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Whitening Teeth Naturally

cate — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:26:54 +0000

While there are several products out in the market that claim to whiten your teeth, don’t you wonder if they are safe to use? Afterall, you ingest much of what is on them by the mere fact that they are inside your mouth. Do you know the chemicals in them? Do you know what kinds of health effects they can have on you? For me, I’d just rather avoid them, altogether. If you’d like to know about more natural ways to whiten your teeth, read below. These are home remedies that are safer and cheaper.

Walnut tree bark – rub walnut tree bark on your teeth. This helps remove stains from your teeth. This is one of the best teeth whitening cures.

Bicarbonate of soda – Brush your teeth with bicarbonate of soda just 5 minutes before brushing your teeth with normal toothpaste in the morning. You should see an improvement after several weeks.

Baking soda and hydrogen peroxide – Mix these together to form a toothpaste and efficiently brush your teeth regularly with this paste. It should remove all stains in a month.

Orange Peel Rub the inside of an orange peel (the white part) against your teeth and this should help in you teeth whitening treatment.

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) – Brush your teeth every night with apple cider vinegar. This is known to be an effective home remedy for teeth whitening.

Strawberries – are considered natural remedy for teeth whitening. Rubbing the teeth with strawberries daily will remove all the stains. Remember to eat them because strawberries are also good for you.

Ash – Brushing your teeth with hard wood ash is also beneficial as it contains a teeth whitener – potassium hydroxide. It may not be the most tasty but it’s effective.

Your diet matters – Certain foods you eat help your teeth stay nice and white: celery, apples and carrots clean your teeth naturally by way of chewing vigorously, and other foods like lettuce, strawberries, lemons, broccoli and spinach prevent staining by either creating a sort of film that protects your teeth from stains or cleans them well.

Brush! – To prevent discoloration and permanent staining of your teeth brush after every meal.

Lemon juice and salt – Mix the two to create a paste and apply to yellowing spots on teeth. It’s been reported that this is one of themost effective home remedies for teeth whitening.

Avoid excessive consumption of coffee, tea, red wine, carbonated drinks and smoking to ensure your teeth will keep their shiny white glow.

Lemon – Dip your toothbrush in lemon juice and brush your teeth well. This is also effective home remedy for teeth whitening. And refreshing, too!

Nail Biting – Don’t do this. This damages your teeth, and it’s just a horrible habit overall.

The Healing Powers of Vinegar

cate — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:27:53 +0000

Where have I been? Living in the middle of nowhere, buried under a rock? I swear, I’ve just heard about the miraculous substance called Vinegar. Supposedly apple cider vinegar that is cold pressed and unpasturized is best but did you know there are like a gazillion ways to use vinegar, not just in recipes?

It can prevent and treat a wide range of health problems, it cleans and purifies the home, and adds zest and nutritional value to food. Find out everything you wanted and needed to know about The Healing Powers of Vinegar. This fascinating book traces the origins of vinegar to ancient Greece and Egypt and follows its history to the present day. You’ll read advnice from leading alternative health practitioners as well as medical researchers. There’s great detail about the healthful ingredients found in two of the most important vinegars: apple cider vinegar and red wine vinegar, explaining the benefits of their vitamins, minerals, enzymes and amino acids. Here, you’ll find the latest research about cutting-edge nutrients found in these two vinegars, including a new class of antioxidants that reduce the risk of cancer and protect against heart disease.

You will also see beauty tips and household hints as well as over 100 recipes that team-up vinegar with other nutritious foods for a healthier and longer life.

Read other people’s review of this book and find out more about the power of vinegar.

Valentine’s Gifts for your Organic Natural Sweetie

cate — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:10:21 +0000

Zen Silk Bath Salt Bottle Tranquility – Pour some of these salts into your next bath and experience the difference of silk. The salts soothe muscles while the silk softens skin.

Creamed Sugar & Coconut Milk Scrub – SheaShea combines the fabulous properties of Unrefined/Organic African Shea Butter (solid) and Shea Oil (liquid) with Organic Coconut Milk to create a luxurious bath treatment. This thick, creamy scrub has an uncommon texture, and the end results are worth it.

Organic Macrobiotic Cookies – organic, delicious, healthy snacks offered in 6 delicious flavors: Coconut & Chocolate, Almond Perfection, Carob Fudge, Cherry Serendipity, Peanut Butter & Chocolate, and Oats & Blueberries.

Zen Bubble Bath Gift Set – With vitamins, A, D, & E, jojoba oil, chamomile extract and other wonderful ingredients.

See all of the gift ideas at Amazon

Eco Gift Expo, Santa Monica California

cate — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 05:18:57 +0000

If you’re in the the southern California area, check out the Eco Gift Expo being held in Santa Monica next weekend. It’s a large-scale eco-conscious gift show that provides people with an uplifting experience and a solution to the difficult emotions, inconveniences and terrible waste associated with the holidays and holiday shopping.

Eco Gift Expo

Eco Gift Expo
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St., Santa Monica
Sat., Dec. 15, 9 am – 8 pm and Sun., Dec. 16, 9 am – 5 pm
($10 online, $15 at the door; free for seniors and children under 12)

Be You TV

cate — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:24:02 +0000

Internet broadcast quality TV for your mind. body, and spirit. BeYOU.tv is a membership-based community built around high quality, full length videos that focus on health and well-being. Video topics range from yoga to cardio to Chinese cooking. There is a 7-day free trial membership during the open beta period. Membership $14.95/month.

Be You TV

Look at Something Nice. Duh!

cate — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 01:31:22 +0000

I happen to be lucky enough to live in the countryside, it is absolutely amazing to simply sit on the deck (when it’s not butt cold outside) and just watch the wonderful nature surrounding me. I absolutely feel incredible just doing that simple thing. The other things I like doing, that are more on the geeky side, are browsing websites that make me laugh or smile. For example, I love the “cute” themed sites that show puppies and other cuddlies or kawai Japanese sites; I also love a site that just shows a beautiful photo of their breakfast every day. The photos are yum and I do love to look inside the lives of complete strangers at times. Anyway back to the subject. This doesn’t last all day (I mean, I don’t waste THAT much time browsing the internet. I have a fulltime job, you know!); it’s just a fun thing to do that gives me a little boost of happiness.

You may think this is a TOTAL waste of time but if you do, you’re an idiot. Oops! Sorry for being rude and calling you an idiot. heehee. Anyway, any small gesture that puts a perk in your step, is good for you – so take as many opportunities as you can to feel good. Try not to browse too much at work. You may get fired, and then you might feel really, really bad.