Hair Loss Treatments: Use these Home Remedies

Posted on March 11, 2013 by dianie collado

Last night I was talking to a friend who is experiencing hair loss problems and does not know what to do. I personally believe stress and emotional issues could be some of the main causes of hair loss, therefore my advice to her was not get caught up on that and not to let her mind control her, as she should be the one controlling it instead. Besides this, I also decided to gather together a few hair loss treatments to help us prevent and treat this condition.

Hair Loss Treatments

1. Rub your scalp. It is said that massaging your scalp with your fingertips activates the sebaceous glands and improves the circulation of blood in your head. So massage your scalp vigorously every night for about 5 minutes.

2. Apple Cider Vinegar. Vinegar rejuvenates your scalp and hair, removing all residue that might be clogging your hair follicles. Mix ¼ cup of Vinegar with 3/4 of Water. Apply on your hair before washing it. Rub your scalp for about 5 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water and then wash as usual.

3. Coconut Oil. Rub 2 Tablespoons of coconut oil against your scalp. Leave it on for about 20 minutes then wash as usual. Try doing this at least once a week.

4. Hair Mask. iloveindia.com recommends to combine 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil and Rosemary, 1 Egg Yolk and the juice of a Lemon. Apply on your roots and leave it on for 30 minutes.

5.Yucca and Olive Oil. Yucca is a known remedy for hair growth and hair loss. Peel off a small piece of about 2 inches and either grate it or put in the blender. Add 3 Tablespoons of Olive Oil. Apply mixture on your scalp and your hair, cover it with a shower cap for 30 minutes. Rinse and wash as usual.

For more remedies refer to my previous article Hair Loss Homemade Solutions.

Beauty Tips for Oily Skin

Posted on February 25, 2013 by dianie collado

The following Beauty Tips for Oily Skin will help you reduce the oil on your skin improving its health as well. Oily Skin comes from excessive oil secretions caused by hormones, genes, climate, eating habits and some products. It is important to wash your face twice a day; drink 8 glasses of water per day; use cosmetic products made for oily skin; watch your food intake as you shouldn’t eat greasy foods; and make sure to use a cleanser, toner and light moisturizer.

Here you got 5 Effective Natural Beauty Tips for Oily Skin:

1. Milk of Magnesia. Apply it on your face for about 20 minutes. Remove it with lukewarm water and apply a moisturizer. According to Refinery29, “milk of magnesia has hydroxide of magnesia as an ingredient, which absorbs oil and causes the skin to tighten.”

2. Oatmeal and Egg White. Mix a Tablespoon of oatmeal with one egg white. Apply on your face for 20 minutes. Follow the same procedure above mentioned to remove mask.

3. Honey. Apply a mask of just honey before at night time. Leave it on for 15 minutes and remove with lukewarm water.

4. Apple and Honey. Peel an apple, cut into small pieces and throw them in the blender. Add 2 Tablespoons of honey. Apply mixture on your face for 20 minutes.

5. Tea Bags. Use the tea leaves of a tea bag as a natural scrub. Rub against your skin for about 5 minutes. Wash it off and apply a good moisturizer.

Good Breath Tips: Try these Great Home Remedies

Posted on January 21, 2013 by dianie collado

Good Breath is a big concern most people have. We all love the feeling of cleanness and freshness after brushing our teeth, but we all know that feeling doesn’t last long. Some of us then try chewing gum or eating some mints trying to recuperate that freshness. Unfortunately these are temporary alternatives since the effect goes away pretty quick. Having good breath requires more than that. Today I bring some Good Breath Tips to help you maintain a good oral health.

Home Remedies for Good Breath:

1. Baking Soda. Sprinkle some baking soda on your toothpaste for good breath. Baking soda is also a great home remedy to whiten your teeth.

2. Eat Celery & Parsley. Besides fighting plaque they will keep your breath smelling good.

3. Chew Cloves and Cinnamon. These are considered natural antiseptics to help you maintain good breath.

4. Drink Lime Juice. Take a small shot of lime juice early in the morning, after brushing your teeth and before having breakfast.

5. Unripe Guava. It’s been said that eating unripe guava has helped improve breath. Guava leaves are also recommended.

A Few Tips to Follow:

Besides following these great home remedies, make sure to consider the following tips to help improve your oral health and therefore good breath:

1. Brush and floss your teeth regularly. It is recommended to brush and floss in the morning, before going to bed and in between meals.

