#And a cream because ringworm is a thing

[bitletsanddrabbles]

Stolen Child: A Much Needed Screaming Fit

Okay, so, as I said earlier - I'm fine. The story's fine. I'm not angry at anyone about anything or shouting at or accusing anyone of anything or any of that sort of thing that I might come across as somehow because I'm shouting and only sort of semi-coherently. I'm just shouting because I need to shout.

Basically, I've been feeling increasingly just…tired and tense? The temperature spike this weekend did not help at all, since I am not a heat person and it narfs my sleep. And my brain finally phrased last month as "I didn't have a single day off in August because every time I wasn't at work I was some stripe of not-feeling-well", at which point the rest of my mind and body went "YES EXACTLY!" and doubled down on the exhaustion and anxiety. I also have another routine medical appointment next Tuesday and something going on with my hand that looks kinda like ringworm, but doesn't act like ringworm (and how would I have picked up ringworm there?), which I will need to make another appointment for. Which means I really need to have a good, old fashioned, overstimulated three-year-old level melt down about something I care about, but that is not ultimately important to the universe and then go…I dunno. Maybe eat some ice cream and take a nap. Definitely with the napping.

Since Stolen Child is kinda the Big Craft Community Craft Thing right now and ranting about it could, conceivably, generate some useful dialogue which always results in Happy Brain Chemicals (useful right now!), we're going with that one. So if you feel like reading through the flailing mental health fail rant and giving advice, observations, feedback, or just patting me on the head and saying "Don't forget to breathe, dear. Air is important", go right on ahead. If you don't, eh. Not your job. Feel free to keep scrolling.

And now! Here we go! Ready, set - MELT DOWN!

This right here? Is a great comment. It's a lovely comment. I love informative comments like this! There's only one problem with it:

I SERIOUSLY NEEDED THIS INFO BACK WHEN I WAS PLANNING THE ORIGINAL STORY!

See, back in 2017, when I was first plotting this whole thing, my plan was to have him wind up…not heir. I seriously think he'd be happier doing like Tom and Henry and living at Downton, but running a clock shop somewhere and letting Mary run the estate and George be the heir. Thing is, I didn't know that was possible just like that. I hadn't made any of my UK fan-friends at the time (heck, I don't think I had this account yet?). As I have mentioned a million times, I fail at research, although I have been slowly getting a bit better with help. So at the time I thought that an Earl's son became the heir, no questions asked, and no options unless they abdicated which was fully what I intended on having Thomas do after a bit of trying and getting a headache and having him and Mary both unintentionally-but-avoidably stomp all over each other's toes. Then I started rewatching (didn't make it through season one because I have officially hit the 'can't really watch things on my own' stage) and was immediately reminded that Matthew didn't have a choice but to be heir. Oh! Oops! Guess Thomas can't abdicate! Which is how we wound up with the current draft.

And this comment.

Now, I have no reason to disbelieve the statement that they don't need to recognize Thomas, but I can't think of why my UK friends wouldn't have pointed it out at some point, except that I did always call it the Thomas-as-Heir fic which could have lead to the concept that heir was my desired end game. Or perhaps it was one of those things that just didn't get questioned because subconsciously they thought it was my desired end game. Or maybe something else perfectly logical! I mean, there are reasons it could have happened, but my brain is not braining good right now, so. Point being, I didn't know and I'm still not sure and this firmly falls outside of my 'things I can comfortably research'. If it were modern, sure! But history?

Seriously, my researching lessons in school extended to 'go to the library and read a book' and stopped. There was nothing about how to gauge how trustworthy the book was, or if there was, I didn't learn it because I moved through three school districts (five if you count college and uni) and wasn't in the right district at the right time. Given how obvious it is that there are a lot of history books out there that straight up lie (and I don't just mean the school texts. I've tried to teach myself history in recent years and wound up straight up calling bull shit on several books), this leads to massive trust issues. I asked at my local library if they had a research librarian on staff and bless his heart, the fellow I was talking to didn't even know what that was. There's another library nearby that is bigger, but I keep forgetting that it's part of our library system now and honestly I don't even know how to drive there and don't like driving in that area anyway and I'm not even sure the busses will take me there in a reasonable manner given public transport in this area. I know I've heard of a couple other tricks over the years that I've carefully noted down in places I've forgotten about so that I could reference them later.

…yeah.

And if it is true (which I have every reason to believe it is), what then? I've already set up the entire story to have Thomas be recognized as heir! I mean, I could put it on hold and rewrite the ending. There are a couple of scenes that would be easy, but others would be straight up impossible. I'd also have to lose at least three scenes that I've been looking forward to sharing and that people would love, and I don't know what I'd replace them with, and I'd have to rewrite the dinner scene (*straight up cries at the thought*), and I am a slow writer, so I have no idea when it would be done! I kinda hate the idea of telling everyone "We're going to be a chapter a week!" and then three chapters later going "Haha, just kidding! Indefinite hiatus while I fix the entire plot!" Especially since right now reader comments are definitely my primary 'happy chemical' source and I need that! On the other hand, I really, really love the idea of this being a one shot and not having to figure out what happens next! But it might not get done for another ten years if I try that!

If I do stick with him as heir, it seems like people would know that not recognizing him was an option, so I'd still need to do some rewriting to explain why he winds up heir! And why would he? The only thing I can come up with given my current setting is Cora pitching an ever loving (dignified, restrained) fit over the idea of not acknowledging him and he and Robert just going "OKAY OKAY WE YIELD!" which will still take some rewriting, but a lot less (I think I can keep the rewrites ahead of the posting schedule for the most part maybe?), and will still leave me figuring out where we go from here, but might work as a decent compromise?

Either way, I have to figure out what I'm doing before I post next week's chapter! And all my brain wants to do is melt into a puddle of goo for a month! The idea of trying to research or plot or anything like that just makes me want to sit in the shower and cry! I WANT A MONTH'S VACATION FROM LIFE, DAMN IT ALL!

Edit: I now have an appointment to have my hand looked at this Wednesday.

[mentohol-blog]

Hair

I cut my hair for the first time when I was 21. Before that, I’d only ever trimmed the split ends at home. I was known for my over two feet long hair in my tiny hometown (not even one stoplight) and when I shaved it all off (4 pitiful braids that I wrapped in paper towels and mailed to Wigs for Kids), I felt like I was going incognito. It was liberating.

That was how I Iooked when I met him, before he became He. New growth sticking out of my head like so many hedgehog quills. His hair was in locs, thick and full. We each ordered one beer a piece, and we talked for over an hour. He left to go to a show with friends, and when I drove home I nearly accidentally turned onto the railroad tracks because driving in the Big City was new and terrifying but I was glad I braved it to meet him.

I bought a ticket to an upcoming show (San Holo) because he invited me and I thought if it didn’t work out between now and then, I could lurk in the corners to avoid any awkward contact and still enjoy the show. EDM wasn’t my scene, but I’m willing to give anything a shot. And it did work out.

Three months later, my apartment was nearly empty. All my things were at his house, and I retwisted his locs while I introduced him to anime. He introduced me to hockey, and I experimented with bobs and bangs and teasing my hair as high as it could go.

We got a kitten (his first-ever cat), and he fell in love, and she fell right back in love with him. They were inseparable. But she was also sick. Eye infection, ear infection, and riddled with ringworm due to the situation we saved her from. We took her to an emergency vet, and the next several weeks were full of eye drops, ear drops, topical creams, and oral medication. He cut his hair for the first time since his teens because I grew up on a farm, and I knew how much of a bitch ringworm on the scalp could be, and her safe place was curled on the crook of his neck, nestled beneath the curtain of his hair. For the first time since we started dating, my hair was longer than his.

