Truly Natural Alternatives for Pain Relief in Muscles, Back and Joints

I realize I may be making some of you uncomfortable talking about products you might be using.  My long term goal, however,  is to equip you to make the best choices in your personal care and body products.  There are a . . . → Read More: Truly Natural Alternatives for Pain Relief in Muscles, Back and Joints

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 Panaway and layed a warm rice . . . → Read More: Growing Pains

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 . . . → Read More: Copaiba

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.   Many over the counter medications offer temporary relief only to have a rebound effect once medications have worn off. I know . . . → Read More: Managing Headaches With Essential Oils