Neem Oil infusion: How to make and its uses

Neem oil infusion

You have heard of neem or henna infused with coconut oil. We also know of amla oil, or even citrus-infused olive oil.

So, infused oils simply means that a carrier oil (olive, sesame, coconut) is combined with an herb or fruit/peels and the herb's or peels therapeutic properties (healing properties) are obtained through application on the skin. This could be therapeutic for dry skin, inclinations, insect bites, scalp issues or even hair loss.  Since the skin readily absorbs products which contain oils and fatty acids, the infused oils are a great way of getting the phyto-nutrients and vitamins A and E plus other compounds to the cells.

Health benefits of neem (oil and leaves) Mwarubaini
Both neem oil and neem leaf are fantastic skin care ingredients:
-Neem relieves dry skin.
-It soothes itchiness, redness and irritation.
-It improves general skin health and immunity, combating bacterial infections, as in acne, boils and ulcers.

One of the top neem benefits is that it lets you avoid harsh chemicals and nasty insecticides when treating conditions like
-psoriasis ,
-eczema,
-scabies,
-head lice

Neem holds many healing properties like:
anti-bacterial
anti-viral
anti-septic
anti-diabetic
anti-fungal
blood-purifying
spermicidal (should be avoided by women trying to conceive or are pregnant.)

Benefits Of Neem For Animals
Wash your dog with neem soap or a neem shampoo , and you'll discourage biting insects, ticks and fleas, ringworm, mange mites, any skin disorders or fungal infections...

Neem is just as fantastic for the skin and hair of your pets as it is for yourself. Again, you avoid nasty chemicals and harmful medications. They only increase stress for the immune system rather than helping it, whereas
neem benefits the immune system and overall health of your pet .

All these benefits can be availed through a neem oil infusion. This also provides an excellent oppirtunity to benefit from the oil itself eg olive oil will really nourish your skin. You can get the neem infusion in any health store, super market or our online store. Just don't cook with it!!!

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Healthy hair and scalp: Herbal tea rinses

Hi again,
Very often we have to deal with dull hair or dry and flaky scalp that seems to reuse to improve no matter what you use. This issues are caused by a couple of issues we encounter in our daily activities. Your scalp could be acting up due to build-up from dust and sediments (smoke, fumes etc) that are in the polluted city airs we survive by, or you may be having an allergic reaction due to medication or even hair products and styling gels. The same happens to your hair, topped up with build-up of dirt and styling products and salts from our sweats.
One remedy many people adopt is the herbal tea rinse. Simply put, you prepare herbal tea (without the sweeteners or honey), cool the tea and use it as a final rinse after shampoo or deep conditioning/treatments.
There are many herbs that are used, and each of them will have very positive impact on your scalp, and hence your hair.

• Black Tea Rinse: Yep, strong tea (or turungi ...). Tea is known to have very powerful phyto-nutrients which help in strengthening the follicles and stop shedding. Tea is also mildly acidic and so it will give your hair a glossy finish and leave the strands stronger. Since black tea has a 'drying' effect like henna, it is best used as the rinse just before applying conditioner (treatment) and letting it sit in your hair for 15 to 20 minutes under a dryer (optional). Doing this with your routine conditioning (treatment) is bound to reduce the amount of hair you shed, and leave your hair glossier and much much stronger. A cup (or half ) will do.
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• Black coffee rinse: Regular espresso, gourmet or just plain old coffee no matter the name. The regular caffeine coffee should do the trick. Just like black tea, it leaves your hair stronger, glossier and will cut down your shedding drastically. You should use it with your conditioning treatment, especially a moisturizing conditioner. A cup (or half ) will do.

• Apple cider vinegar: ACV rinse is usually done after rinsing off the conditioning treatment or hot-oil treatment. 
• Besides sealing the cuticles, it also cleanses and clarifies, effectively helping removing residue that leads to dry and breaking hair. It also helps clarify the scalp, reducing product-related itching and flaking. It also helps in combating dandruff.. 
• It is very popular and helpful with people who use hard tap water to wash their hair. Integrating this rinse weekly leads to soft, glossy hair that stays moisturized. You will mix only a table spoon of ACV with a cup of cold water. Be careful not to add too much as it can irritate your hair and scalp when too concentrated.

• Flat beer rinse: Yes, the brown frothy waters do hold a punch of their own. Rinsing your hair once a month with flat beer (you can use fresh beer if you don't mind the foam) gives you strong, bodacious, resilient and glossy hair. It also acts as a wonderful setting lotion before blow-drying, and reduces the limp appearance after styling. Just use a cup to rinse after conditioning. Don't worry about the smell, it will go away after a few minutes.

