Copaiba

Copaiba (copaifera reticulata/langsdorfii)is also known as Copal and is the only oil tapped directly from a tree.  It is harvested from trees in Brazil.  Only the Brazilian copaiba has a GRAS (generally regarded as safe) distinction in the United States.  It is the only copal distilled from the tree, other species may be distilled from […]

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Managing Headaches With Essential Oils

Headaches can be caused by a number of things including hormone imbalances, blood sugar imbalances, stress, spinal irregularities and inflammation. They can also be indication of a serious disease, see a doctor if you have recurring headaches. This information has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended as a substitute for medical […]

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Simple grilled chicken recipes

Garlic Chicken

Traditional meat marinades from the store are filled with artificial flavors and even colorings. Meat marinades and flavorings are so simple. We train our tastebuds to like flavors we are exposed to. When you mix up your own marinade, you can use the freshest ingredients that your senses will appreciate! This is my favorite chicken […]

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Sea Salt for Natural home and body care

We have become a sugar-free, fat-free and salt-free country.  But did you know that the production and consumption of Monosodium Glutamate continues to go up every year in the United States?  Also known as MSG, this manufactured sodium is found in more foods than ever including chips, soups, salad dressings (almost every kind of ranch […]

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Natural Deodorant

There are several ways our bodies were designed to eliminate toxins – one is breathing which we all do.  But do you do it enough?  Anytime you hold your breath you are holding on to toxins – so breathe freely and get rid of those toxins.  Our bodies also eliminate toxins when we use the […]

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Therapeutic, Food Grade essential oils

Budgeting For Essential Oils

Therapeutic grade essential oils offer a great value for your money.  You are getting an excellent product that is concentrated and only requires a drop or two at a time.  When compared dose for dose to over the counter drugs with many side effects, essential oils are very economical and support a healthy lifestyle.  At […]

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Frankincense Essential Oil

Frankincense is the oldest recorded essential oil, dating back to ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics listing 877 prescriptions and recipes for Frankincense alone. There are many species of Frankincense, my favorite comes from the species Boswelia Carterii.  Boswelia Sacra species is another therapeutic species. They are  both steam distilled from the resin of the Boswelia tree.  Frankincense […]

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