Posted by admin on April 25th, 2008
Laundry Soap Recipe
1/2 bar Fels Naptha or handmade castille soap grated
1 cup washing soda (not baking soda)
1 cup borax powder
A bucket about 2 gallon size. Grate soap and put in large pan on stove with about 6-8 cups of water. When soap melts, add washing soda and borax and stir till dissolved. Now you can remove th pan from heat. Pour 4 cups of hot water into the bucket and add soap mixture. After stirring well, add 1 gallon plus 6-8 cups of water, again, stir well. Let soap sit till it gels, about 24 hours. You only need to use about 1/2 to 3/4 cup a load! Cost…pennies per load!
enjoy ~ Pam
Posted by admin on March 28th, 2008
Making Your Own Echinacea Or Herbal Tinctures
If you are spending a fortune buying echinacea pills or tincture these days to combat the flu and colds, here’s a way to make your own herbal tincture at a fraction of the price: Take a small GLASS jar with a tight fitting lid (a small jelly canning jar will work nicely). Then take your dried echinacea (or other medical herb or herbs) and place in the glass jar, (if your grow your own fresh herbs, dry them first!) Then just barely cover the herbs in the glass jar with 100 proof Vodka. Print the date you started the preparation and the kind of herb used on a label and tape it to the jar. Leave this to sit in a dark cool cupboard for 2 weeks to 1 month and shake the mixture every day. After it’s sat for several weeks, strain the herbs out and pour the strained Herbal Tincture into a small glass jars with an attached eyedropper..
. (If you have extras, store these in a cool, dark place or the fridge. The dose used with echinacea (to combat flu and colds) is about 5 - 10
drops under the tongue several times a day. For other herbs, ask a professional herbalist. The tincture will keep it’s strength for one year and up to 2 years. You can usually find the small glass eye-dropper bottles on E-Bay or online. Herbal Information Center:
http://www.kcweb.com/herb/coldflu.htm
Echinacea Fact Sheet:
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/echinacea/
Posted by admin on March 19th, 2008
Posted by admin on March 19th, 2008
http://www.arcamax.com/healthyrecipes/s-316249-197427
“Fresh Mint
By EatingWell, EatingWell.com
If there’s one herb your kitchen garden needs this spring, it’s mint.
Excellent in teas, fruit salads and, of course, mojitos, mint also has
a long history as a medicinal herb.”
more at the link above, including links for preserving fresh herbs and
finding out which herbs are rich in antioxidants.
Posted by admin on February 3rd, 2008
Stevia Toothpaste
2 tablespoons baking soda
1/8 teaspoon white stevia powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder Blend the ingredients in a small glass
jar. Scoop on a dampened toothbrush and brush as usual.
Another one to try…
Mint Tooth Paste
Ingredients:
6 teaspoons baking soda
1/3 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons glycerin
15 drops peppermint or wintergreen extract
Directions:
Mix thoroughly. Should be a tooth paste consistency. Store in a container. You’ll be surprised with how fresh your mouth feels.
Cinnamon Toothpaste
This is a spicy toothpaste that helps keep your teeth pearly white and your breath fresh. Baking soda neutralizes acids from plaque, helping to prevent gingivitis or gum disease, while the cinnamon gives the paste a great flavor! Don’t forget to brush your gums and tongue, and rinse well. If the mixture seems a bit dry to you, add some more water.
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon*
2 teaspoons Water
Yield: 1 ounce
Mix together all the ingredients to form a smooth paste using the back of a spoon. Use as you would any toothpaste and rinse well. I made a few adjustments and used cinnamon oil (just a drop at a time and mix until you get the right strength for you) instead of the powder, and added another 1/2 tsp of water for the above recipe. I
doubled the above recipe and then put the resulting paste into a large needle-less syringe for dispensing. I LOVE this toothpaste.
Posted by admin on February 3rd, 2008
Crockpot Yogurt
by Gary Kissler
Place 2 quarts of cold milk into the pot. I like using fresh goat’s milk. Cook on low for 2 and 1/2 hours and then turn off the heat. Allow to cool to 110 F (this will take 2 or 3 hours) After its cool, add 1/4 cup of good yogurt (active culture) or a packet of dry yogurt starter (Yogourmet is good) mixed in a cup with a little of the warm milk. Replace the crock lid and place a thick towel on the top for insulation and allow to set for about 4 hours. Remove the yogurt and refrigerate.
Easy, simple and VERY good!
Pam
Posted by Pam on January 29th, 2008
Herbal Steam Facial
2 handfuls herbs or flowers
6 cups boiling water
Coarsely chop the herbs or flower and place them in a bowl. Slowly add boiling water to herbs or flowers.As you lean your head over the bowl, cover your head and the bowl with a thick towel. Now, simply close your eyes and dream of your favorite quiet place for about 10-15 minutes. Afterwards, just splash your face with lukewarm, then cool water. Herbs and flowers that are great to use include lemon balm, spearmint, chamomile, parsley, violets, rose petals, peppermint, sage, lavender. Always use caution when using hot water, and if you have any allergies to the flowers/herbs, use common sense.
You could also use a drop or two of Essential Oils of the above herbs/flowers. Pure Essential Oils can be found at TLC NATURALLY - just click on the name and browse all the essential oils and the homemade soaps that are made at TLC NATURALLY.
Posted by Pam on January 27th, 2008
Here is an easy and sweet way to make your own sweetener. Stevia is an extremely sweet, noncaloric herb. It is native to Paraguay and has been used to sweeten and flavor for centuries.
However, the FDA has said it is illegal to designate this wonderful herb as "sweet" .. so I leave it up tothe tester to see what he thinks it is! The FDA says it can only be labeled as a 'dietary supplement' ... whatever that is.
To make a liquid extract out of the herb Stevia as a DIETARY SUPPLEMENT (hehe), take 1 cup of vodka and mix it with 3/4 to 1 cup of macerated fresh stevia leaves in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake the jar every day for about 2 weeks.
After 2 weeks, just strain out the leaves thru a filter - such as a coffee filter, label the jar, and store in your pantry. Just one drop will um...make yor drink very tasty - if not sweet 
Blessings ~ Pam
TLC Naturally
http://www.tlc-naturally.com
Posted by Pam on January 15th, 2008
This is a great recipe if you have sore muscles after a workout, tennis elbow or just achey bones. It’s pretty easy to make and while I make it for my bones, I’ve also used it on my salad! It’s wonderful either way! You can 1/2 the recipe or double - it’s not an exact recipe.
Athlete Rub
A pint jar
1/4 cup celery salt
1/4 cup hot pepper, crushed finely
1/2 cup crushed rosemary - fresh if possible
Olive Oil - enough to cover all ingredients in jar.
Just put all your ingredients in the clean glass jar and cover with Olive oil. Close that lid tight, shake well, and set in a warm sunny spot for about 2 weeks. Don’t forget to shake it once or twice a day. After it steeps for about 2 weeks, then strain the ingredients out of the Olive Oil and pour into dark amber jars or bottles. When you need a good rub….just pour a bit in the palm of your hand and rub away.
Let me know if you try it and how you liked it!
~Pam ~