• Green tea rinse: Green tea is very useful in controlling hair loss or shedding. You simply make the tea by brewing some green tea bags in hot water and then, let it cool. You simply pour the tea on your hair and scalp. You can use a small basin to collect the run-off tea, then rinse your hair again as you massage your scalp (if you are enjoying the massage). The tea contains compounds that will help manage hair loss, as well as shedding. As always, drinking your green tea will also give you many anti-oxidant goodies that will help in keeping you healthy.

• Chamomile tea: Chamomile tea is soothing to the scalp and gives your hair a brilliant sheen. Chamomile tea also lightens the hair a bit.

• Lemon: Lemon juice (or tea if you choose to brew ... your call!!) is also very soothing for the scalp, and it also helps in controlling dandruff and oily scalp. Too much lemon will dry out your hair, and cause lightening, especially if the hair is exposed to sunlight a lot. One lemon should be enough for a cop of water or even mixed with chamomile tea.

So, here is the 'small' list on how you can benefit from different herbal rinses. You can tweak it depending on availability or time, or how you decide to condition or treat your hair and scalp. Feel free to get Herbal!!

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Rosemary Herb skin benefits: How to have glowing skin

The Rosemary herb has been used for very many centuries as a medicinal herb, spice and cosmetic product. It is rich in nutrients, minerals and vitamins as well as having hypo-allergenic properties.
Personally, I love using the fresh herb in my stews, teas and hair rinses.There are many uses for the Rosemary herb, from convectional cooking and essential oils, and I will talk about how to use it to have healthy hair and skin.

 For glowing skin and fighting acne
The herb is mainly used through its essential oils available in the market. The oil is mainly mixed with carrier oils like castor or olive oil, or added to facial rinse product.

• Rosemary is known to have skin toning properties.
• Rosemary has astringent properties and it works to encourage blood flow to the skin. This increases nourishment and helps improve appearance a great deal. It is used in a similar way to the rose water toning rinse. 
• You simply add a few drops of rosemary essential oil to your final face rinse water. Many people use very cold water but you can use warm water too. You can also add a few drops to your bath water and soak in it for a refreshing soak after a busy and tiresome day, especially if your muscles are fatigued and aching.
• If you cant access the oil, you can simply add a stalk to two cups of boiling water(leaves and all - although you can cut them into small pieces to increase release of the essence), cover, and let it cool in the fridge, then rinse off. Or, you can add the mixture into the water in the bath tub and soak in it or use as final rinse.
• Rosemary also helps to  fight infections

• Rosemary has anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties and it helps reduce  and puffiness on the skin. It also helps relieve itching from insect bites and cleans up wounds really well. 
• You can add a few drops of the Rosemary essential oils to olive oil and rub on the affected area. You can also use fresh Rosemary and make Rosemary tea (just add to boiling water and let it cool while covered) and wash the affected area with it, then apply a balm or Vaseline on the area.
• Rosemary helps to treat acne.
• you can make your home-made masks, lotions and rinses which you can use to treat mild acne at your own time, or just to give yourself at-home spa treatments.
• A popular mask is the cucumber and rosemary mask:



organic face mask

• you will need a cucumber, which you will blend into a smoothie, or grate using a hand grater then mash up with  a pestle and mortar. You will then add three to four drops of Rosemary essential oils, or just throw in your fresh stalk of rosemary and mash/blend them together. Whisk an egg white and add in to the mixture. Apply on your face and leave for 15 minutes and then rinse off. This will leave you with glowing skin. It will take up to two weeks to clear up your acne and even out your complexion.

PS... You are recommended to always dilute your essential oils because they can be very strong and cause some allergic reactions.You should never consume them unless you are given a go-ahead by the manufacturer, or using the fresh herbs in food.
PS ... If you cannot get your pure essential oils, you can always infuse them with organic carrier oils. The benefits will still be maintained, and they won't be diluted. Or, you can mix your pure essential oils with organic carrier oils. If you use the essential oils straight, always exercise caution.
There are many other uses for Rosemary, from cooking to haircare.

Rosemary plant in a pot (Kenya)

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how do you use Animal Pak (Universal Nutrition)?

Hello again,

Animal Pak is a pre-work out nutritional supplement from Universal nutrition.

