Essential Defense For Colds and Flu

With six children in our home we have the potential for a lot of  germ exchange.  I must say though, we have never had a bug that has gone from one person to the next through the whole family.  I know . . . → Read More: Essential Defense For Colds and Flu

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 . . . → Read More: Best Body Care Products To Disrupt Hormones and Contribute to Thyroid Imbalance

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 . . . → Read More: Essential Oils Powerful Against Listeria Bacteria

The Best Anti-Aging Essential Oils Promote Longevity

What essential oils offer the best anti-aging properties?   Several have  withstood the test of time  and continue to be a part of many cultures.  Americans are finally seeing the value in these therapeutic substances that other cultures have embraced for centuries.   The use . . . → Read More: The Best Anti-Aging Essential Oils Promote Longevity

The Biggest Fish May Not Be The Best Fish For An Omega-3 Source

Size does matter when it comes to fish, but it may not be what you think.  Especially if you are shopping for Omega 3 fish oils.  Smaller fish are the favorite when it comes to fish oil supplements.  Larger fish tend to accumulate . . . → Read More: The Biggest Fish May Not Be The Best Fish For An Omega-3 Source

Clove

Therapeutic Grade clove essential oil is distilled from the budof the plant (Syzygium aromaticum).  Inferior oils can be distilled from the stems and leaves.  The average nose  could not discern the difference between oils distilled from leaves and stems versus the clove . . . → Read More: Clove

Using Essential Oils

Essential oils are highly concentrated and should be used with great care.  Stronger oils like clove, cinnamon and basil are hot oils and should always be diluted before using.  Thinner skin like on the face and neck may require the dilution . . . → Read More: Using Essential Oils