chest 3The weather is changing.  That has a lot of people getting sick.

They might just get little colds, but those are still awfully unpleasant, especially as the weather starts to get warmer.

So let’s take a look at some natural ways you can get rid of your chest congestion!

inside_products_italian_parsleyWhile your skin is very, very important, let’s talk about your insides again and that is where parsley comes in.  This is actually a fantastic herb that is not only great to consume, but it is also fantastic to use when you are treating things like urinary tract infections!

Having a UTI is not something that is pleasant at all and it is very painful, however by increasing the parsley that is in your diet, I can tell you for sure that it will work.  There are many ways that you can add in parsley to your diet – one is by making parsley smoothies or even having a parsley salad.

These tips and tricks are fantastic if you are looking to switch things up and do it the natural way, just keep them in mind!

Renting a stairlift is a great alternative to making a purchase.

plantain5Okay, so while your health is very, very important, your skin is also something that is really important as well and yes, it does count!  If you are looking to have fantastic skin and you want to do it naturally, there are many ways that you can do it.

For one, Plantains are a fantastic way to keep your skin looking fresh and clean.  Just mash up these banana-like things and spread them on your face and you will definitely be able to feel the difference.

Instantly, your face will clear up from blemishes and imperfections and I can tell you from experience that Plantains are the secret to keeping your skin tight too!

lemon-balm-teaNow that we have talked a little bit about onions, let’s go ahead and move onto another herb that has actually had a huge impact on a lot of people.  Lemon balm is one of those herbs that many, many people use everyday and it is certainly an essential herb when you are trying to naturally treat things like sleeping problems, digestion and of course anxiety.

Another thing that lemon balm can be used for is actually helping boost your memory.  It is one of those herbs that many people use when they are having memory problems.  You can also grind it down into tea and drink it when are feeling anxious.

In the next blog, we will talk about how plantains can help you with a lot of your skin problems!

Dark-chocolate-text448On top of having a ton of antioxidants inside of it, dark chocolate can actually improve a lot of things about your body as well.  For example, it can really help you decrease your blood pressure as well as reduce your cholesterol and increase a person’s insulin sensitivity.  All of these are pluses of course but one important thing about dark chocolate is that it can help you focus.

That is a huge point whenever you are working late and the 3:00pm tiredness comes around.  Just pop in some dark chocolate and you should start feeling better and your memory will even get better.

Dark chocolate is a fantastic alternative to a lot of the snacks that you are probably currently having and can definitely help you in a lot of ways.

fadc3401e64615ca_dark_chocolate.previewDid you know that chocolate is actually one of the most consumed things in the world?  It is actually a world-wide thing and while when you are dealing with milk chocolate, you are you basically just eating fat, dark chocolate is a different story.  Dark chocolate actually can be good for you and certainly has a lot of benefits versus milk chocolate.

That is exactly what we are going to talk about in the next few blogs, what exactly dark chocolate can do for you if you have just a couple pieces a day.  Firstly, you need to understand dark chocolate.  It actually came about as an experiment and it is made with specific participates that gives it its dark color and flavor.

One of the greatest things about dark chocolate is the fact that it has a heck of a lot of antioxidants inside of it, which can help you.

cherry_tomatoes430x300If you are anything like me, you know just how annoying oily skin can be.  I am the type of person that is constantly looking for ways that I can treat my oily skin naturally too and I can tell you for certain that tomatoes work wonders on oily skin.  The tomato juice inside of the tomatoes is something that will open up all of your pores and pull out any contaminates.

So how does this work?  Well, you want to make sure that you rub the tomato half all over your face and let the juice soak right into your skin and dry.  This should only take right around fifteen minutes and once it is dry, you want to make sure that you use hot water first then cold.

What that will do is cause your pores to close and keep out any of the bacteria that will make your skin oily all over again.

Marshmallow root swYour body is the only thing that you have – so you want to make sure that you take care of it.  Kidney cleansing is one of those things that you are definitely going to want to do at some point … did you know that you can actually cleanse your kidney naturally though?

A kidney cleanse is actually pretty simple to do and it can actually help you with a lot of different things.  For example, back pain is something that can be all due to your kidney’s needing to be cleansed and once you do it – it can help elevate the pain.

Just by drinking a lot of fluids and adding in herbs like marshmallow root as well as hydrangea will help you certainly cleanse your kidneys.

AstragalusNow that we have talked a little bit about what can help with your allergies, let’s go ahead and move into cold season.  It is almost Christmas and if you are in some of the snowy states … like me, I can tell you that a cold might be right around the corner.  If you are looking for a way to boost up your immune system, I have it!

Astragalus is an herb that is definitely an immunity booster that will also assist with the flow of the blood cells.  This herb is also incredible because it will actually speed up the wound healing process as well.  Or let’s say that you have low energy or shortness of breath – Astragalus can help with that too!

Astragalus is a fantastic herb that everyone should be incorporating into their diet.  It is certainly a wonder herb that can help you with a ton of different things!

EphedraWhat is the first thing you think about when you have allergies?  I know that I usually blame it all on the weather and I usually end up popping a pill for it every six hours.  Do you realize just how many pills you are truly taking when you do that?  I mean, during allergy season, you could be taking quite a lot of pills if you have bad allergies.

Well, there is a better way that you can deal with allergies and one way is by using Ephedra.  Ephedra is a fantastic herb that really helps with your lungs as well as allergies.  It is also fantastic for healing the heart, the glands, muscles and the tissue of the body.

Just adding in some Ephedra will also help fight any high blood pressure that you may be dealing with.

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