This Baking Soda Shampoo Will Save Your Hair!

Baking soda has a great spectrum of usage and its popularity has grown since scientists discovered its medical benefits. But did you know you could use baking soda in order to improve hair quality? Yes, it is a really effective cleanser! Baking soda will clean your hair better than any shampoo or regenerator. Your hair will have a healthy glow after a few treatments.

Baking Soda Non-Suds Shampoo

baking sodaIn the beginning it may feel strange to wash your hair without the foam made during shampooing the hair but be patient. Wait for the final results.

First mix ¼ baking soda and ¾ water. For example if your hair is down to your shoulders than mix 2-3 tbsp and three times more water than soda. Mix well the ingredients in a bowl and dose it depending on the length of your hair.

Put this mixture on your hair from bottom to top and leave for 1 – 3 minutes. Wash your hair with hot water in order to remove baking soda. After rinsing your hair thoroughly put some vinegar on your hair. Continue reading

Is Your Shampoo Harming Your Health?

NaturalNews  October 6 2013

Most people use a shampoo to wash their hair on a regular basis; however, many of those people aren’t aware that this common hair care product may contain ingredients that could be harming their health. For many, their choice of shampoo comes down to cost, brand, perceived effectiveness or even fragrance; however, a growing number of consumers are now reading the ingredients on shampoo bottles and basing their purchasing decisions on safety.

Shampoos are generally made from a mixture of water, some form of foaming agent and a variety of other ingredients that combine to make a product that smells good, looks good and appears to do its intended job of cleaning hair. But some of the ingredients that are commonly used are harsh chemicals that have been shown to be potentially harmful to human health, either individually or in combination with other ingredients, and may pose various health risks ranging from skin conditions to cancer.

Listed below are a few of the more commonly used ingredients and just some of their potential health risks:

Propylene Glycol

  • Skin irritant
  • Potentially toxic or harmful to organ systems
  • May enhance absorption of other chemicals into the body via the skin
  • Potential immune system toxicity, skin toxicity and allergies

Sodium Lauryl Sulphate or SLS

  • Potentially toxic or harmful to human health
  • Irritant to skin and eyes
  • May prevent proper development of children’s eyes
  • Potential environmental toxin

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All Natural Pet Care

All Natural Pet Care April 26 2013

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From day 1, our furry friends are fighting fleas. In the spring and summer months, the flea population tends to multiply, leading owners to come to the rescue.

What You Should Know About Fleas

Fleas have a four stage life cycle; the egg, larvae, the pupa and the adult. Flea products will kill the eggs, larvae and the adults, but nothing can kill the pupae. When you have a flea infestation in your home it can really become a nuisance because they multiply within days and get all over your furniture and bedding. To eliminate fleas from your home you need to remove them from your carpets while killing the eggs and the adult fleas as well.

Chemical treatments to rid fleas can be toxic to pets and can contain ingredients that could harm pets and people. It is critical to read their labels and consult with your veterinarian before applying it to your pet. Rather than bathing your dog in chemicals try some of these natural solutions.

Natural Dog Shampoo

Because chemical flea shampoos can cause adverse reactions, try using this all natural shampoo using some of your pantry staples. Both Dawn dish detergent and white vinegar have cleaning and deodorizing properties that make great ingredients for homemade dog shampoo. Depending on the size of your dog, the recipe may need altering. The following recipe is what I use on my 10 lb. dog.

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