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Homemade Air Freshener with Lemon Juice

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Hey guys! Learn how to make an easy homemade air freshener with lemon juice!

Lemons smell clean and fresh! That makes them one of the perfect ingredients for making your own non-toxic homemade air freshener! They not only neutralize bad scents and mask stale air but have a therapeutic scent that energizes and uplifts mood.

We’ll be using lemon juice plus lemon essential oil in this recipe. However, lemon essential oil is totally optional. It just has a more long lasting lemony scent compared to lemon juice plus keeps the spray from going bad fast.

Other ingredients used are baking soda and hot water. Baking soda is an important ingredient because it helps make the lemon scent stronger. Hot water helps dissolve the baking soda.

Use a spritz bottle or fine mist spray bottle to store your air freshener. Okay, now let’s check out the ingredients we’ll need and the instructions!

Homemade Air Freshener with Lemon Juice

Hey guys! Learn how to make an easy homemade air freshener with lemon juice!

What you need:

  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 7 drops lemon essential oil *optional
  • 2 cups of hot water
  • Funnel
  • Spray bottle

Directions:

  1. Add 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tsp baking soda to your spray bottle.
  2. Now pour in 2 cups of hot water then shake the bottle to dissolve the baking soda and combine all ingredients together. Then add 7 drops of lemon essential oil (optional) and shake again.
  3. Spray whenever needed for a fresh clean lemony scent! You can use it in the bathroom, kitchen, closets, rooms, pantry, etc!
  4. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2-4 weeks. If the water turns murky, then discard.

Wasn’t that an easy air freshener recipe with lemon juice?! Make it and share your results!

Homemade Dog Oatmeal Shampoo

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Use a homemade dog oatmeal shampoo to help cleanse and soothe your doggie naturally!

When your dog is itchy everywhere, you can feel really bad. If you’ve ruled out the possibility of fleas, check for other reasons why your dog could be extra itchy. It could be the conventional shampoo you’re using! Believe it or not, store-bought dog shampoos can strip off all the natural oils on your dog’s fur, leaving it feeling dry tight and itchy.

Okay so in this post, I present to you this extremely simple homemade dog oatmeal shampoo. It is so easy that it doesn’t even need a tutorial guys!

What makes oatmeal so good is it’s soothing properties. It’s popularly used as a home remedy for many skin ailments including skin rashes, bug bites, eczema, hives and also itchy skin.

Oatmeal is also a great natural cleanser because it is full of saponins that are natural cleansing agents. The saponins in oatmeal get activated with oatmeal is mixed in water. They give oatmeal a slippery and soapy feel to it which is perfect for sliding off dirt and grime on skin.

Homemade Dog Oatmeal Shampoo Recipe

Okay, so this is a traditional shampoo recipe. This means it’s not going to lather up like your usual dog shampoo. And that’s totally okay! It will still get your dog clean, smelling fresh and happy! Your dog totally doesn’t mind if the shampoo is soapy or not. Note: The recipe below is for one time use. Whip it up every time you’re giving your dog a bath!

Use a homemade dog oatmeal shampoo to help cleanse and soothe your doggie pal’s body naturally!

What you need:

  • 1 cup colloidal oatmeal
  • Enough water to form a easily spreadable paste
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 drops lavender essential oil
  • Bowl and whisk for mixing

Directions:

  1. Into a large bowl, dump in a cup of colloidal oatmeal.
  2. Now start pouring water slowly by slowly while whisking away until you get an easily spreadable texture. We don’t want the oatmeal paste to be too thick or too watery – just a nice consistency somewhere in between.
  3. Once you get that consistency, mix in 1 tbsp of coconut oil and 2 drops of lavender essential oils.
  4. And your homemade dog shampoo with oatmeal is created!
  5. It’s basically a silky paste and you’re going to use it by first wetting your dog then gently rubbing the paste all over your dog’s fur. Avoid the eye, nose, mouth and ears.
  6. Leave it to sit for about 15-20 minutes then start rinsing off with tepid water.
  7. Use once a week for an itchy dog then once a month for maintenance. It’s great to use in the winter months to fix dry itchy skin.

Go ahead and try this homemade dog oatmeal shampoo! It works a charm in soothing your furry friend’s fur!

Homemade Flea Spray with Vinegar and Baking Soda

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Make this homemade flea spray with vinegar and baking soda to kill fleas on your pets and in the house!

Are your dogs infested with fleas? That sucks because these pesky critters can be a pain to get rid of! It’s like you have to constantly use an insecticide on your pets or around the house until the tiny bugs are eradicated.

But what if you’re averse to commercial chemical laden flea killers? Especially if you have babies in the house and you don’t want to fill their environment with toxic chemicals?! Don’t worry, you can try this homemade flea spray with vinegar and baking soda!

