Archive for June, 2008

SLOBs rule!

June 27th, 2008

Sponsored by Office Depot Slob's Racing

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Ever heard of the Office Depot Slob’s Racing competitions?

Well, where do you think all that stationery is disappearing to?Unless you have been filching office papers and pens you’ve got to take a look at this really funny online game here! Little thingies keep rushing across the screen on three seperate desk top tracks and filching stuff. Its really a great way to pass time at the office: you look like you’re really busy  and no one knows what you are doing! :)

Fun game, too! Try it out!

All natural acne treatments!

June 27th, 2008

Do you have acne?I have yet to find any one who didn’t suffer at least a few different types of acne in their life. I was literally fed up of using so many medications on my face that I didn’t know what to do. But my parents used to say that natural medications do work and I’s not very sure but here are a few you should try out if you are desperate enough.

  • Tea tree oil is a really strong antiseptic and its works really great on blemishes to reduce the redness and swelling in pimples. Try dabbing a little on and then steaming your face for best results. Don’t every  pop pimples as they leave terrific scars and the habit will last a life time.
  • prepare a juice of  three cloves of garlic and mix it with an equal amount of rose hip seed oil as well as white vinegar.Apply the lotion to the face every day and it does control your pimples.
  • Use mild cleansers and an overnight pimple lotion to keep breakouts on control. Avoid all oily makeup which can clog up pores.

Great recipes for aromatherapy oils!

June 17th, 2008

As far as I can remember, I used to love fragrances.There has even been a time when I broke two bottle of my mothers favorite perfumes to see what would happen if I mixed them up.

Sadly, non of those experiments worked( and I did get a tremendous whacking for the breakage of the bottles) but I did manage to get educated about the science of aromatherapy when I grew up. Aroma therapy deals with the fragrances of perfumed oils to soothe or even treat-the human body and mind.

And all of you must have felt the effect.Isn’t the scent of a warm cup of coffee oh so relaxing on a tired and wintry morning?

Basically essential oils are highly purified natural plant extracts.which form the life-blood of the plant, protecting it from any type of infections, cleansing injuries and delivering oxygen and nutrients into the cells as well as boosting and protecting the plant.These purified oils are also used to promote overall health, vitality, and longevity.They can also support and tune up immune, respiratory, circulatory, endocrine, digestive, nervous, and other body systems.

Although these essential oils are readily available there is no regulatory authority to control the oil formation and distribution. Very little can be done to prevent mislabeling, misrepresentation and adulteration. You have to very careful or people can suffer from reactions like dermatitis to diarrhea to fever from the contaminated essential oils.

Herbal recipes for baby and you

June 15th, 2008

I really love to make stuff. And the Internet is the best source of finding totally great recipes for making useful stuff. As you all know by now, that I have a two-year old toddler who drives up and down the wall sometimes . But he’s darling and he has really sensitive skin. Even the mildest soap or baby wipes made him break out in the weirdest red dots all over his body. The doctor informed me that the he had a mild eczema which could not tolerate harsh chemicals.So its been a kind of nightmare finding a good soap, shampoo and baby wipe formula for him.

Here are a few good recipes I’ve managed to find and have successfully used to keep Baby Preston’s skin clean. I can guarantee that they do work. Let me know whether they worked for you!

Baby wipes mix-Mix I/4 cup of baby shampoo,!/4 cup vegetable oil and 2 cups water an in empty baby wipes container. You can add lavender essential oils to give a good perfume. Mix well and then soak any good quality tissue roll in the mixture after removing the central cardboard.

Milk bath-Mix one cup of milk powder with one cup cornstarch and add two drops of lavender essential oils.Most babies have dry skin and this perfumed mix is guaranteed to soothe dry skin and moisten it. Do not use essential oils on children less than six months of age.

Oatmeal baby bath- For a lazy person like me, this one was kinda surprising.Just powder one cup uncooked oatmeal in the processor and add two drops of essential oil to your baby bath. Amazingly soft skin!

Baby cream-Use about four ounces of beeswax and heat gently on the stove without burning, add three and a half fluid ounces of apricot oil mixed with four ounces of zinc oxide in the form of a paste and beat continuously until it cools. You can also add perfumed oils for scent although its not really necessary.

Keep in touch for more on herbal baby products as well as for mommies!

A few ways to be healthy, wealthy, and wise

June 15th, 2008

Want to be healthy but don’t know how to start. Here are a few science-backed ways to enjoy life to the fullest with a few smart choices,

  • Red wine is a great antioxidant with the best protection against cardiovascular disease, tooth decay, and wrinkles. According to a 40- year-old Dutch scientific study wine drinkers are more likely to live longer as compared to non-drinkers.
  • Opt for fish. Oily fish like mackerels and salmon contain a larger amount of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids which plump up the skin making it smoother and healthier. They may also reduce the chances of Alzheimer’s disease, increase the IQ of children, and protect the cardiovascular system.
  • Drop some kilos with constant exercise. Even 30-mins of brisk walking is sufficient to keep the body fit and healthy.
  • Eat a lot of oatmeal. Oats contain an important material called as beta glucan which boosts the immune system. There are also a group of complex carbohydrates which don’t cause a rapid rise in blood sugar levels. Oatmeal acts like a sponge scrubbing away the excess cholesterol present in your blood.
  • Eat a balanced diet of fresh fruits and vegetables. And try to eat brightly colored veggies which are rich in healthy fiber, fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals.
  • Pop a few supplements. No one, no matter how experienced, can really eat a balanced diet. So try to pop a few multivitamin capsules or extra supplements to keep your requirements fulfilled.

Finally try to be more optimistic. There’s nothing more off putting to others than a negative attitude.