2. Brush your tongue. Besides brushing your teeth it is important to brush your tongue to remove dead cells, food particles and bacteria. According to Home Remedies for Bad Breath, you could also make use of a tongue scraper.

3. Use a mouthwash. Make sure to do gargles with a mouthwash in the morning and before going to bed.

4. Consume small meals every 4 or 5 hours. Avoid spending too much time without eating.

5. Drink lots of water to prevent your mouth from getting dry.

6. Avoid constipation. Make sure to eat foods high in fiber and to drink plenty of fluids.

Fight the Flu this Season

Posted on January 7, 2013 by dianie collado

Lately I have been hearing a lot people getting sick with the flu. It is important to see a doctor if you suspect you might be sick with it, but I also gathered a few great tips to help you feel better:

1. Drink lots of fluids. It is important to drink fluids to avoid dehydration. Water is perfect but you could also drink juices, Gatorade, hot tea, etc. One great remedy is to make any kind of herbal tea, add a spoon of Honey and a drop of Lime juice.

2. Make gargles of salt water. Add salt to a cup of lukewarm water and make gargles with it for at least 5 minutes.

3. Have some chicken soup. I don’t know why but chicken soup is mysteriously a great remedy to fight the cold and the flu.

4. Steam. According to WebMD, boil a pot of water and then remove it from the heat. Drop a towel over your head, close your eyes and lean over breathing through your nose for about 30 seconds. Repeat as many times as needed. You could also add a few drops of lavender, eucalyptus or peppermint oil to the water. Not recommended on people who suffer from asthma.

5. Rest. I personally think this is the most important tip. Be sure to sleep well to allow the body to recharge and help the immune system fight the flu.

How to Treat a Foot Blister

Posted on December 10, 2012 by dianie collado

I have an anecdote to share. As I have mentioned before, I joined the gym a few weeks ago. On my first day, I went home handicapped… I pulled a muscle on my left leg and I also got a huge blister on my right foot. It was a nightmare! I couldn’t go back to the gym for a whole week. Anyways, I didn’t know how to treat my blister, so I had no choice but to wait for it to go away. So, I figured it would be helpful to know what to do next time, and also because I am pretty sure I am not the only one who this had happened to. And as beautiful and glamorous ladies that we are, we definitely need to get rid of blisters ASAP in order to keep wearing our superb and stylish shoes

I found this helpful home treatment and wanted to share it with you:

Clean your blister with soap and water using your index finger. Apply Vaseline (Petroleum Jelly) or pop a Vitamin E capsule and apply the gel on the blister. Then cover it with a bandage or a gauze pad. Remove it at night, so the blister can get exposed to the air and dry out.

You could also apply a paste of Baking Soda mixed with water on top of the blister. If it pops, apply Hydrogen Peroxide to disinfect the area, and choose one of the home remedies from above.

The Best Skin Face Exfoliant

Posted on November 19, 2012 by dianie collado

Exfoliating could help you have a softer and glowing skin, removing the surface layer of dead cells and making fine lines less visible.

Try the following homemade recipe at home:

a) 1 Cup of Sugar

b) 1 Cup of Olive Oil

c) The Juice of one Lime.

Mix the Sugar with the Olive Oil, then add the Lime Juice. Apply on your face in a circular motion. Leave mixture on for about 15 minutes. Remove with lukewarm water and dry your face with a soft towel.

Treating Red Eyes

Posted on November 12, 2012 by dianie collado

Staying too long in front of a computer or TV, not getting enough sleep or just by being too tired, could cause Red Eyes. I experiment this very often which made me search for some great remedies to help me get rid of this condition.

Besides getting some sleep which is the best cure ever, try soaking two cotton balls in Rosewater and then apply them on each eye for about 20 minutes before going to sleep. You could also boil ½ cup of water and soak two Green Tea bags for one minute. Let them cool down and then apply on your eyes for 15 minutes.

