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I have noticed my hair breaking or falling out in handfuls - again. This happened once before and I changed shampoos. That helped. Now it is happening again, and I am using the shampoo that made it stop the first time. Are there herbs I can use to strengthen my hair?:confused:

I have read that cats will sleep up to 23 hours in a day. This is considered normal for them. If you are concerned, do you have things for them to do? Perhaps you could get or build a cat tree or other fun thing for them to play on. That might keep them awake a little longer! :)

Lots of herbs are also used as spices. I wonder if we got in the habit of putting spices in our foods as medicines? I have read that cinnamon is good for diabetes. Are there other herbs, too? It seems like there is something, but I can't remember...

You can also "cheat" and purchase the dried flowers and herbs that you want in your blend from a store or online. It might not be as fragrant as your own, but it works. You can also purchase oils to refresh the potpourri. Just mix with some orris root, then put it all in a paper bag and...

You have inspired me, too. I used to sprout seeds, but stopped. Not sure why, now... There is a lady in our town that makes sprouted flour breads and stuff. I have been wanting to try that for a long time. Now I definately have to order some! Sprouted grains are supposed to make the...

I have been eyeing that blender/juicer thing being sold by Montel Williams. It looks great (they always do on tv! LOL!) and leaves all the good stuff in, like the fiber and stuff. But, it is supposed to emulsify everything so it isn't pulpy. Has anyone tried it? I would love to make my...

I am not an expert on this, but I have done a little reading. Hopefully someone who knows more will jump in. Mostly, it depends on the type of detox you are doing. You can practice gentle daily detox methods. When I say gentle, I mean gentle on the body. There are intense detox methods...

And, there is a difference between growing organically and being certified organic. If you sell veggies or fruits, you have to be careful about how you say organic. You can grow things organically, but if your neighbor uses a lot of pesticides, your plants may get some on them and no longer...

That is a good idea! That way they can drain, but they can also draw moisture up from below if they need to. I worry about them drowning in a container - but I also worry about them drying out. Our August's are pretty hot and dry. This summer has been amazingly wet for us, though!

This is good to know! I have always thought that if medicine took acupuncture more seriously, they would be able to find scientific reasons for it to work. It has been around for too many centuries to not be effective. Anyway, that is how I think.

Mints are also energizing. Several of the aromatherapy energizing formulas use different mints and different citrus fragrances blended together. If you shower in the morning, you might want to look for mint or citrus scented shower gels. That is my favorite way to wake up in the morning...

Coconut oil is supposed to really help with an itchy scalp. Rosemary oil is supposed to help, also, but you wouldn't want to use it straight, as it is very strong. You could mix the two, leave it on overnight or all day on a day where you aren't going anywhere, then shampoo it out. You...

I know that mints can be aggressive in gardens, and would like to keep mine contained as much as possible. I love the mint family, and would like to have several kinds planted around my yard. Does anyone know the best way to contain them? They like water, so a pot doesn't seem like the...

The first thing I would recommend is to start getting a good rest. Rest is very important to our health. If you need a supplement to help with sleep, there are several. I have read good things about Cordyceps helping with fatigue, but the results from tests are varied. Vitamin B12 can help...

That is true. Grapefruit juice has a lot of nutritional value, but it can also interfere with how your body uses certain kinds of medicines. I am thinking some high blood pressure medicines, and some cholesterol medicines. I will find an article and post it later!