How does it work?
In general, vitamin supplements are usually used to boost the health and well being of the user. They do this by providing the nutrients that the person may not be getting even with a regular diet. Nowadays, 90% of the food we eat is processed and this destroys a great deal of vitamins and minerals, so we eat 'nutritionally empty' meals. This is why many people will be obese but "under-nourished". This is where supplements and fortified foods come in.
Athletes and weight lifters will require more nutrients due to the extra strain their bodies endure coupled with a higher demand for nutrition for healing and repair of tissues.
Animal pak will provide at least 44 different vitamins and minerals in sufficient quantities. Each pak has 11 tablets each composed of different elements.

1. B-complex tablet
2. Lipotropic tablet
3. C-complex tablet
4. Vitamin E tablet
5. Mineral complex tablet
6. Liver proteins tablet'
7. Amino acids complex tablet
8. mega-t tablet
9. Vitamins A and D complex tablet
10. Ginseng extract tablet
11. Digestive aid tablet

In essence, Animal pak will deliver these nutrients to you.

What dies it do?
Animal pak will increase your energy levels and concentration. It will also decrease recovery time and fatigue. This means that your body is better able to adjust to more strenuous exercises. For many people losing weight, they will have to increase their training intensity as time goes so that they are able to burn more fats per session, and they will have to maintain these levels of exercise.
The reason many people fall back on regular exercises is delayed recovery and extreme post-work out fatigue. Some people even fall ill. This means that their bodies are not repairing themselves efficiently, and nutrition is usually a key suspect. Animal pak will reduce this issues and the users will be able to keep up with their exercise regimens. For lifters, they are better able to handle the increased strain of heavier weights and their muscles are also able to grow consistently.

Who is most recommended to use Animal pak?
People wishing to increase their mass and muscular size are the best candidates for Animal pak. Since they will need larger physique to handle their athletic or professional requirements, they tend to lift weights more.
Also, endurance trainers, long distance runners, soccer or high intensity athletes like rugby players will also benefit a lot from Animal pak (including boxers, wrestlers and even body builders).
Animal pak can be a little intense for non-professionals or non-athletes or those who are not keen on building up their physiques, but they can use it safely with moderation. Splitting up the paks is common, and some people may opt out on some tablets, eg digestive aid. Some people also use the paks only on exercise days to help them successfully keep up with the training without the risk of burn out or fatigue.

A typical pak consists of 11 tablets that look like this (the photo also labels the different nutritional content of each tablet):

You can buy the Animal paks here, or shop directly on Facebook here.
Stay strong with the Animal pak.
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(PS.. here are the supplement nutritional facts of the Animal paks)

As a dietary supplement for advanced bodybuilders, powerlifters and athletes, take one packet thirty minutes after the meal prior to your workout. Fort competitions and intense training sessions take two packets daily. Take with plenty of water.

		Serving Size   2 paks Servings Per Container  22 Amount Per Serving   % DV Phosphorus Amino Acid Chelate    1000.00 mg   100%  Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate    1000.00 mg   250%  Calcium Pantothenate    76.00 mg   8%  Calcium Amino Acid Chelate    2000.00 mg   200%  Iron Amino Acid Chelate    2.00 mg   11%  Vitamin A (Vitamin A Acetate)    6500.00 IU   130%  Pro Vitamin A (Beta Carotene)    3400.00 IU   68%  Vitamin D (as Ergocalciferol)    680.00 IU   170%  Vitamin E (d alpha Tocopherylacetate)    300.00 IU   1000%  Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)1    1000.00 mg   1667%  Vitamin B-1 (Thiamine Hydrochloride)    76.00 mg   5067%  Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin)    76.00 mg   4471%  Vitamin B-3 (Niacinaminde)    82.00 mg   410%  Vitamin B-6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride)    72.00 mg   3600%  Vitamin B-12    6.00 mcg   100%  Folic Acid    400.00 mcg   100%  Biotin    300.00 mcg   100%  Potassium Amino Acid Chelate    200.00 mg   **  Zinc Amino Acid Chelate    150.00 mg   1000%  Chromium Picolinate    50.00 mcg   **  Manganese Amino Acid Chelate    30.00 mg   **  Copper Amino Acid Chelate    6.00 mg   300%  Iodine (Kelp)    150.00 mcg   100%  Selenium (Selenite)    50.00 mcg   **   ** Daily Value (DV) not established

No Sugar, No Starch, No Artificial Color, No Artificial Preservatives
Storage Instructions:  Store in a dry, cool place with lid tightly closed.
Protect from heat, light, and moisture.
Warning:  Consult your physician prior to using this product it you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, under 18 years of age or have a medical condition. Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery.KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
MADE IN THE U.S.A
Formulated and Manufactured by
UNIVERSAL
The Hard Line In Sports Nutrition.
New Brunswick, NJ 08901 USA

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