Body care
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11/13/2009 4:56:25 PM
Circulation problems? Study says ginkgo may be the answer.
11/13/2009 4:46:57 PM
Earthy Square meal-replacement bars have no preservatives, additives or food coloring. Packed with nutritents, these bars are what you might call a square meal.
11/13/2009 4:25:30 PM
A new study finds that low-dose hormone replacement therapy (HRT), along with supplements, prevents bone loss.
11/13/2009 4:12:36 PM
Women who eat more fiber daily are at a lower risk for heart disease. Cereal appears to be the biggest source of fiber for women.
11/12/2009 11:18:41 AM
Follow these tips for using essential oils to make your own organic perfumes.
11/10/2009 4:49:49 PM
This invigorating traditional Thai treatment uses honey to moisturize and sesame seeds, lavender, and mint to cleanse and energize.
11/10/2009 4:36:05 PM
Lulur is Javanese for “coating the skin.” It is a beauty ritual that leaves the body and mind relaxed and the skin soft and supple.
11/10/2009 4:30:03 PM
This treatment was first used in Bali by rice farmers to treat tired legs at the end of a long day.
11/10/2009 4:08:05 PM
Make massage oil, try our body treatments (such as Balinese Boreh and Javanese Lulur) and pamper yourself with homemade jasmine water.
11/9/2009 3:09:41 PM
This month, our Editor's Pick treats dry skin, among other things.
11/5/2009 3:04:32 PM
This relaxing massage oil increases circulation and helps the body eliminate lactic acid and other metabolic byproducts for instant muscle pain relief.
11/5/2009 2:51:00 PM
This herbal bath recipe helps soothe muscle soreness and stiffness with Epsom salts and essential oils.
10/29/2009 11:51:15 AM
Herb gardening and natural health products are featured at the annual Expo East in Boston.
10/7/2009 9:35:50 PM
Herbs not only smell great, but they are also very useful in
maintaining healthy and vibrant complexion. We’ve selected our favorite
herbs to keep your skin looking its best.
9/22/2009 9:48:36 PM
After a long day, your feet are most likely throbbing and aching. From foot scrubs to foot masks, these recipes will soothe your feet in no time.
9/22/2009 9:41:30 PM
After a long day, your feet are most likely throbbing and aching. From foot scrubs to foot masks, these recipes will soothe your feet in no time.
9/22/2009 9:34:57 PM
After a long day, your feet are most likely throbbing and aching. From foot scrubs to foot masks, these recipes will soothe your feet in no time.
9/22/2009 8:54:26 PM
After a long day, your feet are most likely throbbing and aching. From foot scrubs to foot masks, these recipes will soothe your feet in no time.
9/22/2009 8:43:36 PM
After a long day, your feet are most likely throbbing and aching. From foot scrubs to foot masks, these recipes will soothe your feet in no time.
9/22/2009 8:35:06 PM
After a long day, your feet are most likely throbbing and aching. From foot scrubs to foot masks, these recipes will soothe your feet in no time.
9/22/2009 8:26:33 PM
After a long day, your feet are most likely throbbing and aching. From foot scrubs to foot masks, these recipes will soothe your feet in no time.
9/22/2009 8:12:00 PM
After a long day, your feet are most likely throbbing and aching. From foot scrubs to foot masks, these recipes will soothe your feet in no time.
9/15/2009 6:41:09 PM
Fungal sink infections like athlete’s foot are bothersome and irritating. Fight back with these skin-soothing remedies.
9/15/2009 6:30:38 PM
Fungal sink infections like athlete’s foot are bothersome and irritating. Fight back with these skin-soothing remedies.
9/15/2009 6:22:52 PM
Fungal sink infections like athlete’s foot are bothersome and irritating. Fight back with these skin-soothing remedies.
9/10/2009 4:45:12 PM
This rinse will add shine to dull, limp locks.
9/10/2009 4:41:46 PM
This old folk recipe darkens and conditions; it darkens grays and can add gentle highlights to brunette hair.
9/10/2009 4:36:34 PM
This rinse can gently enhance your hair color, deepening the color of dark hair and highlighting lighter shades.
9/10/2009 4:30:32 PM
Rosemary and thyme have been used for centuries to darken hair and keep it soft and silky.
9/10/2009 4:22:41 PM
This rinse will give red highlights to light or dark hair.
9/10/2009 4:19:10 PM
This rinse works best on blond or light-brown hair.
9/10/2009 4:13:34 PM
This rinse is good for lightening fair hair.
