Dandruff!

I happened upon this tip & will try it out with my son, who has ongoing dandruff.
It makes sense!

Dandruff Remover

Dandruff is dead skin that forms on the scalp. Skin cells die and flake off the body all the time, but if the rate is increased and the scaly flakes are not removed then they can be seen on the head. Normally skin cells die and are replaced around once a month, but with people with dandruff, the process is sped up to about once every two weeks.
The Ingredients
* 1/2 cup Water
* 1/2 cup of White Vinegar
Combine ingredients then apply directly to the scalp. Use before shampooing. Apply twice a week.

Remember...you heard it here!

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Natural Vinegar Cleaning Recipe

Uses:

Vinegar naturally cleans like an all-purpose cleaner. Mix a solution of 1 part water to 1 part vinegar in a new store bought spray bottle and you have a solution that will clean most areas of your home. Vinegar is a great natural cleaning product as well as a disinfectant and deodorizer. Always test on an inconspicuous area. It is safe to use on most surfaces and has the added bonus of being incredibly cheap. Improperly diluted vinegar is acidic and can eat away at tile grout. Never use vinegar on marble surfaces. Don't worry about your home smelling like vinegar. The smell disappears when it dries. Here are some uses for vinegar in the rooms of your house. Use it in the…

1. Bathroom - Clean the bathtub, toilet, sink, and countertops. Use pure vinegar in the toilet bowl to get rid of rings. Flush the toilet to allow the water level to go down. Pour the undiluted vinegar around the inside of the rim. Scrub down the bowl. Mop the flour in the bathroom with a vinegar/water solution. The substance will also eat away the soap scum and hard water stains on your fixtures and tile. Make sure it is safe to use with your tile.
2. Kitchen- Clean the stovetop, appliances, countertops, and floor.
3. Laundry Room- Use vinegar as a natural fabric softener. This can be especially helpful for families who have sensitive skin. Add ½ cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle in place of store bought fabric softener. Vinegar has the added benefit of breaking down laundry detergent more effectively. (A plus when you have a family member whose skin detects every trace of detergent.)

Cleaning your bathroom, lieu, head, john, powder room, or whatever you call it!

Oh Geez! I have been neglecting this blog! My apologies.
So here is something special.

This is a video I found of a lady using vinegar, baking soda, etc. to clean her yucky bathroom. It shows the power of VINEGAR!

Don't Sour Over Vinegars

So many choices can be over-whelming!

Don't stress, here are some helpful handy hints...

• Check the acidity level on the label. Higher acid=stronger taste. Most are 4-7% acid. 5-6% acid is acceptable for most dishes.
• Red wine based vinegars are great for salads & Mediterranean type dishes.
• Apple cider vinegar is wonderful for vegetable type salads, including potato salad.
• White vinegar is good for all your cleaning needs. (check other posts here)
• Rice vinegar, which has a mild flavor, is the choice for Asian inspired dishes.
• Balsamic is, of course, my personal #1 choice for salads, marinades, gravies, soups, & when reduced, is a tongue tantalizing treat on fruits, brushetta, etc.

FOR A COMPLETE LIST (as possible) OF VINEGARS...GO TO THE BLOG ARCHIVE & VIEW THE POST dated MAY 27, 2007!

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For a Weil...

Look at that face. Gotta love him. Such a great smile. I have been taking Dr. Weil's advice on many things through the years. He combines traditional medicine with holistic--an alternative medicine. Just wanna hug him!
I ran across this recipe while at his site today. The combination of the ingredients have gotta be great for your system & a zinger for any little thing you wanna cook up! I'm going to add this to my staple condiments list (pepper & garlic powder).

Cyclone Cider Deluxe (Vinegar)

Description

This healing tonic is a variation on an old favorite among herbalists, serving as both a syrup and as a very interesting addition to soups, stews, salad dressings and marinades. Make it 2-4 weeks ahead so the vinegar can steep.

Ingredients

1/4 cup grated fresh ginger root 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup fresh rosemary leaves 1/8 cup fresh sage leaves 1/8 cup grated fresh horseradish 4 slices fresh organic lemon 4 slices fresh organic orange 4-6 fresh peeled garlic cloves 2-4 cayenne peppers Apple cider vinegar Honey or maple syrup

Instructions

1. Place all herbs, fruits and vegetables into a wide-mouthed jar. Cover with 2-3 times as much apple cider vinegar. 2. Place plastic wrap over jar and then secure tightly with a lid. Shake daily for 2-4 weeks. Store at room temperature out of direct heat and light. 3. Strain, squeezing all liquid possible out of the herbs. 4. Discard herbs and rebottle the vinegar. Add honey to taste, enough to make a syrupy consistency (roughly equal parts vinegar and honey). To use: Take 1-2 tablespoons as needed, or add to soups, sauces, marinades or dressings.

Try Toning

Homemade remedies and beauty products have always been a passion for me. I'm always making my own and looking for simpler ways of doing things. If you know it or not, toning your face after washing is very important. It gets it ready for the moisturizer, a primer you may say, and picks up any soap residue.
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR makes a wonderful toner. It has all the right acids to balance your skins PH level. Dilute with about 1/3 distilled water or for a more astringent use-full strength. After washing your face, use a cotton ball or pad to lightly wipe your face, then apply moisturizer as usual.

Peace with Pie

Someone please make this & let me know how it is!!??!
I'm a bit skiddish, but curious.

Vinegar Pie

4 Eggs
1-1/2 Cups Sugar
1/4 Cup Butter or margarine, melted
1-1/2 Tbsp. Cider or white distilled vinegar
1 Tsp. Vanilla extract
9-inch Frozen pie shell, defrosted

Preheat oven to 350ºF. In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, sugar, butter, vinegar and vanilla; mix well. Pour into pie shell. Bake until firm, about 50 minutes. Cool on a rack. Serve garnished with nuts or whipped cream, if desired.

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