How To Get Rid Of Chapped Lips Fast?

Several Recipes and Tips for chapped lips-

http://www.speedyremedies.com/how-to-get-rid-of-chapped-lips-fast.html

Learning to Make Your Own Herbal Lip Balm

http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/herbal-lip-balm-recipe/

Calm Down with Lemon Balm

http://dearpharmacist.com/?p=1390

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Suzy-Cohen-1_2Dear Pharmacist,
I often feel worried and anxious, and I don’t sleep well. I know I’m a nervous wreck, but I refuse tranquilizers because they are addictive. I also have a weak stomach. Is there anything natural?
–D.E. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Answer: There are lots of choices for these ailments, and my favorite is lemon balm (Melissa officinalis). For centuries, it’s helped relieve the digestive woes of many folks feeling stressed-out. It’s a member of the mint family and the coolest thing about lemon balm is that one of it’s primary ingredients is citronella, an essential oil frequently used in mosquito-repellent candles. Lemon balm also contains anti-microbial tannins and eugenol which helps reduce muscle spasms. The scientific literature I’ve read shows that lemon balm herb can relax you, help you sleep, relieve pain and soothe stomach discomfort (gas, bloating and nausea).
Another lovely thing about lemon balm is its ability to mildly dilate your blood vessels and lower blood pressure. This is a very subtle benefit so don’t toss out your BP meds okay! Guess what else? It can improve eczema and other skin conditions. Researchers found that lemon balm prevents spreading of the herpes simplex viruses (HSV), including the shingles and cold sore type. In a study on cold sores, lemon balm shortened duration and lessened recurrence of HSV infections. This is just phenomenal! Steep 3 tablespoons of dried herb into a cup of hot water for 15 minutes. Cool and apply the tea-water to your sores with gauze. Prepared “lemon balm cream” is also sold online and at some health food stores.
If you want to try lemon balm, you have lots of choices. You can buy an essential oil for external use only. Sniff before bedtime to prevent nightmares in children, or take a whiff to instantly relieve your anxiety (like if your plane hits turbulence or your editor calls and says, “Where’s your column, it was due yesterday, hmm?”). Lavender works well for this indication too.
For many years, I was a nursing home Consultant Pharmacist and I see a use for lemon balm in that setting too. It’s a natural way to help calm dementia patients experiencing agitation, or “Sundowning” without having to resort to potent mind-bending meds. You can also buy it in commercially prepared formulas, either by itself, or in combination with other calming herbs such as valerian, hops and chamomile; these are intended for sleep. You can buy prepared teas. I buy the dried herb in bulk. I steep 3 tablespoons of it into 2 cups of boiling water for 10 minutes and then add fresh spearmint leaves and honey. It has a light and fresh citrus-mint flavor. You can chill the tea and sip all day to improve mood, relieve PMS symptoms and regulate thyroid hormone. Long live lemon balm, for it can instantly soothe your stress.
Did You Know?
Facial creams and serums that contain niacin (or niacinamide) soften fine lines, acne and skin blemishes.

Brigitte Mars
Lemon Balm: A Friend for the Bees
posted by Brigitte Mars Jul 22, 2010 9:04 am
filed under: Food & Recipes, Garden & Nature, Health & Wellness, edible, garden, healing, health, herbs, mint, vegan, vegetarian, wild, yard

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/lemon-balm-a-friend-for-the-bees.html

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Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is a member of the Lamiaceae (Mint) Family. Melissa, the genus name is from the Latin melisso phyllum, meaning, “honey bee” as it is a favorite flower of bees. The species name officinalis means that the herb has long been used by apothecaries.

Lemon balm also goes by the folk names Balm, Bee Balm, Dropsy Plant, Heart’s Delight, Melissa, and “Elixir of Life” (a name given by Paracelsus). Lemon balm was widely used in ancient Greek and Rome. This herb was sacred in the temple of Diana, and priestesses of Aphrodite were called Melissa. Avicenna, the great Arab physician (980-1037) said, Lemon Balm “causeth the mind and heart to be merry.”

