Category: Natural Grooming

June is International Men’s Health Awareness Month

June is International Men’s Health Awareness Month…where the world takes the time to shine a, much needed, light on the health issues that are often ignored. Men’s Health Month is an annual observance aimed at raising awareness of preventable health problems and encouraging early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Across the…

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Hydrangea

Botanical Name: Hydrangea Arborescens Hydrangea root, which contains a number of glycosides, saponins, and resins, is used most often for treating enlarged prostate glands. The herb is employed to treat urinary stones and cystitis, and it can help prevent the recurrence of kidney stones. But you should not self-medicate for urinary or kidney stones, as…

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

If you are an avid reader of my blog, then you will notice that there will not be as many articles posted. May is Mental Health Awareness month and we will be taking full advantage of ensuring that we pay as much attention as possible to our own mental health. We would also like to…

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Red Clover

Botanical Name: Trifolium Pratense Red Clover, a favorite of honey bees, is one of the world’s oldest agricultural crops. This ubiquitous field flower has been used as a medicine for millennia, revered by Greeks, Romans, and Celts. But it’s in the last 100 years that red clover has gained prominence as the source of a…

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Alfalfa

Botanical Name: Medicago Sativa You’ve probably encountered alfalfa as sprouts in the produce section of your grocery store, on a sandwich, or at salad bars, but did you know the entire plant is valuable? The sprouts are a tasty addition to many dishes, and the leaves and tiny blossoms of this tall, bushy, leafy plant…

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February: Love, Gratitude and Clearing Out the Clutter

Our lives have been flipped upside down for the past two years as a result of this Panorama. Our nerve systems were shaken, and some of us have yet to fully recover, as we were plunged headfirst into our uncertainty, unpredictability, and worry. We’ve grown bored of the DIY projects and just want to regain control…

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The Lessons I’ve Learned from 2021

I will begin by wishing all of our readers Happy New Year! At the end of every year I try to take some time to reflect back on all of the lessons that came out of that year…this year was no different. Well, maybe a little different, considering the fact that I and many others…

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December: A Month for Reflection

As we move into the last month of 2021, I can’t help but to think about how much joy this time of the year brings (or at least the joy it is supposed to bring). For a lot of us it means that we have an opportunity to reconnect with all of the people we…

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Disclaimer for A Happy Ohm LLC

If you require any more information or have any questions about our site’s disclaimer, please feel free to contact us by email at herbalohm@yahoo.com. Our Disclaimer was generated with the help of the Disclaimer Generator. Disclaimers for A Happy Ohm All the information on this website – http://www.ahappyohm.wordpress.com – is published in good faith and for general information…

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Jasmine Tea

9 Reasons Why Jasmine Tea Is Good for You Written by Ryan Raman, MS, RD — Updated on April 3, 2019 Jasmine tea is a type of tea, scented with the aroma of blossoms from the jasmine plant. It’s typically based on green tea, but sometimes black or white tea is used instead. Blossoms from common jasmine (Jasminum…

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Herbal Soap Recipe For Eczema

HERBAL SOAP RECIPE FOR ECZEMA Posted ByTaila Jenelle If you’re living with eczema, bathing may cause more pain than pleasure. However, there is hope! Switching from commercial soaps to an herb-infused soap recipe for eczema may be all you need to start to feel some relief. A few months back we walked through how to create…

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Spring Greens Vinegar (Preserving Wild Herbs)

Spring Greens Vinegar Herbal vinegars are a simple and delicious way to preserve wild herbs! Since minerals are readily extracted by vinegar, herbal vinegars are also the perfect preparation for mineral-rich herbs such as dandelion leaf, violet, nettle, and red clover. For a nourishing boost to meals, incorporate this infused vinegar into salad dressings and…

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Sesame Seeds

Sesame is antioxidant, rich in nutrients and cholesterol-lowering. Not only that, from today we also know that sesame can help fight obesity thanks to a substance, sesamol, which induces changes in the adipose tissue to stimulate it to consume more energy. This emerges from a recent scientific research published in the Food and Nutrition Research…

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Uva Ursi

Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Uva Ursi leaves contain up to 40 percent tannic acid, enough to make them once useful in tanning leather. Tannins and the glycoside arbutin give uva ursi its astringent and antiseptic properties. Herbalists suggest uva ursi primarily to treat bladder infections. Uva ursi is particularly indicated for illnesses caused by…

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Copaiba Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Copaifera Langsdorfii, C. Reticulata, and others Grown in South America tropical rain forests, the tree that yields copaiba oil is often called the “diesel tree” because the oil can be used for fuel. Many people have found oil useful for making lacquer and varnish, and it is also popularly used by artists for…

