Миндалинам требуются очищение и массаж

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Природа предусмотрела миндалины как защитное сооружение на пути проникновения в организм различных инфекций. Иногда “сооружение” воспаляется. Описано более 80 заболеваний, так или иначе связанных с токсическим очагом, расположенным в воспаленных миндалинах: болезни ЛОР-органов, зубов, нервной, эндокринной и сердечно-сосудистой систем, позвоночника, пищеварительного тракта и многие другие. После удаления миндалин здоровье не всегда становится лучше.

ПОЧЕМУ В ПРИЦЕЛЕ МИНДАЛИНЫ?

Оказывается, миндалины требуют постоянного ухода – как зубы, волосы и другие “фрагменты” организма.

По строению миндалины напоминают губку. Впитывает “губка” все подряд: и разжиженную пищу, и микробы с бактериями. Попав в благоприятную среду (мокрую и теплую), бактерии начинают интенсивно размножаться. Организм не может допустить такой экспансии и срочно “пускает в ход” белые клетки крови – лейкоциты, которые проникают в трубочки миндалин (лакуны) и устраивают там довольно активную битву. Битва постоянно сопровождается образованием гноя. Гной – не что иное, как останки бактерий и погибших лейкоцитов. Погибая, участники битвы создают особые ферменты, которые как бы “расплавляют” ткани самих миндалин и образуют гнойные мешки (полости).

Но не все так плохо. Человек, сам того не замечая, постоянно “выжимает” забитые полости – во время глотательных движений, зевоты, напряжений мышц шеи, поворотов головы. Результат “отжима” можно увидеть в зеркале, если максимально сильно высунуть язык, то есть выполнить йоговскую “позу льва”. На поверхности миндалин или далеко на языке будет отчетливо виден жидкий налет беловато-желтого или даже зеленоватого цвета.

ЛЬВИНОЕ УМЫВАНИЕ

“Поза льва” – отличный способ не только прочищения миндалин, но и лечения больного горла. Если интересно, можете сравнить цвет языка до и после процедуры. Разумеется, налет лучше счистить, в идеальном варианте – серебряной чайной ложкой. После “львиной” процедуры откройте рот и выполняйте обычные, не очень сильные чистящие движения по направлению к “выходу”. Если появится сильный рвотный рефлекс, не усердствуйте, переждите приступ и в следующий подход не вносите ложку слишком далеко. Считается, что рвотный позыв чаще возникает, если миндалины сильно забиты гноем.

Как выполнять “позу льва”:

1. Вдохните и задержите дыхание.

2. Широко откройте рот, высуньте язык как можно дальше вперед и вниз к подбородку.

3. Одновременно с п. 2 прижмите подбородок к грудине.

4. Концентрация внимания – на мышцах шеи и гортани.

5. Продолжительность выполнения – насколько хватает задержки дыхания.

6. Упражнение выполняется не менее трех-пяти раз в один подход.

7. После завершения прополоскать горло подсоленной водой. Это необязательное условие, но существенное дополнение к процедуре, значительно усиливающее ее эффективность. На стакан воды берется половина чайной ложки соли.

ОЧИСТИТЕЛЬНЫЕ МАССАЖ

Когда не происходит естественного очищения миндалин (например, человек мало поворачивает шею) или их не очищают при помощи методик, гнойные полости могут сильно увеличиться, выйти за границы и начать распространяться в шейные ткани. При удалении миндалин шейные полости, заполненные гноем, становятся закрытыми мешками и могут превращаться в кисты, из которых выделяются токсины на окружающие ткани. Отсюда – фарингиты, потеря голоса, шейный остеохондроз и другие неприятности. С ними знакомы многие люди, которым делали эту несложную операцию.

Сильный способ прочищения миндалин – специальный массаж. Проводить его несложно, плюс в том, что для этого не нужен второй человек.

Подушечками большого и указательного пальцев около яремной впадины как бы обхватываем трахею. Затем проводим выжимающие движения вверх по мышце. Чтобы точно знать “дорогу”, поверните голову в сторону, в этом положении нужная мышца будет хорошо прощупываться. Пальцы должны идти не по самой мышце, а по ее переднему краю. Направление – к углам нижней челюсти или к ушам.