When we got married, I went to a professional stylist for the first time in my life. I got a pixie cut.

On our honeymoon, I finally drew up the courage to lay myself and my needs and desires bare before him, and he became He.

Insecurities are funny because my Husband has been starting to get more and more gray hairs, and He hates them (which is actually what started me thinking about all this). I adore them, and when I braid His hair, I tuck them inside the strands, hiding them where He won’t see them to pluck them out, but where I can still see them shining in the sunlight like a best friend’s smile.

Do other s types out there braid as a form of service? If not, you might consider it. For me, its intimacy lies in my providing Him a service He can’t do for Himself. The whole ritual of it, from things He can do but allows me to (picking it, washing it) to what He can’t (the actual braiding), makes me feel calm, centered, and needed. Added to that, I’ve seen my skills develop. The patterns I can do now are day and night to the puffy, loose abominations I created when I first started.

But He’s always loved them. He wore my very first attempt to work, even though I did a truly terrible job. He was proud of me. I began to let my hair grow out again. I didn’t feel the need to be incognito anymore.

Sometimes He wonders if He’ll ever go bald. I tell Him no; He would have already started by this age. I tell Him I might go bald. It runs in my family. He says He’d like to start locs again now that the kitten has grown into a healthy, ringworm-free cat. My hair is now to the middle of my back.

[theprissythumbelina]

Feeling super vindicated today because I had a weird rash on my arm and went to the doctor about it. Doctor says "It's ringworm, do this." and I'm like "It's not ringworm, I work with animals, you think I don't know what ringworm looks like?"

They give me treatment for ringworm, it gets worse, I go back, a different doctor goes "I still think its ringworm" and I'm like "It's not ringworm, can I please get treatment for the thing I think it is and not more of the stuff that made it worse?"

And this doctor goes "Ok, fine. Let's give you some really strong anti-histamine cream. Also here's ringworm treatment if that doesn't work because it's ringworm."

Guess what. It was an allergic reaction. It's almost like I know what ringworm looks like.

[probably-just-shitposting]

This is a callback to something that isn't even relevant anymore that I talked about, like, over a year ago.

So! Update on the not eating thing! Among 'the things I've been diagnosed with during the last 8 months' are ADHD, Depression, Chronic Fatigue, and really fucking bad allergies. Allergies that are so bad, in fact, that the reason I have trouble feeling hungry and wanting food is caused by a near constant drip of sinus drainage into my stomach. Ew. Gross. So, between my stomach not being able to process that very well, and the forgetfullness that comes with Exhaustion/ADHD/Depression, my food intake/appetite is nearly non existent. Which is a problem. To combat this, and all my other health problems, I now have to take medications. It's hasn't even been a year and I'm already sick of it. Maybe if I could go to therapy I wouldn't have to take quite so many, but I still haven't got my driver's license, (stupid hard-to-see left turns), and I can't have my dad or brother take me because they both have work AND they have to take my sisters and I to work and college classes respectively. I've gone off track though. Point is, if I can just manage to take ALL my medications consistently and on time, then the allergies should lessen and I should be able to eat better then. Trust me, it's not as easy as it might sound.

[vtforpedro]

personal/med update

My brain is fried mush right now. I survived my disability hearing on Tuesday. It was definitely informal, a little intimidating, but I feel I got through it well enough. My attorney said it’s a toss up because this judge is extremely professional and won’t give any indication and he sure didn’t. The vocational expert narrowed me down to like 3 jobs, then 2, then 1, then 0. I felt that was a good thing? Like am I not disabled if I can’t do any jobs? Either way, my age is working against me so we shall see. It’s very strange that you can be completely disabled and unable to work, but not by US law so they won’t provide aid. Blegh. Gotta wait another 1-3 months for his written decision. ._. Last Thursday, I noticed I had a ‘spot.’ I call them spots b/c I have eczema but I also had a bad ringworm infection in 2015 and called them spots then. Red spots that turn into rings. Anyway thought it was gonna be eczema but by Friday I was covered in many more. Cue me having multiple meltdowns about it interfering with my hearing if it got too bad lmao It didn’t, but it is bad! I had 49 ringworm spots as of last night and they grow in number by day. So, I went to see an NP b/c my dr couldn’t fit me in. Went as well as every other medical professional interaction has, which was terribly, and left me in tears and feeling beat down yet again by the medical field. She wants disabled me, who was bedbound for eight months and currently in PT to recover, to put cream on 49 spots and counting. With IIH and nerve damage that limits my movement and ability to stand for longer than 10-15 min. But she kept interrupting me and wouldn’t let me explain any of this. Her notes said ‘she is not usually terribly active’ so I guess being bedbound translates to that somehow??? She also said I had 3-4 spots on my breasts which is not what she was told by me or what her MA wrote down. lmao so guess who had to message her pcp again!!!!!!!! A completely healthy person can’t be expected to put cream on 49 spots 2x a day. For me, this involves washing my skin since I am unable to shower every day cause of the whole disabled thing. She said a lot more bullshit about my swollen feet and fatigue, so basically I got zero help. It was barely a 10min appt. Fucking hate them, I swear. She refused to give me the oral anti-fungal cause of my other meds, but my mom asked the pharmacist today and she said I’d be fine to take it. The pharmacist asked, unprompted, if an NP, urgent care or ER doctor said no to the oral pill and my mom was like YES! And she said they don’t understand it and won’t give it despite it being used every day even for yeast infections and athlete’s foot. She said her friend went through this shit too trying to get the oral pill. Back in 2015, I suffered this infection for 5mos while applying for health insurance/getting approved/waiting for a pcp because no NP, UC or ER doctor would give me the oral med lmao I saw my new pcp finally and he was like uhhhh no here’s a prescription for it you have way too many spots to worry about putting cream all over your body. Y’all I had been washing my sheets, towels, clothes, taking apple cider vinegar baths, soaking my spots in ACV, then applying one of five or six otc and prescription creams EVERY DAY. I spent two hours twice a day in my bathroom. Ringworm was what I did every day all day for five fucking months. I cannot fathom doing that again. It’s insanity. I was close to a mental breakdown and I only had MH issues back then, none of the physical stuff. I hate it here man Also why do I keep having shit happen every time I turn around. No idea why my feet are swelling, no idea why I have this abnormal fatigue that makes me teary because I sit here and stare at my screen unable to think of anything else but how tired I am. Like for long periods of time. She said to talk to my psychiatrist about it HOOOOOOOO. I woke up this morning and immediately started crying. It’s triggering being treated this way after three years of it. I should’ve waited to see my pcp and used otc in the meantime or something, but my pcp wanted me in asap for my swollen feet so I could get lab orders. Which, according to this NP, ‘there are no labs for swollen feet.’ Where did they get this lady She’s like WHAT ABOUT YOUR LEUKEMIA DID THEY CURE IT? I’m like my chronic, lifelong leukemia? No, it is in remission lmao chronic is right there in the name ma’am. It’s the first word. HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I’m gonna go cry again sorry for ranting I am so so so fucking sick of medical professionals and I cannot wait for it to slow down but my february is completely booked and march is halfway there. Chronic pain life baby!!!!

