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Oregano Essential Oil, Antibacterial Research

This information is for educational and research purposes only, it is not intended as a replacement for medical care, or to diagnose, treat or cure any diseases. If you have a medical condition, seek the advice of a medical doctor. Oregano essential oil is one of the most powerful, potent essential oils.  It is also […]

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Essential Oils Powerful Against Listeria Bacteria

The government is determined to protect Americans from food borne illness.  Yet, despite the FDA’s efforts to monitor and improve the processing of the public food supply, we continue to experience outbreaks of bacteria on fresh and processed foods.  Antibiotic resistant bacteria are on the rise, and there continues to be food contamination in unexpected […]

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Gluten-Free Tabouli

Tabouli goes gluten-free when you use quinoa in place of the wheat grains. One of my favorite vegetarian dishes, traditional tabouli, is made with bulgur wheat.  Since becoming gluten-free I’ve made this version with quinoa (a gluten-free grain) which has a texture similar to  bulgur.  Quinoa also has more protein than any other grain!   […]

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Natural Living Bootcamp for Moms: 8 Ways To Manage Stress

Natural Living Bootcamp involves quick, easy to implement ways to help you live a life with less toxins.  Did you ever think of STRESS as a toxin? The CDC actually found that stress can affect us on a physiological level, our heart rate, even our hormones. If we don’t manage the stress short term, it […]

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10 Everyday Uses for Lemon Essential Oil

Among other things, lemon essential oil can lift the spirits and studies have shown it to have an anti-depressant effect.   Lemon oil is a good one to start with if you are new to using essential oils because it is so versatile.  Here are 10 of my favorite  uses for lemon essential oil. These […]

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How to Really Save Money on Health Care Costs

Are you investing in your health or just spending money on treating symptoms?  The difference in these two philosophies is you pay now in healthy living or you pay later at the doctor’s office.  In our family, we have chosen to invest in our health – organic, whole foods, vitamins, essential oils, toxin free home […]

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Paleo No-Bake Pumpkin Seed Caramel Bars

Follow my blog with Bloglovin   When we travel, I make sure to pack healthy snacks for the road so we are less likely to dine and snack on roadside fast food. Nuts and seeds are great energy food and portable. I made these easy, nutrient packed bars while on vacation. I brought all the […]

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Nanoparticles In Skin Care Not Worth The Risk

New Technology    What are Nanoparticles?  Nano zinc oxide is an ingredient you can use in making your own sunscreen.  I’ve gotten many questions asking what is nano-zinc oxide, which this article will cover.  Nanoparticles have been used since the mid 1980’s, originally in scientific equipment like microscopes.  Recently, nanoparticles have been introduced to consumer products […]

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Make Your Own Lotion With 3 Simple Ingredients

Skin care is big business, accounting for millions of dollars in sales each year.  According to IBISWorld  the cosmetic and skin care industries are very competitive.  As a result,  companies are relying on new product introductions to grow their business.  For the consumer, this means “new & improved” patented ingredients, more chemicals and toxins with […]

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Is Your Sunscreen Safest For Indoor Use Only?

Sun exposure is a serious subject, and rightly so.  Skin cancer is now the number 1 killing cancer in the U.S. It  affects more people than all other cancers combined.  The Skin Cancer Foundation estimates that 1 in 5 Americans will get skin cancer in their lifetime.  Just one childhood or adolescent sunburn doubles your […]

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