When school season is here there’s always a need to find some essential oils for infection. School season always seems to bring outbreaks of colds and flu in your household. My two kids have already picked up some infections, and school only started last week. I don’t want either the kids or me having to deal with new infections every
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Essential oils are becoming more and more popular for treating anxiety, depression, colds, aches and pains and many, many more issues/symptoms you may have. There are a lot of application methods that can be used when applying essential oils. In order to get the maximum benefit from essential oils, you should become familiar with reflexology. Reflexology is the process of
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We are in the midst of Summer, and it seems like this year has brought gigantic mosquitoes and bothersome bugs. It’s hard to spend time outside when all you can hear is the buzz in your ears. Doesn’t sound too relaxing, does it? Well, let’s come up with a solution that is natural and effective: Essential Oil Bug Repellent. I
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When Spring rolls around, I tend to have the ambition to get a lot done, but the energy levels pitter out before I get half of the things on my list done. So, instead of settling back and accepting the lameness of my energy, I have added a few essential oils to my daily routine to heighten my get-up-and-go. Here
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Spring is in the air, and that brings restlessness and for some of the younger generation, final exams. This time of year always makes me want to be outside cleaning, raking, planting and enjoying the fresh air. However, this feeling can be very distracting when I am at work. To make it through my 8-5, I have compiled a list
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After a little internal battle with myself, I have decided to complete my review of essential oils based on the common question: Do Essential Oils Really Work? To put it simply: Yes, yes they do! Of course you probably want some sort of validation to support my answer, luckily, I am more than willing to provide you with my experiences.
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I was asked to provide recipes and instructions to make homemade candles. Well… ask and you shall receive! Homemade candles have become very popular over the years. If you love having candles in your home, or giving them as gifts, then you are well aware at how expensive they are in stores. The easy solution? Make your own! Homemade candles
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Are you itching to find the perfect sugar scrub recipe? I have found a few recipes that will please your skin and your senses. These are all easy to make, and can be mixed up with a few ingredients that you have in your kitchen cupboards. Are you excited? Let’s get to it then, shall we? Coffee Sugar Scrub –
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Carrier oils, also known as base, vegetable or fixed oils are used to dilute the essential oils before applying to the skin. Nonetheless, carrier oils can be successfully used unmixed for treating certain skin conditions, hair, lips, nails. Note: Carrier oils can go rancid in a matter of months, so it’s recommended to be kept in the fridge (for up
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Rosemary essential oil is a steam-distilled oil taken from the flowering plant. There are many uses and benefits for Rosemary essential oil, including benefiting your immune system, respiratory system and nervous system. In addition to its many physical properties, rosemary is also said to have an affect on the memory, opening the conscious mind, and assisting in learning. Rosemary essential
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