[queenimaginez]

honeymoon (roger x reader)

you are in walt disney world on your honeymoon with your husband, roger taylor. you are excited to spend the week with him, and got a small piercing through your eyelid to celebrate the occasion.

on monday morning you were planning on going to magic kingdom. you woke up at exactly 7:17 am, and quickly brushed your teeth - not with toothpaste, because you aren’t BASIC, but with ringworm cream. it was never too early to protect your teeth from ringworms.

roger and you left your hotel and walked into the theme park. however, when you went to get on a ride, you realized the man in front of you looked awfully familiar. it was your ex-lover, brian harold may. you had passionately been lovers for exactly 79 weeks, and you knew roger would be deeply jealous if he found out about this. it would ruin your honeymoon!

there was only one thing to do. you picked up several handfuls of dirt from the ground and began to throw them at brian. “look at that UGLY man,” you screamed. you continued to throw dirt.

roger was deeply aroused by this. however, it is not legal to be aroused in disney world, so he had to quickly eat some of the dirt to calm down. roger loved when you threw dirt at men you didn’t know. he was such a good husband.

brian harold may turned around. “y/n!?” he asked, passionately.

luckily; you weren’t some stupid hoe. you changed your name every time you broke up with a man so they couldn’t find you again. you were going by a different name now, so roger would never suspect a thing.

“you stupid bitch,” roger said to brian harold may, coughing up a little bit of dirt. he held up his hand and (a/n: i was going somewhere really good with this but then i got distracted and forgot but it was really good)

brian harold may didn’t seem frightened though. in fact, he looked...dangerous. he smirked tenderly and then pulled off his wig. oh god. it wasn’t brian harold may at all. it was john deacon, wearing a wig! oh fuck!

everyone knew john deacon. he was famous for his hit reality tv show, John In Dirt, where he lived in dirt. and now you had just given him the one thing that made him strongest. he unhinged his jaw, ready to devour you with his sexiiiiiiiiiii digestive system. but before he could, a voice spoke up.

“sir, this is disney. you can’t kill the guests. please john,” said a very familiar voice. it was brian harold may, who was apparently now a disney employee. 🍼🍼🍼

he recognized you, and became instantly lustful. “oh my god, it’s you!” he said. “my former lover!” shit! now the secret was out!

in his rage, roger turned to you and snapped your neck with his powerful hands (he often exercised them so they were very large and strong). john then took the chaos as an opportunity to consume roger whole.

this was NOT allowed! brian pulled out his axe and killed john in punishment for breaking the rules. just another day as a sexiiii disney employee.

[crockettmarcel]

Call the Midwife Thoughts, 8x04

We’re 5 seconds in and they’ve already blessed us with Val’s outfit

Why bring custard creams they’re literally the worst ((can’t wait for the hate))

I have a feeling today’s post is just going to be a million points about how much I love Val (and I’m not sorry)

THEYRE WATCHING DOCTOR WHO OH MY GOD IM GOING TO CRY

Val and Lucille, sitting next to each other? There was no need for them to both try and fit in that tight space

“I’m not upset”, she said as she turned away from the midwife so she could look sadly into the camera

Val and Lucille are on a course together :)

Sister Frances’ earnestness is so sweet I love her

There’s no way that woman’s mother is 44 she looks way older

Why doesn’t Phyllis like Sister Frances :( and Shelagh didn’t look thrilled to be having her help her

“This has nothing to do with where he’s from” yeah sure okay

Sister Frances is so giggly and cute I hope she has eternal happiness

They haven’t said anything bad... about Sister Frances which is good news?

“Oh please. Not right across my cheesy tartlet”

Is ringworm fatal because if it is I’ll sue

Ringworm isn’t fatal everything’s fine we’re both going to live

“Why don’t I make everyone a nice cup of tea” God that’s so british thank u Shelagh

God I hate Mrs Wilson she’s evil

Phyllis and the policeman ? hmm not sure how I feel

Jeanie is so pretty omg

The thing I hate about abortion episodes is that my pro-life parents always try to go off on one haha love it :)

Of fucking course they’re sending the daughter to the maternity home with her mum smh

The daughter with the magazine is killing me ugh her mind

“It’s a good job I don’t come bearing naked flames” is that,, a regular thing people do?? Just turn up places with fire?

Val and the hair curlers is a Mood

When Phyllis didn’t take his arm? Queen

PHYLLIS LOOKING AT THE PHOTOS SKSKDKDK

“My parking meter beckons” my parents whenever we go anywhere

This mother-daughter relationship is the funniest thing I’ve seen

TRIXIE IN THAT DRESS AND ARMBAND AND HER HAIR OH MY GOD

what I’ve learnt from doing these is that I’m still gay

She has pre-eclampsia

Oh no apparently it’s toxemia

Wait they’re the same thing I’m a Fool

The mother and Pardeep uniting in their love for the girl whose name I don’t know? That’s some good shit

Oh my god is she dead is Jeanie dead what

She’s not dead that’s good

She looks dead though

WHY ISNT HER HUSBAND IN THE AMBULANCE

Okay this woman should have had her baby by now bc her waters broke days ago which means the baby’s way more vulnerable to infection what’s going on

Jeanie has those Gryphons and Gargoyles cyanide lips

Okay this time she’s actually dead

Baby Singh is so cute I love him

P l e a s e can this woman have her baby how is it not dying

Sister Frances asking questions at very inappropriate moments? Autism Queen

What they need to do is what they did on Miss Fisher - get one of the midwives to pretend to be pregnant + need an abortion and then she leads the police to whoever’s doing it

“Why hasn’t she had this baby??” “Because she’s incontinent. Her waters didn’t break she just wet herself” thanks for that dad

“Enid Wilson’s labour is progressing” I mean I would fucking hope so

Pardeep has the underground badge on his turban instead of a hat?? I love it

They wouldn’t give Lucille a boyfriend,, they can’t I won’t allow it

[cherishedcavies]

We are often asked how to treat and prevent lice, mites and ringworm in guinea pigs.

Thankfully this is not a thing we need to run to the vet for. My advice should never replace vet care, and if you are concerned your number one place for advice should always be an exotic vet.

If your guinea pig is showing signs of hair loss, in our experience it is wise to treat for fungal and for mites. Mites often presents itself as a V shape hair loss patter on the back of the guinea pig. Fungal often starts on the face. Either problem can be anywhere on the body though.

Fungal ie, Ringworm is contagious to us, so always wear gloves when handling and treating. Mites is species specific.

If the affected guinea pig, lives with piggy friends, I would treat everyone as a preventative. Wash cage well, including bars of cage and any accessories with a mild bleach solution, we also wipe over with vinegar. Throw away anything wooden as it is hard to get fungal spores out of wood.

Some people believe piggies can get mites from hay. In my experience, this is not one of the main culprits. Mites and bugs need a host to survive. Unless there was a host in the hay, which could happen occasionally, it it is unlikely hay is the culprit. Humans and animal alike all carry a certain amount of bacteria etc on their skin and bodies. This is normally kept in check by us being healthy. When guinea pigs don’t feel their best, they become stressed. Stress can cause their bodies to go out of whack for a while and let bugs etc take a stronger hold on them. Stress can be as simple as a move or a new cage, maybe a new cage mate or some change in their environment and routine.

Over the 35 years we have had guinea pigs, we have seen mites, lice and fungus in guinea pigs that come in. We have seen severe cases, but it is relatively easy to treat and to prevent.

If you believe your guinea has any of the symptoms of hairloss or itching the very first thing to do is to treat right away with Ivermectin. The product we use is pictured in this post. This product is placed behind the ears on the guinea pig, on the bold spot, they all have. Guinea Lynx has the dosages based on weight on their website, but it basically equates to one drop behind each ear on a 2lb guinea pig. Smaller than that, we use one drop behind one ear.

