Natural Solutions to Toxin-Ridden Products
As awareness about the possible dangers
of chemical products grows, so does the ability to think up creative
natural substitutes. Here is a list of natural cleaning, beauty and
health solutions so good that only nature can provide.
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Lemon Juice: The lemon fruit originated as an exotic fruit in the Middle Ages, but now it is commonly found and grown all over the globe.
At Home: Lemon
can be used as a natural cleanser and disinfectant for a number of
surfaces due to its high level of acidity (a pH level of 2.3) that
creates prime conditions for killing off bacteria. Lemon can also be
used as bleach, both for clothing and other surfaces, although you will
need a lot of it in order to reproduce the strength of chemical bleach.
Skin Care and Beauty: Because
lemon is high in vitamin C, it can be used to remove sun spots on your
skin and to tighten the skin against acne breakouts. It also can be
combined with cream to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, a kind of
natural Botox. Lemon juice can also be used as a natural hair
highlighter, but make sure you follow any lemon treatments with a
conditioner mask so that your hair doesn't dry out.
Dietary and Health: Adding
lemon juice to your diet has been proven to aid in weight loss and
fat-burning as part of a healthy and balanced diet. Lemons are very low
in calories, have good amounts of iron, calcium and vitamin B6, so they
can work to improve your digestion and strengthen your immune system.
Finally, lemons are the age-old remedy for sore throats and sinus
blockage and can be added to teas, water or eaten whole to give you a
needed boost of vitamin C.
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Coconut Oil: For
many years, coconut oil was deemed dangerous for consumption in the
West as part of a campaign against saturated fats. Today nutritionists
and doctors alike praise the oil's miraculous health and skin benefits.
At Home: Coconut
oil is rich in saturated and complex fats, which automatically makes it
a natural moisturizer for wooden surfaces and a great replacement for
WD40. It can also be used to remove water spots and residue in showers,
sinks and tubs.
Skin Care and Beauty: Coconuts
natural moisturizing properties make it a fantastic natural hair serum
for dry or damaged hair, a wonderful treatment for chapped lips, and an
inexpensive (yet just as effective) wrinkle cream. Coconut oil is also a
surprisingly good substitute for deodorants because of its naturally
luxurious scent.
Dietary and Health: New
studies are constantly being conducted to reveal the amazing health
benefits of a diet rich in coconut oil. For instance, it has been shown
that coconut oil helps boost metabolic function by raising body
temperatures. It has also been suggested that the oil could minimize and
even reverse the effects of Alzheimer's disease and diabetes.
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Apple Cider Vinegar: This vinegar made from apples has become increasingly popular as an at-home health and beauty remedy.
At Home: Due
to its highly acidic level and pungent smell, apple cider vinegar can
be used on pets to fend off fleas. It can also be used as a disinfectant
and cleaner as well as a natural deodorizer for spaces and laundry.
Skin Care and Beauty: When
all of your aloe vera runs out, apple cider vinegar is an excellent way
to ease sun burns or minor burns, or even as a substitute for massage
oil to ease muscle tension. ACV is a natural aftershave, a great natural
shampoo, an excellent skin tightener and teeth-whitener.
Dietary and Health: ACV
has been proven as an excellent fat-burning mechanism in a number of
studies on obese and severely over-weight subjects. Taken as a shot or
mixed together with water, ACV is a natural solution to high-blood
pressure, yeast infections or even as a preventive measure against the
common cold.
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Castor Oil: This is a natural oil made from the castor plant, although it is used in a number of chemical substances.
At Home:
Castor oil is a natural way to deter rodents because it has an
asphyxiating or suffocating effect on mice and rats. It can also be used
as a lubricant for door hinges as well as a restorative remedy for
dying plants.
Skin Care and Beauty:
Castor oil is extremely rich in vitamin E, minerals and proteins which
aid the health of the hair and skin. It's dense concentration can be
difficult to remove, but it will beautifully restore the health of
eyelashes, split ends, cracked skin and weathered cuticles. It can also
be used to stimulate hair growth and treat scalp conditions like
dandruff and eczema.
Dietary and Health: The
anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant powers of castor oil make it an
excellent remedy for skin irritations, relieving minor pains and
headaches, as well as a solution to menstrual pain. The oil has also
proven an effective laxative and muscle relaxer.
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