Helichrysum Essential Oil: Super Anti-inflammatory Oil

Soothes distressed skin, regenerates cells and nerves    Helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum) is an anticoagulant, anesthetic, antispasmodic, antiviral, liver protector/detoxifier/stimulant and regenerates nerves.  It is useful in combatting the Herpes virus in particular, but also effective against blood clots, liver disorders, circulatory disorders and skin conditions including varicose veins. (EDR). It is an important cell rejuvinator […]

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Using Essential Oils to Support a Healthy Body during a Fever

Is that fever from a bacteria or virus? In the U.S. we have the option of taking a drug or medications at the first sign of a symptom to take this symptom away or mask it until it might go away on it’s own.  A fever is a classic example of this.  Controlling a fever […]

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Fruits high in protein

Ningxia Wolfberry

Ningxia Red is an organic whole foods nutritional drink from Y. Living. The foundation of Ningxia Red is the Ningxia Wolfberry (Lycium barbarum L.), a fruit grown in the Ningxia Provence of China.  This superfruit grown in a very fertile area in the base of the Himalyan mountains.  The Ningxia Wolfberry is so valuable that […]

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Homemade rice pack for pain

Here is a great device everyone in our house uses for aches and pains.  With six kids I could hardly afford to oufit them all with their own spa rice pack – let alone one!  These are inexpensive and easy to make.  I heat them in the microwave 40 seconds-1 minute depending on the size […]

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Growing Pains

It’s been a while since any of the kids woke with growing pains, but this morning my 12 year old woke with a severe one in his calf. I rubbed on it 2 drops of a Pain Blend in and layed a warm rice pack on top.  He’s now sleeping again – and no ibuprofen needed – […]

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17 Uses for Peppermint Essential Oil

Peppermint (mentha piperita) is steam distilled from the leaves.  One drop of peppermint essential oil is equivalent to drinking about 28 cups of peppermint tea! Peppermint is a versatile oil one of the best oils to start with if you are new to using essential oils. Primary benefits: Supports digestion, researched for it’s cooling and […]

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Cypress,Blue

Blue Cypress ( Callitris intratratropica) is steam distilled from the leaves and wood of the Cupressaceae tree.  Cypress has been researched for it’s anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties.  Cypress supports healthy circulation and makes a nice massage oil for the legs to alleviate edema and swelling in the feet.  Mix a drop or two of Cypress […]

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