Do not bathe your guinea pig at this time. Bathing can make itching more intense and cause your guinea pig to have seizures. If you see obvious ringworm signs, you can use Lotramin cream on those patches. Athletes Foot Cream and Jock Itch cream work too.

We wait for six to seven days to give a bath, to give the Ivermectin time to do its job. We then bathe with Nizoral shampoo. This is an antifungal shampoo. It kills fungal spores and is soothing to skin irritations. We soak the piggy for a few minutes working the shampoo in well. After the bath we re apply Ivermectin as before.

Ivermectin will kill Mites and lice. It should be used three times, seven to ten days apart, so you get the life cycle of any bugs. It does not kill eggs.

If treating for Ringworm cream should be applied twice a day for two weeks on the patches. Even if it starts to look better, finish the course, to make sure all spores are gone.

There is a lot of conflicting information out there. We must all decide safely what works for us, through research and talking to others. Anti fungal shampoos do not kill mites and lice. Miconazole shampoo is an anti fungal shampoo. Some people are getting confused and using it to treat mites. That is because of the wrong information being put out there by some. I am getting messages daily of piggies getting worse with mites, because they are treating with this shampoo. Ivermectin treats lice and mites. Nizoral, Meconazole etc treats fungal. It is always wise to treat for both, but don’t bathe a guinea pig who is symptomatic until the Ivermectin has had time to work.

Ivermectin can also be used as a preventive. We routinely treat every pig that enters and leaves our home. We also treat our herd every four to six weeks. This way you can stop something before it starts.

I hope this is helpful and clears up some things. Wish I had the confidence to make a video for this post. It would be much easier than writing lol.

I am happy to answer questions and to help out. I am not a substitute for a vet, but at the same time, this is something you can take care of at home. In severe cases there are more steps you can take to make your piggy more comfortable.

Sorry for the long post. Have an awesome weekend guys. 🐾

[lisanealblog-blog]

21 Ways To Treat Cracked Nail

What Are Brittle Nails?

Your fingernails and toenails are comprised of layers of protein called keratin. Solid nails are smooth and solid with shading and no spots or staining. Now and again solid nails can end up weak.

Weak fingernails will in general be seen much sooner than fragile toenails, yet both the nails on your fingers and the nails on your toes can wind up weak for different reasons. It's assessed that fragile nails, also called onychorrhexis, are very normal. Actually, it's assessed that it influences around 20 percent of the populace. Ladies will in general battle with fragile nails more than men. When you have fragile nails they are in a debilitated state and will in general break, split or strip effectively.

Useful Home Remedies for Brittle Nails

1. Lemon Juice and Olive Oil Soak

Both lemon juice and olive oil are critical normal magnificence fixings that are generally utilized for different skin and medical issues and lemon juice is a successful common fade that is as often as possible used to expel suntan. The blend of lemon juice and olive oil additionally a compelling solution for dry weak nails moreover. Olive oil has the ability to infiltrate the nail fingernail skin so as to fix and fortify the nails. Lemon juice helps in sustaining harmed and stripping nails while expelling revolting yellowish stains from the nail surface and giving it a bright sheen.

Mix 3 tablespoons of olive oil with 1 tablespoon of crisp lemon squeeze and warmth the blend in the microwave till the blend is marginally warm. Back rub the blend on every single nail and afterward absorb your fingertips the blend for 20 minutes. Leave it medium-term and watch your nails change the following morning.

2. Beer Soak

Beer is not only the favorite drink for celebrations and parties it is an important ingredient in home remedies for skin and hair as well. Beer is a potent natural conditioner that provides soft and smooth hair with every wash. An unlikely combination of beer, apple cider vinegar and olive oil is also a powerful natural treatment for brittle nails.

Beer is a great source of nail friendly minerals like potassium, phosphorus and selenium along with biotin which are essential for strong and healthy nails and hair. Olive oil helps in moisturizing the dry and chipped nail cuticles from within. Heat quarter cup of olive oil till it’s warm to touch. Now, add half cup of beer and a quarter cup of apple cider vinegar to it and soak your fingertips in this mixture for 15 minutes. Repeat this sure 1 to 2 times a week to get desired results.

3. Sea Salt Soak

What better way to fortify frail and weak toenails and finger nails that with a soothing a loosening up drench made of ocean salt and warm water? This recuperating splash not just diminishes the nail fingernail skin and adds a splendid try to please nails but on the other hand is the perfect answer for the topic of how to dispose of dead skin cells from feet. The minerals present in ocean salt have recuperating and restoring properties which make it a common addition to showers. Take some warm water in a major holder wherein you can plunge your toenails comfortably.

Include 2 tablespoons of smooth grain ocean salt and 4 drops every one of wheat germ oil and lemon fundamental oils. Plunge your toe nails and finger nails in this answer for 15 minutes and afterward pat dry. Apply a moisturizing hand a foot cream staring you in the face and feet. Pursue this fix 2 to 3 times each week to get stunning outcomes.

4.  Coconut Oil Massage

Pure coconut oil is the one-stop answer for all hair and skin issues. A creation of coconut oil and curry leaves is a definitive silver hair arrangement, and it is additionally the best normal lotion for treating too much dry skin. Be that as it may, how to reinforce weak nails using coconut oil? All things considered, a feeding coconut oil nail back rub can fill in as an astounding lotion for the nails and counteract different sorts of nail diseases. The oil helps in keeping the nails hydrated though the back rub helps in improving blood flow.

Heat some coconut oil in a vessel and apply this oil on every one of the nails and back rub for 5 minutes with your fingertips. Follow this procedure 2 to multiple times each day for best outcomes.

5. Apple Cider Vinegar Soak

This is a useful and cheap weak nails treatment that is promptly accessible in the storeroom. Apple juice vinegar is a broadly used fixing in DIY skin and hair care remedies, and it is without a doubt the best normal approach to treat dandruff and scalp tingling. Natural apple juice vinegar is loaded with minerals like iron, calcium, potassium and magnesium alongside vitamins – which are all basic for creating stronger and thicker nails.

In addition, the malic acid and acetic acid found in apple cider vinegar helps in keeping nail infections at bay. Mix equivalent portions of apple cider vinegar and water in a bowl and immerse your nails in this solution for 10 minutes. Follow this fix once consistently and see your nails become thicker and more grounded. You can store the solution for using it the next day.

6. Vitamin E Oil Massage

Vitamin E oil is fast finding its way into DIY home remedies for skin care. Vitamin E is an essential component of skin and hair that provides youthful appearance and supplements to skin and makes hair thicker and stronger. One of the real reasons for brittle nails is the absence of dampness in the nails, and vitamin E oil functions as an astonishing weak nails fix by keeping the nails hydrated and saturated. It additionally causes in supplying nourishment to the nail fingernail skin.

Extract the oil from a vitamin E oil capsule and coat all the nails with the oil and massage gently for 5 minutes before going to bed. Follow this cure daily to see noticeable changes in your nails.

7.  Tea Tree Oil Drops

The power disinfectant properties of tea tree oil makes it a popular natural medicine for a wide scope of skin problems and the use of tea tree oil for ringworm in people is well known. Tea tree oil also helps in treating brittle nails caused by fungal infections and it is one of the unsurpassed nail fungus home remedies that provide prompt results. It also helps in treating discolored nails. But tea tree oil should always be applied in diluted form, mixed with water or some other oil because it is strong in nature.

Add 5 to 6 drops of tea tree oil in 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil. Rub this solution thoroughly on the nails and wait for 30 minutes. Wash your nails with lukewarm water, pat dry and apply a moisturizing lotion. Follow this cure 2 times day for 1 month.

