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Cucumber Eye Relief Pads
These easy-to-make eye soothing pads are great to use when your eyes are sore and tired after a long day. Just as effective as the kind you buy at the drugstore, but all-natural, made with ingredients you choose yourself.
1 regular sized cucumber
2 tablespoons aloe vera gel (fresh, from the plant is best)
1 tablespoon distilled water
heavy-duty paper towels
Small, re-sealable container to hold the pads
Prepare the cucumber: Thoroughly wash the outside of the cucumber, but you don't have to peel it. Using a regular grater, grate the entire cucumber onto a plate, making sure not to lose any of the juice. Transfer the pile of juicy, grated cucumber into a paper towel. Squeeze to remove as much of the juice as possible, catching the juice in a small mug or bowl.
Add the aloe gel to the mixture and the distilled water. Gently mix
the ingredients together.
Use heavy-duty paper towels or clean facecloths (that you can re-use) to make the pads. Cut into sizes to fit inside the container – either small squares or circles, depending on the shape of your
container. I've found that tiny `snack-size' containers made by Rubbermaid or Tupperware work very well. Place the pile of cut
pieces of paper towels or face cloths into the container, and pour the liquid mixture over top. Seal, and allow to sit overnight.
The next day: The mixture should be absorbed into the squares or rounds of paper towels. To use – lay a pad lightly on your eyes and sit and relax for at least 10-15 minutes. When you remove it your eyes will feel refreshed and wonderful!
Chamomile Cucumber Eye Pads…
Instead of using plain distilled water, use a tablespoon of warm
distilled water, and let a bag of all-natural chamomile tea steep in
the water for about ten minutes. Then follow the rest of directions as listed above. This is a fun variation to try, and makes your eyes feel great!
Rely on four special nutrients to help reduce your risk of a common eye problem by up to 35 percent. Diets that contain ample amounts of vitamin C, vitamin E, beta carotene, and zinc are associated with a greatly reduced risk of age-related macular degeneration, an eye disease that is common with
aging and can lead to blindness. Good sources of these nutrients: fresh produce, nuts, fortified cereals, and supplements.
Tell me what you eat, and I'll tell you what you are.
-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
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