The above-ground portion of the place is used as an antibacterial, antidepressant, antihistamine, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antispasmodic, antiviral, aromatic, carminative, cephalic, chologogue, diaphoretic, digestive, emmenagogoue, febrifuge, hypotensive (mild), nervine, parturient, rejuvenative, sedative, stomachic, tonic, and vasodilator.

Lemon Balm is used to treat allergies, amenorrhea, anxiety, asthma, attention deficit, bronchitis, chicken pox, chronic fatigue, colic, colds, depression, Fever, flatulence, Flu, Grave’s disease, headaches, herpes, homesickness, hyperactivity, hypertension, hysteria, indigestion, insomnia, menstrual cramps, migraine, mumps, muscle spasms, nausea, nervousness, Newcastle disease, nightmares, heart palpitations due to nerves, pain, restlessness, senility, shingles, smallpox, stomachache, and teething. Lemon balm clears heat, calms the heart, cleans the liver, improves chi circulation and lifts the spirits. German studies indicate lemon balm’s essential oils help protect the cerebrum from excess external stimuli.

How to Make Your Own Lip Balm from Dorothy at taichibozeman.com/rawfoodblog and Mapuana:

To see this recipe, go to:

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In a double boiler, melt: 2 tsp. raw honey

4-5 Tab. almond oil

1 T. beeswax

Stir until melted. Take off heat.

Add: 20 drops Essential Oil: tea tree, lemon, orange, tangerine, or peppermint Stir very fast for 30-60 seconds. Add natural mica powder, if desired. No chilling necessary. Cools very fast.

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/luscious-lip-balm-formula.html#

Luscious Lip Balm Formula

This recipe is an excerpt from Rosemary Gladstar’s Herbs for Natural Beauty, by Rosemary Gladstar.

No book of cosmetic recipes would be complete without instructions on how to make lip balm, a deliciously simple salve used to anoint and moisten those luscious lips.

Alkanet, a lovely garden flower, is not necessary in the lip balm, but adds a rich red color as well as its protective, emollient properties. A smaller amount of alkanet to oil will soften the color to pink or watermelon red.

This recipe calls for a cup of oil. One cup of lip balm makes a lot of ¼ -ounce containers enough to supply your entire neighborhood with lip balm for a lifetime! You might wish to cut this recipe in half.

Ingredients
1/8 ounce alkanet root (optional)
1 cup apricot, almond, or grapeseed oil
¼ cup beeswax
1 tablespoon honey
a few drops of pure essential oil to taste (orange, wintergreen, mints, vanilla, and rose are my favorites)

1. If using alkanet, simmer the root over low heat in a double boiler in oil for about 15-20 minutes, or until the oil has turned a deep red/black color. The deeper the color the redder the oil will be when strained and bottled. Strain through a double layer of cheesecloth or a fine meshed strainer. If using other emollient herbs, simmer in oil in double boiler over low heat for 20-30 minutes. Strain.

2. Add beeswax, honey, and essential oil. A taste test here is appropriate. Then, test for consistency by placing a tablespoon of the oil in the freezer for 5 minutes. If the test batch is too hard, add a bit more oil to soften; if it is too soft, add more beeswax to harden.

3. Don’t let the mixture cool too much before pouring. If the lip balm begins to solidify and clings to the edges of the pot or measuring cup, quickly reheat the oil. Pour into ¼-or ½-ounce containers and let cool thoroughly before placing lids.

“DIY Episode #2- Natural Lip Balm”

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Mapuana  to me, Mary

Here’s 2 videos as a demo on the how to make lip balm and since the amount of ingredients are for a large batch,  I’ll be sending a couple of sample recipes for much smaller batches from 3 different books on how to make lipstick/balm/gloss.  Once all is melted you could add in the rose mica to a recipe you like for a colored lipstick/balm/gloss.  As shown in the other video, you could use the same recipe for making a creme cheek color as well.  I guess it’ll depend on how much rose mica you add in.  At least the colors will match.

