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Personal
Health Care After you had a major bout with illness, you made a lot of changes in your
lifestyle. You cut out all sugar, white flour, and dairy products from your life.
You started taking herbs and nutritional supplements to build and cleanse the
systems of your body. These programs have helped you to have more energy and
simply feel healthier and happier, but in the back of your mind you’re wondering
if you’ve missed something. Then it hits you-maybe while you are brushing your
teeth or washing your hair-that at the same time that you have been working to
help your body become free of toxins you have also been using personal care
products that just put many toxins right back into your system. It has not been
totally counterproductive, but in your quest to be the healthiest you can be, it
just seems right to look for personal care products that are natural, products
that can add to your therapies instead of detract from them. Benefits:
Find Beauty through Health, Inside and Out!
Key Products
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Every day it seems there are more and more commercials advertising
products which will help you stay looking young and healthy. Many of them
even claim to be “all natural” or to be “herbal”. Unfortunately most of those
products don’t live up to their claims. They may contain some herbal components,
but in addition they contain chemicals that cause damage to the cells,
and in the end just leave you with more problems than help. The following is
a list of personal care products that are truly “natural”. If you are taking the
time to care for your body on the inside, it only makes sense to use products on
the outside that will enhance your program.
Skin
Our skin has a lot to do with how we look, and learning what it does and how
to keep it healthy will bring out our natural beauty. The skin is the largest organ
of the body and has several important functions. The following are some of the
functions of the skin and how we can care for our skin on the outside by ensuring
that it is able to perform these functions.
Keep it Clean and pH Balanced
The skin works to protect the body from infection. It is rather acidic,
providing an environment for germs which consume other harmful organisms.
When we use soaps which are harsh, the environment necessary for the good germs
to live and
protect our skin is
d a m a g e d .
You may
have noticed
dry,
c r a c k i n g
skin after
w a s h i n g
dishes or
washing your
hands too many times.
It is good to use mild soaps which work
with the skin.
Natria Skin Care is designed
specifically for women. It includes a
cleansing, toning and moisturizing
program which can be used to gently
clean and care for the skin of the face.
Keep it Moist
At times when water intake is
low, the skin will swell and hold in
water rather than allow the body to
become dehydrated. It is important to
drink a lot of water. The skin can
become overworked and saggy from
stretching when it is constantly trying
to compensate for dehydration. Drinking
water also provides liquids for our
bodies to use in the sweat glands.
Water is important for the skin cells to
get the oxygen and nutrients they need
to stay healthy.
Unfortunately the water we drink
from our taps is not healthful for our
cells. It is treated with chlorine, yet
the cleaning systems are unable to
remove all the by-products, many of
which are carcinogens. As the water
runs through old pipes is absorbs even
more contaminants.
To give your skin
adequate support it is best to use a good mineral water such as Evian or Celtic for ex. When purchasing water check the pH of that water... should be 7.0 or a bit higher 7.4 - 7.5 is fine.
Dealing with Acne and
Other Skin Problems
Aloe Vera Gel contains Irish moss
extract to make aloe’s watery healing
substance gel-like and easier to apply.
Aloe is native to Africa. It loves a hot
dry climate and interestingly contains
a soothing juice which cools burns and
wounds of the skin. Find soothing
relief from a sunburn by rubbing Aloe
Vera Gel over any hot, inflamed areas.
Aloe vera kills bacteria, viruses and
fungus and promotes healing of the
skin. This makes it great for getting
rid of the bacteria that come with acne. It also kills the virus that causes warts. Aloe vera contains many vitamins
and nutrients necessary for tissue
growth and repair. This gel helps
to repair the damaged skin of a canker.
Last but not least Aloe Vera Gel soothes, coats, and heals the dry, painful
skin that occurs with eczema.
Jojoba
Jojoba is a low bush native to the
Arizona Sonora desert. Oil is taken
from this bush’s nut. Studies have
shown this yellow, sticky oil to be very
effective in clearing acne and softening
dry skin. In a study done by the
Purex corporation, high school and
college students used jojoba on acne
and dry skin. 87% found improvement
in their conditions.
Pau d’Arco Lotion
Pau d'Arco
is a tropical
rain forest tree that has a knack for fighting fungus. Use this lotion to
ward off athlete’s foot. Because pau d’ arco also absorbs toxins from the blood
and tightens the tissues, it works well
as a deodorant.
C-Herb
C-Herb
is a combination
of herbs which provides a strong
drawing action, making it excellent
for the removal of warts, moles, and major skin and internal issues.
Your Hair
Tea Tree Oil is a strong cleanser
which helps to treat lice, dandruff,
and itching scalp. Mix it with your organic
Shampoo and use it when you are
washing your hair.
Dental Hygiene
Xylibrite Toothpaste
* Contains xylitol, which promotes oral health and makes the mouth less hospitable to microbes.
* Cleans and polishes teeth with baking soda and silica.
* Is all-natural and contains no artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners or preservatives.
* Does not contain fluoride. Does not promote tooth decay. Is safe to swallow.
As part of an oral health program, xylitol may help create an unfriendly environment for harmful bacteria and may improve overall oral health. Baking soda and silica powder act as mild abrasives to clean and polish teeth, leaving them smooth and clean. XyliBrite is flavored with natural spearmint, cinnamon and anise, leaving your mouth fresh and minty. Does not contain fluoride or preservatives.
Tea Tree Oil
Tea Tree Oil
is good for both the
teeth and the mouth. Apply on a
toothache to temporarily ease the pain
till you can see a dentist. Tea Tree Oil
is an anti-bacterial and can be used as
a gargle to clean out the mouth, but be
sure to dilute it (2-4 drops per pint of
water).
