Karma

Karma refers to the spiritual principle of cause and effect where intent and actions of an individual (cause) influence the future of that individual (effect).

Nile Naturals now has the scent of Karma, distinctly unique with Patchouli, sweet orange and lemongrass oils combine to create a unisex scent that is warm and enticing. 

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My Peppermint Garden

I have been growing mint in my organic garden for a few years and I love how fast it grows and the abundance is amazing! This year I will bag up some dried peppermint and spearmint leaves and have them available for sale at the Juneteeth event coming up next month.


Enjoy the garden pictures and check out below the benefits of mint tea, you might be surprised to learn just how good this herb is for the body.

    

The Benefits of Peppermint 

Peppermint or mint tea is a favorite flavor for many regular tea drinkers. It is commonly associated with providing a cozy treat during warm weather. In addition to being quite flavorful there are also many benefits to drinking peppermint tea. Understanding these health benefits can help you take better advantage of peppermint tea so you can improve your health.

1. Relieve Stomach Problems

Peppermint is considered a stomach healer that can assist with irritable bowel syndrome, nausea, stomach aches, diarrhea or constipation. People often find it easier to consume peppermint tea because it does not contain sugar like peppermint candies that may further irritate the stomach.

2. Aid Digestion

Peppermint acts as a cooling carminative that helps to relieve pain in the digestive tract by helping gas to move through your stomach and intestines after you have eaten. In many cultures peppermint will be served after you have eaten to promote bile flow so your body will digest food more easily.

3. Relieve Nausea, Fever and Cough

Herbalists claim that peppermint leaves can create a tea that will help to keep nausea at bay and remedy a “jumpy” or queasy stomach that many people feel when travelling in a car, airplane or boat. The antispasmodic qualities of peppermint can help to prevent vomiting that often comes with nausea or stomach aches in these conditions. The analgesic properties of the tea can help to calm and relax the stomach and intestinal muscles that can help to get rid of irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea or stomach cramps.

4. Boost Immune System

Many people consume peppermint tea when they are suffering from the cold or flu because it is full of calcium, vitamin B and potassium that can give the immune system a boost. Some claim that sipping peppermint tea can help keep mild asthma cases under controls, though medical professionals doubt this information. These ingredients can help to relieve the symptoms of your illness and prevent you from getting ill in the future.

5. Reduce Bad Breath

Those with bad breath can sip peppermint tea to help encourage a more pleasant smell. Drinking peppermint tea on a regular basis is claimed to help to permanently rid you of bad breath symptoms that can be uncomfortable or embarrassing.

6. Relieve Stress

The taste and smell of peppermint are known to help relieve stress. Drinking peppermint tea is found to help people sleep more easily at night because of these stress-relieving properties. Some believe that this stress relief that comes with sipping peppermint tea is linked to the immune system boost that this beverage provides.

7. According to recent research from Wheeling Jesuit University, the smell or flavor of peppermint can have profound effects on cognitive functions. These include reasoning, problem solving, concept formation, judgment, attention span, and even memory.

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Other Benefits

Some claim that peppermint tea can suppress the appetite, which is helpful for those that are trying to lose weight. Others think that giving a baby peppermint tea to sip on can help to manage colic. Still others have found that drinking peppermint tea can help reduce the discomfort that is associated with headaches or migraines.

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Superherbs: 

5 Essential Medicinal Herbs

A functional or medicinal herb is any herb that will have a direct impact on how you feel, by targeting a specific function, from your sleep cycle to your immune system. Those with particularly potent powers are dubbed ‘superherbs,’ and they pack a punch! The following 5 medicinal herbs will impact your body and your mind in incredible ways.

Just like superfoods, superherbs are more evasive and not something you can easily find at any ol’ grocery store. They often aren’t readily available fresh, and are instead offered in powder, extract, or supplemental form. If you’re planning your spring garden, some of these are easily grown, too!

1. Echinacea

 Echinacea is a group of flowers in the daisy family. They are found only in eastern and central North America. Echinacea targets the immune system and may help you to get rid of a cold. Native Americans used echinacea for numerous health woes. It has also been used to treat scarlet fever, syphilis, malaria, blood poisoning, and diphtheria. Today, it is used to shorten the duration of the common cold and flu and may help to reduce symptoms like a cough, sore throat, and fever.

2. Valerian

Valerian root is a perennial flowering plant that has sedative and anxiolytic properties. It acts as a natural sleeping remedy and much more natural than popping (addictive) sleeping pills. Studies show that valerian root can reduce the amount of time it takes you to fall asleep and also improve the quality of sleep thereafter. If you’ve expended all of your options and have tried everything but medication to fight insomnia or simply sleep better, consider valerian root.

