Some Excellent Home Remedies for Body Lice

Body lice are tiny insects which live on body skin and in the folds of our clothing. They feed on human blood, lay their eggs and deposit their waste on skin. When you have body lice problem, there will be severe itching and scratching. Body lice are the major sign of poor hygiene.If you do not wash your clothes and bathe often, there will be a problem of lice. There may be red bumps from the lice bite and the skin gets thickened and changes its color from continuous biting. Apart from that itching and scratching in front of others is quite embarrassing. For this reason, people with body lice attack rush to medicine stores and spend money to buy creams and lotions to kill body lice. But, all these cream may not suit if especially when you have sensitive skin. For people with body lice, there are effective home remedies for body lice. -

Fenuqreek Seed and  Mustard oil                                                                                                             

Fenugreek seeds have antibacterial, antifungal and antiseptic property. Fenugreek seeds kill body lice easily and cure it. Moreover, pungent smell of mustard oil also helps to kill them and their eggs. Soak a tablespoon fenugreek seeds in water overnight to get soft. Grind them to smooth paste. Add 2 tablespoons mustard oil in the paste. Mix well and apply them all over your body. Leave it for half an hour and then wash with soapy water. Everyday use of this product helps a lot to cure body lice.

Milk,Coconut oil and Camphor

In a cup of milk pour a tablespoon coconut oil and add teaspoon camphor in it. Mix well and massage that all over your body thirty minutes before going to take bath. Everyday massage of this product helps you to get rid of body lice quickly. 

Yogurt and Tea Tree Oil 

Take a cup of yogurt and add tablespoon of tree oil in it. Mix well and apply it all over your body. Tea tree oil has antifungal, antiseptic and antibacterial properties which help to kill body lice quickly. Apply this product every alternate day on your body and soon get rid of body lice. Moreover tea tree oil also heals the wound that is made from severe scratching. 

Turmeric And Neem 

Both turmeric and neem has antibacterial, antifungal and antiseptic property. Moreover, neem is extremely bitter. Both these products are excellent natural medicines to kill the tiny insects. Take a piece of raw turmeric around 2 inches long. Add 10-15 fresh leaves of neem in it. Grind them to paste. Apply the paste all over your body and let the pack dry on skin. Use it at least twice or thrice in a week. This method helps to kill both lice and their eggs and make you lice free within a few days. It also cures itching sensation. 

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Add Coconut oil to your Beauty Routine

You know that it's a healthy alternative for cooking, but did you know that coconut oil is great for your skin and hair, too? Here's how to add it to your beauty routine:

1. Remove makeup.
With a cotton pad, gently apply it to your face to wipe off your foundation, eye shadow, and more. Then, follow up with your nightly cleansing regimen.

2. Moisturize skin.
It can soothe dry hands, save cracked feet, and even heal dry cuticles. Simply rub a small amount into your skin and reap its moisturizing benefits. Or, add your favorite scent to whipped, unrefined coconut oil for a fluffy, moisturizing lotion. You can also rub it on chapped lips as a last-minute remedy. Yum!

3. Slough off dead skin.
Like olive oil, it's the perfect base for an easy homemade body exfoliator. Simply add a handful of granulated sugar, ground coffee, or salt to create a thick paste. Scrub it along your body, hands, and feet to remove dead, dull skin. Our beauty director April Franzino also suggests trying Organic Virgin Coconut Body Scrub  for a soft, smooth complexion.

4. Brighten your face.
Coconut oil is an inexpensive way to recreate a youthful, dewy look. Just dab a little bit along your cheekbones — it lightens cheeks just like a highlighter and it even brings out the natural pigments in your face. No blush required!

5. Shave your legs.
Out of shaving cream? Use coconut oil instead. Your razor will glide down your legs just as easy, and, when you're done, you'll be left with silky soft skin.

6. Tame frizz.
Rub a small amount on pesky flyaway hairs in a pinch. Franzino really likes Coconut Oil Hair Shine . Just don't add a lot or you'll overload your hair with too much oil. 

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New Ways to Carve a Pumpkin

These aren't your run-of-the mill jack-o-lanterns.

1. Fairytale House 

2. Scar Face

3. Peekaboo Planters

4. Squash Snail

5.Cheery Tiers 

6.Hooty owl pumpkin

 

How to Make Your Hair Grow

1, Eat a healthy diet

Eating a diet rich in protein and vital vitamins and minerals is an essential prerequisite to healthy hair growth. Opt for foods high in vitamins A, B, C, and E, iron, zinc, copper, magnesium, and selenium. Vitamin B-complex, in particular, is extremely important for making your hair grow faster.

So, include a variety of foods like milk, cheese, yogurt, chicken, eggs, whole grains, salmon, spinach, broccoli, bell peppers, cabbage, parsley, grapefruit, avocado, brown bread, oats, and alfalfa in your diet to nourish your hair and scalp. Plus, drink fresh fruit and vegetable juices, such as orange, grapefruit, carrot, beet, and lettuce juice.