Под зубами мудрости пальцы меняют направление и движутся по мягким тканям под нижней челюстью по направлению к подбородку. Важно, чтобы путь проходил по самим гландам, причем обязательно надо захватить их заднюю сторону. (Гланды прощупываются как два уплотнения под углами нижней челюсти. Вспомните, как врач проверяет воспаленные миндалины.)

Во время массажа может появиться першение – это выжимаемый из миндалин гной раздражает стенки глотки. Некоторые начинают кашлять – если такое началось, прокашляйтесь и продолжайте процедуру. После массажа очень важно прополоскать горло подкисленной (лимонная кислота на кончике ножа, развести водой или лимонный сок пополам с водой) или подсоленной (1-1,5 чайной ложки соли на стакан) водой. Можно воспользоваться и яблочным уксусом – добавить небольшое количество в воду до выраженного кислого вкуса. Соленый и кислый растворы разрешается глотать.

Один сеанс массажа занимает от 30 секунд до минуты, дольше делать не надо. Это ежедневная процедура, делается утром и вечером. Не забудьте перед началом смазать горло снаружи вазелином или кремом. Массажные движения должны быть мягкими. Если болит горло – это тоже считается подходящим временем для того, чтобы начать массаж.

Понятно, что человек без медицинских навыков не сможет определить, насколько сильно у него “забиты” миндалины. Поэтому изначально надо исходить из того, что в миндалинах гнойные мешки есть.

Прочистить миндалины можно и другими способами – правда, не столь глубокими, как массаж.

Упражнение “колечко”:

- рот закрыт, кончик языка упирается в небо, поворачивается назад как можно дальше и фиксируется в этом положении – напрягаются мышцы гортани и шеи;

- концентрация внимания – на мышцах шеи, гортани и языке;

- продолжительность – держать мышцы в напряжении, сколько позволяет задержанное дыхание. Сделать несколько подходов. Прополоскать горло, как после “позы льва”.

Также благоприятно подействуют плавные повороты и наклоны головы вперед, назад и в стороны с обязательной фиксацией головы в конечной точке поворота. Такие элементы “встроены” во многие оздоровительные гимнастики. Регулярные занятия помогают избавиться от головных болей, уменьшить второй подбородок. Когда самочувствие станет лучше, миндалины можно очищать для профилактики.

У кого есть домашние физиотерапевтические приборы, может вместо гимнастики пользоваться ими. У кого их нет – пойте в прямом смысле этого слова. Звуковая вибрация – отличное средство для миндалин. Самые “физиологичные” песни – народные.

Saw Palmetto

Florida Forest Plants

Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens)

Saw palmetto grows on a wide variety of sites, from dry and open to seasonally wet and semi-shady. Across this wide range of habitats, it most frequently occurs on sand ridges, flatwood forests, coastal dunes, and islands near marshes. Saw palmetto is the dominant ground cover in some southeastern pine forests, sometimes covering hundreds of acres. Saw palmetto often grows in clumps 20′ or more in diameter.

Saw palmetto is found in most of the southeast coastal plain, between Louisiana and Florida in the south, to South Carolina in the north.
Black bears, white-tailed deer, and feral hogs eat the fruits of saw palmetto. Native Americans also used the fruits for food. The fruits are collected today for herbal medicines that may help prevent certain forms of cancer. The flowers are an important source of honey and clumps of palmetto are often favorite hiding places of rattlesnakes, wasps, and the Florida panther. This plant got is named for the saw-toothed leaf stems that are very sharp.
Saw palmetto may be confused with dwarf palmetto (Sabal minor) because of their similar sizes and leaf shapes. Dwarf palmetto has blue-green leaves, has no spines on the leaf stems, and the circular fruits are about ½” in diameter.

Identifying Characteristics

Size/Form: Saw palmetto is a branched, hardy, fan palm that measures two to nine feet tall. Its stem usually remains below ground or runs horizontally along the surface. In some cases, it develops an upright or arching stem.

