Women have lived with menstrual cramps from time in memorial. In some cultures, women have smoked cannabis to counter the pain while other women partook of some weird concoctions like the Victorian era mix of sulphuric acid and turpentine. Other women used opium and yet others removed their ovaries in a bid to get rid…
Coconuts are dependable for everything: providing sweet coconut water, the fleshy and tasty meat of the fruit and the hard exterior that you can use creatively to create artistic pieces. And that is just the fruit itself. Once the oil is extracted from the coconut you can use it to hydrate your skin and hair…
The versatility and effectiveness of essential oils is simply heaven sent. But then it should come as no surprise because ancient civilizations tapped into the healing power of essential oils for healing, soothing and relaxing the body. The botanical world of plants has great healing mysteries and essential oils are one of them. Although the…
The stomach virus is indiscriminate when it strikes. Children and adults have felt its effects and once it is in getting it out is not easy because it is very contagious. Do not mistake it for a relation of the influenza virus. The description of the stomach flu terms it as an infection of the…
After giving birth to two little boys, my wife’s fear of going into labor has diminished somewhat. However, I completely understand the anxiety that comes with every expected laboring experience. After all, no matter how much you love your little ones, labor is not exactly the most pleasant experience. Every woman has a different experience…
Some of my most favorite people have had a wrinkle or five. I am thinking of my grandparents, people who have offered me the best advice of my life, and Benjamin Button in the movie “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”. Watching Brad Pitt transform from an old baby into a young man gives you…
There are few things as uncomfortable as a yeast infection. And yet there are fewer things you can get rid of as fast as a yeast infection! Yeast infections are caused by fungi. With over 20 species of Candida yeast which are responsible for infection in human beings, it is no wonder that yeast infections…
Being around dogs makes you realize one special quality about them: They like to share. If you throw your dog a ball or frisbee, they will get it and bring it right back to you for more play, looking to share the game with you. They also like to share the couch with you, your…
It is interesting that in superhero movie there is always a villain with a hideous scar. And each of these villains is ashamed of their scar, blame someone else for their disfigurement and try to destroy the rest of us for that reason. Wouldn’t it be better if they tried some helichrysum oil for their…
There have been many substances used to foster the exponential growth of hair including using onion juice on your hair. Most of us will put up with the sticky, the stinky and the greasy things in an effort to see a beautiful mane. Neem oil has always been the sensible alternative to all the gimmicks…