Technorati Profile Navigating Natural Health for Women: April 2011

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Household Products Improving Your Health

Every day household products can actually benefit your health in surprising ways.


Most people use vinegar in their salad dressings or to brighten their wash; however, drinking vinegar can quickly reverse a bad mood, stop nose bleeds and neutralizes poisons in the body from food poisoning. Drink 1/4 of a tsp. every 15 minutes until your symptoms are relieved.



Benzol peroxide is famous for healing cuts but what most people don't know is it's amazing ability to clear all types of acne including the painful, cystic type. Apply lightly to offending areas twice a day for this natural cleansing agent to clear up even the most challenging cases.



Baking soda is known for being an essential ingredient in cookies and cakes however using it topically can heal skin rashes, abrasions and bee stings. It's great to keep on hand during Spring and Summer when we play outside and garden more often. Combine 2 TBS. baking soda to 2 Tbs. water and create a paste (use more for larger areas) apply a thin paste, allow it to dry and leave it on all day. It reduces itching, pain and helps facilitate healing.