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Also known as garden violet or English violet, sweet violet, (Viola odorata), is a hardy perennial that blooms in early spring, often following closely behind crocus and other spring bulbs. This sweet-smelling ground cover grows to heights of 4 to 8 inches, displaying dark green, heart-shaped leaves. Flowers are in shades of pink, rose, purple and white and double or single forms, depending on the variety. Sweet violet is suitable for planting. Department of Agriculture growing zones 5 through 9. It often blooms throughout the winter in zones 7 and above.1Plant sweet violet in moist, rich soil. If the soil...

It seems ironic that when we are tired, our minds are often the most active. Lying in bed waiting for sleep to come, it can feel as though there’s an entity inside us, chattering away at record speed, ruminating and overthinking, and working against us — the voice of doubt and judgment that Arianna Huffington refers to as “the obnoxious roommate living in our heads.” Those nagging negative thoughts can be overpowering. You forgot to pay the gas bill; you’ll sleep through tomorrow’s meeting and be fired… And so it goes on as our mind races.That voice is more vocal...

When I was younger I had very oily skin and it’s only recently that the balance leveled out. The idea of putting any oils on my face was just inconceivable. Why would my skin need MORE oil? This quick and easy beauty recipe for Overnight Facial Moisturizer can really help your skin glow and stay healthy, without feeling oily!I’ve found through experimentation with a few ingredients that an overnight facial moisturizer can really help my skin glow and stay healthy without being oily!Testing Carrier OilsI began creating this recipe with jojoba oil. Jojoba oil is amazing because it’s easily absorbed...

Concerned about the potential side-effects of prescription anti-anxiety medication? Consider these six herbs and supplements, which can serve as natural remedies for anxiety.KavaThis pepper plant from the Pacific islands has been used for centuries as a natural way to induce sleep and soothe anxiety. It works by affecting levels of calming chemicals in the brain. However, high doses can cause liver damage, so we don’t recommend kava if you have an increased risk for liver disease (if, for example, you drink heavily or take medications that also stress the liver).As with all of these natural remedies for anxiety, it’s important...

Aloe vera gel is used in many over-the-counter skin products. This plant extract has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, which has led to its use in treating acne.Aloe vera has been shown to work alongside traditional acne medications. One study reported that a combination of tretinoin cream, a common acne medication, and aloe vera cream effectively reduced acne lesions in people with mild to moderate acne.People can apply aloe vera to acne lesions on their face and other parts of the body. It can be used on its own or in combination with other natural products.In this article, we look at...