Fish, flax seeds, walnuts, beans, winter squash, olive oil, and other foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids are also good for hair growth as about 3% of a hair shaft is made up of omega-3 fatty acids 

2, Use castor oil

Being rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids, especially omega-9 fatty acids, castor oil promotes hair growth naturally.

As this oil is quite viscous, mix the castor oil with an equal amount of coconut, olive, or almond oil. Massage your scalp with it and leave it on for 30 to 45 minutes. Then shampoo your hair.

You can also add essential oils, especially rosemary, peppermint, eucalyptus, lavender, or thyme oil, to the castor oil and then put it in your hair.

3, Massage your scalp 

Massaging promotes blood flow to the scalp, which in turn stimulates the hair follicles. In addition, deep condition your hair once a week with a hot oil treatment or deep conditioning hair mask.

1. Apply the oil (preferably warm) or conditioner to your hair.
2. Gently rub your fingers on your scalp in a circular motion for three to five minutes.
3. Rinse the oil or conditioner out of your hair.

4, Flip your hair upside down 

This is one of the most popular tricks to promote faster hair growth. Just flip your hair upside down by flipping your head over for two to four minutes daily. It is believed to work by improving circulation.

5, Whip up an egg mask

Eggs are Highly beneficial for faster hair growth because they are packed with protein and also contain iron, sulfur, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium. You can use an egg hair mask at least once a month.

• Whisk an egg. Mix in four tablespoons of grapeseed oil and a few drops of lavender oil. Apply it on your hair and scalp and leave it on for half an hour. Finally, rinse it out and shampoo your hair as usual.
• Apply a mixture of two egg yolks and two tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil on your scalp. Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Wash it out with cold water and then shampoo your hair.
• Alternatively, whisk an egg and add one cup of milk, two tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil, and the juice from half a lemon to it. Apply it on your scalp and leave it on for 20 to 30 minutes before washing it out and shampooing your hair.

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Many uses for baby powder

Detangle jewellery

Don’t be tempted to throw away any tangled jewellery.

Give them a quick sprinkle of baby powder and rub between your fingers and thumb to gently loosen any stubborn knots.

This little trick also works well on any shoelace knots.

Keep feet and shoes clean

Ballet shoes and pretty pumps may be fashionable and comfortable but we don’t need to tell you that wearing shoes without socks is a recipe for smelly feet.

Lightly sprinkle some baby powder in the insides of your shoes and rub into your feet, every morning. The powder will absorb any sweat during the day – keeping your feet fresh and your shoes tip-top.

Refresh your sheets

Most of us sweat whilst we sleep and, needless to say, more so during these balmy Summer nights. You may be inclined to wash your sheets more frequently but keep costs down by reaching for the baby powder instead.

Keep your sheets fresher for longer by dusting some baby powder between your bed sheets before and after you go to bed. The powder will soak up any moisture and the comforting scent will also help you nod off.

Keep ants at bay

If you spot any ants in your home, sprinkle baby powder into the area to keep them away – for free. Ants, according to experts, aren’t keen on the texture or scent of baby powder so will stay away from it.

It’s a great alternative to using harmful (and expensive!) ant repellents around children

Soak up spills and leaks

If your little one or pet has an accident on your carpet or rug then baby powder can help remove any lingering smells.

Wet the area, blot with kitchen roll then sprinkle baby powder on the area. Let it dry and hoover over.

Lift oil stains

When cooking with hot oil it’s common to get annoying splash backs on your clothes.

Lift any oil stains by sprinkling baby powder on both sides of the material. Lightly rub in and leave to soak in. Hand-wash and leave to air - the oil stain should have disappeared by the time it’s dry.

Sprinkle sandy skin

Next time you’re on a family day out by the sea remember to pop your baby powder in your beach bag. There’s nothing worse than kids – and partners – moaning about their sandy feet and toes.

So, for a quick and easy way to remove irritating grains, sprinkle baby powder on their sandy areas and get them to do a little shake. The sand will just drop off!

Silence creaky floor boards

A quick dusting of baby powder is a temporary yet free quick-fix for silencing those annoying squeaks and creeks in old floorboards.

The baby powder gets in the cracks and eliminates the friction causing the noise. Simply dust on and work into the cracks with an old paint brush.

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The World’s First Long-Hair Village Huangluo

Hair is very important to women, who generally use it to highlight their features, but for the women of the ethnic Yao people of Huangluo Village, China, hair is their most prized possession.

Located in the Longji Scenic Are of Gulin, China, Huangluo Village numbers around 82 households of Red Yao ethnics, who get their name from the traditional red clothing. Like many other Chinese villages, Hunagluo enjoys very attractive natural surroundings and has plenty of ancient traditions to keep tourists entertained, but the most fascinating thing about it is the women’s obsession with long hair. In fact, the Yao settlement has received a Guinness certification for the “world’s longest hair village” and is also known as the “Long Hair Village” across China. Considering the average hair length of the 120 women in Huangluo is 1,7 meters and the longest locks exceed 2.1 meters, I’d say its reputation is well-deserved.

