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Frankincense Soothes The Respiratory Tract

This information has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. If you have a medical condition, see a doctor. Please Cover Your Mouth When You Cough  Lately, just about everyone I talk with has a cough themselves or someone in their family has one.  Bronchitis, […]

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Healthy Girl’s Champagne

Kick the Soda Habit This natural champagne is a great alternative to sugary soda. If you’re trying to kick the soda habit, this is a simple trade you can try to wean yourself off the carbonated beverages. No added sugars and nothing artificial! The holidays are often a time of overindulgence with plenty of celebrating, […]

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Calming Essential Oils Like Lemon Balm and Melissa

There are thousands of articles researching the benefits of therapeutic grade essential oils.  Melissa officinalis is no exception.  This rare oil is highly beneficial and has been found effective in research involving Alzheimer’s patients, children with nervous dyskoimesis (trouble falling asleep), and stressed adults. Emotional stress can impact our body’s immune system. When you drink […]

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Best Body Care Products To Disrupt Hormones and Contribute to Thyroid Imbalance

This past summer my husband received some product samples when he participated in a triathlon.   My first instinct with any new body care  product I see is to look at the ingredients, just as if I was shopping for foods, and frankly I was shocked to find questionable ingredients in this body care product. Most […]

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Savory Butternut Squash Soup with Oregano and Lemon

My friend KC Thor of KC’s Kafe developed this recipe a year ago for an episode on her What’s Cookin show.  I’ve long awaited the new squash harvest this year and this is now my absolute favorite butternut squash soup recipe.  It’s an amazing savory blend of flavors that is super easy to put together.  I’ll be […]

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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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10 uses for lemons

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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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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