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, pneumonia and even whooping cough are prevalent in our community. My eight year old came down with pneumonia a few weeks ago and thankfully, no else has gotten it. [...]
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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 it has not been luck that has help us evade the transmission of illness [...]
When Life Hands You Lemons, Use Lemon 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 7 of my favorite uses for lemon essential oil. And [...]
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 [...]
First Aid the Natural Way
I knew summer was almost here when my four-year old came in the house with two scraped knees, his brother an hour later with a sliver . The biggest change I make in first aid supplies this time of year is simply buying more band-aids for my portable oils case. I also stock up [...]
The Perfect Asthma Storm, Calmed With Essential Oils
I have suffered allergies my whole life, receiving a full round of allergy shots by age 7. I still remember my doctor telling my mom I was allergic to anything with hair. I managed my allergies just fine, with an occasional itchy nose or runny eyes, taking an antihistamine once in a while and we [...]
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 [...]
Treating Allergy Symptoms With Essential Oils
Allergies are a complicated subject because they vary from person to person. I encourage you to study yourself (or your children) and look at diet, environment and genetic history to become familiar with allergy triggers in your life. For serious allergies, consult with an allergist who might recommend testing to identify triggers and treatment plans. [...]
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