Archive for the 'Skin Care' Category
The foot is the most remarkable part of the body. Each foot has 26 Bones, and 7,200 Nerve endings with over 200 ligaments and 20 muscles that support and cushion the bones and joints and lend flexibility to the foot.
Reflexology
This is a therapy which focuses on the reflex points of the feet. Foot reflexology has been with us for many thousands of years, it is originally thought to be of Egyptian origin.
Reflexology focuses on the reflex points of the feet that correspond to areas in the body. By massaging the reflex points the nerve impulses will be unblocked by breaking up crystals and increasing electro-magnetic energy flow along the reflex path
Reflexology alters the flow of energy, blood and lymph in the body. It improves the oxygenation of tissues, the removal of wastes and it helps the body to maintain homeostasis.
Washing the feet has been practiced for over thousands of years. The Romans used Marjoram in foot baths as a tonic to strengthen the brain and cleanse and revive the system. They also used Sage to ease aching muscles and sore tired feet.
Benefits: increases the circulation in the feet or legs, relaxes nervous tension, releases stress. Stimulates general blood circulation and energy to organs, relieves congestion in other parts of the body and relieves tired aching feet.
Foot baths are also beneficial for fatigue headaches, migraines, colds, constipation, menstrual problems and varicose veins Herbs, essential oils, vinegar, mineral salts, liquid sea minerals, vinegar, and mustard can be added to foot baths for extra benefits
Using essential oils is a great way to relieve stress, and relax the body. The oils are absorbed through the skin of the soles of the feet, it is a quick method for the oils to get into your system.
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Rashes
Urine: wash with urine and leave it on the rash for 20 minutes.
Kombucha: apply kombucha tea or cream, also soak in a kombucha bath.
Herbs: the following herbs can be used in an ointment and herbal wash, chamomile, calendula, plantain, stinging nettle, elderflower, St. John’s wort and yarrow.
Essential oils: see chapped skin.
Cold pressed oil: any common cold pressed oils can be used.
Food: grind radish seeds to a paste, heat and add a little lemon juice. Then apply to the affected area. A hot poultice of carrot with salt sprinkled onto the affected area or fresh pineapple leaves are also effective.
Papaya: green papaya juice or pulp applied to ringworm’s will relieve itching.
Guava: powdered guava leaves can be put onto ringworm’s.
Kombucha: apply kombucha tea or vinegar 4-6 times a day, to reduce inflammation.
Spice: a little powdered turmeric is mixed with the juice from half a squeezed lime and a little water to make a smooth paste. Put directly onto the ringworm.
Essential oils: tea tree, lavender or thyme can be applied neat directly to ringworm.
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The use of Kombucha for wrinkles was something regarded as being too far fetched. Once wrinkles are there, it is assumed that it is impossible to remove them. However, I saw a possibility for the prevention of wrinkles. I must clarify straight away that the Kombucha application against wrinkles cannot be achieved only through drinking Kombucha. We must make a distinction here between an unhealthy, rough skin and the wrinkles produced by laughing. Unhealthy, rough skin to a large extent comes from a one-sided, unhealthy diet or a bad digestion. In this case, Kombucha, which aids the digestive process, can help to make the skin smoother and healthier.
With wrinkles, drinking only Kombucha will not prevent them. In some publications they fail to mention that the beverage does not only work from the inside but also from the outside to prevent wrinkles. Once enough fungi have been produced with Kombucha brewing, the fungi itself can be used to produce a cream.
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Fig – the leaves of figs are used as poultice on wounds. The white sap from the stems and leaves of the fig tree is applied to skin fungus, ringworm’s, warts and boils 3 times a day. To improve the circulation use fig leaves in the bath.
Guava – chewing on tender leaves is a remedy for bleeding gums and bad breath, and is said to allay hangovers if chewed before drinking. For sores of the skin bathe with a decoction of young guava leaves and flowers. A guava powder is made from toasting the leaves and flowers, then sprinkled onto sores after they have been bathed. An infusion is made from the bark, which is rich in astringent tannins, and is used as a wash for wounds and ulcers of the skin – boil up a strip of bark 2.5 cm wide by 5 cm long in 3 cups of water for 10 minutes. A poultice of mashed (macerated) flowers are applied as a poultice to eye conditions due to sun, strain or conjunctivitis.
Hibiscus – The red-flowered hibiscus is considered of medicinal value. Various skin conditions are treated by having a cool bath of hibiscus leaves and flowers. For fevers and headaches, a poultice made up of hibiscus leaves is applied to the head.
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