Leaves: The leaves spiral around the stem. They are circular in outline and are usually 2′ to 3′ across. They are deeply divided into many dagger-shaped segments. The leaf stems are about 2′ to 3′ long and sharply saw-toothed.

Fruit: The fruit is ovoid and drupe-like, ½” wide, and ripens from green to black on a branched cluster shorter than the leaves.

Stem: The stem is horizontal above or just below the ground, frequently branched, and sometimes has an upright or leaning portion.

Habitat: It is found on sites ranging from seaside sand dunes and dry scrub to pinelands, hammocks, moist forests, and wetlands.

Photos

Leaf	Fruit	Comparison to cabbage palm	flatwoods

Uses

The berries of the American saw palmetto plant can increase urine flow, reduce inflammation, and relieve muscle spasms.

Saw palmetto berries were a staple food among native Americans of the southeastern United States. They also used them to treat digestive problems and intestinal disease, and even to boost libido. Early in the 20th century, saw palmetto was listed in the US Pharmacopoeia as an effective remedy for bladder and urinary tract inflammation, breast disorders, bronchitis, laryngitis, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland.

Saw palmetto may also be useful in treating the following conditions:

• Hirsutism — an excessive growth of dark, coarse body and facial hair in women
• Polycystic ovarian disease  — multiple ovarian cysts that lead to menstruation problems and possible infertility

What’s It Made Of?

Saw palmetto’s active ingredients include fatty acids, plant sterols, and flavonoids. The berries also contain high molecular weight polysaccharides, which are usually associated with either anti-inflammatory or immune-stimulant effects.

Available Forms

Saw palmetto can be purchased as dried berries, tea, powdered capsules, tablets, liquid tinctures, and liposterolic extracts. The product label should indicate that contents are standardized and contain 85 – 95% fatty acids and sterols.

How to Take It

Children

Saw palmetto is not currently recommended for children.

Adult

The recommended dosages for early stages of BPH is 160 mg, twice a day. The supplement should be a fat-soluble saw palmetto extract that contains 85 – 95% fatty acids and sterols.

Precautions

Because of the potential for side effects and interactions with medications, herbs should be taken only under the supervision of a knowledgeable healthcare provider.

Saw palmetto is a very mild herb. The American Herbal Products Association gives saw palmetto a class 1 safety rating, which means that it is safe when used as directed. Side effects are very rare, although mild stomach complaints and minor headaches may occur. One case of significant bleeding during surgery has been attributed to saw palmetto use prior to the operation.

Saw palmetto has not been studied or used in women who are pregnant or nursing.

Saw palmetto may interfere also with the absorption of iron.

Sources: http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/4h/Saw_palmetto/sawpalme.htm and http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/saw-palmetto-000272.htm

Warts & Moles and skin disease

Great site with a lot of pictures http://www.dermnet.com/menuCasePhotos.html

This site is how naturally treat it http://www.naturalhealthtechniques.com/specificdiseases/warts_moles_skin_discolorations.htm A lot of good information!

Find results and stories of other people who tried different remedies http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/warts.html

Hair Loss – Other methods

Here is another interesting article on this subject http://ezinearticles.com/?Natural-Hair-Loss-Remedies&id=7931

Fact: There is no sure-fire way to prevent all hair loss.

However, some methods that have been used work on some people. Here are some suggestions for natural remedies to hair loss.

Massage

Massaging the scalp in general for a couple of minutes a day can stimulate blood flow to the hair follicles and in mild cases stimulate some hair growth in minor cases of temporary hair loss.

There are several electric massagers on the market that have an attachment for scalp massaging as well. An oriental method called Qi Gong (pronounced Chi Kung) has been used to increase circulation to the scalp and face also.

Aromatherapy

A blend of six drops each of lavender and bay essential oils in a base of four ounces of either almond, soybean or sesame oil massaged into the scalp and allowed to sit for 20 minutes has been used by aroma therapists to stimulate the scalp.

Saw Palmetto Extract

There is a definite connection between the prostate and hair loss for men. Saw Palmetto has been found to work in fighting benign prostatic disease by lowering levels of DHT, which is a known cause of androgenetic alopecia.

