Simply Natural Nessa

New video is up on my YouTube channel now! Link in profile 😘 This recipe tutorial is for a DIY overnight hair mask, formulated to help hydrate and strengthen the hair naturally to achieve healthier, more manageable hair. Sending big hugs and tons of love!! ❤️ I hope you enjoy the video 🥰 #overnighthairmask #hairmask #haircare #naturalhaircare #healthyhair

Here is my favourite recipe for making thick, creamy yoghurt, without any of the additives (guar gum, pectin, gelatin, sugar, sweeteners, etc.) that are used to thicken and sweeten store-bought yoghurts. You don’t even need a yoghurt maker to make homemade yoghurt. I’ll share how below. The best starters are pre-made cultures. You can find a number of different options at Cultures For Health or health food stores around your area. Alternatively, you can also just use store-bought yoghurt as the starter culture (which is what I did for this batch). It is a great way of testing how probiotic (or not) a certain brand of yoghurt is. RECIPE: 🌿 1.5 to 2 L raw organic full-cream milk 🌿 1 to 2 cups yoghurt with the live culture To Make: 1. Sterilise the container you’ll be using with boiling water. 2. Add the milk to a large saucepan and allow it slowly heat on the stove-top over medium-low heat until it reaches a temperature of 82 °C (179 °F). Keep the milk at this temperature for 10 minutes. Keep stirring throughout this time to keep the milk from burning. 3. Allow the milk to cool to 38 °C (100 °F). Stir the milk during this time to prevent it developing a film on top of the milk. 4. Once cooled, add 1/3 of the milk to the container, and stir through the yoghurt starter or cup of yoghurt with live culture you’ll be using. Add the rest of the milk to the container and stir well to combine. Cap the lid on tightly. 5. For this next step I like to use a yoghurt maker set to 38 °C and allow it to ferment for 36 hours, but to do this without a yoghurt maker, wrap the container in a couple of layers of tea towels and place the container in the oven. Turn on the oven light to keep the jar warm, and let the bacteria work their magic over the next 36 hours. Do not turn the oven on. Keep the yoghurt at around 38 °C to 40 °C for 36 hours. 6. Once fermented, place the yoghurt in the fridge to set for 8 hours. You can then eat the yoghurt as is, or strain out the whey to make thick Greek style yoghurt. #homemadeyoghurt #yoghurt #recipeshare #yoghurtrecipe #guthealth

The term ‘superbugs’ refers to the strains of bacteria that have become resistant to antibiotics. Some causes of antibiotic resistance include the over-prescribing of antibiotics, combined with skipping doses, sharing antibiotics, not taking medicines at regular intervals as indicated, “saving some for later”, and ingesting small doses through our food and water supply. It is believed that the overuse of antibiotics in livestock production is playing a significant role in antibiotic resistance, too. Sourcing high quality meats (opting for organic) when possible and talking to your local butcher to find out how the livestock was raised and how they were treated when ill, can help in minimising your exposure to these medications. Yet, animal products aren’t the only places where antibiotics can be found. New research shows plant foods now contain traces as well. The manure, used as a substitute for chemical fertiliser, and often used in organic farming, is thought to be the cause of this. According to Scientific American, ‘Around 90% of these drugs that are administered to animals end up being excreted either as urine or manure.’ The plants grown in this manure take up the antibiotics, along with other nutrients in the soil. Water is another source to be mindful about. According to WebMD, ‘Tiny amounts of pharmaceuticals – including antibiotics, hormones, mood stabilisers, and other drugs – are in our drinking water supplies.’ The drugs make their way into our water supply via several pathways: 🍃 Some flush unneeded medication down toilets 🍃 Others ingest medication where their body will absorb some and pass the rest out in urine or faeces 🍃 Pharmaceuticals may still remain even after wastewater treatments by water treatment plants Using a high-quality water filter at home can help reduce levels of these drugs in tap water. Other preventative measures for antibiotic resistance include eating probiotic-rich foods, increasing the body’s natural immunity through the diet, and consuming Mother Nature’s antibiotics, including onions, turmeric, Manuka honey, raw garlic, colloidal silver, etc. #antibioticresistance #antibiotics #guthealth

New video is up on my YouTube channel now! Link in profile 😘 This recipe tutorial is for a homemade hair conditioner recipe that can be used as a leave-in or rinse out conditioner. It is made with all-natural ingredients to promote soft, shiny, healthy hair and repair split ends naturally. Sending big hugs and tons of love!! ❤️ I hope you enjoy the video 🥰 #hairconditioner #recipeshare #naturalhair #haircare #haircareproducts

How to make your own DIY coconut shell candle using a blend of coconut wax and soy wax. This complete beginners guide to candle making is easy to follow and shares how to make a beautifully scented candle at home using a coconut shell. RECIPE: 🍃 1 cup organic coconut wax, shredded (or more // depending on the size of your coconut shell) 🍃 2 cups organic soy wax flakes (or more // depending on the size of your coconut shell) 🍃 Metal pitcher or large glass jar 🍃 Cooking thermometer 🍃 Coconut shell 🍃 Wooden wick with a metal stopper 🍃 100 drops of essential oil of choice To Make: 1. Measure out the exact amount of wax needed to fill each coconut shell you’ll be using. Take your coconut shell half and fill it up with wax to around the 3/4 mark. From there, double that amount of wax. 2. Pour the coconut wax and soy wax into a metal pitcher, and place in a large pot of water, filled just enough to cover the outside of the pitcher without spilling over. Bring the water to a boil. 3. Turn the heat down to medium heat and stir the wax until completely melted. 4. Remove the wax from heat and allow it to cool slightly before adding in the essential oil. Stir to combine. 5. Dip the metallic end of your candle wick into the melted wax, and, using the hot wax, stick the wick to the centre of the coconut shell. 6. Before you pour your wax, let it cool down slightly. Use a thermometer to test the temperature of the wax, and once it reaches 62 °C (145 °F), it’s ready to pour. This helps to prevent the heat from cracking the coconut shell. Pour around 75% of the wax into the shell. Make sure to hold the candle wick in place as you pour to keep it steady. 7. As the wax hardens, the top of your coconut shell candle may have a few cracks on top. To fix this, pour the remaining wax over the top and allow it to set. 8. Let the candle cool at room temperature for at least 24 hours before burning. 9. It is recommended to leave homemade candles to cure for a minimum of 3 days to develop a stronger scent when burning. #coconutshell #candle #recipe #coconutcandle #homemadecandles