Natural from Toe to Head - No Poo Shampoo

Making homemade shampoo isn't a difficult as you might think. I've included an easy recipe. You can play around with different oils, butters and essential oils until you find a blend that works for you.


Homemade No Poo
3 oz liquid castile soap
1/2tsp Shea Butter (or Coconut)
1/2tsp Avocado or Olive Oil
2T of Glycerine (you can find this at most drug stores - helps to thicken your no poo)
1/4 Cup Cold Chamomile Tea
Essential Oil if you would like it scented
Heat All until Butter is melted stir well add essential oils store in bottle.
Will keep up to a month in the fridge. Shake before each use.

ps this is not the recipe I use to make the No Poo I sell online and locally. It will not lather as well.

Full Moon In Aries - Harvest Moon, Blood Moon

This year the full moon in October falls under the fire sign of Aries. This full moon is full of energy. Make demands, be brave but, beware hot tempers are also to be expected this week. Think things through before stating your case. Think about things you may have been hanging on to since last spring - this is a time to begin letting go of anything that is holding you back. If you don't start letting go and looking towards the future you will find this week may feel a bit like a pressure cooker. It is advised Not to start any new project within the 24 hours of the full moon, but rather use that day for mundane tasks, while enjoying an acute sense of meditation.  Full Moons are times for reflection.

Bad Blogger - I've been busy

 I've been busy tweaking some of my favourite natural body care recipes, having them tested by friends and coworkers and getting ready to hit the fall craft shows ... A photo of some of the products we will be selling. So far feedback has been great. I'll be starting an etsy store soon and will post a link. Having so much fun :)

Natural from Toe to Head - Tired Eye Fixes

Causes of Puffy Eyes
Common causes of Puffy eyes can include fluid retention, stress, allergies, and hormone changes. Eyes swell after crying for instance because crying causes extra blood to flow around the eye sockets which = swelling. Tiredness is another regular cause for puffy eyes. This can happen because there is too much sodium in a diet causing water retention.

Precautions...

• Report eye redness that doesn’t go away, itching or burning eyes, visual disturbances, and unusual drainage or discharge from the eyes to your health care professional.
• Do not introduce any drops or foreign substances into your eyes without professional supervision.
• Avoid putting concentrated substances such as essential oils around your eyes. These can cause burning, stinging, redness and watering.

Puffy Eyes Treatments and Home Remedies
Before endorsing any new fresh methods for treating your eye puffiness get a second opinion from your doctor. If we are looking to treat puffy eyes that you are "sure" are not caused by other eye conditions, then you can consider trying the options below to rid eye puffiness. The treatments given are successfully treating patients and their eye issues, however what may work for one person may not for the other.

• Bathe the eyes with cold water
• Drink plenty of water to flush out your system
• Limit your intake of sodium
• Place cool cucumber slices over the eyes or cold wet teabags
• Keep two tablespoons in the fridge. Place the spoons under tired eyes to help reduce puffiness.
• Tried and true - two sliced of cucumber straight out of the fridge will revive tired eyes. Place the slices on eyelids and rest for 5 minutes or more.
• Warm Black Tea Bags on eye work because of the tannins in the tea (black tea)
• When cleaning the face tap around the eyes lightly to help dissipate excess fluids 
• Use a soothing eye cream with aloe and Vitamin E
• Avoid staying up late of a night
• A variation on the traditional cucumber remedy, with twice the results. ½ cucumber 1 green tea bag: Brew green tea, steep, chill. Slice cucumber and add to green tea. Refrigerate until cool. Place soaked cucumber slices over eyes for 10 minutes.

Cucumber Eye Gel

Ingredients:

1 Tbs. aloe vera gel

1 tsp. fresh cucumber juice

¼ tsp. cornstarch

1 Tbs. witch hazel

Directions:

Mix together aloe, cucumber and cornstarch. Heat until just boiling, about 1 minute in microwave. Remove from heat source and stir in witch hazel. Stir well and allow the mixture to cool completely. You should have a clear, jelly-like cream. Spoon into a small clean jar. To use: Dab a small amount under your eyes and be careful not to rub or pull the delicate skin under your eyes.  Keep in cool place. Makes 1 oz. courtesy  of