Saw Palmetto extract is an effective anti-androgen and shows promise as an effective treatment for hair loss prevention. More information on Saw Palmetto for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Women on oral contraceptives or hormone therapy should not take Saw Palmetto.

Nettle Root Extract

Nettles are rich in vitamins A and C, several key minerals and lipids that can be beneficial to the hair. Nettle Root Extract has been used successfully in Europe as an inhibitor of 5-alpha reductase in treating BPH.

Rosemary and Sage

Rosemary and sage are two herbs that have shown benefit traditionally when used externally. Boil together in water rosemary, sage, peach leaf, nettle and burdock. Then strain the loose herbs from the liquid and use the liquid to wash the hair daily.

Jojoba Oil

If you are predisposed to seborrhea, eczema, psoriasis, or dandruff, you could consider using jojoba oil. Mexicans and southwestern Native American nations have used jojoba oil traditionally for centuries to promote hair growth and the control of dandruff. Jojoba oil is great for hypoallergenic skin because it is a great moisturizer and mimics the scalp’s own sebum.

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera has been used by Native Americans, Indians and many in the Caribbean to promote healthy hair and prevent hair loss. Aloe’s can help the scalp by healing it and balancing the pH level of the scalp while cleansing the pores. A common preparation of Aloe Vera gel with a small amount of wheat germ oil and coconut milk is used as a shampoo and has traditionally shown great benefit.

Henna

Henna is a traditional Indian herb that acts as a natural conditioner and is excellent for the maintenance of healthy hair. It can help heal the hair shaft by repairing and sealing the cuticle, protecting hair against breakage and loss of shine.

Polysorbate-80

Polysorbate-80 is an FDA approved surfactant that is also approved as a food additive. Although not proven, Polysorbate-80 is said to remove deposits of DHT and cholesterol from the scalp. Polysorbate-80 is being recommended by some naturopathic practitioners as an application for the scalp approximately 15 minutes prior to shampooing.

Cleansing and Detoxification

Cleansing should be a major part of your regimen to maintain and grow hair. Many scalp related diseases are directly the result of toxemia, while toxins in the body adversely affecting the body’s systems indirectly affect other conditions. Cleansing can be performed through oral means regularly and occasionally by enema or colonic irrigation.

More remedies for detoxification

Psyllium husk

Fiber is vital to cleansing, and most North American diets are deficient in natural fiber. Psyllium husk is a bulking laxative agent that can be used to safely move waste through the colon. Psyllium is a very good substance as it gently scrubs the walls of the colon to remove waste that is stuck to the walls.
Exercise

Finally, although exercise does absolutely nothing directly to grow hair, most holistic practitioners recommend it. Exercising can improve blood flow, the delivery of oxygen to the cells of the body, and help the digestion of foods, all things that aid the health of hair follicles.

Disclaimer: The advice here is not presented from a medical practitioner. Any and all dietary and medical planning should be made under the guidance of your own medical and health practitioners. This information does not replace medical advice from a professional physician.

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Copyright 2005 Priya Shah

Hair Loss – Treatment with Saw Palmetto

Browsing Internet on this subject, I found interesting natural ways to cure hair loss. http://ezinearticles.com/?Saw-Palmetto-Hair-Loss-Treatment&id=933420

By far the most common type of baldness (alopecia) in males is called male-pattern baldness or androgenic (androgenetic) alopecia. When this condition develops, the hair is lost in a well-defined “M” pattern (hence the name.) Women also suffer from androgenic alopecia; in females this condition is known as female-pattern baldness.

Hair loss develops when the level of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the scalp is too high. Dihydrotestosterone binds itself to the hair follicles, decreasing the amount of nutrients they can extract from blood. The follicles gradually shrink and the hair growing from them becomes thinner. If nothing is done to treat this condition, the hair disappears completely.

Saw Palmetto (a palm plant native to North America), on the other hand is a herbal DHT inhibitor. It has similar mechanism of action to finasteride, but it doesn’t affect the rest of the organism and thus have no side effects associated with finasteride and other prescription drugs.