9/10/2009 4:06:55 PM
Sage leaves can darken hair and cover gray hairs.
9/10/2009 3:58:19 PM
Eight simple hair rinse recipes for healthy locks.
9/10/2009 3:02:23 PM
This month our Editor's Pick aids the heart, among other things.
9/10/2009 2:55:46 PM
Experience the outdoors at this unforgettable spa set in the forested shoreline of Lake Ouachita in Arkansas.
8/19/2009 4:00:00 PM
Try this ancient potpourri recipe based on historical texts.
8/19/2009 3:55:38 PM
Try this ancient potpourri recipe based on historical texts.
8/18/2009 12:41:06 PM
People react both physiologically and emotionally to a wide variety of fragrances, and these reactions can be put to good use on a massage table.
8/18/2009 12:33:49 PM
Use this massage oil to ease the pain of sore muscles and joints or to warm your muscles before heavy exercise.
8/18/2009 12:27:42 PM
A perfect relaxing massage oil for the evening.
8/18/2009 12:16:35 PM
This formula is ideal for foot care.
8/18/2009 12:03:55 PM
This oil can help relax tense muscles at the back of the neck (a common source of headaches) or help loosen stiff shoulders.
8/13/2009 3:11:12 PM
Green thumbs and rough, dry hands no longer need to be the result of a day spent working in the yard.
8/13/2009 3:05:50 PM
Green thumbs and rough, dry hands no longer need to be the result of a day spent working in the yard.
8/13/2009 2:50:19 PM
Green thumbs and rough, dry hands no longer need to be the result of a day spent working in the yard.
8/13/2009 2:39:03 PM
Green thumbs and rough, dry hands no longer need to be the result of a day spent working in the yard.
8/13/2009 2:29:47 PM
Green thumbs and rough, dry hands no longer need to be the result of a day spent working in the yard.
8/13/2009 1:36:22 PM
Green thumbs and rough, dry hands no longer need to be the result of a day spent working in the yard.
7/31/2009 3:40:24 PM
This protective mask will soften your skin without clogging the pores. It’s perfect for dry or aging skin.
7/31/2009 3:25:24 PM
This mask is a good treatment for all skin types. Lavender is antibacterial, and calendula softens and heals.
7/31/2009 3:16:50 PM
This formula, made with rose water and lemon balm, is suitable for all skin types.
7/31/2009 3:07:34 PM
This mask’s tingly effect is due to the salicylic acid in parsley, the citric acid in lemon juice,and the malic acid in apple.
7/31/2009 2:59:08 PM
Mint, sage and rosemary increase circulation and help kill the bacteria that cause acne.
7/31/2009 2:51:02 PM
This is a good balancer for all skin types. The ingredients are antibacterial and slightly acidic, helping restore the skin’s normal pH after cleansing.
7/31/2009 2:41:38 PM
This efficient, nondrying, deep-cleansing mask is suitable for all skin types. Chamomile and parsley are both antibacterial, and honey has a softening effect.
7/23/2009 3:47:29 PM
Use these beauty recipes to prevent the summer weather from getting to your skin and hair.
7/15/2009 4:33:55 PM
Relieve stressed feet with this easy, do-it-yourself foot treatment.
7/14/2009 12:44:39 PM
Riding the body of toxins is the key to maintaing a healthy complexion. These herbs work from the inside to rid your skin of pimples, wrinkles and rashes.
7/13/2009 3:10:12 PM
Our September 2009 editor's pick.
7/10/2009 4:21:20 PM
Prevent and relieve poison ivy, poison oak, bug bites and bee stings with these herbs.
7/10/2009 3:56:34 PM
Try these seven favorite beauty plants for a harvest of complexion-boosting products.
7/10/2009 10:18:01 AM
Use herbs and essential oils for itchy bug bites.
7/10/2009 9:29:46 AM
Use herbs as a homemade remedy for annoying bad breath.
7/9/2009 4:45:59 PM
Pineapple sage adds a fresh, uplifting scent. The oatmeal and honey rid your pores of any surface impurities and the egg white is astringent. If you have very dry skin, you can add a teaspoon of olive oil.
7/9/2009 4:41:34 PM
Salt scrubs have been used since ancient times. This recipe combines exfoliation, moisturization and light massage, plus the benefits of your favorite garden herbs.
7/9/2009 4:35:10 PM
For easy cleanup (and to preserve your plumbing), tie your mixture in a bit of cotton fabric (or use a tea ball). Relax and enjoy!
7/9/2009 3:56:50 PM
People with arthritis will enjoy this bath.
