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Cold season is upon us, and cough drops are about to become a staple item in my house once again. Store bought cough drops are great, but when I realized that I could make my own… game changer! There's something extra special about homemade remedies, and it's amazing what can be done with just a few easy to find ingredients. You can make all kinds of soothing and refreshing flavors by combining different teas like peppermint, cinnamon, ginger and chamomile. Form them in a cute silicon mold, and voila - homemade cough drops, made with love! Ingredients: - 1 tablespoon (loose or from a teabag) peppermint tea leaves - 1 tablespoon (loose or from a teabag) chamomile tea - ½ teaspoon cinnamon - ½ teaspoon ginger - ¾ cup boiling water - ¾ cup honey - Cornstarch for dusting - Optional: essential oils such as peppermint or thieves (for boosting the immune system) Directions: Steep peppermint, chamomile, cinnamon, and ginger in boiling water for 10 minutes or more. Strain off water, and pour into a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until mixture begins to boil. Clip candy thermometer to the side of your pan and continue boiling until mixture reaches 300 degrees. Watch carefully, it is really easy to burn when it gets this hot! Let mixture cool for 5-10 minutes, until it starts to get syrupy. At this point you can add a few drops of healing/antibacterial essential oils (optional). Drop by small spoonfuls onto parchment paper or put in a silicon mold, then let cool. Dust with cornstarch to absorb condensation and prevent them from sticking together in storage. Store in an airtight container [GMG Originals]

This homemade cream is a lifesaver if you suffer from back pain! Not only does it relieve pain in your back but it also helps with arthritis, joints, bones and muscle issues. It's amazing! This cream is meant to be used at nighttime. Rub directly onto the area, cover with plastic wrap and a towel and leave on for at least 3 hours or overnight. The cream will work its wonders and leave you feeling pain free in 2-3 days! Ingredients - 1 Tbsp honey - 1 Tbsp mustard - 1 Tbsp salt - 1 Tbsp baking soda Directions - Warm up the mustard. - In a small bowl mix together all the ingredients until blended (stir for about 5 minutes). - Place in a small sealable container (like a mason jar). How to Use - Before applying, slightly warm the cream and apply directly on the sore area. - Place plastic wrap over the area. - Cover with a towel and leave for at least 3 hours. It's best to apply before bed. - In the morning, remove the towel and plastic wrap and wash the affected area with soap and warm water. - Repeat the treatment for 2-3 days in a row for best results. [GMG Originals]

Acupressure is a natural way of treating your pain that's similar to acupuncture, but doesn't require any needles. It's a very effective and easy way to relieve pain ranging from headaches, bloating, nausea and sore throats. Next time you're feeling under the weather, give these acupressure tricks a try! General Pain Relief For overall pain relief press firmly (but not too hard as to cause pain) on your hand between your thumb and pointer finger. Reduce Bloating For issues with bloating, massage about 1/3 up the top of your forearm using your thumb. Upset Stomach and Nausea To relieve an achy tummy, place three fingers on the inside of your wrist. Place your thumb in the location of your finger the furthest from your hand and massage. Sore Throat and Fever If you've come down with a cold or flu, bend your elbow and using your thumb massage the point where your arm bends (in the fleshy part just above the elbow joint). Lower Back Pain and Digestion Place your four fingers on the inside of your ankle (above your ankle bone) going up the inside of your leg. Place your thumb in the location of your finger furthest from your ankle and massage. Fatigue and Loss of Concentration Find the spot on your foot between your big toe and second toe. Move your thumb about 1.5-2 inches back from that point and massage. [GMG Originals]

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Essential oils have been around for thounsands of years and are used as a natural product to help improve your body, and that still stands true today. From long, soft, luxurious hair, to providing you with a peaceful, relaxing sleep, here some are some of the oils you should have on hand in your household. Rosemary 1. Add 5 drops to your usual shampoo and massage the mixture onto the scalp and hair. Lemongrass 1. Add a few drops of lemongrass to your tea to help detoxify and keep the body cleansed. Frankincense 1. Apply to cuticles and nail beds to maintain healthy looking fingernails. Tea tree 1. Apply some oil to the tip of a cotton swab and rub on the spot to clear up acne. 2. Mix 1 teaspoon of coconut oil with a few drops of tea tree oil to create a natural eczema treatment. [GMG Originals]

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As beautiful and joyful that pregnancy is, it's not to go without saying how uncomfortable it can be at times. Your friends try to give you a heads up on what to experience, but until you're experiencing it for yourself it's hard to wrap your head around what it will really be like...at least that's how it was for me. Thankfully, I was able to come across some gentle pregnancy stretches to help with those painful and aching muscles that are bound to happen towards the end of your pregnancy. So if you're feeling that pain coming on, give these stretches a try for instant relief. When I look back on my pregnancy, I remember the aches and pains starting to get bad by the end of my second trimester/beginning of my third trimester. Between the aches and the swollen everything, I needed to find some type of relief, and find it FAST! Try setting aside 20 minutes a day for yourself and baby, clear your mind, relax, and stretch! You won't believe the wonders that, that short period of time each day will do for you. If you're looking for more exercise videos whether your pregnant or not, check these out: Stretches 1. Cat-Cow While evenly placed on your hands and knees, breath in and arch your back then hold for a few seconds, then breath out and release your arch going into a curved back position, and hold for a few seconds. This will help ease hip, back, and round ligament pain, all while strengthening your lower back. 2. Seated Piriformis Stretch Sit on a chair with your feet flat on the ground. Cross one foot over the other knee, and as you exhale slowly lean your upper body forward keeping your back flat. Hold for a few seconds, and then repeat with the other foot. This will help with relieving lower back pain, as well as a small muscle deep in the glutes that can cramp during pregnancy. 3. Child's Pose While evenly placed on your hands and knees, take a deep breath in, and while exhaling lower your bottom to your heels, and at the same time drop your head towards the mat and hold that pose for at least 5 deep breaths. This will help tremendously with aching hip and pelvis pain, and stretch out the spine and lower back. 4. Bridge Lay on your back with your hand flat on the ground, and your knees bent up. As you inhale gently lift your hips and back off the ground, keeping a neutral spine and hold for a few seconds. As you exhale gently lower yourself back down to the starting position, and then repeat. This will help stretch your hip flexors, and strengthen your lower back, glutes, and abdominals. 5. Bound Angle Pose Sitting up straight on a mat, bend your knees bringing the soles of your feet together. While holding onto your feet, try to bring your feet in slightly towards your pelvis. Take a deep breath in, and while exhaling gently bring your upper body forward until you reach a point of tension and then drop your chin and hold. This will help stretch out your inner thighs, back, and neck. 6. Lunge Begin by kneeling on the floor, and taking one foot step out in front of you, ensuring your knee is at a 90-degree angle. Take a deep breath in and as you exhale slowly lean yourself forward transferring your weight to your front foot. Hold this position and then repeat on the other leg. This will help stretch your hip flexors, and all the muscles running along the front of your hip. 7. Forward Fold Begin by standing on the mat with your feet hip-width apart, and slowly lean forward, lowering your hands to a point of tension and hold. To help increase the stretch, walk yourself over from one side, back to the center, to the other side, back to the center, and up. This will help stretch out your hamstrings, lower back, and calves. I hope these gentle pregnancy stretches help you as much as they helped me! All the best in your pregnancy! [GMG Originals]

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