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Coming Soon! A New Look and a New Focus for Pure Home and Body

Coming Soon! A New Look and a New Focus for Pure Home and Body

Hi there!  I’m glad you could stop by. Almost two years ago when I began writing about healthy living with essential oils my focus was very specialized. I’ve realized online and in classes I am teaching that there is a need to simplify the information overload in the holistic living community. To complicate matters further, […]

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Reducing Your Chemical Exposure In Personal & Home Care Products

This year I’ve been trying to minimize many things in our home. I still have a long way to go with clothes, papers and stuff. One place I’ve made a lot of progress, though,  is in personal & home care items and minimizing the chemicals in our household. It’s been fun, too making new recipes […]

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Dry Throat Relief With Essential Oils

This information is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, rather a source of inspiration on how to stay healthy and keep your immune system strong.  Cough syrups are some of the most chemical loaded products with artificial colors and flavorings added (does anyone really like the flavor?).  When you can green up your […]

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Natural Care for Healthy Muscles, Joints and Backs

This information is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any diseases. If you have an injury or disease, see a medical doctor. Give your body the best   Whether you are a tri-athlete or just trying to fit in several normal […]

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10 Easy Things to do Today to Help You and Your Family Be Healthier

Most people want to be healthier but just don’t know where to start.   This list is filled with easy principles you can start to do right now.  They don’t require special equipment or trips to the health food store.  They are easy and practical.  Give yourself credit for starting with small changes that will impact […]

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Diffusers

There are many diffusers on the market.  It is important to use a diffuser that is made specifically for essential oils or the therapeutic properties may be compromised.  Essential oils cannot be heated too high or the chemical structure changes and can actually form toxins that become airborne.   There are many companies that now […]

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How Do Essential Oils Work?

Modern medicine is just discovering what other cultures have known since the beginning of time.  Essential oils are powerful substances that can benefit the body and the mind.   Countless research is underway testing the effectiveness of essential oils combined with modern medical practices.  Essential oils have been used for centuries yet their potential is still untapped in modern medicine.  No one can […]

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How To Use Essential Oils On Your Skin

Essential oils can be diffused, inhaled, applied topically and oils certified by the FDA as food additives can be ingested.  One of the easiest ways to get started with essential oils is to simply add a drop or two to your bath water to gently fragrance your skin. Essential oils are highly concentrated, therefore requiring […]

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Diffusing Essential Oils Into The Air

Essential oils can be diffused into the air, inhaled, applied topically or ingested if certified as a food additive by the FDA. There are many diffusers made specifically for dispersing essential oils into the air.  Traditional oil burners/pot pourri pots and plug in type units are not safe for use with essential oils. (There are […]

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Therapeutic, Food Grade essential oils

Budgeting For Essential Oils

Therapeutic grade essential oils offer a great value for your money.  You are getting an excellent product that is concentrated and only requires a drop or two at a time.  When compared dose for dose to over the counter drugs with many side effects, essential oils are very economical and support a healthy lifestyle.  At […]

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