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"Minty-Fresh dandruff Remedy "^L^m don't have to see white flakes on a black sweater to know you've got dandruff. You'll recognize the itchy, flaky scalp when you brush and style hair as well. Instead of reaching for the dandruff shampoo, there's something else in the bathroom that can remedy this common problem—mouthwash! Simply combine 1 part standard mouthwash with 10 parts tap water, and apply the mixture after shampooing. Massage it into your scalp, then leave it on. Your scalp will improve—and hair won't be left sticky." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"It is important to recognize the difference between true dandruff and a buildup of hair products, however. Although dandruff is not contagious and is rarely a serious ailment, it can be embarrassing and surprisingly persistent. Enzymes can be used to improve the functioning of the sebaceous glands by improving the body's ability to digest fats, improve nutrient absorption, reduce excess yeast in the body, and improve the health of the skin." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.)

"It indicates a healthy growth cycle, and the continual generation of new scalp cells, replacing old, worn-out ones. dandruff practically ceases when baldness sets in. One of the arguments against washing the hair is that it causes dandruff to appear. The fact is, the dandruff was there before the scalp was washed, and the washing merely loosened it. To be sure, large flakes of dandruff are unsightly. Vigorous brushing will remove them. Have the hair trimmed often, keep it clean, expose the scalp to the sun (see Chapter 18) and dandruff will cease to be a problem." - Ben Davis, Rapid Healing Foods (Get the book.)

"Instead of reaching for the dandruff shampoo, there's something else in the bathroom that can remedy this common problem—mouthwash! Simply combine 1 part standard mouthwash with 10 parts tap water, and apply the mixture after shampooing. Massage it into your scalp, then leave it on. Your scalp will improve—and hair won't be left sticky. • It's About Time—Not Just Shampoo "Ym've seen the ads for the antidandruff shampoos. You've noticed the flakes on your shoulder." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"One of the most common grooming mistakes that people make is not to pay attention to major dandruff. They don't realize that one finger to the scalp for a quick scratch leaves twenty little white flakes hanging around them. Check your shoulders on a regular basis. If you find any dandruff, remember to check before you're about to meet someone so you can do a quick wipe. In the meantime, stock up on dandruff shampoo—it really works. Right before your meeting, do a quick de-stress drill." - Tonya Reiman, The Power of Body Language: How to Succeed in Every Business and Social Encounter (Get the book.)

"It's not enough to tout the effectiveness of the latest dandruff shampoo; one also needs to make people feel embarrassed, if not humiliated, that they have dandruff. Self evidently, if the environment does not influence twins' and others' behavior and psychology, as Kendler implies, then corporations would not spend untold billions of dollars each year on advertising. Twin researchers and their EEA test studies (see Chapter 9) resemble the proverbial "blind men" who cannot see the massive "elephant" of environmental influences on the behavior of both twins and non-twins alike." - Jay Joseph, The Missing Gene: Psychiatry, Heredity, and the Fruitless Search for Genes (Get the book.)

"One of the arguments against washing the hair is that it causes dandruff to appear. The fact is, the dandruff was there before the scalp was washed, and the washing merely loosened it. To be sure, large flakes of dandruff are unsightly. Vigorous brushing will remove them. Have the hair trimmed often, keep it clean, expose the scalp to the sun (see Chapter 18) and dandruff will cease to be a problem. Anton claimed this method would darken as well as restore hair, because it stimulates the glands, especially the thyroid gland—which can be independently stimulated with throat muscle exercises." - Ben Davis, Rapid Healing Foods (Get the book.)

"If you find any dandruff, remember to check before you're about to meet someone so you can do a quick wipe. In the meantime, stock up on dandruff shampoo—it really works. Right before your meeting, do a quick de-stress drill. If your hands are chronically sweaty, consider spraying antiperspirant on your hands for a few days before the day of the meeting. Also, try this trick: Immediately before you will have to shake hands, go to the bathroom and let ice cold water run over your wrists for as long as you can stand it, ideally up to sixty seconds or longer." - Tonya Reiman, The Power of Body Language: How to Succeed in Every Business and Social Encounter (Get the book.)

"When any shampoo eliminates dandruff, it does not eliminate the condition that caused the dandruff. Most dandruff shampoos work by having the active ingredient promote the peeling of flakes. By letting dandruff flakes fall freely into your bathtub drain, you keep them from falling all over your navy-blue blazer. Why is June the most popular month for weddings? Yes, June is the month when most schools break for vacation and when weather is appropriate for outdoor weddings, but these truths don't explain why June has been, since ancient times, a popular month for weddings." - David Feldman, Imponderables The Solution to the Mysteries of Everyday Life (Get the book.)

