Avocado and Tomato Salad

I tried this salad at home and would like to share the recipe with you all.

Traditional Ingredients to make this ultra delicious salad: (this serves 3)

2 vine ripe tomatoes (de-seed)
3 large perfectly ripe Haas avocados, cut in half and peel carefully with a sharp knife and cut into larger slices
1 green onion (thinly sliced)
1.5 tbsp olive oil
pinch of sea salt to taste
juice of 1 large lime
1 tbsp cilantro, very finely chopped

Mix carefully and chill for 30 minutes prior to serving. Enjoy with your favorite protein!

Source: Nuttykitchen

Shea For Your Hands

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"Hands not only are susceptible to the first signs of aging, but very often age even faster than the face," says Ellen Marmur, MD, chief of dermatological and cosmetic surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. That's because the skin on the back of the hand is much thinner than that on your face.

"There is very little fat on the backs of the hands, so when even a small amount of collagen or elastin fibers begins to break down -- which is part of the normal aging process and partly from sun exposure -- it's going to have a noticeable impact on your hands," says Gregory Buford, MD, a Denver plastic surgeon.

The end result, say experts, is wrinkly, crinkly crepe-like skin texture and the noticeable appearance of bulging veins, which also grow larger over time.

Unrefined Shea Butter Conditioner for Hair ( Buzzle.com)

I came across this hair conditioner which is full of healthy oils with our favorite miracle product unrefined organic shea butter.I thought I would share it with you guys.

Ingredients:
2 ounces unrefined shea butter
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 tablespoons olive oil
½ tablespoon amla oil
½ tablespoon almond oil
½ tablespoon castor oil
1 tablespoon of aloe vera oil
5 drops of rosemary oil

Preparation
In this recipe, the goodness of shea butter is blended perfectly with essential oils for hair growth. First of all, melt shea butter in a microwave safe bowl in the oven. To this, add the remaining ingredients - coconut oil, olive oil, amla oil, almond oil, castor oil, aloe vera oil and rosemary oil. Using a wooden spatula, stir well the mixture, and make a cream like concoction. The final result will be a thick conditioner for natural hair care. You can try this shea butter recipe for natural hair and use it right after shampooing, for softening hair.

Read more at Buzzle: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/homemade-shea-butter-recipes-for-hair.html

Harmful Ingredients in Contaminated Shea butter

Never buy shea butter from a source that does not have a proper certification or unsure of the process of shea butter. Have you heard about moldy shea butter?It comes from not properly cleaned shea nut.It presents in black layer on the top of shea butter.This moldy shea butter worsens the problem when it penetrates into the open wounds/scars.

There is a list of harmful ingredients that you should be aware of if shea butter is not properly tested:

• Lead
• Mercury
• Yeast
• Coliform Bacteria( E.coli)
• Hexane 

It is always best to buy Premium Grade A shea butter from a reputed source.Shea Butter that are grade F is reserved for Shea Butter not fit for human use. Grade F Shea is contaminated by micro organisms (such as mould, yeast or coli form bacteria) or contaminated with heavy metals (such as lead or mercury).

Mediterranean Detox Salad

Could this be the healthiest salad you've ever eaten? It's only 200 calories and packed with vegetables, including cucumbers, watercress, artichoke hearts, celery, and red onion, and gets a hint of tangy flavor from feta cheese. Even the simple dressing—fresh lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil—is heart healthy and light. Cucumbers are a Mediterranean superfood as they're very low in calories; provide 62% of the vitamin K recommended for daily-consumption, and offer a healthy dose of vitamin C.

Latex In Shea Butter

Does shea butter contains latex? The answer is yes.It contains latex in very small quantities which is responsible for binding the moisture content to the skin and protecting the skin from the sun. The latex is not exactly the same as the sap like latex extract from the rubber tree, but it is very similar in chemical composition.

There have been studies done whether people react to latex found in shea butter.So far no cases have been reported to the FDA.

Some people who have latex allergy will not react with a single application of shea butter. Prolonged exposure of shea butter over a period of time may sometimes trigger the allergy.So do a patch test before applying unrefined shea butter on the skin.Use your own judgement when applying shea butter on your skin.Not everyone with latex allergy may have a reaction to the shea butter.

Did you know?

Shea butter is another great way to treat lip eczema and to keep your skin thoroughly moisturized. You can use the pure form of shea butter or find it infused in lip balms and lip gloss so you can treat your lips using a convenient application. You can apply shea butter as often as you like to prevent drying, cracking and crusting.

The Dr. Oz Anti-Aging Salad

I came across the salad recipe which is easy to make and full of health benefits.Dr. Oz's anti-aging salad combines the power of 5 anti-aging fruits and vegetables. Improve your hair, skin, memory, and even fight cancer, all in one dish.

Shea Butter For Eczema

The word "eczema" is derived from a Greek word meaning "to boil over", which is a good description for the red, inflamed, itchy patches that occur during flare-ups of the disease. The skin disease can range from mild, moderate, to severe.(Source: Living with Eczema)

Shea butter which is rich in vitamins/ fatty acids can penetrate into the seven layers of the skin is a must try for people suffering from eczema.The high level of fatty acids than any butter is a major component which helps the skin to retain the moisture content of the skin. The retention of the moisture will keep the skin hydrated for a long time.Shea butter which is high in unsaponifibles has the most healing properties. In comparison the vegetable oils contain less than 1% of unsaponifiables while shea butter can contain as much as 7% to 10% of unsaponifiable matter which hat it retains its emollient components and vitamins which are excellent for the skin. The cinnamic acid which is a natural component provides natural UV protection to the skin.With so much of benefits, do give a try to this miracle product.

Make sure you apply the 100% certified Organic Unrefined shea butter as soon as you step out of the shower when shea butter can be most effective. It is a natural best available option to try on eczema.

Always test a small patch of the skin before applying on your body and consult a licensed practitioner before applying on the affected region.

Did you know?

When you have cold or congestion or a dry nose you can safely apply shea butter gently at the tip of the nose to relieve you from those symptoms.