Brighten up that smile naturally


Chew on a few sage leaves daily and as they protect your teeth and gums.

Rub the rind of a lemon over your teeth two or three times per week to eliminate stains left on your teeth by tobacco and coffee.

Strawberry juice lightens your teeth.Drink it on an empty stomach keeping it in your mouth and swirling it around for a few seconds before swallowing.

Rose Hand Treatments
Gardening and domestic chores can take their toll on unprotected hands. They can become rough and sore, and the skin may appear leathery and that is where roses come to the rescue:

Rose infusion
Place a handful of rose petals in a bowl and cover with 600ml boiling water. Allow to stand for 30 minutes, pour in 2 tablespoons of vodka, then strain.

Rose hand mask
Mix 3 tbsp of medium / fine oatmeal, 2 tbsp rose infusion, 1 tsp almond oil, 1 tsp lemon juice and 1 tsp glycerine in a bowl until you get a paste. Spread it on the back of your hands and fingers and leave for 15 minutes, then rinse off with water and apply the hand lotion.

Rose Hand lotion
Mix a half tbsp glycerine 2 tbsp rose infusion and 2 tsp triple distilled rosewater. Add 2 tsp cornflour and beat until incorporated into the liquid.

Papaya
This is a very versatile fruit. The Indians in California used the leaves to envelop the meat hours before cooking it as a meat tenderiser. This process turns the meat so tender that it practically flakes off its fibres.

This fruit aids digestion enormously, is diuretic and also acts as a natural laxative. Eaten first thing in the morning, acts against diabetes and asthma. It is also effective as a blood cleanser. In China the pulp is dried and used to reduce swelling in the feet.

Algumas dicas em Portugues sobre a papaia

Nas Antilhas prepara-se um xarope do sumo de papaia madura cozida com bastante acucar, no forno. este xarope e usado para tosse de tuberculosos em ultimo grau. Toam-se varias colheres por dia para este fim.

Este fruto maduro, esfregado sobre a pele tira as manchas e suaviza a cutis aspera eliminando tambem rugas.

Head Massage with aromatic oils

Before you shampoo your hair, give yourself a head massage with essential oils.

To relax: try a blend of jasmine or ylang ylang

For energy: Try mint or citrus
Massage for a few moments then shampoo as normal.

Head Massage with aromatic oils

Before you shampoo your hair, give yourself a head massage with essential oils.

To relax: try a blend of jasmine or ylang ylang

For energy: Try mint or citrus
Massage for a few moments then shampoo as normal.