"It causes eye irritation, scalp scurf similar to dandruff, skin rashes, and other allergic reactions. Petrolatum: Also known as petroleum jelly, this mineral oil derivative is used for its emollient properties in cosmetics. It has no nutrient value for the skin and can interfere with the body's own natural moisturizing mechanism, leading to dryness and chapping. It often creates the very conditions it claims to alleviate. Manufacturers use petrolatum because it is unbelievably cheap. Propylene glycol: Ideally this is a vegetable glycerin mixed with grain alcohol, both of which are natural." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"It has been used as a scalp massage to help control dandruff. Add one or two drops to a small quantity of carrier oil and use for a complete body massage (but not for babies). A few drops in your bathwater will create a soothing and relaxing effect—and remember that relaxation is an important factor in the management of asthma. Eucalyptus will protect your whole environment. Use it as your disinfectant, room deodoriser, insect repellent and 'spot' cleaner. A limited amount in the dishwasher and washing machine will disinfect your dishes and clothes." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.)

"It's not enough to tout the effectiveness of the latest dandruff shampoo; one also needs to make people feel embarrassed, if not humiliated, that they have dandruff. Self evidently, if the environment does not influence twins' and others' behavior and psychology, as Kendler implies, then corporations would not spend untold billions of dollars each year on advertising. Twin researchers and their EEA test studies (see Chapter 9) resemble the proverbial "blind men" who cannot see the massive "elephant" of environmental influences on the behavior of both twins and non-twins alike." - Jay Joseph, The Missing Gene: Psychiatry, Heredity, and the Fruitless Search for Genes (Get the book.)

"Although dandruff is not contagious and is rarely a serious ailment, it can be embarrassing and surprisingly persistent. Enzymes can be used to improve the functioning of the sebaceous glands by improving the body's ability to digest fats, improve nutrient absorption, reduce excess yeast in the body, and improve the health of the skin." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.)

"If you have healthy skin over your entire body, then you're not going to have dandruff, because dandruff is just dry, flaky skin that happens to be on your head. Achieving healthy skin is straightforward. Avoid processed foods and toxic chemicals, and consume lots of raw, fresh foods combined with healthy oils. Oils are essential for healthy skin. That means eating raw nuts and seeds, consuming healthy oils from plants like avocados, coconut, olive oil and so on. If you get these in your body (and stop poisoning it with manufactured foods and junk foods), you will naturally have healthy skin." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.)

"Although this instruction might seem like voodoo, there is a logical basis for the request. dandruff shampoos contain active ingredients that need time to work. Salicylic acid, one of the most popular active ingredients in dandruff shampoos, promotes the peeling of dandruff. Zinc, another popular active ingredient (the active ingredient in Head and Shoulders), and sulfur also are effective against dandruff even though nobody knows why they work." - David Feldman, Imponderables The Solution to the Mysteries of Everyday Life (Get the book.)

"Gone were his hemorrhoids, hypoglycemia, allergies, sinus problems, high blood pressure, fatigue, pimples, colds, bouts with the flu, body odors and even dandruff. Rev. Malkmus had always wondered why so many of the prayers for people's healings didn't seem to make a difference. He observed that the same percentage of Christians as non-Christians died of every disease under the sun. He began to realize that God had established certain universal laws that are perfect, eternal and unchangeable. When people violate these laws, they suffer the consequences." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"Seborrheic dermatitis is a malfunction of the seborrheic glands and can result in scaling of the skin. dandruff is a form of this condition, as is cradle cap in infants. Recommendations include treating the body for possible yeast overgrowth and using enzymes to support the digestive and immune systems, detoxify the body, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation to the affected areas to promote healing." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.) "CFU Glucoamylase 50 AGU High Amylase Formula may be added for allergy assistance Purpose:To overcome symptoms of allergies and for the proper digestion of carbohydrates, especially grains, raw vegetables, and legumes Amylase blend 22,000 DU Cellulase blend 400 CU Glucoamylase 30 AGU Lactase 300 LacU Alpha-galactosidase 1,000 GALU Maltase 300 DP Protease blend 15,000 HUT Pectinase 20 endo-PG Lipase blend 150 FCCFIP SKIN PROBLEMS See ACNE, AGE SPOTS, dandruff, DERMATITIS, HERPES VIRUS, HERPES ZOSTER, PSORIASIS, RINGWORM, Or SKIN ULCERS." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.)