Hair has always played a big part in the lives of the Red Yao women of Huangluo. Until a few years ago, it was considered so important that no one, apart from the husband and children was allowed to look upon it when let loose. During the summer and autumn, women would go to the river to wash their hair and keep it covered with a blue scarf to keep it hidden. Only the man who would become her husband had the privilege to see a Hongyao woman’s hair in all its beauty, and that would only happen on their wedding day. If a local or a foreigner happened to stumble upon a woman with her hair revealed, he was forced to spend three years with her family as their son-in-law. But all these old traditions were abandoned in 1987, and Yao women can now proudly show and comb their jet black hair in public without worrying about the consequences

The women of Huangluo can only cut their hair once in their lives, when they turn 16, and they can start looking for a lover. But the hair isn’t simply thrown away, it’s given to the girl’s grandmother and made into an ornamental headpiece. When she marries, the hair is gifted to the groom, and later becomes a part of the woman’s everyday hairdo. It’s said a Red Yao woman’s hair is made of three bunches. One is the one that grows every day, the other is the cut headpiece, and the third is made from the falling strings of hair, which are collected every day. They all come together to form elaborate hairstyles which represent the social status of the bearer

All the women of Huangluo wear their long black hair in a tray-like hairstyle, but there are certain details that say a lot about her. If the hair is simply wrapped around her head, it means she is married but has no children. If she has a small bun at the front, it means she is married with children, and if she wears a kerchief around her head, it means she is looking for a lover. Regardless of their status, it’s impossible not to notice the beauty of every Red Yao woman’s dark hair. It’s said it comes from the special “shampoo” they use to wash it with - ”rice water” (water used to rinse rice).

If you were curious as to why these women let their hair grow so long, it’s because they believe it brings longevity, wealth and good fortune. The longer the hair, the more fortunate one will be.

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4 Ways With Lettuce Leaves

Lettuce Wedges with Creamy Dressing

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Salt and pepper
• 1 cup mayonnaise $
• 2 large heads iceberg lettuce, quartered

Method:

1. Combine grated lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Add 2 Tbsp. hot water and mix well. Add mayonnaise and stir until smooth. (Dressing can be made up to 3 days in advance; cover and refrigerate.)
2. Arrange iceberg wedges on plates or a serving platter. Drizzle some dressing over each, sprinkle with pepper, if desired, and serve. Serve with remaining dressing.

Chinese Chicken and Mushroom Lettuce Cups

An perfect do ahead dish to serve to unexpected guests.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups minced mushrooms
• 500 gms minced chicken
• 3 cups shredded cabbage
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 cup minced green onions
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander
• 24 Iceberg lettuce leaves

Method:

1. Heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook for 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and chicken; cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add shredded cabbage, salt, crushed red pepper and cook for 5 minutes or until cabbage wilts. Remove from heat, and stir in onions, oyster sauce, and soy sauce. Cool completely. Place mixture in an airtight container or heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; freeze.
2. Thaw chicken mixture overnight in refrigerator or microwave at MEDIUM for 10 minutes. Bring to room temperature, or microwave at HIGH until warm, if desired. Stir in cilantro. Spoon about 3 tablespoons chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf with a slotted spoon.

Stuffed Lettuce Parcels

Ingredients:

• Large lettuce leaves, washed and drained properly
• 1 cup plain rice washed, boiled and drained
• 10 walnuts each chopped in a few pieces
• 1 small raw carrot cut into very small squares (or grated)
•  2 small spring onions
• 1 tsp curry powder
• pinch of ground cardamon
• ½ tsp paprika
• finely chopped fresh mint and basil (about 4 leaves of each)
• 2 tbsps  golden sultanas
• 3 or 5 chopped, black olives
• a little dash of fresh lemon juice (optional)
• a little salt
• a little drizzle of olive or sunflower oil

Method:

In a non-stick pan, fry your pre-boiled rice in a little oil with all the spices for a couple of minutes, then allow to cool down properly. Now add the rest of the ingredients (except for the lettuce), and blend well using a fork.  Using a large spoon, place one or two servings into the centre of each leaf and roll – I would use a couple of toothpicks to keep in place.  Serve immediately.  A fresh fruit juice complements this wonderfully, and makes not only for a great light lunch but also a highly nutritious one.

Pickled Lettuce

A wonderful accompaniment to burgers and sandwiches, even good ol’ daal chawal!

Ingredients:

• 1 round head lettuce
• 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 Tablespoons sugar
• 6 Tablespoons vinegar

Method:

1. Separate, wash and shred lettuce leaves. Place in large bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, mix water, vinegar, sugar, and salt. The mixture can be adjusted a bit according to your taste.
3. Pour over lettuce. Use your hands to mix the lettuce well with the liquid.
4. Let sit for 20-30 minutes at room temperature. Refrigerate.

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