Composting Toilet – A pleasant voyage

An Introduction

Many people now know about composting toilets, particularly those in the alternative movement who are quite familiar with composting in their gardens, and who understand the advantages of recycling and simplification of our needs.

But to the many others who have not really thought about where their sewage goes after flushing, the thought of composting their own waste is a little uncomfortable.

Objectionable questions are fired at you when you first introduce the concept to someone, and many persons leave the subject still thinking that a composting toilets is a old pit (outhouse) toilet, remembered unpleasantly from camping trips.

Well, composting toilets are far from being pit toilets! They range from simple twin chamber designs through to advanced systems with rotating tynes, temperature and moisture probes and electronic control systems.

They are effective biological converters of human and household “waste,” saving money and energy for the person and community. They start the regeneration of the Earth’s precious environment that is long overdue.

In UK there are various retailers as well:

http://www.therenewableenergycentre.co.uk/

http://www.natsol.co.uk/

Acne

Anti- inflammatory and antiseptic gel. Used topically over a period of weeks it should alleviate the appearance and discomfort.

Marigold, Lavender and Rose Geranium Gel

10 rose geranium flowers, with leaves and stems

8 marigold flowers

20 lavender flower heads

200 ml water

1 sachet of vegetable gelatine

5 tsp vodka

20 drops tea tree oil

1) roughly chop the flowers, leaves and stems of the geranium and place with the marigold flowers and lavender heads in a large bowl

2) bring the water to the boil and por it over the flowers to make an infusion.

leave to infuse for 10 minutes.

Place the infusion, including the plant material into a blender and whiz.

Strain the mixture into a clean bowl

3) In another bowl dissolve the gelatine in 2 tbsp cold water.

Gradually add the flower infusion, stirring to separate lumps.

Add the vodka and tea tree oil, stirring until a gel is formed.

using a funnel poer into a pot with a pump dispenser.

USE:

Apply to affected area 2x a day

STORAGE:

Keeps in fridge for up to 6 weeks

Alternative Health made at Home – For Sore Eyes

In these days it is a good idea to look back to our past and start making our own remedies again. That way we are in charge of what goes in. Apart from that it is educational and environmentally friendly.

So this will be a first of an on going series where I will share some of my Remedies for the more common use.

Please be aware, that they are not actual medicines, they are part of a more holistic approach to well being. So if you are ill, please go see the Doctor.

FOR SORE EYES – Cucumber Eye Gel (to soothe sore or swollen eyes)

1 small cucumber, chopped

200ml Aloe Gel or 50ml Aloe Activator or 3 tablespoons Aloe Gelly ( see: http://www.foreveraloe.ws)

1 sachet vegetable gelatine

50ml distilled extract of which hazel BP

1 white tea teabag

3 drops peppermint essential oil

1) Roughly chop the cucumber.

Add the Aloe and the cucumber into a blender and process until smooth.

Strain the mix through a sieve to extract the juice.

Measure out 100ml of the strained juice and set aside.

2) Add the witch hazel to a pan, whisk in the gelatine and add the teabag.

Gently heat the mixture until it starts to thicken.

As the mixture cools, take out the teabag, then whisk in the cucumber and Aloe mixture

and add the peppermint oil.

3) Bottle up the gel in a sterilized, airtight pump dispenser.

USE:

Apply to the eye area before bed, then wash off in the morning

STORAGE:

Keeps in the fridge for up to six weeks