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Science and technology has advanced by leaps and bounds in the last century or so. The way we humans live our daily lives today is entirely different from how our ancestors have lived their lives on this planet. Improved technology has been a chief runner when it comes to inspiring our daily habits and at the same time it has changed our outlook on a large number of characteristics of ours. In the olden days, men and women seldom used to be concerned about the length of the hair (and cutting them short for that matter) but today, the situation has changed vastly. Men and women today have realised how important it is to be well groomed and be neatly maintained to live a civilised life. Moreover, it makes them look better and more attractive.
With time, the hair removal process too has become quite a matter requiring immediate concern. Today, a huge majority of the world population are extra careful about their scalp hair, facial hair, body hair and hair in the private parts. The new attractive and sexy of today is a hairless body and well shaved face though this was not the same a few centuries ago. …
Building and toning herbs help strengthen the body thus improving the functions of all the organs. These herbs are used to recover from acute diseases, childbirth, debility, emotional instability, etc.
Aphrodisiacs help in cases of impotence and increase sexual drive. The most common ones are ginseng, sarsaparilla root, saw palmetto and kava kave.
Astringents increase the tone of tissue. They help reduce secretions from mucuous linings of the body and can be used to heal draining sores. Some common ones are mullein, elecampane, calendula, rosemary, sage, yarrow, cayenne and plantain. Many herbalist may list others, depending on their location and what grows locally.
Cardiacs strengthen the power of the heart. Most notable are hawthorn berry, motherwort, and cayenne pepper..
Diaphoretics promote persperation to increase elimination of toxins through the skin. These are divided into three categories.
Stimulating: Garlic, peppermint, ginger, horseradish
Neutral: sassafras, horehound and sarsaparilla
Relaxing: Calendula, chamomile and lemon balm
Emmenagogues correct and tone the functions of the female system. They promote and regulate normal menstrual function. Most commonly used are black cohosh, damiana, motherwort and squaw vine.
Galactagogues promote milk production in nursing mothers. Some of note are raspberry leaf, blessed thistle and dandelion.
Hepatics tone the …
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Normal 0 So many times we see people suffering for unexplained reasons.This suffering can be in any form. It can be some physical disease, emotional issue or any unexplained suffering. When it is any physical disease then people seek doctors. When they can’t get relief there, they visit healers and alternate therapist. So many times all these things too fail. Some times we see two people coming together willingly but after some time they become total strangers to each other and don’t miss any opportunity to inflict pain on each other. If it is a psychological issue then people go to psychologists and then psychiatrists too. Some time there also they don’t get any solution of their problem. This phenomenon we see in business and career too. So many times we see people encountering failure after failure in profession. It is not that their decisions were irrational or they didn’t work hard. But despite having every professional tool they just don’t succeed. This leaves not only sufferer perplexed but observers are also clueless. So what is the catch? Where the reason lies?
Almost all religions of the world believe in theory of karma. All of them …
Growing culinary herbs can easily be accomplished using 5 simple tips. To ensure you successfully grow fresh, healthy herbs you'll need these tips.
Growing culinary herbs is very easy to accomplish with 5 simple tips. You are able to grow culinary herbs in a small patch of earth outside, in a small window planter and even in a small container inside. No matter where you choose to plant the herbs, there are 5 basic requirements the herbs will need in order to thrive.
Sun Light
As with any plant, herbs need adequate sunlight in order to grow properly. Before planting your herbs, choose an outdoor area or indoor window that receives plenty of natural sun light throughout the day. Herbs grow best when they receive at least 5 to 7 hours of direct sunlight per day.
Soil
When planting your herbs, they need to have well drained soil in order to grow appropriately. The soil's pH level needs to be around neutral of 6-7. Before planting your herbs, add a layer of compost containing nutrients for the herbs to grow. If you choose to plant your herbs in a container, make sure there's at least one hole in the bottom …
Herbs and spices make a huge difference in a dish. They can take your meal from “so-so” to “so good” and add that extra kick that makes people ask for seconds.
But why buy expensive grocery store herbs or the bland, dried variety when you can easily plant your own organic herb garden? Whether you live in the city or the country, herb gardens can be as small or as large as you want. Use a windowsill or acres of land–either way, you’ll have delicious, fresh herbs all year-round for a fraction of the price of the grocery store.
Growing fresh basil and easy recipes
Basil needs a lot of sun so position it in a spot where it receives at least six to eight hours of sunlight a day. Sow the seeds under a thin layer of soil and put multiple seeds in each pot. Instead of using hazardous chemicals, use a small amount of natural compost from your own kitchen. Once it starts to sprout, pick off a few leaves whenever you need them and leave the rest on the plant.
Fresh basil is a great addition to tomato sauce, pesto or sandwiches. Serve it with …
Recently, I had the opportunity to sample two different brand- name organic pasta sauces within the space of two weeks. Both of these pasta sauces were on sale one week apart, at a small. independent grocery store in my neighborhood. One of the organic pasta sauces that I tried was Classico (R) Organic Tomato, Herbs & Spices and the other was Prego (R) Organic Tomato & Basil Italian Sauce. Being a culinary school- trained, avid cook, I am constantly looking for new dishes to prepare and new- to- me products to sample. I have to admit that I am very fond of prepared pasta sauces. Even though I love preparing and cooking various types of pasta sauces from- scratch, I also very much enjoy eating as many different brands and types of pasta sauces as possible. Sometimes, I simply cook and eat various pasta sauces straight from the jar and serve atop pasta, but more often than not, I prefer to prepare meat sauces, by adding hamburger or sausage to prepared sauces.
With the Classico (R) Organic Tomato, Herbs & Spices and the Prego (R) Organic Tomato & Basil Italian Sauce, I ate plates of pasta with each of the …
Root doctor is a folklore term for a healer that uses plants, especially the roots of herbs, for their magical, healing and spiritual powers. Root working is an ancient southern tradition originating from West Africa and the Caribbean and brought to North America by slaves. Root working combines elements of herbal folklore, spirituality, magic and healing.
Root working is associated with the folk magic belief system called Hoodoo. According to author Stephanie Rose Bird in her book Four Seasons of Mojo Hoodoo "…is not a religion but a collection of folk practices involving magic and healing." Roots are most commonly used as one of the ingredients found in a mojo bag. Mojo bags are a small pouch, often made out of red flannel, which contain a variety of herbs, gemstones and personal objects that the user wears close their body as a type of magic amulet.
A few examples of some of the more popular plants used by root workers include:
Adam & Eve Root (Aplectrum hyemale) – used in love magic, happiness and fidelity spells. Due to over harvesting this plant is now endangered or threatened in many states. You may substitute Orchis spp. in its place. This plant …