Since ancient times, Saw Palmetto has been used by Native Americans to treat urinary disorders in men. It is considered an effective alternative treatment to benign prostate gland enlargement. Only recently it was found out that Saw Palmetto can also treat hair loss! It turned out that it blocks the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme, which is responsible for converting testosterone into DHT, thus preventing and reversing hair loss.

Natural Shampoo

Browsing for natural shampoo I run into an interesting web post http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf87019375.tip.html These are recipes how to make your own shampoo publish on that site.

Chamomile Fields Shampoo

This shampoo smells similar to apples. It has antifungal and antibacterial properties. Either annual (Matricaria recutica) or perennial Roman Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) species can be used.

• 4 bags of Chamomile tea (or 1 handful of fresh Chamomile flowers)
• 4 Tbsp. pure soap flakes
• 1 1/2 tablespoons glycerin

Let the tea bags steep in 1 1/2 cups of boiled water for 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags and with the remaining liquid add the soap flakes. Let stand until the soap softens. Stir in glycerin until mixture is well blended. Pour into a bottle. Keep in a dark, cool place.

Soapwart Shampoo

Suitable for all hair types

Soapwart: Saponaria officinalis contains saponins which is similar to soap. It lathers when agitated. Most health food stores carry this.
Lemon Verbena: for a citrus fragrance
Catnip: promotes healthy hair growth

• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. dried soapwart root (chopped)
• 2 tsp. Lemon Verbena or 2 tsp. Catnip

Bring water to a boil add soapwart and simmer, cover for about 20 minutes. Remove from heat, add herb then allow mixture to cool. Strain the mixture keeping the liquid. Pour into a bottle. Makes enough for 6-7 shampoos. Must be used within 8-10 days. Store in a cool dark place.

Yucca Shampoo

Native American tribes in the Southwest have used Yucca to prevent hair loss and dandruff. The Yucca plant contains a substance called saponin which is a natural detergent. It is the saponin found in the Yucca Plant that creates foamy suds when agitated in water. Yucca are commonly found in the U.S. Southwest or Mexico. It’s all in the root of the Yucca. To make your own version of Yucca Shampoo, look for fresh young Yucca plants. Cut off a piece of the root and peel the brown off of the root until you have exposed the white root inside. Once clean, take a hammer and smash the Yucca root until it breaks in pieces. Wet the Yucca root, while holding the root over a basin of warm water, rub the root like a bar of soap to get mounds of lather from it. Wash your hair with the lather for a few minutes, gently massaging the scalp. Rinse very well in warm water making sure that no Yucca pieces remain in your hair.

Natural Egg Shampoo

• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp. castile soap or mild unscented shampoo
• 1/2 cup water

Combine all ingredients in a blender and whip until smooth. Use shampoo immediately.

Herbal Secret Shampoo

Don’t except mountains of soapy lather from this shampoo, it has gentle cleaning power. To customize this recipes for different hair colors, do the following: For blonde hair, double the chamomile and omit the sage; for dark hair, double the sage and omit the chamomile; for Red hair, add cranberry juice and omit chamomile and sage; for oily hair, add 1/2 cup of lemon peel; and for dry hair, increase the marigold to 1/2 cup. Try to use fresh leaves if possible (2 Tbsp. dry herb equals about 6-8 leaves fresh).

• 1 Tbsp. sage
• 1 Tbsp. rosemary
• 1 Tbsp. nettle
• 1 Tbsp. peppermint
• 2 Tbsp. red clover
• 2 Tbsp. chamomile
• 1/4 cup orange peel
• 1/4 cup marigold flowers
• 1/4 cup birch buds and leaves
• 1 Tbsp. orrisroot
• 5 cups water
• 3/4 cup castile soap
• 2 Tbsp. aloe gel
• Few drops essential oil

In medium pan, stir the water and spices and herbs and simmer for 15 minutes. Cover and let seep for about 30 minutes. Strain the liquid. In a blender, add 1 cup of the herb liquid with the aloe gel and blend on low speed until smooth. In a glass bowl, blend the soap and the remaining liquid. Whip with a wire whisk until smooth and frothy, then add the liquid from the blender. Pour the mixture into containers of your choice and add the scent last, a few drops to each container. Shake to disperse the scent Shampoo will last for 1-2 months if kept in a cool dry place.