3. Turmeric

Turmeric is a perennial plant in the same family as ginger and is native to southwest India. It is widely known as a powerful anti-inflammatory agent, which is the root cause of many diseases. It has been used to treat respiratory conditions, liver disorders, anorexia, rheumatism, diabetic wounds, runny nose, cough, and sinusitis. It is also used to treat sprains and swelling, digestive disorders, and weak circulation.

4. Gingko Biloba

Feeling slow and low? Gingko biloba may be the remedy you need. It is the only living species in the division Ginkgophyta, in which all other members are now extinct (ginkgo biloba is actually considered a “living fossil” for having survived several extinction periods). This product of the gingko tree is said to boost your energy levels by increasing the production of ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) at the cellular level. In doing so it improves thinking, memory, and behavior. It also reduces anxiety and improves sexual energy.

5. Milk Thistle

Native to the Mediterranean region, milk thistle is part of the same flower family as sunflowers and daisies. It has been used for 2,000 years to treat liver, kidney, and gall bladder problems. It protects the liver from toxins and helps the liver to repair itself by growing new cells. These reasons make milk thistle great for treating a hangover or an essential tool in weaning off of antibiotics or other medications. Some studies suggest milk thistle is effective in stopping cancer cells from dividing and reproducing as well as in shortening the lifespan of cancer cells and reducing the blood supply to tumors.

Source: organicauthority.com

The Latin for Cocoa Beans (Theobroma cacao) translates to ‘Food of the Gods’. The Aztecs regarded the Cacao tree as sacred and used the cocoa beans as a form of currency. 
So far the only use that the Western world has had for Cocoa beans has been in the form of chocolate. However, recently the medicinal properties of cocoa butter have been 
revealed and now millions of people have started to use this beautiful butter on their skin.

Benefits to the Skin:
Antioxidants – Cocoa butter is high in antioxidants that fight off free-radicals. Free Radicals can cause skin aging, dull skin and dark patches.

Deep Hydration: Cocoa butter is rich in fatty acids and hydrates the skin deeply
Sensitive Skin: cocoa butter has been shown to improve and relieve conditions such as eczema and dermatitis.

 Apply cocoa butter to burns for soothing, protective and moisturizing care. When it is applied topically, Cocoa butter creates a barrier between the skin and the environment, 
thus helping the skin to retain moisture.
 “According to the physician education website, Wounds Research.com, cocoa butter far exceeded a placebo in relieving the itching or burning sensations that commonly attend 
burn healing when it was applied with massage therapy. The benefit was noticeable as much as 80 to 165 days after injury. In November, 1998, the U.S. Patent Office granted a 
patent for a product containing 75 to 100 percent cocoa butter designed to treat first- and second-degree sun or thermal burns. The product promoted 100 percent regrowth of 
new skin by 8 to 9 days after injury, much more quickly than untreated burns. Many burn care products have since been marketed commercially using this cocoa butter breakthrough”.

Research indicates that massaging the skin with Cocoa Butter may help relieve stress, boost the immune system, and even prevent cancer. It is also a folk remedy for burns, dry lips, 
fever, malaria, rheumatism, snakebites and wounds. It is reported to be both antiseptic and diuretic.
In order for Cocoa Butter to be as effective as possible, it should get in contact with as many of your skin cells as possible, this means rubbing it well into your skin. 
Once the Cocoa Butter is absorbed it will destroy free radicals in the lower depths of your skin as soon as they are produced, and before they can do damage. It has been scientifically 
proven that Cocoa Butter will prevent skin degradation due to the harmful effects of the sun.
Applied topically, Cocoa Butter immediately makes a difference to the texture of your skin, making it feel more supple and soft. It also provides instant pain relief for skin irritations. 
Because it can access the skin layers so deeply, you do not have to apply Cocoa Butter more than a couple of times a day – this is an added benefit in eczema and dermatitis treatment. 
Daily use will ensure that your skin is hydrated, will enforce collagen and elastin production.

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2016 Take Care of Myself Resolution

Make a vow to take care of your skin this year.
No more crashing with a face full of makeup.









Some suggestions:

Throw out what does not work and any makeup that is a year old.
Clean your make up brushes and applicators
Change your toothbrush
Buy some new white cotton wash cloths
Drink more water
Eat more fruit and vegetables
Make more "me" time

HAPPY NEW YEAR !