Articles related to "Castor Oil"

Castor oil used in packs or applied topically is said to be a remedy for pain and soreness, joints, warts, skin, lymph nodes, digestion, insomnia, hyperactivity and more.

Using castor oil is an effective way to induce labor. Yet castor oil induction can have negative side effects for some expectant mothers. Find out how to avoid problems.

The complete series of articles on various ways to induce your labor from pressure points to getting a massage and eating spicy foods. What are the most effective?

Your kitchen or bathroom cupboard most likely contains at least one of these oils which may help you obtain softer skin than you ever thought possible.

Springtime is a time of renewal and growth and in Eastern Medicine this season is associated with the liver, gallbladder, tendons and joints.

There are many techniques that claim to naturally induce labor, but do any of them really work? This article takes a closer look at these techniques.

Ten simple ways to stop wild animals from digging, eating or stealing your newly planted tulips & crocus. Save your bulbs from hungry wildlife or destructive critters!

Though many mothers are tired of being pregnant in late pregnancy, there are several things to consider before you use natural ways to induce labor.

Looking your best doesn't have to mean spending hundreds of dollars on products. Your skin and hair can look beautiful using a few items already in your home.

The Oil Cleansing Method or "OCM" is a natural way to create radiantly clear skin using only hot water, a washcloth, unprocessed castor oil and extra virgin olive oil.

Dry summer skin needs special moisturizers that soothe and relieve heat and sun. Almond, virgin olive oil and essential oils make natural moisturizing lotions and creams.

It can be difficult to find good plants for shaded areas in your garden design, but many attractive evergreen and flowering shrubs will grow well in a shady garden.

Tips and tools to achieve flawless skin with oil cleansing, essential oils, and the recipe for a peppermint rub that will leave your skin glowing with health.

Home made soap, fragrance and bath products are fun to make and even better to use. Plus, there's nothing more special than giving a gift you've made yourself.

Mothers have been using herbs and home remedies to induce labor since ancient times. Here are some reasonably safe and effective things to try at home.

The irritation of chapped lips often escalates from a small cosmetic issue into a persistant painful condition, sending one on the endless pursuit of soothing comfort.

If the cervix is ripe and the baby is at least 37 weeks gestational age, labor can be induced safely and naturally at home.

Athlete's foot, or tinea pedis, can range from mild flaking of the skin to severe inflammation with blistering, itching, and pain. Recurrence is common.

We all want the best for our canine companions. Unfortunately, many pet parents are exposing their dogs to poisons on a regular basis - without even knowing it.

Your grandmother always had strange remedies for curing ailments and sicknesses. Those remedies worked then, and they still work. Here are a few of her recipes.

Using oil to condition and moisturise the hair is a natural haircare method often used in India. Oiling with jojoba, coconut or other oils can replace conditioner.

You can make your own unscented and mild bubble bath with just one bar of natural soap and eight cups of water. You can customize your bubble bath too.

Next to deer, moles probably incense organic gardeners more than any other lawn and garden pest. Learn how to control moles without harmful chemicals.

Herbs have a positive impact on neighboring plants when planned as companion plants. These herb plants can do more than flavor dishes, they can repel deer and insects.

Pumpkin seed oil gains favor with chefs worldwide. This "Green Gold" is treasured not only for its taste, but its centuries-old healing qualities.

Use natural remedies to ease the pain of sunburn and bee stings and stop the itching of mosquito bites.

Receding snows are a welcome site for winter-weary people, but the presence of torn-up lawns, mole hills and snow mold are tangible examples of the work that lies ahead.

Following the election of 1840, Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, and John Tyler each were briefly the American President.

Common yard plants can be deadly to humans if not handled correctly. At the very least, some may cause an irritating rash. Learn the dangers to avoid tragic results.

In our online class series, class four consists of learning more about the medical aspects of labor as well as what you can do to naturally induce labor.

Research shows that not all inductions are done for true medical reasons. Mothers should ask several questions to their provider if an induction is recommended.

Annoying and painful, fibroid tumors can be dissolved naturally through the use of herbal remedies.

Early in your pregnancy, there are several interview questions you can ask while selecting your own obstetrician or midwife.

Natural, hand made soap is the best soap available. Learn how to make vegetarian soap in the comfort of your own home.

Find articles on topics ranging from prenatal testing, birth, breastfeeding, cesarean, doulas, epidurals and home birth, inductions, labor and more.

An alphabetical listing of Victoria Anisman-Reiner's Natural Medicine articles, from "Acid-Alkali pH balance" to "Wolfberries."

"Best Way of Doing Things. A Manual of Household Economy. Over 2200 Subjects Indexed." Homemaker's manual and cook book of 1915 gives a glimpse into the "old days".

Writing a birth plan has become the "norm" for expectant parents. It is important to think through your options before you are in labor.