Clarifying Shampoo

An inexpensive way to clarify your hair is to use your usual shampoo. During the first lather, take a handful of baking soda and work it into the lather thoroughly. Let it set for a few minutes, depending on how much styling buildup you have on your hair. Rinse and shampoo again without baking soda, then condition. The baking soda makes an excellent chelating aid. It is also advisable to clarify at least every two weeks to remove product buildup. Always clarify before doing a deep conditioning treatment. Otherwise, you will be conditioning over product buildup which really won’t be beneficial. Chelating also removes traces of prescription drugs that build up in your hair.

Rinses

The next step is to rinse your hair and there are many options to this. You can choose one to highlight your hair color or for your hair type, the choice is yours. A cold water rinse is also very good for the hair and leaves it bright and shiny.

For Light Hair

• 2 cups white vinegar
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chamomile leaves

Combine the ingredients and let boil for 15 minutes, Strain and cool and store in a tightly capped bottle.

For Dark Hair

• 2 cups malt or red wine vinegar
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup sage

Combine ingredients in pan and boil for 15 minutes and store in tightly capped bottle.

For Red Hair

• 1 cup dark berry juice (any kind will do)
• 1/2 cup rose hips
• 1/2 cup cloves
• 1/4 cup strong black coffee

Mix all ingredients. Distribute evenly throughout your hair. There will definitely be some left over, but put in as much of the mixture as your hair can hold. Leave on for 10 minutes, and then rinse thoroughly with warm water and let dry. This will keep red hair vibrant and never dull.

For Damaged Hair

• 1/4 cup sea kelp
• 1 cup either lemon or sage rinse

Combine the kelp and rinse in pint or quart size jar, Putting lid on lightly and shake. Apply generously to freshly shampooed hair, leave on twenty minutes and then rinse thoroughly.

For Normal Hair

1/2 cup white vinegar 1/2 cup water 2 Tbsp. rosemary 2 Tbsp. red clover 2 Tbsp. nettle Combine all ingredients and boil to a rolling boil. Decrease heat and let simmer for 15 minutes. Cover and let seep for thirty minutes. Strain and bottle into glass or plastic container.

Apple Cider Softness

• 1-2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 3 cups distilled water

Pour over your hair as the final rinse. It will leave your hair feeling soft. Good for all hair types.

Green Tea Rinse

2 bags green tea 2 cups boiling water Make green tea as if you were going to drink it. Steep for at least 30 minutes. Cool and then rinse hair for smooth and shiny hair.

Dandruff Control Rinse

• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 6 aspirins crushed
• 1/4 cup witch hazel

Mix all the ingredients in glass container and shake. After shampooing, apply rinse and let sit for 10 minutes while massaging then rinse with again with warm water.

Conditioners

For everyday conditioning try one of these wonderful conditioners.

Lavender-and-Rosemary Scalp Treatment

• 2 tsp. vodka
• 2 Tbsp. water
• 6 drops essential oil of rosemary
• 10 drops essential oil of lavender
• 4 drops essential oil of rose geranium

Mix ingredients together (makes enough for several treatments). Bottle and shake. Massage a small amount onto the scalp (hair may be dry or damp). Do not rinse. Towel dry. Alcohol and herbal oils invigorate and stimulate the scalp while adding fresh fragrance to the hair.

High Protein Scalp Conditioner

This high-protein, all-natural hair conditioner will help to dislodge any debris or pollution that may be clogging the tiny openings in your scalp. This conditioner will open the tiny openings for better passage of nutrients into your hair. This scalp conditioner also enriches the hair, helping to make it stronger and more lustrous.