7/9/2009 3:43:37 PM
Bath bags are made by placing ingredients on a piece of muslin or a handkerchief, then tying them up with a string or by simply tying the corners of the cloth together; or purchase small muslin bags, available in natural food stores.
7/9/2009 3:25:54 PM
Try this mask after a day of manual labor to soothe and soften aching hands.
7/9/2009 3:11:11 PM
Try this sweet-smelling treatment to tighten skin.
7/9/2009 12:11:08 PM
The honey in this mixture contains vitamin B complex, vitamins C, D, and E, and sugar acids, which stimulate the sloughing of dead skin cells.
7/9/2009 11:43:14 AM
Sage and thyme are antimicrobial in effect and good for cleansing acne-prone skin.
7/9/2009 11:28:30 AM
The oats in this cleanser will help loosen dead skin cells.
7/9/2009 9:53:01 AM
The fresh, clean scent of peppermint is an instant energizer.
7/9/2009 9:39:19 AM
This facial treatment of pureed rose hips and plain yogurt will leave your skin soft and smooth.
7/6/2009 11:44:59 AM
Learn how to make your own beauty treatments.
7/2/2009 4:47:05 PM
Parsley, long esteemed as a mouth freshener, also makes a wonderful, soothing skin toner, suitable for all complexion types.
7/2/2009 4:28:43 PM
This light fragrance is perfect for warm summer days and nights.
7/2/2009 4:13:20 PM
Keep your hair in place with this simple styling gel made from the seeds of flax.
7/2/2009 2:03:57 PM
Taking care of aging skin.
7/2/2009 1:57:39 PM
Taking care of aging skin.
6/16/2009 11:49:46 AM
Bring the power of smell into life's rituals with these essential oil recipes.
6/16/2009 11:42:40 AM
Bring the power of smell into life's rituals with these essential oil recipes.
6/16/2009 11:34:05 AM
Bring the power of smell into life's rituals with these essential oil recipes.
6/16/2009 11:25:07 AM
Bring the power of smell into life's rituals with these essential oil recipes.
6/16/2009 11:09:46 AM
Bring the power of smell into life's rituals with these essental oil recipes.
6/16/2009 10:52:33 AM
Bring the power of smell into life's rituals with these essential oil recipes.
6/16/2009 9:54:58 AM
Bring the power of smell into life's rituals with these essential oil recipes.
6/15/2009 1:34:48 PM
Give your dad an herbal-themed gift basket this Father’s Day.
6/12/2009 10:44:21 AM
After trying derma e's new skincare product, Very Clear Cleansing Scrub, I soon discovered that tea tree oil may be the best natural disinfectant for my body.
5/20/2009 3:43:56 PM
Gardener’s All Natural Hand Balm with Shea Butter by SunFeather Natural Soap Company ($9) is a delectable combination of olive oil and shea butter scented with lavender, lemon and ginger essential oils.
5/19/2009 3:55:15 PM
Pyreneese Lavender with Cardamom body lotion is one of Pangea Organics' body and hand lotion that moisturizes your skin without leaving an oily residue.
5/11/2009 4:09:05 PM
This cologne is named after Queen Isabella of Hungary who, legend has it, used an orange-scented water to restore her youth, with much success. The king of Poland proposed marriage to her when he was 18; she was 72!
5/11/2009 4:03:02 PM
Feel free to experiment with your own combination of herbs and flowers. Rose and lavender flowers are easy to find blooming in the summer months. You also can try scented geraniums, sweet peas and gardenias.
5/11/2009 3:42:36 PM
The word voile is French for veil, and is used to describe something that is very light and delicate. When used to describe fragrance, a voile is gentle and soft, just a whisper of fragrance on your skin.You could also use a different favorite floral scent in this recipe, such as frangipani or jasmine.
5/11/2009 3:36:22 PM
If you do not have time to distill your own rosewater, you can create rosewater using a much simpler method. Your water may not be as fragrant as the distilled method but the results are very pleasant and you can use the mild rose-scented liquid as a light fragrance, after-bath splash or skin toner.
5/11/2009 3:29:39 PM
Rosewater is a classic floral water and skin freshener. It is naturally astringent and cleansing to your skin.
5/11/2009 3:21:45 PM
The original recipe contained citrus oils including lemon, orange, tangerine, bergamot, lime, grapefruit and neroli. It also contained lavender, rosemary, thyme and jasmine.
5/11/2009 2:58:30 PM
Personalize your scent: Craft floral waters and colognes at home.
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