a white blouse, a winter sweater, a navy blazer or a little black dress, relax. It may take a little time and effort, but between seasonal sales, retail outlets, secondhand shops and rummage sales, you're sure to find great basics tailored to your budget.







Things You'll Need:





Men's Casual Tops



Men's Dress Belts



Men's Dress Shirts



Men's Dress Sweater



Men's Suits



Mens' Dress Pants



Sports Coat



Women's Casual Tops



Women's Dress Coats



Women's Dress Pants



Women's Dress Shirts



Women's Suits



dresses and skirts









Step
1



Learn the sale cycle of your favorite boutique or department store. End-of-season sales usually occur in January and July, while the back-to-school season and major holidays boast good reductions on selected merchandise.




Step
2



Consider the vintage, consignment and secondhand shops in your area. Dig through the bins and sift through the crowded racks where basic, high-quality and well-priced pieces await.




Step
3



Spend a day at the outlet stores in your area. Visit all the shops that carry the items that interest you, put pieces on hold, then tally up the day's finds to see what fits into your budget.




Step
4



Scour garage sales. Many people put it all in their driveway when they've had enough, and one man's junk can be another's treasure.




Step
5



Take advantage of promotions that offer additional discounts on multiple-item purchases. Stock up on hosiery, underwear and button-down shirts.




Step
6



Sign up to receive e-mail from your favorite online retailers. Let them come to you with information about closeouts, sales and special deals.







Tips & Warnings









Always examine secondhand merchandise for damage, including stains, tears, splitting seams, moth holes, broken zippers and missing buttons.








Many stores and outlets offer free alterations. Ask a sales associate for details.








Check return policies. Many sale items are final.



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