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sap those warts
Warts are a sign of a virus – the human papillomavirus (HPV) in fact – which causes the body to produce an excess of skin cells. The best way to tackle them is to attack the virus by boosting your … Continue reading
WASP STING – the done thing
Wasps (including hornets, yellow jackets and other members of Vespula and Dolichovespula species that regularly visit gardens) have sabre-like stingers that smoothly puncture the skin, release and puncture again repeatedly, delivering a swift inoculation of venom with each sting and … Continue reading
want arcadia get ‘circadian’ gardening
In 2001 a new class of cells were discovered in the retina of the human eye, classified as ‘circadian’ rather than visual receptors. That discovery renewed research into the spectrum, intensity and duration of light that influences psychological and biological … Continue reading
The Sicilian sting thing – an offer you just can’t refuse.
I love functional food and this one hits the spot perfectly – the frozen dessert granita siciliana but with a twist – made with antihistamine herbal tea. Traditional Sicilian granitas are made from sugar, water and citrus fruit or coffee/tea … Continue reading
Geranium, rose and chamomile soothing body wash
Geranium, rose and chamomile soothing body wash is suitable for irritated skin conditions, dermatitis, acne and as a low allergen wash. Essential oil of Pot Geranium (pelargonium spp) reduces inflammation of skin and controls infection of wounds – infusions, flower … Continue reading
Posted in Herbal Remedy Recipes
Tagged beauty, flower remedies, healing, low allergen, natural beauty, Remedy, skin
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A big sweet kiss of blissful chocolate cake
A big sweet kiss of blissful chocolate cake – Vegan style Makes an 8-inch square tin for slicing or a single 9-inch round cake for gluttonizing. Ingredients for the Cake • 1 1/2 cups unbleached white flour • 1/2 cup … Continue reading
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sick of the heat – a prickly issue
Heat rash or prickly heat is such an annoyance – that red or pinkish rash occurring on areas of skin beneath clothing really slows down enjoyment of the sun let alone gardening activity. It generally develops on hot days when … Continue reading
Posted in Gardeners Health
Tagged frugal, heat rash, prickly heat, Remedy, skin tonic, thrifty
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thirsty work and homemade Quick fix isotonic drinks
Gardening is thirsty work, even just looking at it in summer heat is thirsty work. Dehydration is what happens when your body loses more fluid than you take in. Which is an ever present threat when under the influence of … Continue reading
Posted in Food fixes, Gardeners Health
Tagged beverage, gardeners health, hot days, Remedy, thirsty work, thrifty
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Avocado graze glaze
Functional food is for more than eating………. For second degree abrasions and sundry grazes where inflammation occurs or for larger surface abrasions a poultice of pulped avocado flesh is sublime, the oil is so close to our skins natural oil … Continue reading
Posted in Food fixes, Herbal Remedy Recipes
Tagged functional food, gardeners First Aid, healing, Remedy, skin
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