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eating
seeds is more effective than skin lotions
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“O
children of Adam! We have indeed sent down to you clothing to cover your shame,
and [clothing] for beauty and clothing that guards [against evil], that
is the best. This is of the communications of Allah that they may be mindful”
(Qur’an, 7:26).
There
are crèmes, special soaps, chemical formulas, natural formulas, lotions and
gels for the hair, the skin and even the feet. If a person exhibits skin or hair
problems that are severe enough they may even get a prescription lotion from
their doctor. However, the mass marketing of these cover-up tools may be
damaging to the health and may just be masking larger problems. Despite the
popular phrases “beauty is only skin deep” or “Don’t judge a book by its
cover”, the outside of the body is, in many ways, a reflection of the inside
of the body.
Hair
problems that occur in the body are often a reflection of kidney and/or adrenal
stress or hormonal imbalance. Hair loss is often caused by adrenal stress either
through taking steroids, birth control pills, being stressed, or being pregnant.
Too much hair in the face area or other parts of the body can also be a result
of imbalanced hormones or adrenal stress.
Poor
peripheral circulation can also cause hair to grow slowly or thin. Lack of
sleep, lack of proper nutrients and toxicity levels also can hamper head health.
Many herbs, however, can help the body to internally deal with these problems.
Borage can help strengthen the adrenal glands and nettles and alfalfa can boost
nutrition and circulation. Red clover, Echinacea, ginkgo or blessed thistle can
help remove toxins from the body and vitex berry can help regulate hormonal
levels. Catnip can assist with sleep problems (Castleman). Fenugreek and black
seed are also good herbs for the hair as they contain Essential Fatty Acids to
make the hair shine as well as hormone balancing elements (Harris). Usually the
nails are affected by many of the same things the hair is affected by so any
herb that can assist in hair growth or health is usually helpful to the nails as
well.
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even
natural beauty products cannot cover up internal beauty problems
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Skin
problems are also a reflection of internal health and are often a reflection of
overall body and blood toxicity and/or stomach problems. Almost anything that
cleanses the blood or intestines will also show a result on the skin. The skin
is also a reflection of the health of the stomach. People who suffer from
allergies, acid reflux, poor digestion, ulcers, absorption problems or other
digestive ailments will often have skin problems as well. Usually, once the
digestive disorder is taken care of, the skin problem will soon vanish as well.
Alfalfa contains eight digestive enzymes as well as numerous minerals and
vitamins so it is a perfect herb to assist with poor assimilation in the stomach
(Castleman). Herbs such as nettles, red clover, damiana, pau d’arco, licorice,
Echinacea, or elecampane cleanse the blood. To detoxify the body in general
cleavers, chickweed, blackberry leaf or dandelion work well. Root herbs like
burdock or yellow dock also cleanse the blood, the internal organs and thus, the
skin.
Skin
problems can also be as a result of allergies, hormone imbalances, nutrition or
dehydration (Batmanghelidji). Vitex berries, blessed thistle, nettles and
dandelion can all help to balance hormonal levels. Nettles can relieve airborne
allergies and Pau d’arco can relieve food allergies. Alfalfa, peppermint,
nettles, red raspberry leaf, yellow dock and many other herbs are high in
nutrition and can be taken daily as nutritional support in much the same way one
would take a multi-vitamin (Heinerman). Drinking water also enables the skin to
better shed toxins and thus keeps it cleaner. When the skin is dehydrated it
cannot shed toxins from the body and skin rashes or breakouts can occur
(Batmanghelidji). Flax seeds (Essential Fatty Acids), black seed (EFAs) and
sesame seeds (Vitamin E) are also wonderful tonics for the skin and help prevent
wrinkles. Taking two tablespoons (combined) of the seeds mentioned above, every
day, is an inexpensive replacement for vitamin E and Evening Primrose Oil
capsules. However, one must keep in mind that allergic reactions can occur even
with natural herbs and products. People with allergic tendencies should always
test an herb or supplement before considering its long-term use. To test an
herb, use it for one day to one week. If there is a reaction, stop taking the
herb for three days. If the reaction disappears you know you are allergic to
that herb.
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the
faucet supplies endless free beauty supply
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Healthy
teeth and fresh breath can also make a person more attractive. However,
toothpastes and mouthwashes are only there to assist with good nutritional
habits. One cannot hide bad nutritional habits with mouthwash or a miswak. Bad
breath, for instance, often comes from the stomach cavity and not the mouth
itself (Yeager). Proper digestion is then essential for good breath. Chewing
fresh parsley or mint can assist in digestion as well as freshen the mouth. Teas
like sage, clove or thyme can cleanse the mouth of any infections, which may
cause pain or bad breath. Taking herbs like comfrey or boneset help to
strengthen the root & bone structure of the teeth. On the other hand,
drinking tea and coffee can stain the teeth and all sodas corrode the teeth
(Yeager). Sugar is probably one of the most harmful elements to teeth. Stevia
can be used instead (an herbal leaf that tastes sweet). For people that have
sugar problems they can try gymnema tea, which reduces cravings for sweets up to
three hours and renders all foods with sugar tasteless.
Bright
eyes make one look more beautiful. Tired eyes or eyes with black circles under
them can make people look older and less attractive. Blood cleansing or
digestive herbs can help get rid of dark circles and herbs like agrimony or
calendula can provide a powerful but gentle wash for tired, stressed or infected
eyes.
One’s
outlook on life and energy levels contribute to how attractive a person looks as
well. A person who is depressed or tired may appear very unattractive. Herbs
that help to boost energy levels are nettles, eluthero ginseng, damiana,
alfalfa, nettles, gingko, or chickweed. Herbs that help alleviate depression are
St. Johns Wort, borage, wood betony and/or gingko. Damina, licorice root and
eluthero ginseng are aphrodisiacs.
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