8. Lemon Juice Swipe

Raw lemon juice is the ultimate treatment for all types of skin and hair problems and natural cure for dark circles around eyes. It is also one of the functional home solutions for weak nails that help in fortifying and brightening the nails and disposing of the ugly yellow stain brought about by abuse of nail polish. It also treats dryness, chipping and stripping of the nails brought about by nail polish removers.

Squash out crisp lemon juice from an whole lemon, dip a cotton pad in the juice and wipe each nail with the juice. Massage the rest of the juice on the nails, wait for 10 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water. Follow this cure 2 to 3 times every week for 1 month.

9. Egg Yolk and Milk Soak

One the main causes of weak and brittle nails is lack of supplements such as protein and calcium and egg yolk and milk are some of the best and easily available natural sources of protein and calcium that helps in fortifying the nails.

In spite of the fact that, a blend of milk and egg yolk isn't exceptionally engaging, but it is one of the useful natural remedies for fragile nails that show brief results. The blend gives extreme dampness to the nails and prevents stripping or splitting. In addition, the nails will also look whiter than before. Mix an egg yolk with 2 tablespoons of milk, beat well and massage this mixture onto your nails thoroughly. Wait for 20 minutes and clean it off with lukewarm water.

10. Herbal Nail Mask

We use a wide range of homemade masks to pamper our skin and hair, and then why should our nails be deprived of this nourishing care? A fragrant and nourishing natural nail cover fills in tantamount to a nail treatment that will give more grounded and thicker nails soon after a couple of uses. Add a teaspoon every one of chamomile and peppermint tea in a cup and pour a cup of boiling water over the tea blend. Enable it to steep for 2 hours and then strain the tea.

Add a teaspoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of wheat flour to the tea, blend it well and apply it on all the nails, covering them thoroughly. Wait for 1 hour and rinse off with water. Follow this cure 1 to 2 times a week for best results.

11. Horsetail

Horsetail is a thin, perennial herb that looks like the tail of a horse. This herb is a rich wellspring of a portion of the essential minerals for the body, for example, calcium, iron, manganese along with tannins, flavonoids and unsaturated fats – which are all important for becoming solid and healthy nails. It also helps in expelling white spots and contaminations from nails. The advantages of horsetail herb can be used essentially by expending horsetail separate day by day on absorbing the nails a horsetail infusion.

So as to set up the mixture include 2 tablespoons of the dried herb to a cup of hot water, spread it and let it steep for 10 minutes.

Let the infusion cool and soak your nails in it for 20 minutes. Pat dry and apply some olive oil on the nails. Follow this cure 3 to 4 times a week for best results.

12. Petroleum Jelly

Petroleum jelly has always been the best friend for dry and flaky skin throughout winter, and it is also the best natural cure for chapped lips as well. It is a multipurpose item that is used for treating various skin problems. Lack of hydration is one of the main sources of brittle nails.

Spreading some petroleum jelly or Vaseline on your nails at night before heading to sleep is an easy and straightforward trap to keep the fingernail skin hydrated and keep them from splitting. Pursue this daily custom day by day for 1 to 2 months and spread your nails by wearing thin cotton gloves before resting.

13. Hot Oil Treatment

Kneading the nails with natural oils, for example, coconut oil is good, but it works surprisingly better when the nails are spoiled using a deep nourishing hot oil treatment. You can use common oils like almond oil, olive oil or jojoba oil for this treatment. The nutrients and healthy fats present in the oils helps in restoring the nails that have been damaged by overuse of nail polish and nail polish removers.

Mix equal parts of olive oil, almond oil, and jojoba oil and heat the mixture till it’s warm to touch. Dip small pieces of cotton in the oil and apply the soaked cotton pieces on each of the nails. Wrap foils around the nails in order to keep them covered. Wait for 10 minutes and remove the foil and cotton. This procedure allows the oils to penetrate and enter the nails.

14.  Blackstrap Molasses

An absence of iron in the body can make your nails brittle and weak. Blackstrap molasses is a decent wellspring of iron. It contains a few nutrias that advantage your general health.

Mix one tablespoon of blackstrap molasses in a cup of hot water or milk.

Drink this once or twice daily for a few weeks.

15.  Biotin Supplement

Biotin is significant for solid and healthy nails. It can be exceptionally compelling in treating part, slim or brittle nails.

An examination done in Switzerland and published in the diary Cutis found that individuals with brittle nails had a 25 percent increase in nail plate thickness after taking 2.5 mg of biotin daily for up to six months.

Take a biotin supplement daily to strengthen your weak nails. Consult your doctor for the correct dosage.

Also include biotin-rich foods like egg yolks, whole grains, cereals, cauliflower, soybeans, fish, milk, lentils, and bananas in your daily diet.

16.  Clarified butter

Dry and cracked nails can also be treated by applying clarified butter (Ghee) thus making them soft and strong. Clarified butter (Ghee) is helpful in strengthening weak and brittle nails in addition to instigating their growth. Simply take a little-explained butter on a cotton swab and wipe it on nails. Leave it to work for medium-term.

17. Vegetable oil

A standout amongst the best regular cures helpful in treating broke nails include applying vegetable oil. Simply take a little vegetable oil on a cotton swab and wipe it on nails. This will ensure your nails to stay moisturized and thus healthy.

18. Orange Juice

Orange juice contains folic acid which is essential for the growth of nails. Extract fresh orange juice. Soak your nails in it for 10 minutes. Apply lotion in the wake of tapping dry. Apply moisturizer after patting dry. Do it day by day for stronger nails.

19. Tomatoes

Tomatoes are wealthy in biotin which helps make the nails thicker and stronger. Take a bowl and blend two tbsps of olive oil with a large portion of some tomato juice. Put your nails in it for 10 minutes. Do it day by day to get the ideal outcomes.

20. Flaxseeds

Flaxseeds contain micronutrients like vitamin B, magnesium, and potassium alongside omegafatty acids. These are basic for nail health. You can rub flaxseed oil directly on your nails. Back rub it tenderly for a few of minutes. Do it before heading to sleep and wear gloves medium-term. Or on the other hand, you can likewise include flaxseeds in your day by day diet. Add 2 tbsps of flaxseeds to your smoothies or grain.

21. Castor Oil

Castor oil not only strengthens your nails but also acts against fungal infections. Mix a few drops of peppermint oil with castor oil. Add Epsom salt to it. Soak your fingers in this mixture for 10 minutes. Wash your hands with normal water.

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Manuka Honey Homemade Acne Treatments

If you would rather support your well being with natural products, then active Manuka Honey is one product you need in your pantry. Active Manuka Honey has been recognised for many years due to the health advantages and it is continuing to gain recognition around the world as being a powerful healing agent. As well as being a great product for everyday digestive health and skin health, using this natural resource is an excellent way to boost your immune system in readiness to fight those winter ills and chills.

Within the UMF trademark, there are also numerous levels of quality. Ranging from 10 to 20, the rating provides a measure with the antibacterial properties contained inside the UMF Manuka Honey. The reason this measure is so important is because of the number of variables that can affect the degree of antibacterial presence inside honey itself. UMF is not seen in all flowers of Manuka trees, with several locations of manuka bush not consistently producing the UMF on a yearly basis. Due to these variations, the concentrations of UMF can differ greatly. Due to this variability, each and every batch of Manuka Honey is scrutinised through a set screening and testing procedure to ascertain the exact UMF qualities prior to packaging and labelling. Manuka Honey that bears the UMF trademark guarantees consumers that they are purchasing Manuka Honey in the highest quality available in the market.

