Following on from the eco barbecues post; Christopher, over at Blog Harbour, asked about natural ways to get rid of mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes can turn a pleasant walk or relaxing evening into a nightmare of feeling that you’re being bitten alive and the critters can carry some nasty diseases.
Unfortunately, most over the counter mosquito treatments rely on harsh, toxic ingredients such as DEET. However, there are some natural, safe and effective ways to repel mosquitoes.
Go naked
Sometimes mosquitoes are ATTRACTED to the scents of shampoos, deodorants, perfumes and other toiletries, so …

Why A Power Nap? Facts on Sleep:
While small children typically take naps in the afternoon, our culture generally frowns upon mid-day sleep; however, even in those who get enough sleep (but particularly in those who don’t), many people experience a natural increase in drowsiness in the afternoon, about 8 hours after waking. And research shows that you can make yourself more alert reduce stress and improve cognitive functioning with a nap. Mid-day sleep, or a ‘power nap’, means more patience, less stress, better reaction time, increased learning, more efficiency and …

If your health fails, it can overshadow everything else that’s going on in your life. From relatively minor health issues such as aches and pains, lethargy, and indigestion to major health problems that can threaten your existence, health can really impact happiness and stress levels. Making a commitment to taking on healthier habits this year can have a far-reaching payoff: you’ll feel better in everything you do. Here are a few healthy habits that carry a big impact:
Eat A Helthy Diet For The Right Reasons: Rather than eating right for …

The Daily Mail reported on September 4th 2006 that campaigners claimed that cosmetics and toiletries are exposing women to 175 chemicals every day.
Below follows a extract from an article that appeared in the English Daily Mail on Tuesday Sept. 4 2006. Written by Pat Thomas.
BATH PRODUCTS:
These days most of us don’t use soap in the shower or bath. Instead we lather up with bath foams, shower gels, facial scrubs, all of which rely on complex detergents – often the same ones used in heavy industry – to wash …

You know the story…it happens to you all the time, especially when you have to prepare yourself for a special occasion. Your make up doesn’t look the way you want to or, worse, you do the make up and feel very proud of yourself…and when you get out, everybody is looking strangely at you. Why is that? Oh, well…It happened again: your make up mirror wasn’t big enough, clear enough or you didn’t find any light to see better any imperfections that may have appeared. It is time for you …

It’s not as simple as it sounds. There is a difference!
When washing your hair, it is best if you get in the shower. You may give yourself a back-ache and won’t be able to rinse properly if you wash your hair in the sink. Start by rinsing your hair to remove any leave-in conditioner or styling aids. Use a quarter sized dollop of shampoo and rub your hands together to distribute it. Put the shampoo on your scalp, not the ends of your hair. Work up a lather by massaging …

Healthy hair care is not simply about which brand of shampoo and conditioner you use, but also involves maintaining your physical and mental health.
There are certain chemicals to avoid in shampoo and conditioners. Some of these are Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Coal Tar, Cocamide DEA/Lauramide DEA, Diazolidinyl Urea, Formaldehyde, Parabens (methyl, ethyl, propyl and butyl), Propylene Glycol, Triethanolamine and Sodium Laureth/Sodium Laurel Sulfate. Each of these chemicals has been shown to have harmful effects, and to avoid them, you should ensure you read and understand everything listed in your product’s ingredients.
Do not …

There’s plenty you can do to hang on to what hair you have and encourage healthy regrowth without spending an arm and a leg for it. You can start by taking a look in your very own kitchen. If you are suffering from hair loss or baldness, apply a paste of hot olive oil, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder to the scalp before shampooing your hair. Let it sit for 15 minutes and then shampoo. A heat cap may be applied for deeper penetration. Even …