Every woman (and man) knows what a nice bath can do to soothe a tired body. The heated water relaxes aching muscles, calms the mind, softens the mood. This fact was well known even back in the ancient times, we all know that Cleopatra, the most beautiful woman of her times, was fond of bathing in goat milk which softened her skin and made her look vibrant and fresh. Today, not many of us have the possibility to use milk to bathe in but there are many ways of preparing a miraculous bath.
Posts Tagged ‘Health’
Taking a bath - your relaxing time [recipes]
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Live More Ecologically Every Day
Sunday, February 21st, 2010
Choosing a lifestyle that has the least possible negative impact on the earth’s dwindling resources makes good sense. Strive to use resources wisely and eliminate waste whenever possible. There is much that each individual can do on a daily basis to live more ecologically.
Buy Quality
When purchasing any new item, consider quality along with price. From an ecological standpoint, it is much better to pay more for a durable, high-quality item than to buy a less expensive alternative that may soon need to be replaced. This often makes good economic sense over the long-term, as well. To even further reduce the use of resources, look for second-hand alternatives or repurpose an existing item to meet the current need. (more…)
Small Children and Water Safety at Home
Monday, November 9th, 2009
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Small children are curious and quick. Even the best-supervised toddler may escape temporarily from time to time. While constant monitoring is the primary way to ensure your child’s safety, there are other measures that may be taken to reduce danger. Increase water safety around your home, inside and out.
Bathtub Safety
Always supervise small children as they bathe, even if an older sibling is also in the bathtub. Collect necessary bath items before putting the child into the tub so that everything needed is within easy reach. If a bathing seat is used to help a baby remain upright, never leave the little one unattended, not even for a few seconds. Although rare, drowning deaths do occur during bathing seat use.
Outdoor Water Features
Many gardens contain a water feature such as a pond or fountain. While these small pools or fountains are enjoyable, they are also an attractive danger for small children. Consider emptying the feature of water and converting it into a sandpit while the children are young. If this is not possible, cover the feature securely or completely enclose the area with childproof fencing. (more…)
Get rid of Dust Mites
Thursday, November 5th, 2009
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Dust mites are microscopic bugs that eat dead skin cells shed by humans and pets. Although dust mites don’t bite, their waste products can cause allergies and asthma. Congregating in the soft surfaces of a home, such as carpets, bedding and upholstery, dust mites are particularly fond of warm, humid environments.
Ridding your home of dust mites is essential to the respiratory health of your family. Especially in homes where asthma or allergies are already an issue, effectively dealing with dust mites on a regular basis can make a huge difference in the health and comfort of family members. Follow these steps for a dust mite-free home.
To eradicate dust mites, start with bedding. Wash all bedding for humans and pets in hot water. Encase mattresses and pillows in dust mite-proof covers. Replace non-washable items, such as throw pillows or stuffed animals. If a non-washable item must be kept, tumble it in the dryer for several minutes on high heat. (more…)
Hard Water Hair: How to Keep Your Locks Healthy
Thursday, October 1st, 2009
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Households with hard water deal with a number of inconveniences, such as limescale build-up and stains. Even washing one’s hair can be problematic. Many people with hard water complain of dry, brittle hair.
The calcium and magnesium minerals contained in hard water affect soap’s ability to build a good lather. Therefore, building a rich lather takes major amounts of shampoo. Each hair shaft consists of overlapping slates, called scales, which are similar to a roof’s shingles. On a healthy shaft of hair, the scales remain smoothed down. (more…)
Health Benefits of Tea
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
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From the time of its earliest recorded use in 10th century BC China, tea has been a favoured beverage of the masses. This popular commodity, derive from the leaves of the camellia sinensis plant, reached Europe by the 16th century.
From as far back as 200 BC, when the Han Dynasty of China touted the medicinal benefits of tea, its numerous advantages have received much attention. Many studies have shown that tea is helpful to both the immune system and brain functioning. (more…)