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Cypress,Blue

Blue Cypress ( Callitris intratratropica) is steam distilled from the leaves and wood of the Cupressaceae tree.  Cypress has been researched for it’s anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties.  Cypress supports healthy circulation and makes a nice massage oil for the legs to alleviate edema and swelling in the feet.  Mix a drop or two of Cypress […]

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Copaiba

Copaiba (copaifera reticulata/langsdorfii)is also known as Copal and is the only oil tapped directly from a tree.  It is harvested from trees in Brazil.  Only the Brazilian copaiba has a GRAS (generally regarded as safe) distinction in the United States.  It is the only copal distilled from the tree, other species may be distilled from […]

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Managing Headaches With Essential Oils

Headaches can be caused by a number of things including hormone imbalances, blood sugar imbalances, stress, spinal irregularities and inflammation. They can also be indication of a serious disease, see a doctor if you have recurring headaches. This information has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended as a substitute for medical […]

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Sea Salt for Natural home and body care

We have become a sugar-free, fat-free and salt-free country.  But did you know that the production and consumption of Monosodium Glutamate continues to go up every year in the United States?  Also known as MSG, this manufactured sodium is found in more foods than ever including chips, soups, salad dressings (almost every kind of ranch […]

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Natural Deodorant

There are several ways our bodies were designed to eliminate toxins – one is breathing which we all do.  But do you do it enough?  Anytime you hold your breath you are holding on to toxins – so breathe freely and get rid of those toxins.  Our bodies also eliminate toxins when we use the […]

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Frankincense Essential Oil

Frankincense is the oldest recorded essential oil, dating back to ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics listing 877 prescriptions and recipes for Frankincense alone. There are many species of Frankincense, my favorite comes from the species Boswelia Carterii.  Boswelia Sacra species is another therapeutic species. They are  both steam distilled from the resin of the Boswelia tree.  Frankincense […]

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Ultimate Beginners Guide To Using Essential Oils

Many people I talk with want to start using essential oils, they just don’t know where to begin.  Well, look no further, you can begin here!   It can be a little overwhelming, especially if you are standing in a health food store looking at all those bottles of essential oil and deciding what to […]

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rosemary, lemon, cinnamon, clove essential oils

Immune Boosting Essential Oil Blend

A Powerful Essential Oil Blend of clove, cinnamon bark, rosemary, lemon and Eucalyptus Radiata.  This blend is one of the most powerful combinations and is highly anti-viral and anti-bacterial.  The “Marseille Vinegar” was inspiration to create this potent anti-bacterial blend.  Diffuse this oil to kill airborne bacteria.  The oils in this blend make up a trademark product […]

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What Are Essential Oils?

Essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts.  They are the life blood of the plant that protects the plant from disease and pests.  These extracts, when processed properly and distilled from the proper plant species offer healing properties to people and their pets as well.  Essential oils offer more healing benefits than dried herbs which […]

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Aerosol sprays pollute your breathing space

Identify toxins in your life

Greening up your home is a great place to start being healthier.  Trading out chemicals for more natural options is an easy way to switch over to more simple home and body care. Most of us read labels on the foods we eat, but when have you read the labels of cleaning/household supplies and your […]

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