Homemade watermelon facial toner
It’s the weekend! While it has only been a four-day week here in the UK (thanks to Monday’s Bank Holiday) we’ve certainly been looking forward to the two-day break and treating our skin to some deliciously-scented beauty treats. We love this recipe from The Herb Quarterly – a beautiful printed magazine which offers a host …
The Bakewell Soap Co – Natural Soap-a-stars!
I don’t know about you, but when it comes to skincare my view is the fewer ingredients the better. There’s nothing worse than dryness or sensitivity as a result of another shower gel turning your skin into scales, or a too-tight face after another drug store moisturizer. Who’s with me? So when a press release from natural soap makers The …
Pet health: Three herbs for your four-legged friend
We know how much your beloved pet means to you, and if you anything like the dog and cat owners here at NaturalCures you’ll regard your four-legged friend’s health in the same way you do your own. With that in mind, we’re bringing you the top three herbs we think everyone should have in their pet-friendly …
How nature can contribute to our skin’s health
Technology has changed the world for us all, life seems to move so fast and we have come to rely so much on computers and laboratory research. Can there still be room for nature? When it comes to caring for your skin, the answer is a resounding “Yes”. Avocado pears, peaches, apricots and olives for …
Quick weekend make: Brown sugar and vanilla sugar scrub
Happy Friday, everyone! If you’ve been keeping an eye on the NaturalCures blog, you’ll know we like to bring you a natural pampering recipe each Friday – and today’s no exception. We’re big fans of El Jones – blogger at the UK site A Thrifty Mrs here in the office. El writes the money-saving blog from …
New research is a ray of sunshine
Great news for all us sun-worshippers ! According to new research, the health benefits of exposing skin to sunlight may far outweigh the risk of developing skin cancer. The findings have come from Edinburgh University where researchers have discovered a link between sunlight and reduced blood pressure, which means fewer heart attack and stroke risks …
Pregnancy flu linked to bipolar
Here’s a piece we found on the BBC News health website which we thought we’d share . . . Flu during pregnancy may increase the risk of the unborn child developing bipolar disorder later in life, research suggests. A study of 814 expectant women, published in JAMA Psychiatry, showed that infection made bipolar four times …
Don’t doubt – instead, believe in yourself!
If someone asked you if you believed in yourself, you might think, “Duh, of course I do!” And I’d say. Lucky You. There are plenty of people out there who doubt themselves more than they believe in their strengths and abilities to shine. It’s so easy to doubt ourselves. There will always be someone thinner, …
Great news for selenium!
The FDA has recently given a further nod of recognition to the importance of selenium as an essential trace mineral. In April it proposed that selenium become an essential component of baby formula. At the moment selenium is added to all baby formula in the US but there are no required specific concentrations. If the …
