Hypericum perforatum or St. John’s wart is a flower (herb) used for many different medical treatments including depression. Its bright yellow flowers symbolize the power of the sun and it has been used for years in conventional medicine. Hypericum perforatum or St. John’s wart has been in use for hundreds of years for depression, anxiety, damaged nerve system. It is also highly used in a form of oil for treatment of any kind of burns, sun burns and insect bites. Hypericum perforatum can cure open wounds and cuts and makes skin scars almost invisible. This herb can be used in form of a tea, liquid extract, pills, and oil.

Hypericum perforatum grows close to forests and valleys reaching 30-100 cm in height. Their blooming period begins in July-August, which is also the best time for them to be harvested. This herb contains iron,  and bitter ingredients. If you decide to make the oil from this plant, pick the fresh flowers and its leaves, crush them between your fingers and soak them in olive oil. You can use this oil for any kind of skin burns, acne, cists, and wounds. In case you have any kind of stomach problems (especially colon worms/parasites) take two tea spoons of Hypericum perforatum oil daily for a week. Making a tea from the plant is able to help your liver, sinuses, bronchitis, urinary tract infections and any kind of bladder problems. Drink two cups a day by taking quick sips.

Hypericum perforatum seeds are also used in a tea form for diarrhea, and for uncontrolable limb tembling, and arthritis mix the seeds with alcohol and exposing the glass bottle on the sun for three weeks.

Instead of buying skin products in the store, sometimes it is better to simply make your own. By making your own face masks, you know what you are putting on your skin, and you area aware that you are not damaging your skin with any kind of chemicals. So here are some useful recipes which will make your skin clean, fresh, and glowing.

1. Peeling mask #1:

2 tbs corn flower

1 egg white

Mix those two really well and apply it to your face. Leave it on for about 15 minutes. When it’s ready to be washed, use warm water and lightly scrub your face in circular motion. Finish it off with couple of splashes of cold water. (tip: if you want your face to feel even better to the touch, before you start making the paste, boil the water from the faucet for about 5 minutes and let it cool off. Separate the water in two cups, keep one in the fridge for the last step. The reason for boiling the water is when the water reaches a high temperature, it kills all the bacteria and chlorine so your skin won’t feel too dry.)

2. Peeling #2

1 tbs honey

2 tbs ground almonds

1/2 tbs lemon juice

Mix all the ingredients together, scrub it lightly into your skin (face) and wash it off with warm water.

3. Fine lines and wrinkles

2 tbs honey

1 egg white

Mix it all together and leave it on your face for 20-30 minutes.

Wash it off with hot water, followed by cold splashes at the end. (Don’t use this mask too often, 2 times per month max)

4. For fresh looking skin

1 potato (fresh, not baked or boiled).

1/2 cup of fresh milk (organic whole or 2%)

1 egg yolk

Mix the ingredients together and apply it to your face by making circular motions. Rinse it with hot water, followed by couple of splashes of cold water.

5. For dirty skin (blackheads and makeup)

Take one small bag of (baking) yeast and mix it with warm milk.

Apply it all over your face and let it dry thoroughly.

With regular use of this mask you will see the difference on your skin within few weeks.

Yeast contains plenty of Vitamin B and it also helps clearing the acne fast!

6. Clear up your acne in a few simple steps

Peel one tomato (Preferably organic. Dipping it in the hot water will make it peel easier)

1/4 tomato

1 teaspoon of plain yogurt (2%)

1 teaspoon of Aloe Vera gel

4 drops of menthol ethereal oil

When done mixing all the ingredients above, apply the mask to your face. Leave it on for about 10 minutes than rinse it with warm water.

The experience of Croatia.

Ever thought of going to Croatia or you just heard many things about that beautiful country?

Well if so, I will guide you and give you all the information you need.

Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik is on top of my list. Dubrovnik was founded in the first half of the 7th century and that automatically tells you that this city has a lot of history in it. Libertas Summer Festival is the one of the most celebrated events in Croatia. Music, theater, and dance attracts thousands of visitors which is held indoor and on open-air stages of the Renaissance city. The food and restaurants are always crowded with locals and tourists and the menus contain the best flavors of Dalmatian cuisine. Variety of pasta dishes, plenty of different seafood meals, and juicy steaks. Most of the restaurants you see are owned by private owners so the food and specialties they prepare are unique and can’t be eaten anywhere else.

After a lazy day on the beach and couple of beers, the nightlife is the key to unleash yourself with great music and tropical drinks. The most popular club in Dubrovnik is Latino Club Fuego, which opened in June of 2001. With an interesting designed interior, great music, and reasonable prices, the visitors love coming back and they quickly become permanent satisfied guests.

One special reason to come to Dubrovnik is to watch the City Brass band. The sound of trumpets, trombones, bombardina, clarinets, tambourines will make you feel the origin and history of this century old city.