Nature's Goodies

I read a lot of magazines so I can get as much information as I can about everything. Besides books they are a great way to gain knowledge about healthy living and a green lifestyle. Here are some cool facts I came across. Just some great things that natures gifts keep on giving.

Olive Oil is great for your skin as well as being a healthy fat for your body. It's said that women who include olive oil in their diets have less skin damage and wrinkles. Sounds good to me! I actually use an olive oil lotion and I love it. Here are some products that use the ingredient wisely.

Thymes Olive Leaf Triple-Milled Bar Soap


Kiss My Face Olive/Aloe Natural Moisturizer



L'Occitane Organic Olive Tree Moisturizing Face Lotion



Creme d'Olives



Pears are not only delicious, they are packed with fiber and vitamin C. Both are great for your body and your skin. Here are some products that highlight the powers of the pear.

100% Pure - Organic Honey and Pear Nourishing Body Cream



B. Witching Bath Co. - Golden Pear Liquid Soap



Naturopathica - Pear and Fig Polishing Enzyme Peel



Aloe is an amazing plant. It can do more than soothe sunburn. Check out these other great things aloe can do.
- Use a dab on canker sores and cold sores. It will help fight the pain and also make the sores heal faster.
- Do you swim a lot? Chlorine is not that great for your skin or your hair, which I am sure you already know. Well aloe has vitamin C and E that helps nourish damaged hair chlorine can cause. Try this concoction once a week and you should see a diference: Combine 1/2 cup of aloe vera gel, 1/2 cup castile soap and 1/2 tsp of jojoba oil. Leave in for 10 minutes and use as a pre-shampoo treatment. You can find more awesome tricks like this in Lina Hanson's book, Eco-Beautiful-The Ultimate Guide to Natural Beauty and Wellness.
- Use aloe on cuts and burns after you've washed them with soap and water. The aloe will help to stimulate growth which will help it heal faster. It can also help prevent future scarring. Check out more handy tips in The Clear Diet by Alan Logan.

Not only is cilantro great in Mexican food, its other uses really come in handy. It helps bloating and can help ease sore joints and muscles. Just rub 2 tsbp of chopped fresh cilantro and 1/4 cup of aloe vera gel on the spot and you're good to go. This yummy herb can also kill salmonella and E. coli so use it in a marinade come dinner time. Surprisingly, it can calm irritated skin too.

You see, nature's goodies can do amazing things. Do your research and get the facts. Not everything needs chemicals, medicine or a doctor. Nature's remedies are safe and worth trying. Good Luck!