Amazing Natural Remedy For Skin Hair And Nails That Are Healthy And Beautiful

By Margaret Harris

The human body is considered beautiful or appealing depending on the condition of external parts such as hair nails and skin. Unfortunately though, may suffer from conditions that affect the appearance of these body features. Anyone searching for a natural remedy for skin hair and nails will find invaluable advise in this discussion.

There are two basic categories into which these remedies fall. One is internal while the other is external. For the internal remedies, consumption is required for the benefits to be reaped. The external ones are basically topical applications that are used in a similar fashion to cosmetics. Both types of remedies have been identified as successful by users.

Among the popular internal natural remedies for beauty purposes is folic acid. This is a b vitamin that is found in green leafy vegetables such as spinach and broccoli. It works by encouraging the body to replenish, repair and restore cells, including those of the epidermis, hair and nails. Many nutritionists recommend folic acid for general health and so for many, the beauty benefits may be just a bonus.

A popular nature made remedy for beauty is royal jelly. Produced in the hive exclusively for the queen bee, who by the way outlives everyone else in the hive, this nutrient is full of b vitamins. Users of royal jelly swear that using it has led to better looking skin and healthier, longer tresses. Royal jelly is available in two forms. Its natural form is a gel or cream like substance and many dealers sell it this way. It is also available as a capsule as the nutrient is freeze dried and compressed.

Yet another great topical treatment for beauty purposes is castor oil. This oil is taken from the seeds of the castor plant. Its use as a beauty and health enhancer dates back to many centuries ago. When this oil is rubbed into the skin it helps to reduce the signs of aging or keep them at bay. It also helps to minimize the appearance of scars. It also strengthens tresses and promote length.

Cocoa butter, the substance extracted from the seeds of the cocoa fruit, has been promoted for a long time as a beauty product. It is moisturizing by nature which is why when it is placed on the hair and nails it reduces dryness and as a result prevents breakage. It also has a long tradition for being used by pregnant women for preventing stretch marks. Even after stretch marks and scars occur, this substance is used successfully to reduce them.

Shea Butter cannot be overlooked in any discussion on remedies for external body features. It reduces and eliminates itchiness, the signs of eczema and other skin conditions. This is because of its high vitamin A content. It also has vitamin E which is popular for dermis and epidermis health.

With so many amazing natural ways to ensure that hair nail and epidermis are healthy, there is really no excuse for complacency. Some remedies are available naturally which means that they are economical to use. Quite often, they are cheaper than the alternatives and have fewer and sometimes no adverse effects. This makes them the ideal choice for many.

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A Beautiful Inner Support System

by Nina

Ladder by Marie Lossky
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“Sometimes we don’t fully appreciate the progress or importance of our practices, but there will be a time when our practices show up and show their strength and depth. So practicing both in the times that are easeful and in the times that are not creates this beautiful inner support system that is there for us when things get really rough.” —Jill Satterfield  

The interview Recovering from Heart Surgery that I did with Jill Satterfield recently got me thinking. There were definitely some gems of wisdom in there! And in particular the beautiful quote above got me thinking.

Although our equanimity practices are very effective for supporting us present, allowing us let go of regrets about the past and worries about the future, and to face challenges in the here and now with a sense of balance, practicing regularly will also help prepare you for challenges you may face in the future. So even though it can be tempting to use your equanimity practices on an as-needed basis, we recommend you practice regularly even during “easeful” times. You’ll then have those practices available as a “beautiful inner support system” whenever you need them. (See 7 Ways to Cultivate Equanimity with Yoga.) 

In Jill’s case, she is a long-time practitioner of both Buddhist meditation and yoga. She practices pretty much daily, with meditation, asana, and pranayama all playing a part. And she saw all those practices show their strength for her when she endured a couple of years of uncertainty after being diagnosed with a heart defect and being told she would “know” when the time was right for surgery, and then going through the surgery itself. She says they helped her because after many years of being mindful of her thoughts, emotions, and the sensations in her body, she developed a keen sense of what could be beneficial and when something was too much or too soon. She also said, 

“Having meditated for 30 years, my meditation practice showed up the most as far as supporting me in the post surgery stage. I wasn’t afraid, I wasn’t anxious, I wasn’t angry, I was surprisingly okay with the reality of my situation. My mind, and the training of my mind—of being in the present —not far-flung into the unknown future of fear and anxiety, really was a great blessing. I was at ease with what was happening and that was great considering it went on for two years.”  

That to me is the very essence of equanimity.

(For more info on Jill, see vajrayoga.com)

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