Herbal Remedies

An ingrown toenail is not only painful, but extremely annoying. On average one out of five people has to deal with ingrown toenails. What Is an Ingrown Toenail? When a toenail is ingrown, it is curved and grows into the skin, usually at the nail borders (the sides of the nail). This curve usually causes the nail to dig in to the skin. This “digging in” of the nail will irritate the skin, which often creates pain, redness, swelling, and warmth in the toe. However, if an ingrown nail causes a break in the skin, bacteria may enter and cause an infection in the area, which is often marked by drainage and a foul odor. However, even if the toe isn’t painful, red, swollen, or warm, a nail that curves downward into the skin can progress to an infection. Causes There are numerous different causes of ingrown toenails. The most common causes include: Heredity. In many people, the tendency for ingrown toenails is inherited. Trauma . Sometimes an ingrown toenail is the resu

Vitamin C is a true friend of the skin. Like vitamins A and E, vitamin C is a potent antioxidant. It reduces damage caused by free radicals, protects the skin from sunlight, helps wound healing and improves the tone. Foods rich in vitamin C Green vegetables, citrus fruits, potatoes, tomatoes, and parsley are rich in vitamin C. Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, helps bone healing, reduce bad cholesterol and normalize blood pressure. It acts preventively in the prevention of cancer, heart disease, sclerosis, and arthritis. It is well known to all of us that vitamin C strengthens the immune system and makes it more resistant to viruses and colds. Therefore, in periods when colds are common, you should take vitamin C. 8 Early Warnings Your Body Is Low in Vitamin C Some of the symptoms that occur in vitamin C deficiency (hypovitaminosis C) are: 1. Fatigue People who have a deficiency of vitamin C are often tired and do not have much energy. However, since fatigu

Tea tree oil is obtained from a plant that is well known for its healing properties since ancient times. Although it is called tea tree, it does not have a direct relationship with plants that grow for tea. Australians used tea tree oil for hundreds of years to treat infected wounds. Tea tree oil is a strong antiseptic. It is 8 times stronger than carbolic acid and 12 times phenol. Also, it has bactericidal, antifungal, antiviral and immunostimulating properties. It contains over 100 compounds, as some of them are unique and not found in other plants. The tea tree has a calming, protective and nourishing action. One of the most important antiseptic and bactericidal essential oils with a strong antibacterial effect on three groups of microorganisms: bacteria, fungi and viruses. It is used in acne, mycosis, fungal infections of the nails of the feet, dandruff, rashes, periodontal disease, eczema and psoriasis, wounds and scratches. In addition, it is effective in itching from ins

This DIY scar remover is seriously the best thing to happen since sliced bread – and we take sliced bread very seriously! Anytime we stumble upon a homemade skin cure, we jump at the chance to try it out, and this one was NO exception! After using this homemade scar remover for just one week, we noticed a huge difference in our skin! Using all natural ingredients, this scar remover will get rid of acne scars, dark spots, and even skin stains. Homemade Scar Remover Recipe You’ll Need: 1 tbsp organic honey 1 tbsp freshly squeezed organic lemon juice 1 tbsp fresh ground nutmeg 1 tbsp powdered cinnamon Directions: In a medium sized bowl, mix all ingredients together until they form a thick paste. Add more lemon juice if the mixture is too thick or any other ingredient to make the paste stick to your skin. Apply to affected areas (where scars reside) and leave on for 20 minutes. Lay back and relax as the mask takes effect. Rinse off and pat dry. Follow up with a ligh