The 3 recipes by Janice Cox uses the least amounts of ingredients and makes the smallest batches I could find.  I use old round containers that I saved from eye cream and lip balms.  I also got some for $1-2 from the drug store.

COCONUT-ALMOND LIP GLOSS

(Natural Beauty at Home by Janice Cox)

This is a solid, waxy gloss that can even be formed into a lipstick.  You can purchase empty lipstick containers or use old ones that have been cleaned out.  Pour the melted gloss into these containers and allow to cool completely.

1 tsp. coconut oil

1 tsp. almond oil

1/2 tsp. grated beeswax

ALMOND AND COCOA BUTTER LIP GLOSS

1/2 tsp. grated beeswax

1 tsp. cocoa butter (you may want to grate if using solid cocoa butter)

1 tsp. almond oil

USE THE SAME INSTRUCTIONS FOR BOTH RECIPES ABOVE:

Mix together the coconut oil, almond oil, and beeswax.  Melt the ingredients in either the microwave for 1-2 mins on High (watch closely) or place the mixture in a double boiler or water bath on the stove top.  Pour into a clean lip gloss contianer and cool completely, approximately 20 mins.  Rub into your lips and enjoy!

*You could sub the non petroleum jelly for the recipe below:

ALOE VERA LIP GLOSS

(Natural Beauty At Home by Janice Cox)

Aloe vera makes a soothing lip gloss with a very high moisture content.  I like to use this gloss in the summer after my lips have spent time in the sun.

1 tsp. aloe vera gel

1/2 tsp. coconut oil

1 tsp. petroleum jelly (optional)

Mix together all three ingredients in a shallow dish or cup using the back of a teaspoon.  Gently heat the mixture until the coconut oil has melted.  (I do mine in the microwave on High for 30 seconds to 1 min.)  Pour the melted mixture into a lip gloss container or clean pillbox (both available at the drugstore)  Cool completely, until the mixture is cool to the touch and solid.  This takes about 10-20 mins.  You can speed up the cooling time by using the refrigerator.  Rub into your lips and enjoy!

BEESWAX LIPSTICK

(Natural Beauty at Home by Janice Cox)

These are super little sticks to keep with you and use throughout the day, either alone or under your favorite lipstick.  I also rub a bit on my heels at night to keep them soft (of course, not the same stick I use on my lips).  Use them anywhere you can use a little extra conditioning.

1/4 cup grated beeswax

3 tbls. vegetable shortening (I’d think coconut oil would substitute well for raw foodies)

2 tbls. cocoa butter

1 tbls. light oil ( I use almond oil)

Mix together all the ingredients in an oven proof container.  Heat the mixture gently in the microwave for 1-2 mins. on High or in a double boiler or water bath on the stove top, until everything is melted and you have a pale golden liquid.  Pour the melted mixture into a shallow greased pan or cardboard box lined with foil.  (I use empty tea boxes.)  Allow the mixture to cool, then cut into lipsticks.

I’ve only made the Coconut-Almond Lip Gloss but used Jojoba in place of the almond oil.  It was quick and very easy to make, it came out ok and it serves it’s purpose. I don’t have anything else to compare it with tho, and I have no experience in making the others so I couldn’t say.

*BECAUSE NO PRESERVATIVES ARE CALLED FOR IN THESE RECIPES, PLEASE KEEP THE BATCHES SMALL AND USE RIGHT AWAY.  IF NOT, I SUGGEST KEEPING IT IN THE FRIDGE!

Aloha No~Mapuan

“DIY Episode #2- Natural Lip Balm”

kupunaandmapuana has shared a video with you on YouTube: DIY Episode #2- Natural Lip Balm This video will show you how to make your own natural lip balm for pennies on the dollar compared to the store-bought ones. http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/wax/wax.php#bu_wax 1.50 for 1 oz (Get the lip balm containers if you buy it here.)

