Vitamin C

Useful For:  Helps to guard against inflammation and infections.  Plays a regulatory role in the release of histamines.  Assists in the usage of calcium and iron.  Strengthens the immune system.  Helps to prevent cancer.  Anti-stress.  Antioxidant.  Strengthens adrenals.

Herbal Sources:  Alfalfa, Burdock Root, Cayenne, Chickweed, Eyebright, Fennel, Fenugreek, Hops, Horsetail, Kelp, Peppermint, Mullein, Nettle, Oatstraw, Paprike, Parsley, Pine NEedles, Plantain, Raspberry Leaf, Red Clover, Rose Hips, Skullcap, Violet leaves, Yarrow, Yellow Dock, and Brigham Tea.

Food Sources:  Citrus, Peppers, Tomatos, Watermelons, dark leafy greens

Dandruff

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Actions:  Apply warm coconut oil to the scalp and leave on overnight.  In the morning, apply the juice of a lemon, after half an hour, wash as usual.  Soak fenugreek seeds overnight, grind into a paste.  Apply to scalp, leave on a few minutes, then rinse.  Another way is to find a shampoo containing 2% sulfur, preferably partnered with 2% salicylic acid.  A third approach is to use a 5% tea tree shampoo, or create your own by adding around 15 drops tea tree essential oil to a mild shampoo.  With any of the shampoo options, you do need to let it sit for a bit before rinsing.

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Sunburn

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Actions:  Apply aloe to sunburn.  Or put a small amount of lemon juice in milk, apply to burn with cotton balls.  Mix olive oil and vinegar, apply to burn an hour before bathing.  Grated cucumbers, used in a compress.  Use a baking soda compress, or add 1/2 c baking soda to a bath.

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Breath (Freshening)

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Actions:  Chew fresh parsley, fennel seeds, anise seed.  Drink a cup of peppermint tea, or a glass of water with a couple drop of peppermint oil.  Add 1 drop of myrrh to 1 c water, and use as a gargle or rinse.

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Acne

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Actions:  Wash affected areas with warm salty water, or wipe with a cold rag at the beginning and the end of the day

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Wrinkle Remedies

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Actions:  Use leftover egg whites on the lines under your eyes, apply castor oil under the eyes or on the throat, apply coconut oil every night before bedtime

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