Blend together, preferably in an electric blender:

• 1 cup fresh skimmed milk
• 1 egg yolk (separated from the egg white)
• 2 capsules of wheat germ oil contents (you may have to open up capsules and squeeze the contents out)
• 1 Tbsp. of fresh wheat germ
• The contents of 1 Tbsp. of lecithin granules (you may need to open capsules)
• 1 Tbsp. natural wheat bran (available in bulk also)

Note: You may find all of the above ingredients at a health food store. It is unlikely that your local grocery store will carry most of the ingredients other than the milk and eggs.

Slowly and firmly massage the mixture into your scalp. Leave the mixture on for about 10 minutes. If you cover your head with a shower cap or you drape a towel around your head and lie on a slant board while the conditioner does its work, you will benefit even more because of the gravity effect. After 10 minutes, thoroughly rinse the conditioner from your hair with warm (not hot) water. Follow with your usual shampoo and conditioner.

Egg Conditioner

• 1 tsp. baby oil
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 cup water

Beat the egg yolk until it’s frothy, add the oil then beat again. Add to the water. Massage into the scalp and throughout your hair. Rinse well.

Herbal Scalp Tonic

• 1/4 cup Distilled water
• 1/8 cup Witch hazel water
• 1 Tbsp. Burdock Tincture
• 1/4 tsp. Vitamin C (Powered Vitamin C can be bought a health food store)
• 1/4 tsp. Vitamin E acetate
• 5 drops Lemon essential oil

Mix all of the ingredients in a glass jar with a tight fitting lid and shake. Apply and leave on 15 minutes with head wrapped. Rinse with warm water.

Deep Conditioning

Now it’s time for a deep conditioning and I bet you’re wondering when the brand-new paint brush would come into play. Well, here it is. This is what you apply the deep conditioning pastes with.

Banana Hair Mask

• 1 organic ripened banana
• 2 Tbsp. plain organic yogurt
• 2 tsp. organic wheat germ oil
• 1/4 tsp. of lecithin
• 1/8 tsp. of organic honey
• 2 tsp. of sweetened condensed milk
• 2-4 drops of ylang ylang essential oil

The ylang ylang essential is used to give a special relaxing and soothing effect. Not only does this magnificent oil calm and soothe raw nerves and emotions, it is famous as a softening agent for skin and scalps. Mix all ingredients and apply with paint brush. Wrap hair in saran wrap or shower cap and then apply hot towel. This can be a wet towel that you have wet with hot water from the tap or a towel warmed in the dryer or microwave. Leave on for one hour or can be left on overnight if applied one hour before bedtime so it dries somewhat on hair. Rinse with warm water and apply hair rinse, if desired.

Tropical Conditioner

• 1 avocado (peeled and mashed)
• coconut milk

Combine mashed avocado with some coconut milk. Mash together until its smooth and about as thick as shampoo. Comb it through the hair and let sit for 10 -15 minutes, wash out.

Dry and Breaking Hair Conditioner

Before washing or even wetting hair, put about 1/6 – 1/4 cup of olive oil (closer to 1/6 for shorter hair, and closer to 1/4 for longer, thicker hair) on it and work it through from the scalp to the ends. Leave it on for about 10 or 15 minutes. After that, you can shampoo and condition as usual. This works because its very oily, but not the nasty, dirty grease that builds up. It’s not heavy at all, but in fact, very thin and loose. It works great for smoothing and moistening dry hair.

Kinky or Curly Conditioner

For people with really kinky, curly, dry ethnic hair, try this for a deep conditioner:

• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup bland oil (either grapeseed/almond/sesame)

Put in a little pot, heat it until warm. Apply to hair, put a plastic bag over your hair and leave it for 30 minutes. Wash and condition as usual. The result; hair feels soft and moisturized. You can forgo the bland veggie oil if you want to, but I find that it helps the honey and oil to ‘flow’. Or, you could try and investing in some jojoba oil and follow the same instructions for deep conditioning above. Jojoba oil contains the same sebellum as our skin, so it conditions without weighing hair down.

Superbody Hair Treat

• 2 Tbsp. Molasses
• 2 Tbsp. unflavored gelatin
• 1 Tbsp. sweetened condensed milk
• 1 Tbsp. stale beer

Combine ingredients in small bowl. Comb or brush into hair. Cover hair with a plastic shower cap and leave in for 30 minutes. Shampoo and rinse.