Natural Fat Burners: Lime Juice & Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted on November 5, 2012 by dianie collado

Even though it’s said is not a proven fact Lime Juice acts as a fat burner or affects the digestion process, I grew up taking lime juice for these purposes. It has worked for me very well in the digestion process and it has helped me with my weight big time. I faithfully take 2 Tablespoons of Lime Juice in the morning before eating or drinking anything. Also, I add ½ teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar to a glass of water and I drink it at night time. I figured I should share my secret with you

The Best Remedy to Fight the Cold

Posted on October 29, 2012 by dianie collado

I have heard a lot of people getting sick lately. Almost everyone I know has a cold. Recently I posted my article Vitamin C: Best Remedy for Winter Cold, and it was intended to get you prepared before the change of seasons. But if you already got a cold, here it is the best remedy ever to help you fight it:

1. 1 Aloe Vera Leaf

2. 1 cup of Honey

3. 5 little Spring Onions (or just get ½ of a small red one)

4. 2 Limes

Peel off the Aloe Vera and get the inside Gel. Also peel off the Onions and cut them in small cubes. Squeeze the Limes. Mix all ingredients in the blender. Take two Tablespoons of that mixture every hour or two, and I promise you will see a big difference the very next day. I used to take this home remedy since I was a kid and it has always worked for me.

A few more Remedies for Oily Hair

Posted on October 22, 2012 by dianie collado

If you are getting frustrated every time you wash your hair because it keeps getting oily the very next day, then welcome aboard. I really don’t have time to be washing and blow drying my hair every morning, so I did a research on what other home remedies I could use to control the oil in my hair, besides the ones I have posted on my previous post Home Remedy for Oily Hair, and I found these:

1. Mix ¼ cup of White Vinegar with a cup of Water. Apply on your hair for 5 minutes, after shampooing your hair, then rinse through with lukewarm water.

2. Squeeze a whole Lemon and mix it with a cup of Water. Follow the same procedure explained above.

3. Take a shot glass of any liquor and mix with a cup of water. Apply on your hair and then rinse out with lukewarm water.

How to Get Rid of Whiteheads

Posted on October 15, 2012 by dianie collado

This week I bring you a very effective home remedy to get rid of Whiteheads. We often hear people talk about blackheads, but whiteheads are also a skin issue some of us suffer from. It’s caused by excessive secretion of sebum by the sebaceous glands. It commonly appears by the nose, chin and above cheeks bones.

Prepare an exfoliating scrub by mixing ½ cup of Honey with ¼ cup of Sugar and 2 Tablespoons of Lime Juice. Apply on your face for approx. 30 minutes. Remove with lukewarm water rubbing a cotton pad. Try doing this at least once a week.

Avocado Mask for Dry Skin

Posted on October 1, 2012 by dianie collado

Now that the weather is changing, some of us may be experiencing skin dryness. To make sure our skin stays moisturized, it is essential to recur to additional help, even better if that extra help is all natural like an Avocado Mask. Avocado is rich in different oils. It contains Vitamins A, C, E and B-complex, moisturizing and rejuvenating the skin, and also unclogging your pores. Mash half of an avocado and apply on your face in a circular motion. Leave it on for approx. 30 minutes. Make sure to wash your face with lukewarm before and after applying mask.

Vitamin C: Best Remedy for Winter Cold

Posted on September 17, 2012 by dianie collado

Today I bring you a simple but very effective remedy for that cold that sometimes affect us during Winter and could make us feel and look drained and tired.

You could prevent yourself from getting sick just by taking Vitamin C starting hmmmm… right now!

Get it in capsules, chewable or in powder. But start taking it now to boost your immune system. I learned this from a wise coworker who follows this rule every year and never gets sick

Home Remedies Against Insomnia

Posted on September 10, 2012 by dianie collado

Today I bring you a few home remedies as an antidote for those sleepless nights.

1. Valerian- It’s the most potent sleep herb. It’s been used for sleeping disorders, anxiety and as a muscle relaxant. May cause side effects, such as giddiness and disorientation, when taken in large excessive doses. Valerian is a tall plant that is native to Europe and parts of Asia. Can be found in most health food stores as “Valerian Root” in teas, tinctures and capsules.

2. Chamomile- Dried chamomile flower is a popular herbal remedy known in ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. It’s a wonderful remedy for sleep disorders. Make a chamomile tea half hour before going to bed.

3. Lavender- The scent of lavender can give people a deeper sleep. Add a few drops of Lavender Oil to your bath, get a massage or just fill the top dish of an ‘oil burner’ with water and a few drops of Lavender Oil. Try doing this within an hour before going to sleep.

Home Remedies for Seasonal Allergies

Posted on September 3, 2012 by dianie collado

Some people seem to suffer from allergies at least twice a year. This could be very frustrating affecting our comfort and peace and even our Beauty. I hear a lot of my friends talking about all types of medications and how some do work in the beginning and then later around they have to be replaced for a different one.

