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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.
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Castor Oil to Induce Labor
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.
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Natural Ways to Induce Labor
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?
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Beauty Tips Using Oil
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.
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Fixed Oils - part 1
This is a description of the properties of fixed oils used in soapmaking. Part 1 lists the first half of the alphabetical list of oils.
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Protect Bulbs from Animal Damage
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!
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Tired of Being Pregnant!
Though many mothers are tired of being pregnant in late pregnancy, there are several things to consider before you use some natural ways to induce labor.
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The Oil Cleansing Method
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.
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Subtle Pleasures - Autumn
Despite the brief glory of flaming leaves, autumn is really a subtle season. Flowers change to seedheads, pods and berries. Sometimes these are brilliantly colored but in many plants, these final gifts of the season are tinted with elusive hues only seen on close inspection. There are lots of images, so please be patient while the page loads for you.
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Beautiful Skin from the Outside In
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.
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How to Make a Shampoo Bar
This soap recipe can be used as a shampoo to wash your hair.
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Crowning Glory
Well, we have celebrated our very special day. We have proved time and again to the world that women are the Crown jewels in the Kingdom of God (I am going to get thrashed for that, I’m sure!!) But on a more serious note, here are some great Indian natural tips to keep your crowning glory and wonderful mane of hair healthy and squeaky clean…
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Healthy Eating Tips for Teens,Healthy Eating Tips for Teens
Teens have a great amount of difficulty in following a healthy eating plan. Here are some facts and tips to help you to learn to eat right for life.,Teens have a great amount of difficulty in following a healthy eating plan. Here are some facts and tips to help you to learn to eat right for life.
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September Gardening In The Low Desert 2000
What to do in the low desert garden in Sept. Pest control for gophers.
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Moles
Moles are actually doing your lawn a favor by cleaning out grubs and slugs -- but most folks don't want their services! Here's an overview of mole-ridding tactics
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Essential Oils for Hair
Create your own shampoo using all natural essential oils, Now you can have wonderfully shiney and fragrant hair anytime you want.
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Rich Night Oil and Rich Night Butter
These oil and butter recipes are for nourishing and moisturizing dry skin.
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10 Ways To Heal Chapped Lips
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.
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Baths and Bubbles
What is more appealing than sinking into a warm tub of bathwater with loads of bubble and nose tickling aromas.
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Deodorant Soap
Deodorant soap, made with coffee, absorbs odors.
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Natural Methods of Labor Induction
If the cervix is ripe and the baby is at least 37 weeks gestational age, labor can be induced safely and naturally at home.
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Strawberry/Peach Goatsmilk Recovery Soap and Shampoo
Making this luxurious, delicious-smelling soap helped me recover from the events of September 11th.
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Beef Up Your Borders
How to use short-term planting to fill out a newly planted border
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DIY Make Bubble Bath
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.
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Fixed Oils - part 2
This is the second half of my alphabetical list of the properties of fixed oils.
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Herbal Help for Constipation
Herbs have become increasingly prominent in the area of constipation prevention and treatment. Find out which products are right for you in this article.
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Incorporating Bold And Exotic Plants Into Your Landscape
Do you like bold and exotic plants? Would you like to make your garden stand out? You don't need a lot of room indoors to grow a really exotic looking garden outdoors.
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Mole Control in the Organic Garden
Next to deer, moles probably incense organic gardeners more than any other lawn and garden pest. Learn how to control moles without harmful chemicals.
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Plant Families: Spurge
The Spurge Family (<I>Euphorbiaceae</I>) is everything the Heath Family isn't, which is polite way to say it falls at the other end of the spectrum in most people's eyes.
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Pumpkin Seed Oil: Good Taste, Good Health
Pumpkin seed oil gains favor with chefs worldwide. This "Green Gold" is treasured not only for its taste, but its centuries-old healing qualities.
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The Much- Maligned Mole
When it comes to lawn pests, I probably get asked the most about how to deal with moles. This article discusses the facts and fiction about moles amd various methods of curtailing their activity.
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Year of Three American Presidents
Following the election of 1840, Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, and John Tyler each were briefly the American President.
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Bible Herbs, Spices, Fibers
This article begins a series on plants from the Bible which can grown in many climates.
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Black and White
The good and the bad of those bicolored critters -- skunks!
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Childbirth Class - Cesarean Birth
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.
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Flowers from the Orient
Many of our houseplants had their origins in the Orient.
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Labor Inductions - Part II
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.
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Questions to Ask Your Provider
Early in your pregnancy, there are several interview questions you can ask while selecting your own obstetrician or midwife.
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Comfrey, a Controlled Substance?
Should a herb with such obvious remedial value be banned from use? Should pharmaceutical companies be able to buy the patents to natural remedies. Should all poisonous plants be banned or should we learn to use them safely?
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Critter Ridder
A big part of organic gardening is embracing and encouraging biodiversity...even if that means taking the high road with some creatures we'd just as soon do without.
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Help for Women with Fibroids
Wise Woman herbal and home remedies are simple, safe ways to help yourself when you have a diagnosis of uterine fibroids.
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Index of Articles
An alphabetical listing of Victoria Anisman-Reiner's Natural Medicine articles, from "Acid-Alkali pH balance" to "Wolfberries."
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Mammals in the Garden
Dealing with the many small and large mammals one may find in the garden and landscaping.
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Writing a Birth Plan
Writing a birth plan has become the "norm" for expectant parents. It is important to think through your options before you are in labor.
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Alphabetical Index of Articles
To find articles on topics ranging from prenatal testing, birth, nutrition and more, simply scroll down to the topic and click on the article you want to read.
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Hummingbird &quot;Feeder&quot; Tips for Gardeners
Great tips about how to properly use hummingbird feeders in your back or front yard garden. Feeders can be used either as an "artificial" nectar source in addition to natural nectar from your flowers, or as an alluring attractant for hummingbirds.
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