This article has been updated to reflect information from outbreaks of West Nile Virus in Southern USA, where over 1000 cases of West Nile Virus have been reported as well as over 40 deaths across 5 states, and with the Zika virus which has now spread to almost the entire continent of South America and […]
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Ants Steer Clear of Essential Oils
It’s been a long winter and I’ve looked forward to Spring. I admit that this year more than ever I’ve anticipated the bloom of daffodils and tulips, the green grass and the budding trees. Then the ants appeared, in my breakfast room. I had forgotten how they had gotten comfortable in my dining area last […]
DIY:Make Your Own Essential Oil Air Fresheners, The Only Safe Way To Add Fragrance To Your Home and Body
Synthetic air fresheners are some of the most toxic substances you can expose yourself to. The chemicals used in artificial fragrance have been linked to hormone disruption, endocrine system disruption, asthma and attention disorders. The good news is they are easy to replace. Save yourself time and money when you make your own air fresheners […]
Essential Oil Use and Asthma
Asthma is a serious disease, if you have asthma or difficulty breathing see a medical doctor. This article is not meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. The American Academy of Allergies, Asthma and Immunology found that 70% of asthma sufferers have allergies. They also stated that 34.1 million Americans will be diagnosed with […]
Toxic Landfill or Oasis? Natural Cleaning Solutions For Your Home
NEWS UPDATE! April 2012 EWG’s Hall of Shame, Most Toxic Cleaning Supplies. Check it out and make sure none are in your cupboards. When is the last time you looked under your kitchen sink? Or in the cupboard where you keep your cleaning supplies? Household cleaners have some of the most toxic ingredients. In our […]
Beauty Products To Accelerate Aging And Improve Weight Gain
You exercise, eat well and follow the latest trends in health but still can’t reach your goals for weight. Did you ever think that your skin cream or body lotions could be making it difficult for you to shed those unwanted pounds? Beauty is more than skin deep, and your health and beauty products may […]
You Are What You Eat (and clean with)
What do you think of when you see the word “cleanse”? Years ago I would have thought a cleanse was simply flushing out the colon. I had heard about “colonics” and there was no way I would ever do that. Someone mentioned they take a Senna “cleanse” once a week. That sounded a bit […]
Nourish Your Skin
When most people think of nourishment, they think of eating food and taking vitamins to nourish your physical body. The skin is the largest part of the body and definitely benefits from eating the proper foods and drinking enough water. It is also one of the body’s vehicles for eliminating toxins, mainly when we sweat. […]
Eczema – Allergy Or Fungus?
My youngest child has been battling eczema since he was 3 months old. This came as a surprise, as I’ve been at my healthiest point and thought he would be the healthiest baby. As an infant his head was covered with the itchiest eczema. After trying countless salves and creams he seemed to grow out […]
Natural Help for Dry Feet
Over the years I have used many products in search of something to keep my feet soft. I’ve tried several “natural” and traditional products laden with chemicals (with much hesitation) including most targeted at “cracked heels”. They all were temporary if even effective. My search has ended with a combination of Lemon essential oil and […]
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