Raw Berry Banana Kombucha Frostie-: http://youtu.be/BMG4VqFh9Ps

on youtube-t: http://youtu.be/BMG4VqFh9Ps

Strawberry Oat Bars -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xyz9lcXRE0&list=UUuqdm31GUiVWTLXjvr1TFuQ&index=1&feature=plcp

Cranberry Coleslaw with Creamy Cashew Dressing: http://youtu.be/veQliFYtxi8

Lavender Lemon Tea Cookies

Detox Green ginger smoothie – : http://youtu.be/WWvJ7wJtbag

Detox salad – http://youtu.be/0WOS-fcfsWc

Garden Herb Roll-ups/Wraps-

On youtube-http://youtu.be/V4i-Q5xfFAo
Pistachio Honey Bites

Pistachio Refrigerator Cookies – http://youtu.be/lcIN7Ferxgk

Puttanesca – http://youtu.be/63QDnmW-O0Y

Coco-Mint Truffles -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imoRvT-jsMA

How to Open a Young Thai Coconut-
-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4IXPUzqwuA

Energy Bars – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5xczvTQdJQ

Sun Cheese Sticks – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMGT_zqmcH0

Tortilla Soup – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlTAtllyYTY

Chocolate Mug Cake – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vsMAYiI4qk

Cherry Brownie Hearts-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCODg0Ll5qQ

Cherry Pie -On youtube -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FswCFqrfnog

rawvioli-On youtube-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob57lEP4QOo

Raw Taco Seasoning-

Raw Sweet n’ Sour Sauce

Raw Pho-

Raw Sugar Cookies

and Rawtitos

English Toffee-

Egg Nog-

German Chocolate Cake
on youtube -www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoeBqIUjhUw

Frosting/Filling-

Sloppy Joes
on youtube -http://youtu.be/ZLxEUSjOBh8

Chocolate Orange Cheesecake on youtube -

Chocolate Walnut Pie

Strawberry Shortcake

Raw Pumpkin Pie
on youtube-http://youtu.be/DeEW7sW3G-I

Raw Sweet Potato Casserole
on youtube-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clNOZfXSVnY

Raw Chocolate/Carob Covered Raisins
on youtube-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ammqxmKMs9c

7-Layer Dip – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnFSTb4xPlo

Mushroom Soup/Gravy -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmpjUDrXb20

Caramel apple bites – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTSnvDPBS1g

Raw Egg Salad-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewdgWtgY57Y

Vegetable Soup
on youtube -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnTplrr-w7E

Breakfast Wraps

Hazelnut Fudge-

Pinenut Pepper Poppers-

Lemon Sheet Cookies

Doughnut Holes -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uQE0Oyo3BYPinenut Pepper Poppers

Raw Fig Newtons-

Raw Ginger Snaps -

Raw Sprouted “Unfried Rice

Sprouted wild rice pudding

Snowballs

Butterfinger Bites

Chocolate/Carob Chia Pudding

Ranch Dressing

Perfect Walnut Pesto

Marinated Mushrooms

STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS

Pecan Sandies-

Popsicles

how to open a coconut-

banana pudding

Cinnamon Rolls

Peppermint, Chocolate Mint Patties

Key lime pie-

sun/moon tea

Here’s the artichoke dip.

Cucumber Dip

Here are the almond cookies!

Yam Fries on youtube

Lemonade-

Chocolate Vanilla Mousse-

Onion Rings-

chocolate chip bars (raw o’henry bars)

Vanilla Fudge – Covered Cherries – White Chocolate
on youtube -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA3aX3CFhJg

Pad Thai with Teriyaki Sauce

Chiles Rellenos

Mole Sauce-

Raw Pancakes and Huckleberry Syrup-

Eggplant Parmezano on youtube-

Raw Pita Chips

Blushing Mary Mix

Vege Kabobs and Barbecue Sauce

Lemon Pudding!