Tei Fu Essential Oils also work
Nails
Golden Salve contains extracts
of comfrey leaf, golden seal, yarrow,
white oak, black walnut, marshmallow,
lobelia, scullcap, myrrh, mullein,
wheat germ and chickweed in a base
of olive oil, beeswax, vitamin E and
eucalyptus oil.
When used on the
cuticles it softens
them and prevents
tearing.
Easing
Stress
and
Muscle Pain
There are plenty of personal care
products on the market for easing the
ache of sore muscles and arthritis.
Peppermint Oil has a cooling
effect when you breathe it in, and it
has that same cooling effect on the
stomach when it is tied up in knots.
Put 1 or 2 drops in a cup of water and
sip slowly to ease digestive and nervous
problems. Peppermint oil can
Tei Fu Recovery Lotion relaxes
sore muscles when rubbed into the
area of pain. When massaged into the
neck and shoulders Tei Fu Lotion can
Personal Care From The Inside Out
So now you know a lot about how
to care for your skin, hair and nails on
the outside, but it is also important to
understand that many of the problems
we have on the outside stem from
a deeper system weakness.
The following is a discussion about some of those weaknesses and how we can care for our bodies on the outside by healing our bodies on the inside. Our skin is often called “the third kidney” because it takes over trying to rid the body of toxins when our eliminative organs are in a stressed or weakened condition. When the skin is taking on more than it’s share of the work, it uses such tatics as acne, rashes
and excessive sweating to rid the body of waste. You can keep your skin from suffering with the symptoms of carrying that extra load of toxins by taking herbs that strengthen your urinary and digestive systems.
Some herbal strengtheners are as follows:
Sageis a low growing, bushy aromatic which has been long used for many ailments. Sage strengthens the bladder and aids digestion. By strengthening these eliminative organs it also promotes healthy hair and skin. This common garden herb has been used to help baldness and night sweats. Take 1-2 capsules 2-3 times daily before meals.
White oak bark is a tall tree with
fibrous bark used to tighten tissues.
White oak bark strengthens the kidneys
and the bladder, thereby aiding
in the treatment of many problems of
the skin such as inflammation and
rash. This bark will help heal varicose
veins. Take 2 capsules between meals
1-3 times daily.
Slippery elm bark provides a
fibrous, mucilant herb which pulls
toxins from the body. It mildly clears
the intestines of toxic material. It has
a very soothing quality and therefore works well on inflammed, damaged
skin. To support the intestines take 2-
4 capsules 3-6 times daily with lots of
Horsetail is a reed-like plant high
in silica. Silica is an important part of
skin, nails and hair because it provides
strength in combination with
flexibility. It helps weak, brittle fingernails
and hair with split ends to
become healthy. Horsetail also has a
diuretic action promoting good kidney
function. Take 2 capsules with every
Lower Bowel Stimulator (LBS II) contains cascara sagrada,
buckthorn, licorice, capsicum, ginger,
barberry, turkey, rhubarb, couch
grass, and red clover tops. These herbs
are combined to relieve constipation which blocks elimination and puts
LB-X is another laxative to relieve constipation. In addition to
cleansing and toning the colon, LB-X strengthens the liver and aids digestion.
These three actions ensure that
The thyroid is an endocrine gland
which controls many of the functions
of the skin, hair and nails. When the
thyroid is weakened, skin problems
such as acne and dryness occur. Hair
loss and brittle nails may also be a
sign of a weak thyroid. To help the
skin by building the thyroid try also these
herbal therapies:
HSN-W is a formula designed to build the hair, skin and nails. It contains
dulse, horsetail, sage and rosemary.
Dulse and horsetail are rich in
silica which brings both strength and
flexibility to prevent split ends in hair,
brittle nails and skin problems. Dulse
is rich in iodine and helps to build the
thyroid. Take 1-2 capsules 2-3 times
daily.
Kelp is a seaweed plant which is
rich in iodine and other trace elements.
Kelp helps to strengthen a
weak thyroid gland, relieving problems
such as acne, hair loss, brittle
nails and fatigue. Take two capsules
with two meals daily.
Black Walnut is a good source of
iodine and builds the thyroid gland. It
is good for problems such as canker
sores, dandruff, eczema and rashes.
Take two tablets with meals twice
daily.
The skin needs certain building
blocks to be able to constantly replace
the thousands of skin cells which flake
off daily.
Alfalfa has a long taproot which
helps it absorb minerals which other
plants can’t get to. It is rich in the
minerals and trace minerals important
to the building and repairing of
tissues. Take 2 capsules 3-4 times
daily.
The liver has an important role in
cleaning the body of toxins. When it is
in a weakened state the blood starts
carrying more of these harmful substances.
Often the skin is close to the
blood and the skin reaches out to give
a healing hand.
To keep the liver and
blood strong and clean use these herbs below
Chlorophyll is an important part
of personal care. It builds the blood
and improves the blood’s ability to
carry oxygen. By improving the function
of the blood, chlorophyll is good
for reducing body odor.
Dandelion is a common garden
weed that strengthens both the liver
and the kidneys and builds the blood. Taking 1 to 3 capsules 2 to 3 times
daily will help acne, age spots, eczema
and yellow jaundice.
This information is for educational purposes
only. Consult with a qualified
health practictioner for all serious or
persistant illness.
Copyright © 1999 by Robinson & Horne,
L.C., P.O. Box 1028, Roosevelt, UT
84066. This material
may be printed from this database (in
single copies only) for educational purposes
only (not for resale) provided it is
not altered in any way.
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