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Mistletoe

Botanical Name: Viscum album Mistletoe is a species of mistletoe in the family Santalaceae, commonly known as European mistletoe, common mistletoe or simply as mistletoe. It is native to Europe and western and southern Asia. Viscum album is a hemiparasite on several species of trees, from which it draws water and nutrients. Properties Mistletoe contains…

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Chlorella Seaweed

Botanical Name: Chlorophyta (Green Algae) Chlorella Seaweed is often used as a detoxifying agent for heavy metals and toxins that can accumulate in the body. It provides vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to support the immune system, control cholesterol levels and blood sugar. Chlorella seaweed is also believed to be able to regulate blood pressure, purifies…

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Cocoa Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Theobroma Cacao The scent of cocoa oil tends to give one a feeling of wellbeing, energy and vitality…it is useful to fight against fatigue, depression/sadness, helpful in case of stress or to counteract stress eating, able to stimulate the tissues, to tone and nourish the skin against cellulite, for soft and glossy hair….

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Cupuacu Butter

Botanical Name: Theobroma gradiflorumIs a tree closely related to the cocoa and is native to the tropical rain forests. Highly moisturizing and filled with antioxidants, Cupuacu Butter is an excellent product for soothing dry skin and sunburn…it also aids in slowing wrinkles and soothing/treating dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis and makes hair soft. Properties Less known…

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Welcoming in Wellness

May is Officially Mental Health Awareness Month…But I have decided to get a head start…So I have designated March 2021 my head start! And that’s ok! We will post some blogs this month, but not as many as we usually do…But if you would like to follow us on Instagram and Facebook, you will be…

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Oh What a Feeling

So here is the story. I crashed a dirt bike. I know its a short one, but why bore you with details that you really don’t need to know? Why is it that when we get power in our hands, we attempt to use it to the fullest. It’s as if we will never have…

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Home Remedies: Tinctures

Commercial tinctures are made by carefully weighing the ingredients and adjusting them according to the individual herbs. However, with common kitchen utensils and very little effort, you can easily prepare suitable tinctures for your own use. First, clean and pick over dried or fresh herbs, removing any insects or damaged plant material. Remove leaves and…

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Letter From TL

For the month of July we tried to focus our discussions around Practicing Gratitude…For the the month of August I would like us to continue to focus on Practicing Gratitude, Only this time we will learn to show OURSELVES Gratitude!!! Most of us have to wear many different hats…we are parents, spouses, partners, Children, Care…

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Wormwood

Wormwood is steeped in mystique. It is said to have grown up in the trail left by the serpent as it slithered from the Garden of Eden. The herb is a prime ingredient of the addictive alcoholic drink called Absinthe, which is illegal in most countries, including the United States. Wormwood got its name because…

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Letter From TL

During the month of June we focus on Self-Care and Self-Improvement. For the month of July I would like us to focus on giving, showing, and receiving Gratitude. Gratitude is more than just saying “Thank you”. Gratitude is shifting from the negative in our lives, to appreciating the Positive in our lives. By practicing gratitude…

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Updated Disclaimer For A Happy Ohm Website

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Bird’s Foot Trefoil

Bird’s Foot Trefoil Calming and antispasmodic action, useful in case of Tachycardia, Insomnia and Nervousness. This wild flower is common throughout the UK. The Birds Foot Trefoil’s scientific name is Lotus Corniculatus and it is a plant of the Fabaceae or Leguminosae family characterized by small, intense yellow-color flowers. From the whole plant the mother…

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April Showers Bring May Flowers

For the entire month of May We are going to focus on raising our Happiness Vibrations. Over the last 2-3 months our planet has been suffering from a viral pandemic that has forced us to completely change the ways we live, work, socialize and simply go about out day to day. We have been self…

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Essential Oil Blends that Promote Good Sleep

Insomnia, anxiety, Palpitations and waking up during the night…Sleep isn’t always restorative and the reasons why vary for person to person. Be it a busy lifestyle, heavy meals, thoughts and worrying stressors, some individuals find it hard to relax and end up staying awake throughout the night. To improve the quality and quantity of sleep…

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Aloe Vera isn’t just for Soothing Sunburns

We are all aware of most of the benefits the Aloe Vera plant has brought into our lives…We use is for burns and skin soothing. We ingest it as a food or drink to help with detoxing the body. It is also used in different cosmetics. It is very useful in DIY remedies but did…

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Absinthe Essential Oil

Known to be a decongestant, The absinthe plant or Wormwood plant is a good for blood circulation, swollen and heavy legs and varicose veins. Belonging to the family Asteraceae or Artemisia Absinthium. Thanks to the bitter and aromatic taste the plant is famous as an ingredient for liquors while its essential oil, obtained through steam…

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Social Distancing can save your life

We understand that being social comes as natural as breathing for most…but please understand that in times like these social situations are not always best. Stay home, find ways to stay connected with lived ones and friends, without putting yours or their health at risk. Namaste!