Garlic is among the most adaptable of obviously occurring therapeutic substances, and it could be used as a natural remedy for ringworm too. Crushed garlic can be used to make a poultice being held for that infected area having a bandage. Soaking a few cloves oil for up to three days creates a lineament which can be topically placed on the ringworm, perhaps the top and easiest way of making use of garlic.

The cause is a strain of the Staphylococcus bacteria. There are many different strains. Some of which have become resistant against commonly used antibiotics and antibiotic ointments. The thing that caused the development from the more resistant strains is believed to get overuse of antibiotics, antibiotic ointments and antibacterial hand soaps.

Manuka honey skincare products come in a wide range including soap bars, skin cream, hand, nail and feet creams and lip balms. Manuka soap is a superb method to cleanse your skin layer and remove any body odour. Once you have used the product a few times you won't want to try anything else because the healing qualities refresh and nourish your epidermis leaving it moisturised using a healthy glow.

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Fungal Infection – An Overview

Have you ever noticed red, itchy, scaly, small bumps or lesions between the toes, groin, buttocks, or under the breasts? This can be because of Fungal Infections. Now, as monsoon is near, the fungal infection tends to increase as it gets the favourable environment to breed and grow.

What is a Fungal Infection:

A Fungal Infection, caused by a fungus can affect the skin, hairs, and nails. Fungal infections are quite common among humans and everybody is most likely gets affected at some stage in life. This is caused by microscopic fungi that live outdoors in soil, on plants, as well as on household surfaces and on the skin. The other causes can be attributed to change in socio-economic status, lifestyle, and migration. There are some fungi that live naturally in the body, sometimes they are helpful and sometimes harmful like many other microbes. A fungal infection occurs when a harmful and an invading fungus takes over an area of the body and it gets difficult for the immune system to handle.

Who can get infected:

Some of the best dermatologists of Mumbai have advised on maintaining a good immune system, because a weakened body is more likely to contract a fungal infection. Various medications like antibiotics and the ones used to treat arthritis may increase the chance of getting a fungal infection. People living with HIV/AIDS are also more likely to get fungal infections.

It can also be caused due to continuous sweating specially under breast and groin region. Fungal Infections can be superficial and deep which resides in the layers of the epidermis, or to the hairs and the nails.

Common symptoms:

It is highly recommended to consult the best dermatologist near you or a skin specialist near you when you observe the below listed symptoms:

Darkened skin or loss of colour in the infected part

Rashes, small bumps with raised edges

Peeling of the skin in the infected area

Itching, burning sensation in the affected area

Swelling and soreness on and surrounding the vagina

Unusual vaginal discharge

Types of Fungal Infection:

The top dermatologists in India have rounded up on the various conditions and the common types of fungal infections with their years of experiences. Those are listed below:

Athlete’s Foot: Tinea Pedis or Athlete’s Foot is commonly associated with the foot of the sportspersons or athletes because the fungus finds a favourable condition of warm, moist environment to breed and grow such as socks and shoes.

Yeast infection or Candidiasis: This is a common form of candida overgrowth in women that disrupts the normal balance of the yeast and the bacteria in the vagina. These infections can also cause toenail infections and diaper rash. The reasons can be attributed to antibiotics, stress, hormonal imbalance, or poor eating habits.

Jock Itch: Tinea cruris or Jock Itch is another common form of Fungal Infection. This develop in the warm and moist environments and thrive in the damp areas of the body like groin, buttocks, and inner thighs. This infection is mildly contagious and can spread through direct contact with the infected person.

Ringworm: Tinea corporis or Ringworm is another common form of fungal infection caused by a fungus that lives on dead tissues like skin, hair, and nails. This infection appears like a red patch with raised and bumpy outlines and a clear and scaly inner side. Ringworms are highly contagious and can transmit by skin-to-skin contact.

Treatments and Prevention:

It is extremely important to consult an expert skin doctor when there are visible signs of infection. After confirming a diagnosis, the skin specialist will recommend a treatment or medication, depending on the severity or the type of the infection.

Creams and medicated ointments, along with oral and topical drugs are sufficient to treat common fungal infections. Other important things are to maintain personal hygiene like taking regular baths, wear properly washed and dried clothes, use soft and comfortable clothes preferably cotton. Other basic hygiene includes drying of hands and feet properly after wash and avoid wearing undergarments when possible, and clean and dry bath towels and soaps.

Dr Soma Sarkar, one of the top skin doctor in Mumbai, has experience of over 14 years in the field of aesthetics and clinical dermatology. She goes through a proper counselling with her patients to understand the underlying problems and then advise treatments accordingly. Her treatments are clinically proven and well equipped with the latest technologies which results in satisfied and happy patients.

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Essential items for the bride to put in her bag

Women often use bags with essential items for everyday life, and the bag is used to store other objects in an organized and categorized way, to separate makeup and hygiene products, for example. On the day of the engagement, while the professionals take care of the last details of  the wedding decoration , this accessory must be on hand to maintain the bride’s comfort, especially if she is staying in a hotel, in the place where the ceremony will take place, or if wear the wedding dress and get dressed in a beauty salon.

You may need some items at specific times or in the emergency, such as a loose thread in the lace wedding dress, or medicine for a headache or colic that pops up without warning. Organizing hair, face and body beauty and hygiene products will be very practical on the honeymoon trip as well.

To make it easier, we made lists for your bag with items that cannot be missed (adapting them to your needs, of course!). The focus is on day C, but you can take advantage of the tips for other occasions, such as work, gym, college, ballads, meetings and trips. Check out!

For hair

•             Comb and / or hairbrush

•             Shampoo and conditioner

•             Moisturizer or hair mask

•             Ointment and hairspray to keep the hairstyle stuck for the wedding

•             Dryer

•             Curling iron

Accessories

It depends on your preference and the type of hair, but you can have a bag only for hair accessories, such as: barrettes, hairpins, headband, tiara, donuts to make a bun, or simply to keep the hairstyle you chose intact.

For the face

•             Sunscreen

•             Moisturizing cream

•             Cleansing gel, if the face is oily

•             Lip balm

•             Thermal water

Hygiene

•             Toothbrush

•             Toothpaste

•             Floss

•             Mouth astringent

•             Intimate soap

Make up

•             Primer

•             Base

•             Compact powder

•             Blush

•             Illuminator

•             Contour

•             Eyeshadow palette

•             Eyeliner

•             Eyeliner

•             Mascara

•             False eyelashes

•             Pencil or eyebrow shadow

•             Lipsticks

•             Makeup Fixing Spray

For the body

•             Moisturizing cream

•             Deodorant

•             Soap

•             Alcohol in gel

•             Perfume

For unforeseen events

•             Needle and thread

•             Wet wipes

•             Nail clippers

•             Remedies for headache and colic

•             Absorbents

Models and organization

There are several models, sizes and colors of women’s necessaire, which can be personalized with the initial or the bride’s name. Try to see if the partitions are transparent because it facilitates the identification of things and separate those by category to keep everything organized.

The tip is to have only one for hygiene items, another for makeup products and a different one for hair with the essentials for the chosen wedding hairstyle model. That way, it’s easier to know which one you need right away, without mixing things up.

For the godmothers

Necessaires are great as a gift option for bridesmaids because they are useful before, during and after the wedding. Take the opportunity to personalize the accessories so that they are different wedding favors with the name of each one. Remember to choose the colors in line with the theme of the event. In them you can put: hand towel, robe, hair brush, some makeup item, like a lipstick, makeup remover, wet wipes, among others that you think matches your team.

