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EGGsactly!

5/15/2012

Raw eggs contain a significant concentration of essential proteins and nutrients. Because of the high protein content, eggs can be used to strengthen hair follicles. Likewise, the nutrients work much like conditioners to add volume, shine and texture.

The application of a single egg, two eggs for long or thick hair, is an effective and simple method to strengthen and thicken the hair. Simply beat an egg as if you were making a scrambled egg. Massage the egg into your hair and scalp. For longer hair, use a brush to sufficiently cover the hair and scalp. Let the egg sit in the hair for at least 15 minutes. Rinse the hair with cool or lukewarm water (hot water will cook the egg). Follow up by washing hair with one of our shampoo/body bars. For best

results, feed your hair eggs once a week! You will definitely notice a big difference after the first treatment.

Some have complained that they can not stand the “egg smell.” Raw eggs should not smell. If they do, don’t use or eat them. Buy fresh eggs. Remember, store bought eggs can be as much as six weeks old! YUK.

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TOMATO PASTE FACIAL

5/9/2012

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An easy facial for dry skin is to smear tomato paste on your face, leave on for five minutes and rinse it away with warm water. Tomato paste is acidic enough to provide gentle exfoliation that will make your skin feel softer and appear smoother, but is mild enough for dry skin. Tomato paste is also a rich source of the carotenoid antioxidant lycopene, which helps protect skin against damage from exposure to UVB sunlight. Dr. Oz also says that eating 2 tbsp of tomato paste a day will decrease your chances of developing skin cancer. Tomato paste contains skin-nourishing vitamins A (converted from beta-carotene by the skin), C, and E. In addition to being protective antioxidants that fight free radical damage, these three vitamins can also help rejuvenate dry skin.

Other powerful foods that benefit all skin types and especially dry skin are olive oil, green tea, grape seed, pomegranate, and blueberry. These foods’ antioxidants protect skin from free radical damage that results from pollution, oxygen, and sunlight.

As a daily moisturizer for dry skin, apply a small amount of extra-virgin olive oil to help smooth and moisten tight, flakey skin. Make sure to wipe away any excess oil to keep your skin from getting too greasy. Olive oil mimics the lipid profile of skin and is rich in skin-protective antioxidants. Other excellent moisturizers that also mimic the skin’s lipid profile include apricot oil, canola oil, coconut oil, corn oil, safflower oil, shea butter, sesame oil, soybean oil, and sweet almond oil. My favorites are EVOO, shea butter, coconut oil.

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ONE SPARROW TWEETS

5/4/2012

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TEA TREE OF LIFE

Perms, blow drying, moussing, coloring, etc., not only dry the hair out, but can also block the hair follicle itself, creating further problems such as hair thinning and loss. A tea tree oil shampoo, or any natural shampoo with 2% tea tree oil (10 drops to an eight- ounce bottle), will help to unblock clogged hair follicles, moisturize the hair and keep the scalp free of bacteria and fungal problems.

Dry hair requires a gentle, non-detergent based product; a 2% solution of tea tree oil in a moisturizing shampoo will help to unblock sebaceous glands and encourage the flow of the body's own moisturizing oils, while clearing away unsightly dead skin cells.

For oily skin, a gentle tea tree oil moisturizing shampoo will help cleanse the scalp of bacterial and fungal irritations and help to disperse dead skin cells.

Tea tree oil mixed with other essential oils is especially good as a scalp treatment for relieving dandruff. Medical professionals list infection, poor diet, blood circulation and inadequate nerve stimulation as some of the causes of dandruff. A yeast that lives on the scalp, Pityrosporum ovale, and a fungus called trichoplyton spp also contributes to dandruff conditions. While there are many anti-fungal and bacterial soaps and shampoos on the market, tea tree oil offers a natural alternative. A recent study indicates that a pharmaceutical grade of a tea tree oil in low concentrations helps to eliminate bacteria and fungus on the scalp, as well as Pityrosporum ovales. There have also been reports that by massaging the oil into the scalp promotes new hair growth.

Treatment for cradle cap: one part of pure tea tree oil and ten parts of another oil, such as almond oil, avocado or olive oil. Gently massage the oil into the baby's scalp and leave it on for a few minutes, then follow up with a tea tree shampoo.

Head lice among school children: Add five to ten drops of pure tea tree oil to a shampoo and wash the child's hair, massaging the mixture thoroughly into the scalp. Do this every day until the eggs are removed. In between shampoos, a few drops of the oil can be massaged into the scalp. Do not rinse out. To help sterilize and prevent further lice infestation, brushes, combs, bedding and towels may be soaked in a tea tree oil solution of 1/4 oz. of oil added to a tub of water. You may also spray a dilution of tea tree oil in the clothes hamper to help control infestation.

More people are becoming susceptible to viral conditions such as cold sores. Cold sores can be controlled by applying a few drops of pure tea tree oil onto the infected area at the onset. The oil will help to keep the cold sore from manifesting.

Dermatitis, dry skin, fungus, corns, and athlete's foot are just a few skin problems that we all face at one time or another. Generally, dry skin brushing and using a body lotion with tea tree oil added will help to repair and smooth the injured skin. Bathing in tea tree oil is therapeutic and soothing for tired muscles. Add ten drops of the oil to a warm tub and soak for twenty minutes.

Tea tree oil has been known to penetrate to the cellular level. Try adding ten drops of pure oil to your favorite day or night cream to help moisturize and smooth skin.

After shaving or waxing, apply several drops of the oil to the newly waxed or shaved area. It helps to cut down redness or swelling. A lotion containing a few drops of tea tree oil will also work well. Ingrown hairs can be eliminated by massaging the oil into the skin

Many dentists use tea tree oil as a mouthwash and for sterilizing cavities before filling. Studies have shown that washing the mouth out twice a day with a few drops of tea tree oil will help to inhibit the growth of bacteria, and reports state that gum bleeding has been greatly reduced and plaque controlled. Reports indicate that using tea tree oil in dental hygiene and in surgery show it to be an extremely effective antiseptic.

Holding a dilute solution of tea tree oil in your mouth for as long as possible before swishing and spitting it out will help with bleeding gums, inflammation or infection in the mouth.

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