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Neem, a Natural Healer

  Okay,  the smell is a bit odd, but this powerful oil is considered to be the best kept beauty secret of ancient India.  Neem is a one-stop shop when it comes to treating infections (cold sores, foot and nail fungus, scalp, ring worms) to name a few.  The odd smell may may no longer be a factor once you understanding just how many ailments and issues this oil can address.     Here is a great link below from Stylecraze,  http://www.stylecraze.com/ .  The article discusses neem in depth, and mentions benefits and uses.  Also, take a look at the attached images below from Raw for Beauty, http://rawforbeauty.com/blog/    -listing additional benefits and uses for neem.      http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/amazing-benefits-of-neem-oil-for-skin-and-hair/    Raw for Beauty            Raw for Beauty

Oil Pulling- A Simple Detox

So before you begin reading this, let me say that I am prepared to hear words of doubt, confusion, and just plain ol' 'are you crazy?!' concerns.  I know this because I have been sharing this simple practice with a few friends, and they all looked at me with the side eye, as if this is something I learned from of a cult.  But seriously, this is an opportunity to hear results before you jump on the bandwagon.  Simply put, oil pulling is a form of detoxing and cleansing the body.  It is so easy, and close to free-  so right up my alley when it comes to time and cost.  Also, please note that this method of detoxing has been performed by many for ages, and has been identified as a best practice for healing the body.    Choose the oil of your choice.  I prefer coconut oil, but other oils work just as well; sunflower, safflower.   Throw a spoonful of oil in your mouth, (don't swallow), s...