Suggestions for items are also valid for friends and family who received the wedding invitation and are going to travel and stay in a hotel, and spend a few days on account of the celebration. Having everything that is necessary, including eventualities, makes women feel more relaxed and comfortable at any time, especially at a party that requires advance preparation.

Prepare your feet for day C: essential care

The wedding day is to celebrate with your couple, friends and family, it is a day to be remembered and used in the best possible way, because the couple invested time and resources to make the moment perfect, with an impeccable wedding decoration and everyone the details thought out. However, we know that it is not an extremely peaceful day. The bride is the most requested person, she doesn’t stop, and she is always walking, greeting, dancing and taking pictures. So, one of the parts of your body that requires more advance care to avoid suffering so much on day C is your feet!

In addition to thinking about day C, especially because bridal shoes usually have high heels, closed or open, it is important to check the condition of the feet so that you can have a treatment and keep them healthy in the long run. Therefore, we recommend looking for places specialized in chiropody, in addition to pedicures and some home care, so that your feet are prepared for that moment.

Schedule with the pedicure

Contrary to what many may think, taking care of the appearance of the feet is not only for those who will be wearing sandals  and their toes will be on display, those who have chosen white bridal shoes , like scarping , also need to think about making their feet beautiful, with nails well done. After all, the bride will not be wearing her shoes all the time, sometimes switching to sneakers or slippers to enjoy and dance to the last song of the wedding party.

So make sure your nails are cut and sanded, without overdoing it . Large toenails can accumulate dirt and very short nails are at risk of getting stuck. The pedicure can take care of this, in addition to removing the cuticle carefully so as not to ignite and pass the enamel of preference.

Consult a podiatrist

Some people have the skin on their feet with dryness, peeling, bad odors, and cracks and, in more extreme cases, even bleeding. For these cases, it is recommended to look for a podiatrist. There are many clinics with specific equipment and efficient treatments to deal with any adversity that, at times, originated from problems in the body, such as intoxication or poor circulation, or from skin diseases due to walking barefoot or wearing a lot of open shoes.

But it is necessary to know that there are factors that can make the condition of your feet worse. The cracks attract bacteria and moisture causes ringworm. It is essential to wash your feet well and dry between your fingers to prevent, in addition to making an appointment with a specialist.

There are also products on the market to eliminate or prevent bad odors and perspiration. Specific antiseptics and deodorants are good options to make the party star more comfortable.

Moisturize and protect

Pedicures and podiatrists can take care of your feet, both health and beauty, but there are some methods to do at home that help in this task of having hydrated and healthy feet. Bet on exfoliation once a week to remove excess skin from the foot and leave the sole smooth to receive the moisturizing cream. Products with vitamin B3 and natural oils, such as almonds, sunflower and mint, are effective in this task, in addition to refreshing the feet.

After hydration, put on a cotton sock, so as not to be barefoot and with your feet exposed in flat sandals and slippers. And don’t forget to bring sneakers for brides to rest your feet during the party, if you are going to wear heels.

To relax

Is there anything better than a massage and a foot bath to prepare for the celebration and to relax after the party? You can put vinegar in warm water in a basin and soak your feet for a few minutes or, instead of vinegar, use salts and essential oils to relieve tension, corns and blisters. The massage has to be done on the sole of the foot by pressing lightly, with almond oils or moisturizer.

Day C should not be a tiring day, with pain and discomfort, and relaxed and well-kept feet will only make it easier for the bride to enjoy her wedding songs until the end!

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My take as a pharmacy person: Essential oils are at their medicinal best when they improve patient compliance. A lot of topical medicines (think of creams and ointments for fungal infections) smell or feel kinda gross, so people don’t always apply them as often as they should for as long as they should and then we have to give you Big Boy Antifungals because your ringworm is resistant to the regular stuff now. If using a fancy essential oil lotion that actually smells good gets you to also use your prescription stuff I am ALL FOR IT! Are you anxious about an upcoming CT scan or something? Will having a cloth or stuffed animal laced with a nice-smelling essential oil soothe you enough to actually make and keep that appointment? Then use that cloth or stuffed animal, even if you’re a “grown-up”! If you’re struggling to remember to take a new pill but you have a well-established routine of using a safe essential oil product? Take the pill during that routine!

And if you ask your doctor about interactions between essential oils and your prescribed meds, or goals like having children like Joy mentioned, and they don’t know? Ask your pharmacist instead. It’s our job to be The Most Up To Date on drug interactions, including interactions with whatever the latest trendy alternative medicine is. If your pharmacist doesn’t know, they’ll find out and get back to you once they have the answer, because that’s their job. To quote one of my professors: “our job is to re-explain things that the doctor already explained badly”.

Hi Joy! I was wondering, I know what they're not supposed to be used for, but I've never seen reliable information on what essential oils are actually meant for. What is the appropriate use of essential oils? Can't eat em or use em on skin, can't diffuse em or breathe em in really, so I'm left wondering what on earth we ARE able to do with them? Why do these things exist? Are they safe to use in showers, I'm seeing a lot of shower bomb things with essential oils lately. Thank you!

Essential oils can be used for emotional and physical well being, provided they are used correctly. Which regrettably, thanks to scam MLM (multilevel marketing, not men loving men, as some people seem to think when I type that lol) companies like d*Terra and Young L*ving they are not.

When diluted properly using carrier oils, people who are not sensitive to essential oils can use them for aromatherapy, general emotional well being (scents are stimulating, our brains like pleasant scents!) to help with stress relief, general comfort and well being and even pain relief. 

Menthol oils are used commonly in pain relief oils because they make things go tingly numb, as well as “decongestants”, which I’ve actually talked about a lot before, and why they don’t actually do what people think they do and why they are not suitable for kids under a certain age: https://tmblr.co/Zomfxx2LT76gn

You can also use them safely in like, mist steamers so long as you use them as intended, and don’t use them constantly, which is what most people do. Essential oil air misters should only be used for 20 minutes in a well-ventilated area, and never around small children or pets. I tried googling for my usual sources about why essential oils are harmful to animals, but they’ve been helpfully buried under a bunch of essential oil marketing propaganda that has paid google money to appear at the top of the search results and bury actual scientific research.

The only essential oil company I actually trust is the Tisserand Institute as they do actual scientific research into essential oil use and safety and published the  Tisserand Essential Oil Safety handbook for professionals that actually cites studies regarding injury and harm caused to small children (and adults) by essential oil misuse. Their website and products are my go-to for referring people in the UK. They also run online classes (which I did in person, back in the day) https://tisserandinstitute.org/safety-pages/

I’m not associated with them beyond having done their classes and owning some of their oils. They’re just actually an essential oil company that does their due diligence to safety and makes it abundantly clear that what harmful cults like d*Terra promote are incredibly dangerous and unethical.

And as for the bath bombs? Those things are made with carrier oils, which dilute the essential oils safely. I think the favorite oil atm is coconut oil. So this makes them safe for topical use, but it doesn’t mean a person still can’t react to it if they have sensitivities they are perhaps not aware of.

They are, essentially (heh), unregulated medicine grade oils, that should never have found their way into the hands of the general public, yet here we are. Like, for example, jasmine oil is often touted as a great relaxing oil for massages, and it is! It can also really help with menstrual cramping... but it can also lead to miscarriages if used on a pregnant person. It’s not guaranteed to cause miscarriages of course, but I also can’t help but wonder how many people who are trying to get pregnant who are using essential oils as part of that process realize they may actually be harming themselves as well... makes me really sad, actually.