This is an easy recipe: you only need to have 4 things in hand. And I’m sure you have all of these in your kitchen right now!

It’s totally optional but you can also add some flea-killing essential oils too! Essential oils are 100% pure concentrated plant extracts. Many of them have bug-repelling properties! The best essential oils for fleas are: eucalyptus, peppermint, lemongrass, rosemary and lavender. If your making this spray for cats, then please leave out the essential oils.

Alright, here’s the recipe:

Homemade Flea Spray with Vinegar and Baking Soda

Make this homemade flea spray with vinegar and baking soda to kill fleas on your pets and in the house!

What you need:

  • 1 cup raw apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup warm water
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 5 drops eucalyptus essential oil (don’t use for cats)
  • Pyrex measuring cup
  • 16 oz spray bottle

Directions:

  1. Into a Pyrex measuring cup, place ½ tsp each of sea salt and baking soda.
  2. Now add your 5 drops of eucalyptus essential oil.
  3. Slowly pour ½ cup of warm water into the Pyrex cup.
  4. Next, carefully pour 1 cup of raw apple cider vinegar into the Pyrex cup. This will cause a hissing and foaming reaction.
  5. After that, pour your mixture into a spray bottle and shake well.
  6. That’s it! Your homemade flea spray with vinegar and baking soda is ready!
  7. Store in a cool dry place.
  8. To use, spray your pets down from a distance of at 6 inches away. Do not spray on their eyes, nose, mouth and ears.

Other Tips to Banish Fleas!

Please ensure to also do other effective things that will banish fleas forever! These include:

  • Make sure to wash your cat or dog’s bedding, cushions, towels, etc frequently in hot water.
  • Sprinkle borax on carpets and places your dog likes to hang out at night, then vacuum the next morning.
  • Apply dog conditioner on your dog’s fur then comb out using a flea comb.

Go ahead and try out this effective homemade flea spray with vinegar and baking soda!

How to Dissolve Bunions Naturally

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Get to know how to dissolve bunions naturally with 5 natural remedies!

Bunions are outward protrusions of the joint of the big toe. They are caused by different factors including wearing tight shoes over a long period of time, genetics and salt deposits in that joint. Bunions may look unsightly but the reason why many people want them gone is because they cause a lot of unbearable pain. Some people can’t even walk properly or wear shoes at all because of bunions!

Today, I want to share 5 effective remedies that will help dissolve bunions naturally. These remedies help reduce calcification at the head of the metatarsal, get rid of salt deposits, reduce inflammation and numb down pain!

 

How to Dissolve Bunions Naturally – 5 Ways

Get to know how to dissolve bunions naturally with 5 natural remedies!

1. Oil Massage

Oil massage is one of the best remedies for dissolving bunions naturally. The gentle pressure applied on the bunions combined with the nourishing oil helps naturally and gradually dissolve the bunion. The best oils to use include coconut oil, olive oil, sesame oil and moringa oil, among others.

  • Bunion Oil Massage: To perform a massage, you will need to gently rub a tsp of the oil you chose on your bunion, gently but firmly pressing it inside for 5-7 minutes. You can even get a partner to do it for you.

2. Apply Essential Oils

Essential oils are highly concentrated liquid plant extracts. They are all-natural and contain chemical constituents that offer powerful therapeutic properties! Some of the therapeutic properties include analgesic (pain relieving), anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and more. Some of the best essential oils for bunions include eucalyptus radiata essential oil, wintergreen essential oil, peppermint essential oil, lemon essential oil and more. Please See: 8 Best Essential Oils for Bunions & How to Use. Here’s an essential oil blend for bunions got from the link above:

  • Bunion Busting Blend: In a small glass bowl, add 10 drops eucalyptus radiata essential oil, 10 drops sweet marjoram essential oil, 8 drops lemon essential oil, 8 drops german chamomile essential oil. Mix them well with a toothpick then transfer the blend into a 10ml roller bottle. Top off with fractionated coconut oil. Roll onto the bunion three times a day. Caution: Lemon oil is photosensitive so do not expose your skin to sunlight with this blend on.

3. Use Turmeric

Did you know that this golden spice is powerful against inflammation and pain?! It can be used internally and externally. Many people have had success using turmeric to treat bunions. You can make a turmeric paste for bunions or drink turmeric milk (popularly called golden milk) to help dissolve bunions from the inside-out.