Avocado Scalp Pack

• 1 egg
• 1/2 avocado, peeled and mashed
• 2 Tbsp. wheat germ oil

Beat egg until frothy, either in a blender or by hand. Then add the avocado and the oil and beat until smooth. Use immediately. Apply with paint brush and then cover head and leave on for 30 minutes. Cover with warm towel. Rinse with warm water and a little shampoo.

Natural Hair Coloring

Wash your hair with one of the following rinses. Pour the selected rinse through your hair 15 times, re-rinsing with the same liquid. On the final rinse, wring hair, and leave for 15 minutes before rinsing with clear water.

• Blonde: Mix 1 tablespoon lemon juice in 1 gallon warm water.
• Brunette: Rinse hair with a strong black tea, or black coffee.
• Red: Make a strong tea of rose hips or cloves, or use strong black coffee. A darker recipe for is any dark red wine and grapefruit juice.

Blonde Highlights

• 1 cup lemon juice
• 3 cups chamomile tea (brewed and cooled)

Mix ingredients, pour over damp hair then let sit for an hour while you sit in the sun. Wash out. Follow with a good conditioner. NOTE: This process must be repeated daily for a few weeks before you notice any changes.

How To Make Your Hair Blonde

• 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Take the lemon juice and rub it into your dry clean hair and sit in the sun for a few hours, rinse out and repeat until hair is blonder!

Enhance Red Hair Ingredients

• 1/2 cup beet juice
• 1/2 cup carrot juice

Mix ingredients together, pour over damp hair. Let it sit for 1 hour while you sit in the sun. Wash out.

Covering Gray

Simmer 1/2 cup dried sage in 2 cups water for 30 minutes, then steep for several hours. Apply to hair and leave on until dried. Then rinse and dry. Repeat weekly, until desired shade, then monthly to maintain color.

Sage And A Bit Of Rosemary Natural Hair Color

To make a strong rosemary and sage tea, use equal amounts of rosemary and sage to 1 cup of water. Combine ingredients and steep for 10 minutes. Strain and refrigerate it, use liquid for the colorant. Now before washing hair, spray it on the base of the grey patches of hair, massaging it in. Leave it for 5 – 10 minutes and then wash as usual and care for your hair as you normally do. After a few weeks of this (do this almost daily), you will find the grey is disappearing. After using the sage, the normal coloring returns to the hair. It is not a ‘color-change’ shocker, and it softens and allows you to control the curls, and the amount of grey. When you stop using it, the grey gradually returns and it is even prettier than the time before.

“Funky” Colored Hair

If you want more “funky” colored looking hair like green, for example. Then use Koolaid with a cup and a half of water – NO SUGAR ADDED! Leave hair in the koolaid mix for about 10 to 15 minutes. Let it dry and there you have it! Green (or what ever color of koolaid mix) hair! Caution, this is permanent until your hair grows out!

To Obtain Black Hair

Obtain a cup of dry rosemary seeds and boil in a gallon of water for ten minutes or until water changes to a dark color. After every shower, apply it to the hair. Dry excess rosemary water from hair with towel and style as usual.

Natural Hairspray

The finishing touches are two recipes for Natural Hairspray

Honey Hair Spray

Use honey-water instead of hair spray. I just rinse out a small plastic spray bottle, add about two tablespoons of honey to the bottom of the bottle, fill the bottle with hot water, and shake well. I store the mixture in the refrigerator, and I’ve found that it will keep for about two weeks. I would suggest that you use the mixture sparingly, and that you completely clean the bottle and spray mechanism every time you make a fresh batch. It works well on my long, straight hair and it seems to keep my dry hair moisturized too.

Lemon Hair Spray

This great for light hair but can be used on any color hair

• 2 lemons, sliced
• 2 cups hot water

Place lemon slices and water in pan and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat and simmer uncovered until the water is reduced by half about 30 minutes. Remove and cool. Strain through cheese cloth and squeeze out all the juice. Pour into pump type bottle. Will keep two months in refrigerator.