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essential oils for mosquitos and ticks

Battle Mosquitos With A Natural DIY Insect Repellant

This article has been updated to reflect information from outbreaks of West Nile Virus in Southern USA, where over 1000 cases of West Nile Virus have been reported as well as over 40 deaths across 5 states, and with the Zika virus which has now spread to almost the entire continent of South America and […]

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Essential Oils for Anxiety, Depression & Attention Disorders

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, if you suffer from chronic anxiety, feelings of despair or attention disorders, see a medical doctor. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any diseases. Anxiety, depression and attention disorders are on the rise. The causes may be two-fold, first simply because we […]

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Top 10 Stress Busters For The Holidays

Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season and for many, this time of year can be stress-filled.  Whether the stress is related to family relationships, social obligations or finances the results can be harmful if gone unchecked.  Chronic stress can leave us vulnerable to physical ailments like headaches, digestive issues, panic attacks, and back strains to name […]

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Pure Body Scrub

DIY body scrubs are simple, luxurious and economical.  No packaged scrubs can compare to the purity of one you make yourself, and they are really easy to put together.  There are hundreds of recipes for body scrubs on the internet but it doesn’t have to be so complicated. All you need are a few simple […]

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Essential Oils For Pets

Therapeutic essential oils can be beneficial to humans and their pets.   Essential oils offer a holistic approach to pet care.  More and more vets are using Therapeutic, food grade essential oils  as part of holistic pet care.   Animals are smaller than humans and more sensitive to chemicals simply due to their size so many pet […]

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Respiratory Support Essential Oil Blend

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. If you need medical care, see a doctor. A Respiratory Support oil blend  is your natural Vick’s Vapor rub or Tiger Balm. Those over the counter combinations are made with petroleum products and most likely inferior […]

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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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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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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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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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