  • Turmeric Paste: In a glass bowl, add 1 tbsp of turmeric powder. Now add a little water, slowly by slowly, while mixing with a spoon to get a smooth non-drippy paste. Apply the paste onto your bunion and cover with a cotton gauze. Put on a black sock over it and leave it overnight.
  • Golden Milk: Pour 1 cup of warm milk (whole milk or coconut milk) into a cup. Now add ½ tsp turmeric powder, 1 pinch of ground black pepper and enough raw honey to taste. Stir well and enjoy your golden milk ever y night before bed. It’s said to also promote deep sleep!

4. Have an Epsom Salt Foot Soak

Epsom salt is an amazing natural remedy for sore joints and muscles. If your bunion is hurting unbearably, an Epsom salt foot soak will help loads! Epsom salt not only takes away the pain of your bunions but also reduces inflammation. It helps detoxify the body and contains magnesium that is absorbed best through the skin. Make an Epsom salt foot soak every night to help your bunions:

  • Epsom Salt Foot Soak: Pour 4 liters of very warm water into a tub or foot soak tub, then add 4 tbsp of Epsom salts. Soak your feet for 25 minutes every night then do an oil massage on the bunion before heading to bed.

5. Drink Bay Leaf Tea

Bay leaf is an effective natural remedy to dissolve bunions! It is a powerful diuretic. Bay leaf works by dissolving excess salt in the body that accumulates in joints causing gout and bunions. This helps decrease the size of your bunions and take away the unbearable pain. Here’s how to make and consume bay leaf tea for bunions:

  • Bay Leaf Tea: Crush to powder 6 bay leaves in your spice grinder or blender. Store the bay leaf powder in an air tight container for future use. Now place a tablespoon of this bay leaf powder in a pot containing 10 oz of boiling water. Cover the pot and let the bay leaves steep overnight. Strain it into a flask or bottle the next morning and sip it throughout the day. Do this for 3 days then take a 7-day break before resuming the remedy. Taking bay leaf tea will make you go to the bathroom regularly, which helps remove excess salt from the body!

I hope you’ve got an idea of how to dissolve bunions naturally using the above 5 remedies!

DIY Beeswax Cream for Psoriasis

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Get relief using this DIY beeswax cream for psoriasis!

Beeswax is a miracle ingredient when it comes to making homemade creams and lotions. It’s especially good for those with dry skin and also inflammatory skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema. That’s because it provides a protective layer over the affected skin, preventing irritants from aggravating it. This protective layer also seals moisture into the skin, which helps moisturize the dry psoriasis patches.

In this post, I want to share with you a simple enough but very effective DIY beeswax cream for psoriasis. We’re going to be using other skin healing ingredients as well and these include:

  • Raw honey – Raw honey is filled with powerful antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that are nourishing and healing to skin. If possible, use manuka honey as it is the best form of honey in terms of medicinal powers.
  • Neem oil – Neem oil is amazing for treating psoriasis and eczema. It contains strong antiseptic, antimicrobial, antibacterial and antifungal properties. It also speeds up healing of psoriasis patches.
  • Coconut oil – This creamy white oil is very soothing and helps relieve itchy and dry psoriasis patches.
  • Jojoba oil – Jojoba oil has a molecular structure that’s similar to our skin’s sebum. It is very moisturizing which is important for dry psoriasis.
  • Rosemary oil – Rosemary oil is among the top essential oils for psoriasis. It helps speed up healing of skin plus it stops that awful psoriasis itch. It’s also powerful at reducing psoriasis inflammation.

Definitely add other essential oils for psoriasis if you don’t have rosemary essential oil on hand. Here’s a list of effective essential oils for psoriasis: List of the Best Essential Oils to Treat Psoriasis & Recipes

DIY Beeswax Cream for Psoriasis

Get relief using this DIY beeswax cream for psoriasis!

What you need:

  • 1 tbsp beeswax pastilles
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 3 tbsp jojoba oil
  • ½ tsp raw honey
  • ¼ tsp neem oil
  • 7 drops rosemary oil
  • Double boiler
  • Clean glass jar for storage

Directions:

  1. You will need a double boiler to melt down your beeswax. You can actually create your own double boiler if you don’t own one! To do this, simply get a large pot and fill it with 2 inches water. Now get a smaller pot and add your beeswax pastilles, coconut oil and jojoba oil into it. Place the smaller pot inside the bigger pot so that the water touches its bottom but doesn’t enter into it. Heat the large pot over a medium low flame until the beeswax and coconut oil melt down to liquid form.
  2. Once melted, remove from heat and let it cool off for about 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in the raw honey, neem oil and rosemary essential oil then pour the mixture into a clean glass jar.
  4. Let it set in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before use.
  5. Store in a cool dry place for up to a year, keeping it away from water and other contaminants.
  6. Use it on damp skin after a shower, for best results.

Will you try this DIY beeswax cream for psoriasis? Try it out and get natural relief fast!