Peach cobbler-

Nacho Cheesy Sauce -

Stuffed Peppers with Mock Refried Beans and Nacho Cheesy Sauce

coffee cake-

apple butter-

Ice-cream-

BBQ Chips-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUna3o-9tbk

Sour lemon candy tarts/bars

meatless meatballs and marinara-

fruit roll-ups/leathers

brownies-

raw almond crackers on youtube:

Cheesy Chipotle Dip/Spread – On youtube:

Walnut Chili Spread – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcsBTxv7llE

Apple Pie – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcjDdPTAJX8

Vege Tacos – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSf8JyPek2Y

Essene Rye Bread – on youtube -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAKdwJd3X8s

Guacamole – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=io7MmdQAYoU

Salsa-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JskkuNdAcWk

Chocolate/Carob Almond Smoothie – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0n0vVpBiio

Peppermint Truffles – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0SUpP_F9nw

Granola – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT0pkpLrc6Q

Raw Food Meals – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sA7j2P19Yh8

Vege Burgers – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDAUff7Avcs

Sweet Sprouted Seeds-
To see this recipe, go to:

Chia Crisps/Crackers-

Using the spiral slicer to make raw zucchini pasta with pine nut alfredo sauce

Fermented Barley Juice Recipes-

Chocolate nut butter cups and strawberries:

To see how to make raw peanut sauce, go to:

How to use the dehydrator:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6pcS5c808o

To see how raw cheesecake is made, go to:

To see how to make Raw Instant Cacao powder, hot chocolate, go to:

Dishwashing liquid on youtube, go to:

Thousand Island Dressing -
To see this recipe on youtube, go to:

Green soup/gazpacho at youtube-

Pieter, the wheatgrass man makes Essene/Wheatgrass/Living Bread
on youtube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5w51A1fL4s

Pieter, the Wheatgrass Man Opens a South American Coconut and hands one to Angela Stokes Monarch

Dorothy interviews Maria as she makes her raw chocolate at Matt and Angela Stokes

tai chi for enlightenment in Vilcabamba, Ecuador

Tcandies, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2v_Ch3ZEY4
Raw Chocolate Covered Dried Apricots and Raw Mounds Bars:

cranapple juice made on video, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7NMcPowviw

Raw Rhubarb Smoothie, go to-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9dq77uPucs

Kevin shows his raised garden beds, part 2, go to:

How to Make Your Own Lip Balm from Dorothy at taichibozeman.com/rawfoodblog and Mapuana:
To see this recipe, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2eaEQxTfuY

To See Sprouted Quinoa Salad (Tabouli)

DIY Dish Soap

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

Raw Ketchup:

To see D make this raw mustard go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9EZxHh87bo

eyeglass cleaner-

Mung Bean Recipes – Salad and Party Mix -

kale chips:

falafels,:

mock tuna:

raw vege kraut

RAW Kombucha, go to

Kevin shows part one of how to make your own raised garden beds in Bozeman, Montana

To see Kevin change our aquasana filter on youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYxodb_isW

Midnight Truffles

cleaning spray at-

scones:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=841oqrhaHIY

squaghetti with garlic sauce, and squaghetti with marinara sauce:

Valentine Pear:

raw food snacks at:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJCMQ8IG2oA

sprout buckwheat and make buckwheat crunchies, go to:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyOkTR0Ftls

cherry green smoothie, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAYo-1Qx24s

raw grapefruit green juice

white chocolate, and a tai chi/chi kung exercise for the kidneys, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX-DsU_SjIw

raw asparagus with raw hollandaise sauce:

raw carob/coconut fudge :

brazil nut nog:

how to juice wheatgrass, make banana ice cream and cashew nut butter:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZsEfbWwvYc

tahini sauce: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omi2tukpL5A

leek/pea soup, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3Rtxu1Rhyk

raw vegan sushi rolls, see:

mayonnaise:

banana split: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBrqN5dxs4U

pine nut yogurt-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFOqLHaISHo”>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFOqLHaISHo

Yang Style Short form : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldUr-IPHl38

To see Dorothy make rejuvelac, go to :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al1hDSAv6cQ
To see Dorothy teach how to grow wheatgrass, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmdQVeSZy9Y

To see Dorothy make Chia Jam, and give a Tai Chi exercise on letting go of mourning, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wvxutez4Ka4

almond milk-

how to grow alfalfa and clover sprouts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JCpJV78-OY

raw chocolate goji bark :