To avoid side effects, don’t rely on pharmaceuticals and try some of these Home Remedies:

1. Add 5 drops of Castor Oil to half a cup of Water or any Fruit or Vegetable Juice and drink on an empty stomach each morning.

2. Squeeze half a Lime in a glass of Lukewarm Water with a teaspoon of Honey and take it first thing in the morning. This remedy acts as an anti-toxic and anti-allergic agent.

3. Drink a glass of juice made out of Carrots, Beets and Cucumbers in a daily basis.

4. Mix 2 Tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar in a glass of water.

5. Having Mint Tea or inhaling mint steam may make breathing easier.

How to Make your Nail Polish Last Longer

Posted on August 20, 2012 by dianie collado

I love painting my nails in a different color every week, but I wish my nail polish would last longer since I don’t have time to be painting my nails more than once a week. If you are like me, you probably understand exactly what I mean. We wish the nail color would last the whole week without chipping.

I found these helpful tips to make our lives much easier. Hope they work for you too

1. Apply Nail Polish Remover on your bare nails. This will remove any grease from the nail’s surface and it will make the nail polish last longer. You could also soak a cotton ball in Apple cider Vinegar or Lemon Juice and rub it on your nails. Besides removing the grease from them, it will also take the yellowness away.

2. Apply a base coat before applying the nail color.

3. Then proceed to apply the nail color in two thin layers. Second coat should be applied once the first coat is completely dry.

4. When you are painting the tip of your nails, make sure to extend the color under your nails as well. This will prevent your tips from chipping too fast.

5. Finally apply a transparent top coat over your nails and soak them in cold water for 5 minutes.

Get Rid of a Pimple Overnight!!!

Posted on August 13, 2012 by dianie collado

From time to time we might wake up into a beautiful day to discover an uninvited pimple in our face, especially at the wrong time when maybe we have an invitation or an event to go to and we definitely don’t need to have that pimple in our face.

Whenever that happens to you, do one of the following:

1. Toothpaste- Apply before going to bed. Make sure it’s not gel. Let it remain on the face overnight.

2. Lemon juice- Apply some fresh lemon juice before going to bed and let it dry overnight.

3. Tomato Paste- Apply it on your pimple and leave it on for about 30 minutes, then wash it off with cold water.

4. Cornstarch & Vinegar- Mix ½ teaspoon of Cornstarch with 2 drops of Vinegar. Apply it over your pimple and leave it on for 30 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

5. Honey & Cinnamon- Mix a drop of honey with ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Apply and leave it on overnight. Wash it off in the morning with warm water.

Frizzy Hair? Try this Great Remedy

Posted on July 30, 2012 by dianie collado

I went out this weekend and I had the worst bad hair day ever! My hair looked beautiful until I left my house. The weather did not help at all due to the high humidity. So I decided to do a little research and find a great remedy easy to do at home.

Next time you are going out on a rainy or very humid day, try the following remedy before washing your hair:

Apply ¼ cup of Olive Oil on your scalp. Then wrap your hair with a warm towel for about 20 minutes. Or beat two Egg Yolks and apply on your hair for 30 minutes. Wash your hair as usual.

The Best Remedy for Beautiful Bare Feet

Posted on July 23, 2012 by dianie collado

One of my main concerns has always been having soft and delicate feet. Besides keeping beautiful and neat toe nails, it is indispensable to take care of the skin as well. I found a great home remedy for softer feet that I would like to share with you.

Mix equal parts of old-fashioned amber Listerine and Apple Cider Vinegar. Soak your feet in that mix for about 20 minutes. Try doing this at least once a week. The acidic quality on both helps slough off dead/rough skin.

Also don’t forget to apply a good moisturizer and put on socks before going to bed!

Sunburn: Few Relief Remedies

Posted on July 9, 2012 by dianie collado

Summer is here and we love the sun! But the sun could hurt our skin if we stay exposed to it for too long, causing sunburn. If this happen to you make sure you see a doctor. Meanwhile you could make use of these home remedies to help you relieve mild sunburn:

1. Vitamin E. Break open capsules of vitamin E and rub them into the affected area of the skin.

2. Milk / Yogurt. Apply cool milk or yogurt using a clean cloth or a cotton ball.

3. Vinegar. Mix 1 Cup of Apple Cider Vinegar with 1 Cup of Water and apply over sunburn using a spray bottle or a clean cloth.

4. Aloe Vera. Apply it in gel or lotion.

5. Baking Soda. Prepare a warm bath and add a box of baking soda. Soak in the bath for about a half hour.

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