And honestly, if people are going to use them like medicines, which a lot of people do, they should really be more heavily regulated. Australia has much better regulation of essential oils than we do here in the US, but that’s not saying much considering how awful it is here.  

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You know. You Know. YOU KNOW.

Things were just starting to go good. I had a month off of school. Mentally I was coming back from a bad place. Christmas is my favorite. Work was slowing down. Then I fucking contracted the black death or some shit. Couldn't sit up. Couldn't turn my head. Constantly in pain and my throat was raw and I had no appetite. Light and noise hurt. All I did was sleep or lie there or scroll through my phone. Burned through all my sick leave. Can't get a Dr apt anywhere. Go to my old Dr, barely spends 3 min with me and says "oh I'm sure it's just the flu" Ma'am I can't move my neck. "Sure that's normal. Virus just bedded down in your muscles there." ".... Ok ma'am but what about this rash over my Arms?" "It looks ringworm ish" "....." Does a flu swab (btw was negative. Everything they have ever thought I had came back negative) "It's a shame you didn't come in within 48 hrs, we could have done something" "!!!!!" I fucking tried!!! You don't even work on Tuesdays!!! So they send me home with cream for the rash that I blow through in 2 days. The rash is now on 40-50% of my body. I call for more and they set it so I can't get it for another 14 days. Meanwhile, on her guess that it's ringworm, I have stopped touching the cats at all. I am locked in the bedroom and can't even boop their freaking snoots. My husband won't touch me. I'm finally getting over the "flu" but who cares because I can't touch anything in the house without risking passing it on. I'm fucking miserable. And I was doing good for once. I keep thinking "you wouldn't have to have this rash if you just died" which I know sounds dramatic but I remind you it covers half my large ass body and could make me lose my hair and no Dr will take me as a new patient. Best I can do is the college health center on Monday, but my scrip runs out Sunday morning. I wanna die before my hair falls out or this shit scars up my face. And here's the kicker! It might not even be ringworm! It doesn't glow under black light, it doesn't look at all like ringworm, there is no sensible way I would have gotten it (cats don't go out and I haven't seen other cats), it keeps spreading despite the treatment??? I'm so stressed and now I have to go back to work and face 5 days of backlog and a week of my break from school has been wasted. What the fucking fuck??? Why???

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15 Amazing Benefits Of Tea Tree Essential Oil

Tea Tree, not to mix with the common tea plant that is used to make green and black tea is derived from the leaves of a native Australian plant called Melaleuca alternifolia. During recent decades, the popularity of tea tree has grown a lot in some areas of the world. There are bountiful benefits of tea tree essential oil. It is used as a treatment and so for many other benefits. Nowadays, you can find the essence of tea tree in cosmetics, many household products, or some topical medicines. The best quality of Tea Tree Essential Oil has Terpinen-4-ol at a high level and Cineole at a low level. Safety is ensured by the ideal levels of each constituent and a wider range of oil usage. Terpinen-4-ol is known to have anti-bacterial properties because it contains a highly-purified Monoterpene. Cineole is known to have medicinal benefits for treating colds, but a high Cineole content is not considered as beneficial when it comes to the treatment of wounds or for calming of inflammation. Thus, it becomes necessary for this constituent in Tea Tree Oil to be found in low concentrations for therapeutic purposes.

Difference between tea tree oil and essential oil?

There is is a major difference between tea tree Essential oil and tea tree oil. The term “essential oil” and just “oil” is different. Essential oils are basically the extract of a plant either by steam distillation or by cold pressing. They are very powerful and highly strong in nature. They don't easily absorb into the skin although they evaporate quickly. Just as you do not consume a spice on its own rather you mix it in your food. Similarly, do not use essential oils directly. Always mix them with carrier oil or cream etc. You can dilute them by mixing them into something. When it comes to simple oils or carrier oils, they are basically the fats of plants, nuts, seeds, or kernels. They have their own benefits. Sometimes you can mix carrier oils with essential oils. Because they don't have a strong quantity of essential oil in it, you can directly use it on a daily basis.

Benefits of Tea Tree Essential Oil

1) Fights Acne Tea Tree oil is a great natural remedy that cures acne and skin condition. There is a research that 5%  of tea tree oil is as effective as 5% of benzoyl peroxide to treat moderate & mild acne. However, it might be a little slower than benzoyl peroxide but it causes fewer side effects and skin irritation. Also, it is organic and more healing. It is also a natural cleanser. As being anti-bacterial, it is an amazing component to manage the acne-prone skin. It reduces and fades the scars caused by acne. 2) Improves the health of hair Being anti-bacterial in nature being it improves the scalp condition and helps in preventing the build-up chemicals, dead skin, and oily scalp. It cleanses your hair and also adds a natural shine to the hair. If you start using tea tree oil in your hair care routine you will see a great change in your hair growth. It rejuvenates and purifies your scalp & hair. 3) Skin Cleanser or Toner The ancient aboriginal peoples of Australia were the first ones who discovered the use of tea tree as a toner or skin cleanser. You can add tea tree in your daily skincare routine and achieve a natural & glowing skin. Tea Tree has great purifying properties that cleanse and tone the skin. 4) Bad breath You can upgrade your dental hygiene and cure your bad breath by using a tea tree oil. Bad breath is caused by bacteria that are found in your mouth. Tea tree is anti-microbial and it can be added to toothpaste. You can also do oral cleansing with tea tree oil for about 3 minutes. You will get of bacteria and bad breath in your mouth. 5) Lice Tea tree oil is anti-bacterial and it cleanses the scalp. It helps in repelling the lice. If you are suffering from lice in your head, then you can add a few drops of tea tree essential oil with your carrier oil.  6) Dandruff By adding tea tree in your hair care routine, you can cure the dandruff problem on your head. Dandruff is a common hair skin condition. It stimulates the blood circulation. It removes flakiness & itchiness caused in the scalp. 7) Vaginal infections Tea tree is considered beneficial in treating vaginal infections such as trichomoniasis or vaginal candidiasis. 8) Anti-bacterial Tea tree oil is a natural remedy for treating many infections. It is mostly known for its anti-bacterial properties. It is used in many healing treatments as well.  9) Treats Toenail’s fungus, Athlete's Foot and Ringworm Tea Tree is a great component to cure toenail’s fungus, athlete’s foot, and ringworm because of its anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. It can kill the parasites and helps in preventing any kind of nail infections. 10) Antiseptic Tea Tree has the ability to heal wounds, cuts, bruises as it is a very powerful antiseptic. 11) Hand sanitizer Tea tree is a great option for making a natural, antiseptic & antiviral hand sanitizer. It can kill a number of germs that cause flu, viral, or illness. 12) Insect repellent We all know how harmful chemical-based insect repellents are for us. With the help of tea tree, we can make our own insect repellent that is purely natural, aromatic and also soothes the bug bites.  13) All-purpose cleaner Tea Tree is a great natural cleaner that will also kill the bacteria in your house. You can add a few drops of essential oil to the water or liquid with which you will clean your sink, toilet, or other household things. 14) Lightens the appearance of scars Tea tree promotes the regeneration of the new skin cells as it has the anti-oxidant properties in it. You can mix a few drops of tea tree oil in your face serum or cream and add it in your skincare routine. It will help in reducing the blemishes on your face and also in fading the scars mostly caused by acne. 15) Cough reliever If you are suffering from cold or cough, you can add a few drops of tea tree in the water for taking its steam. Tea tree essential oil has antimicrobial properties. When inhaled, it fights the bacteria and helps in preventing congestion.

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