"In addition to being gentle on the hair, it smells better than commercial dandruff shampoos. To prepare the rinse: 1 Add one tablespoon of dried sage leaf to one cup of boiled water. 2 Steep for 30 minutes, strain off leaves and let cool. If you have some antibacterial tea tree oil, you can add a few drops. 3 Pour through shampooed hair. Don't rinse. DRY, DAMAGED HAIR • Spearmint Seal for Split Ends Hair subjected to sun damage or daily blow-drying is especially susceptible to split ends. A hot cup of tea—poured into your hair—might be just what you need." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"The same factors also apply to healthy hair and a scalp that is free of dandruff. One should avoid harsh or medicated shampoos, hair treatments, dyes, hot temperatures from hair dryers and curlers, and too frequent washing of hair, as these are all stressful to the hair and scalp. In a like manner, commercial toothpastes, breath fresheners, and gargles should be avoided, because they contain toxic chemicals that are absorbed in the mouth and taken into the body. Ideally, we should use a minimum of skin, hair, and toothpaste products." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"I have dandruff. ? I feel aching or stiffness in my joints. ? I am thirsty most of the time. ? I am constipated (have less than two bowel movements a day). ? I have light-colored, hard, or foul-smelling stools. ? I have depression, ADHD, and/or memory loss. ? I have high blood pressure. ? I have fibrocystic breasts. ? I have premenstrual syndrome. ? I have high LDL cholesterol, low HDL levels, and high triglycerides. ? (continued) I am of North Atlantic genetic background: Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Scandinavian, or coastal Native American. ?" - Mark Hyman MD, The UltraMind Solution: Fix Your Broken Brain by Healing Your Body First (Get the book.)

"All skin problems such as eczema, acne, pimples, dandruff, dry skin, and psoriasis are the result of the body's elimination of toxins via the skin pores when the other channels of elimination are congested. This means the body is overly acidic. When the liver is clean, skin problems do not manifest. The excessive elimination of toxins causes the outer layers of skin to die off at a faster rate than new skin cells can be produced, resulting in dry skin. Dry skin is also an indication that essential oils are lacking in the diet." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"Various other complaints, like athlete's foot, acne, allergies, colds, flus, dandruff, herpes or cold sores simply vanish. The physical senses sharpen. The person's psychic ability and feeling of being "in sync," or "in the flow of synchronicity," flourish. The person finds himself or herself more dynamic, radiant, charismatic and confident. There is a feeling of lightness that everyone new to the raw diet comments on because far less energy is required for digestion. Digestive time is also reduced: while 48-100 hours are needed for cooked food, only 18-36 may be needed for raw food." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"Grapefruit seed extract is thought to be useful in treating external skin conditions, especially fungal-related conditions such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and dandruff. Throw Me a Lifesaver! PERIODONTAL DISEASE: A study found that bleeding associated with periodontitis was significantly reduced after drinking grapefruit juice. The researchers attribute the amazing results to the vitamin C content of grapefruit juice, known to help wound and tissue repair. HEART HEALTH: Researchers studied the effect of eating one grapefruit a day on fifty-seven patients who had bypass surgery." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.) "A powder made from avocado seeds has been used to control dandruff. Some people have chewed the seeds to reduce toothache pain, and even the skin has been used as an antibiotic for intestinal parasites and dysentery. The flesh has long been used to condition dry hair and as a soothing shaving cream. Throw Me a Lifesaver! gingivitis and other gum disease: Test tube studies conducted on human gum tissue found that avocado helped to decrease the occurrence of gingivitis and other periodontal disease." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.) "For hair loss or dandruff, massage the scalp with oil of basil. An hour later, wash your hair with cold water. Two to three crushed basil leaves mixed with water and rock salt may soothe indigestion. You may drink it hot or cold. A spoonful of a mixture of the juice of basil leaves and honey may help soothe a hoarse voice. At the very least you'll enjoy a delicious beverage. Basil juice may also relieve itching. Massage the juice onto the trouble area. Basil also makes an excellent bug repellent! Throw Me a Lifesaver!" - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.) "Home Remedies Biotin, a water-soluble vitamin found in cauliflower, has been shown to control dandruff. Biotin also helps thicken nails and reduce splitting and cracking. Munching of crunchy foods such as cauliflower before bed may help stop jaw-clenching while sleeping. Throw Me a Lifesaver! CANCER PREVENTION: In a study published in the British Journal of Cancer, researchers reported on the cancer-fighting properties of indole-3-carinol (I3C). This study showed that what we eat can influence cancer genes." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Externally, the drug is used as a hair and scalp remedy against oily hah and dandruff. urticae radix ¦ Prostate complaints, irritable bladder Preparations of the root are used for rmcturition disorders in prostate adenoma stages I to II. This drug only relieves the symptoms of an enlarged prostate without eliminating the enlargement itself. CONTRAINDICATIONS urticae herba et folium The drug is contraindicated when there is fluid retention resulting from reduced cardiac or renal activity." - Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D., PDR for Herbal Medicines (Get the book.)

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